Category Archives: Ambrotypes

Farrand, Camillus

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1852-1857       307 Broadway, New York, New York.

1854                807 Broadway, New York, New York.

1852 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1852, Whole No. 7336, P. 4.

The Most Convenient Daguerreotypes Gallery in New York is Farrand’s, 307 Broadway.  It is situated but one flight of stairs above the sidewalk, and has one of the best sky-lights in the Union, and his pictures are unsurpassed by any in the world.

1852 December 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 14, 1852, Whole No. 7348, P. 4.

Would you have a Perfect Picture without the fatigue of ascending hafe a dozen flights of stairs.  Call at Farrand’s first floor sky-light gallery, 307 Broadway, where everything in the art of Daguerreotyping is executed with the greatest skill.  Pictures taken daily in every style of the art, and entire satisfaction given or no charge made.

1852 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1852, Whole No. 7354, P. 6.

The most appropriate Holiday Present is a perfect daguerreotype, and the most convenient gallery is Farrand’s, 307 Broadway, first floor, up stairs, where everything in the art is executed with the greatest skill.  Pictures taken in the new discovery without reversing the picture.

1852 December 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1852, Whole No. 7356, P. 4.

Farrand’s Daguerreotypes for the Holidays, 307 Broadway, first floor, up stairs.  At this establishment you can get a perfect picture without the fatigue of accending half a dozen flights of stairs, and save half your money.  Pictures taken daily in every style of the art, and entire satisfaction given, or no charges made.         

1852 December 27.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 27, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3649, P. 2.

A Daguerreotype Likeness for only Twenty-Five Cents.—The subscriber would respectfully announce that having one of the best arranged skylight galleries in New-York, and a superior apparatus and machinery, he is prepared to furnish Daguerreotypes that cannot be surpassed by any in the world in quality, truthfulness, and durability.  A perfect picture for only twenty-five cents, that will not fade in any climate.  Call and decide for yourselves, at No. 307 Broadway, first floor, up-stairs.  C. Farrand.

1852 December 30.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3652, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes Only 25 Cents—At Farrand’s, first floor sky-light Gallery, No. 307 Broadway, where pictures are taken in every style, unsurpassed by any in quality, cheapness and durability.

Advertisement ran on December 30 to January 28, 1853.

1853 February 7.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  February 7, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3685, P. 2.

25 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Farrand, at No. 307 Broadway, having one of the most convenient galleries in New-York, superior apparatus machinery & c., is furnishing Daguerreotypes that cannot be surpassed by any in the world, in quality cheapness and durability.  His mammoth sky light is to be found within ten feet above the side walk.  And if any person in pursuit of Daguerreotypes finds him or herself at the top of a high building they may know that they are in the wrong shop to find Farrand’s inimitable and cheap pictures.

Advertisement ran from February 7 to March 7, 1853.

1853 March 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 31, 1853, Whole No. 7404, P. 4.

Farrand’s 25 Cent Daguerreotypes Cannot be excelled for truthfulness, beauty of finish, and durability.  His mammoth skylight is at 307 Broadway, on the first floor above the sidewalk, and his rooms are daily thronged by those who wish perfect pictures without the fatigue of ascending half a dozen flights of stairs.

1853 May 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 31, 1853, Whole No. 6489, P. 5.

Dar Sir:—According to promise, I am happy to inform you of the success in improving upon my original 25 cent daguerrean apparatus, and am now prepared to give you large, beautiful pictures for only $3, including case, (such as cost elsewhere $6 and $8,) and their superiority is known by the many thousands who, the past few months have sat before the best instrument in the world, at C. Farrand’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 807 Broadway. [307 Broadway.]

1854-1855?  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1854-1855, P. 50.

C. Farrand’s Daguerreotypes, 307 Broadway, N. Y. 

This Gallery has [ ? ] Sky-lights, but one flight above the side-walk [ ? ] in the Art  of Daguerreotyping is executed with the great [ ? ], and cheaper than any other Establishment in the world.

Pictures taken [ ? ] 25 Cents  Upwards In All Kinds Of Weather, And Warranted.

1855 February 7.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  February 7, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

A few Certificates.  From Gentlemen Of The Highest standing in any favor of the World renowned Hurd’s Hair Restorer, which will produce a new growth of Hair on any bald head.

New York, Dec. 20, 1853.

W. C. Hurd:  Dear Sir—

Your Hair Restorer has produced a vigorous growth of hair on my head where it had been bald for five years.            C. Farrand, Daguerreotypist, 307 Broadway. New York, March 10, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 7, 1855 to March 12, 1856.

1855 July 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 25, 1855, Whole No. 6906, P. 5.

Look, Look, Look.—Daguerreotypes In the shade.  A perfect likeness for 12½ cents, at No. 307 Broadway, by Farrand’s new process; something new and superior to daguerreotypes in every way.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.[1]

Farrand—The show case contains some very fine specimens.  The reception-room, however, is a vacuum, nothing to attract the eye, an indispensable consideration in daguerrean galleries.

1856 December 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 16, 1856, Whole No. 7413, P. 5.

Startling.—Four Perfect Photographs for the ridiculously low price of $1 at Farrand’s, 307 Broadway, equal to those that cost $5 each elsewhere.

1856 December 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 17, 1856, Whole No. 7414, P. 5.

The New Mystery.—F. T.  F. P.  F.  O.  D.—This means that Farrand takes four photographs for one dollar, at 307 Broadway, equal to those that cost $5 each elsewhere.

1856 December 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 18, 1856, Whole No. 7414, P. 5.

Death of 100 Persons by Lightning Would not create half so great an excitement as Farrand’s four perfect photographs for one dollar, at 307 Broadway.

1856 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1856, Whole No. 7417, P. 5.

Who Dares Acknowledge that he hasn’t a picture now, when Farrand, 307 Broadway, takes four photographs for $1.

1856 December 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 23, 1856, Whole No. 7420, P. 5.

A Live Whale in the Croton Reservoir would not create half the sensation of Farrand’s four splendid photographs for one dollar, at 307 Broadway.

1856 December 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 24, 1856, Whole No. 7421, P. 5.

A Daguerrean Artist Gone Mad.—Four photographs for a dollar.  That man Farrand, at No. 307 Broadway, is performing wonders.  Go and see his establishment.

1856 December 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 27, 1856, Whole No. 7424, P. 5.

Four Photographs for $1.  Farrand, 307 Broadway.

1857 June 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 23, 1857, Whole No. 7601, P. 5.

Wanted—A Young Lady In An Ambrotype and photograph gallery.  Apply to C. Farrand, 307 Broadway.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

Faris, Thomas

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , ,

1843-1844       Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1846-1859       Fourth and Walnut Streets, Melodeon Building, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1856                26 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1856-1859       363 Broadway, corner Franklin Street, New York, New York.       

1846 November 30.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 30, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 36, p. 2.

Plumbeotypes.  This is the name given by Plumbe, to paper Daguerreotypes, an invention by him, of a very recent date.  We are indebted to Mr. Thomas Faris, Plumbe National Gallery, corner of 4th and Walnut streets, in this city, for a number of specimens of this new and very interesting art, including Hon. Lewis Woodbury, Hon. Cave Johnson, Hon Sam Houston, Hon. J. C. Calhoun, D. M. Hoyt, &c., &c.  Each portrait is prib=nted from Daguerreotype likenesses, with a frame and the signature in writing.  It is a very interesting discovery.  One hundred copies of any person can be ordered for $10.  Call on Mr. Faris.

1846 November 30.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 30, 1846, Vol. VII, No. 36, p. 2.

The Popular Magazine.  We are indebted to Mr. Thomas Faris, Plumbe Nat. Gal., corner of 4th and Walnut streets, for Nos. 1 and 2 of the “Popular Magazine,” a journal of art and literature, by Augustine J. H. Duganne, published in Philadelphia.  It has in each number a Plumbeotype of some of the distinguished personage, and much valuable reading.  In one of the numbers received is an autograph and letter from President Monroe, dated 1892, and in the other, one from Dr. Franklin, dated 1764.  Very valuable, indeed, are such works of art.  Please examine.

1847 February 23.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 23, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 107, p. 2.

[From the Herald of yesterday.  The finest gallery of Daguerreotypes we ever saw may be seen, by any body at the rooms of Faris, in the Melodeon.  We observed many familiar faces, true to nature.  He has some likenesses of Dr. Chamberlain and Col. Mitchell, which we do not think can be excelled.  The finish of these portraits is decidedly superior to any other we have ever seen.  The rooms of Mr. Faris are the best, perhaps, in the city.  The one in which the likenesses are taken, on the corner of Fourth and Walnut, is exceedingly well lighted.  Mr. Faris has been assisted for some time by Mr. Charles Carter, who is now as good at the business as the best.  Mr. Faris is open for inspection at all hours of the day, where he will be happy to see all disposed to give him a call.  They will see many admirable likenesses of some of their friends of the city.  The cavalcade of Rockwell’s company was daguerreotyped here, and considering the circumstances, was well done.  It is a pleasant place to spend a half hour.

1847 June 18.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 18, 1847, Vol. VIII, No. 65, p. 2.

That picture of Col. Mitchell, mentioned a few days since in this paper as being in possession of some person who found it in the street, was stolen from Mrs. Jone’s, 4th street, and may be left at Faris’s Daguerreotype rooms, corner Walnut and Fourth.

1847 September 15.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 15, 1847, Vol. VIII, No. 140, p. 2.

$5 Reward.—Stolen from Faris’ Daguerrian Gallery, on the morning of the 14th inst., five Gold miniature Lockets, one octagon, and one oval with glass on both sides, the others were round with but one glass.  The above reward will be paid for the delivery of the articles.  Thos. Farris, Melodeon Building, cor, 4th and Walnut.

1848 June 15.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 15, 1848, Vol. X, No. 55, p. 2.

The daguerreotype miniature of Mr. E. Forrest, hanging at the door of Faris’ gallery, Melodeon building, is a complete triumph of the art.

1848 July 15.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 15, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 15, p. 3.

Melodeon Gallery Of Daguerreotype Portraits, And Family Groups, Corner of Fourth and Walnut streets, 2nd story, Cincinnati.  Likenesses by the improved process from the largest to the smallest sizes, and of the most delicate execution, may be obtained at the above Rooms.

Portraits taken at this establishment, warranted to give satisfaction.  Thomas Faris.

1848 October 18.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 18, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 15, p. 2.

Melodeon Gallery.  T. Faris, Daguerreotypist, Melodeon Building, Cor. 4th and Walnut.  Daguerreotype Portraits, either single or in groups, colored or without colors, taken in a superior style, regardless of the weather.

“Daguerreotype likenesses are taken at this establishment equal, we venture to say, to any other place in America; and, when compared with some other establishments of the kind, there is no comparison whatever.”—Ohio State Journal.

“One of the richest and most highly finished Daguerreotypes we have ever seen.”—Queen City.

“Successful in a high degree in divesting his pictures of that dull and lifeless hue which disfigures the Daguerreotypes of so many artists.”—Cist’s Adv.

“For faithfulness of delineation and exquisite coloring far transcends anything we deemed the art capable of producing.”—Signal.

“Crowded all the while with customers, his bold and truthful style of Daguerreotyping is becoming every day more and more popular.”—Dispatch.

Advertisement ran from October 18 to November 1, 1848.

1849 January 18.  Liberty Hall And Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 18, 1849, Vol. XLV, No. 2324, P. 1.

The Greek Slave is now exhibiting at Louisville.  During the exhibition of the statute in our city the receipts were over $3,000.  Mr. Broadwell, proprietor of the Apollo Building, made no charge for the use of the Hall in which the exhibition was had.  Those who were not privileged to see the substance can now look upon the shadow of this master-piece of Powers’ genius, by calling at the Daguerreotype rooms of either of Mr. Hawkin’s, Mr. Faris, or Mr. Fontayne, each of whom took several excellent views…

1849 February 26.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 26, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 125, p. 2.

Splendid Daguerreotypes may always be obtained at Faris’, Melodeon Gallery, corner of Fourth and Walnut sts.

By a late and important improvement, the time of sitting occupies but a few seconds, either in clear or cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran from February 26 to 28, 1849.

1849 March 2.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 2, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 129, p. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Magnificent Daguerreotypes are taken every day, without regard to the weather, at Faris’ Melodeon Gallery, corner of Fourth and Walnut sts.  Call and see.  Free admission.

Advertisement ran from March 2 to 5, 1859.

1849 March 23.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 23, 1849, Vol. XI, No. 147, p. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—It is becoming better understood every day , that the Daguerreotypes mader by Faris at the Melodeon Gallery, exhibit a superiority seldom attained by those of other artists.  Positive excellence is the universal—and not the chance—characteristics of his work.  Having very lately added to his already superior facilities one of Voightlander & Son celebrated quick working Cameras, he is enabled to take groups and single Pictures of Children, in very much less time that they could be taken heretofore.

Rooms N. West corner of Fourth and Walnut streets, second story.

1849 October 4.  Liberty Hall And Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 4, 1849, Vol. 46, No. 2360, P. 2.

The Horticultural Exhibition.  This beautiful Autumn Festival closed on Saturday evening…

On the last day of the exhibition, a couple of daguerreotype views of the two avenues were taken by Mr. Faris, of the Melodeon, which preserve well the symmetrical proportions of the first and last, and give a fine view of the prominent thing in the Hall, and the general style of their disposal.  In one of these we recognize the towering form of our friend Mr. A. H. Ernst, and in the other the well known figure of our neighbor Mr. J. P. Foote.  For interior views, these pictures are highly creditable to the skill of Mr. Faris, who holds a first rank as a Daguerreotypist.  The tone of the coloring is superb… 

1849 October 11.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 11, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 163, p. 1.

Horticultural Society.  The meeting last Saturday was a monthly one, and one of more than usual interest, It being the first after the autumnal exhibition…

Daguerreotypes of the Hall during the exhibition by Mr. Faris, were exhibited.

1849 December 13.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 13, 1849, Vol. XII, No. 13, p. 2.

Prepare For The Holidays.  Great Excitement at Faris’ Melodeon Gallery.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally, that he is now receiving from the East, the finest assortment of Daguerreotype Cases and Frames ever offered in the West, intended expressly for Holiday Presents.  All who wish to make a presentation plate of themselves or friends should call at the Melodeon Gallery and examine this fine stock.

What can exceed the beauty and truthfulness of the Daguerreotype, when well executed, the impression being fixed upon a plate of pure silver, enameled by fine gilding, and warranted never to fade!  Few know the value of a likeness of a Parent, Brother, Sister or Friend, until they are departed, by death or absence, therefore, as delays are dangerous, call early, and “Secure the Shadow Ere the Substance fades.”  Thos. Faris, Melodeon Gallery, N. W. cor. 4th and Walnut sts.

1850 January 3.  Liberty Hall And Weekly Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 3, 1850, Vol. 46, No. 2373, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.—Cincinnati in the art of Daguerreotype occupies a position equal in all respects to any city of the Union.  We have numerous artist in this line whose pictures are superior perhaps to those made at any other city, except Philadelphia, and they do not take second rank even to the Quaker City productions.  Among these artists, Faris, in the Melodeon Building, takes one of the first places.  His pictures are finished and beautiful in their effect, and he understands the advantages of position and attitude.  He has recently returned from the East with a variety of beautiful and appropriate styles of cases in which he will be happy to put up pictures for New Year’s presents.

His collection of portraits of eminent persons is rare and extensive.  Among the late additions to the gallery are portraits of Father Mathew, Geo. M. Dallas, and T. S. Arthur, taken from life.

1850 August 29.  Presbyterian Of The West.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1850, Vol. V,

No. 49, Whole No. 257, P. 3.

Melodeon Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits & Family Groups.  The Subscriber invites special attention to the distinct, lively, and lifelike expression of the Eye in his Daguerreotype Miniatures; to the beauty and perfection of the drapery; to the rich warm tone and mellowness of the lights and shadows, yet depth, boldness, and rotundity, as well as highly artistic effect peculiar to the pictures taken at the Free Admission Gallery, Melodeon Building, corner of Fourth and Walnut sts.  Thos. Faris.  may16.

1851 January 30.  Liberty Hall And Weekly Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 30, 1851, Vol. 51, No. 2429, P. 1.

Faris’ Daguerreotypes.  T. B. Read, in a recent letter from Dusseldorf, Germany, to the Cincinnati Commercial, makes the following statement of the value placed at that distant point, on the work of our Cincinnati Artists:

On of my first inquiries was for Whitridge, the landscape painter, whom I had known years ago in Cincinnati.  The idea of meeting with any one whom you have known before, is one of the most agreeable sensations which can be experienced in a land of strangers.  But unfortunately for us, he had gone up the Rhine on a sketching tour, and would be absent for a week or more.  I had the pleasure, however, of finding Mr. McConkey, another landscape painter from the Queen City, at his studio, and saw some fine pictures on his easel, which have, I presume, by this time, reached America.  I do not intend to take up  much of your space with comments upon artists and their works, for I fear that your readers do not all feel the same interest in the subject which I do.  But when I can meet men such as Leutze and Powers, and especially the artist from your own city, you shall hear about them and their productions.  My only fear is that I shall find such subjects but too seldom.  Speaking of this, I am reminded of what I should have mentioned before.  Previous to leaving Cincinnati, I possessed myself of a few daguerreotypes, which were taken by Faris and Hawkins, and wherever they have been seen by artists and others in England, Germany and Italy, they have been pronounced to be the finest specimens ever beheld in these countries.  One, a large plate by Mr, Faris, has attracted so much attention and admiration, that it is continually lent out and passed around as a curiosity, showing how far the new world has beaten the old, even at her own inventions.  A friend of mine yesterday exhibited this one to a French daguerreotypist in Florence, who stared over it with eyes like saucers, and shrugged his shoulders up to his ears and exclaimed, “Vive Amerique!” recognizing at a glance that it was not European.  He acknowledged without hesitation, that he had never seen anything in his line of art to compare with it.  To be convinced of the truth of this, one has only to look at the specimens which adorn the show cases here; they remind me of those “half-dollar” establishments to be met with so frequently in our eastern cities.  I cannot understand why in this old world of art, daguerreotyping should be so far inferior to what it is in America; nor have I heard any satisfactory explanation.  The operators, when they pretend to give any reason, lay the blame upon the weather.  In London this might be a good and sufficient reason, but in Italy, especially, the atmosphere can scarcely be the sole cause for so much difference.  I am inclined to think that good chemist in this country have not, as in ours, turned their attention to the subject.

1854 March 2.  Liberty Hall And Weekly Cincinnati Gazette.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 2, 1854, Vol. 62, No. 2, P. 3.

The Committee From Boston And The Stem Fire Engine.—As we have before announced, the Committee from Boston arrived in our city Saturday night, and on Sunday they visited many of our churches and the suburbs of our city…

Since writing the above we learn that the great daguerrean artist, Faris, has taken a number of daguerreotypes of the steam fire engine, and each member of the Boston delegation has been furnished with a copy to take home, that the citizens may have an is=dea of the appearance of the machine.—Copies have also been sent to New York, New Orleans and other cities.

1855 March 8.  Dollar Weekly Times.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 8, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 33, P. 7.

The Times Office On The 22d.  On the first page we present our readers with a spirited view of the Walnut Street front of the Dollar Weekly Times Office Building on the 22d Feb’y, the anniversary of Washington’s Birthday.  The engraving is from a daguerreotype taken about noon, by Faris, from the third-story of a building diagionally opposite our office… 

1855 September 27.  Belmont Chronicle.  (St. Clairsville, Ohio.)  September 27, 1855, New Series Vol. VII, No. 51, Whole No. 966, P. 2.

The State Fair…West of this on the brow of the ridge stood the “Hall for Fine Arts,” a gothic frame structure, in which a large number of excellent works of art were on exhibition.  It would of course be impossible for us to enumerate everything, but we cannot pass this hall without alluding to the display of pictures on exhibition from the gallery of our fellow citizens Thomas Faris.  His colored Photographs are perfect.  A colored likeness, life size, seemed to be breathing, and stands out from the plate as if it were really a living being, instead of an inanimate image.  Mr. Faris has brought his art to the greatest perfection, and reflects honor on the city of his residence, (Cincinnati,) where, ever his pictures are seen.

1855 December 29.  Star In The West.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 29, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 40, P. 3.

City Artists.  A New Kind Of Picture.—There is a new kind of picture lately introduced, called the Ambrotype, which will probably take the place of the Daguerreotype.  It is thus described by a writer for one of our city papers:—…

This method of taking pictures is patented and the art is practiced by but one artist in our city, viz:  Thomas Faris who in located in the Melodeon Building at the corner of Fourth and Walnut streets.  He is one of our oldest and best daguerrean artists.  Those of our readers who may desire a durable, excellent picture, and no humbug, would do well, to call on Mr. Faris.  We say this, not because we have been requested to do so, but from a desire that true merit should be rewarded, and the public not deceived.

1856.  Pencil and the Camera by Marcus A. Root, P. 366.

Samuel sold gallery to [Thomas] Faris in 1856.

1856 October 9.  The Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 9, 1856, Vol. XVII, No. [ ? ], P. 2.

Remember

Faris’ Ambrotypes are surprisingly beautiful.

Faris’ Ambrotypes are life-like.

Faris’ Ambrotypes are entirely durable.

Faris’ Ambrotypes for richness of tone, are wonderful.

Faris’ Stereoscopes are miracles of art.

Faris’ Daguerreotypes are perfect gems.

Faris’ Heliographs are pronounced by Artists “Perfection.

Faris’ Gallery is in the Melodeon, corner Fourth and Walnut, Cincinnati, and No. 28 West Fourth street.

Remember Faris is the only Artist [it] in the city who makes the real Ambrotype.

1857 April 11.  Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.  (New York, New York.)  April 11, 1857, Vol. III, No. 70, P. 15.

Diaphaneotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, at the Root Photographic and Fine Art Gallery, 363 Broadway, corner Franklin street.  Faris & Erwin, Proprietors.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to September 19, 1857.

1858 January 11.  The Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 11, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 267, P. 2.

Photographs, Heliographs, &c., At Greatly Reduced Prices, Melodeon Gallery.—As the Photographic business is very dull during the month of January , February and March and in view of the present financial crisis, anticipating an unusually dull business that time, in order to retain the services of all our artists, and keep them employed, we will for the next three months furnish our customers with the same quality of Photographic pictures, for which the Gallery is renowned, at Greatly Reduced Prices!

As this reduction will be temporary, we advise all who wish to have good pictures to call at once—examine our prices and pictures.  We will furnish a better picture than can be obtained at any other establishment at our price.

We would call particular attention to the Heliograph, the new and popular style of picture for which a patent has been granted to E. C. Hawkins, the inventor.  They are made only at this Gallery.  Farris & Mullen, Melodeon Gallery, N. W. corner of Fourth and Walnut.

Advertisement was recorded on January 11 & 12, 1858.

1858 July 24.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 24, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 122, P. 2.

Faris & Stillman, Melodeon Gallery, Corner Fourth and Walnut Streets.  Photographs, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes and Heliographs at greatly reduced prices.

N. B.—Life size Photographs colored in oil by first class artists.

Advertisement ran from July 24 to 27, 1858.

1858 August 28.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  August 28, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 5414, P. 1

For Finely Finished Photographs, Go to Faris’s, (Late Root’s), No. 363 Broadway, Corner Franklin-st.

1858 October 21.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 21, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 5460, P. 7.

The Diaphaneotype.  This, the most beautiful and truthful style of oil colored Photograph yet produced, was originally introduced, and is made in all its exquisite perfection at the Root Gallery Only.

Specimens made at this Establishment on exhibition.  Gallery No. 363 Broadway, corner of Franklin-st.  T. Faris, Proprietor.

1858 October 21.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 21, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 5460, P. 7.

Highly Complimentary To The Root Gallery.—The fact of a rival establishment placing on exhibition Pictures made at our Gallery is an evidence that our efforts to perfect the beautiful art of Photography is duly appreciated.

The Diaphaneotype introduced and made only at the Root Gallery, No. 363 Broadway, corner of Franklin-st.  T. Faris, Proprietor.

1859 October 8.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 8, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 5760, P. 3.

Root Photographic Gallery.  T. Faris, Proprietor.  No. 363 Broadway, corner of Franklin-st.  Photographs in every style.  Daguerreotypes, Ivorytypes, &c.

Advertisement ran on October 8 to 14 & October 18 to 29, 1859.

1859 November 12.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 12, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 5790, P. 7.

The Root Gallery of Photographic Art, No. 363 Broadway, corner of Franklin-st.  T. Faris, Proprietor.

Photographs in every style, Daguerreotypes, Ivorytypes, &c.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to 22, 1859.

1859 December 13.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 13, 1859, Vol. XIX, No. 5816, P. 7.

Ivorytypes!  Ivorytypes!!  This most beautiful, durable and appropriate picture for Holiday Presents is made in superior style at the Root Gallery, No. 363 Broadway, corner of Franklin-st., T. Faris, proprietor.

Although we were the first to present this style of picture to the public of New-York, we have not the extreme modesty to claim that they are made only at our gallery, as do some others.

What has become of the Hallotype?

[1] Recorded in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.

Falkner, Benjamin F.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1858-1859       Rooms in Shawhan’s New Building, South West corner from the Court House, Tiffin, Ohio.

1859                Rooms in Shawhan’s New Building, opposite J. M. Naylor’s Hardware Sore, Tiffin, Ohio.

1859                Rooms over the Bank of Tiffin, Tiffin, Ohio.

1858 October 29.  The Tiffin Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  October 29, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 4, P. 2.

List of Premiums.  Awarded at the 8th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society…Class 15th—Fine Arts….

Tunison & Fay, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 1st Premium, $2.00

E. M. Collins, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes 2d premium, $1.00

Hartsock & Falkner, Display Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, Discretionary, Diploma.

Tunison & Fay, Display of Photographs and Spherotypes, $2.00.

1858 December 24.  The Tiffin Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  December 24, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 2.

Ho! For Holiday Presents!  Go To Hartsock and Falkner’s Mammoth Ambrotype Picture Gallery!  And get a correct Likeness of yourself, and give it to your friend for a New Year’s Present!  Shawhan’s New Building, South-West corner from the Court House, Tiffin, O.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1858 to January 7, 1859.

1859 April 8.  The Tiffin Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  April 8, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 26, P. 2.

Ambrotyping!  Hartsock & Falkner Take this method of informing their friends and old customers that they are still taking those inimitable Pictures!

Those who want a good sharp life-like picture of themselves, or friends, will be accommodated by giving us a call at our Mammoth Gallery!  Where we are taking the latest and most fashionable styles of Pictures, at prices suiting to the hard times.

Special Attention Is called to M. M. Griswold’s celebrated Colored Ambrotype. 

This style of Picture took the First Premium at the State Fair, at Sandusky City.

It excels all others for beauty neatness and durability.

A cordial invitation is given to Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine on different styles of Pictures.

Rooms in Shawhan’s Block, opposite J. M. Naylor’s Hardware store.  Hartsock & Falkner.

Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.                

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 29, 1859.

1859 May 13.  The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  May 13, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 32, P. 3.

Ambrotyping!  Hartsock & Falkner Take this method of informing their friends and old customers that they are still taking those inimitable Pictures!

Those who want a good sharp life-like picture of themselves, or friends, will be accommodated by giving us a call at our Mammoth Gallery!  Where we are taking the latest and most fashionable styles of Pictures, at prices suiting to the hard times.

Special Attention Is called to M. M. Griswold’s celebrated Colored Ambrotype. 

This style of Picture took the First Premium at the State Fair, at Sandusky City.

It excels all others for beauty neatness and durability.

A cordial invitation is given to Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine on different styles of Pictures.

Rooms in Shawhan’s Block, opposite J. M. Naylor’s Hardware store.  Hartsock & Falkner.

Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.  Tiffin, April 8th, 1859.

Advertisement ran from May 13 to August 12, 1859.

1859 August 19.  The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  August 19, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 45, P. 3.

Falkner & Pennington have formed a copartnership in the Daguerreotype business.—Their Gallery is over the Bank of Tiffin.  See their advertisement.

1859 August 19.  The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  August 19, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 45, P. 2.

Ambrotyping Photographs!  Falkner & Pennington, Take this method of informing their friends and old customers that they have purchased a full life size instrument, which is well calculated to take large groups.

Pictures!  Those who want a good sharp life-like picture of themselves, or friends, will be accommodated by giving us a call at our Mammoth Gallery, Where we are taking the largest and most fashionable styles of Pictures, at prices suiting to the hard times.

Special attention Is called to M. M. Griswold’s celebrated Colored Ambrotypes.  This style of Picture took the First Premium at the State Fair, at Sandusky City.  It excels all others for beauty neatness and durability.

A cordial invitation is given to Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine on, different styles Pictures.

Rooms in Shawhan’s Block, formerly occupied by Hartsock & Falkner.  Falkner & Pennington.

Instruction given in the Art on reasonable terms.  Tiffin, April 8th, 1859.

Advertisement ran from August 19 to December 30, 1859.

1859 September 30.  The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  September 30, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 51, P. 3.

The Seneca Co. Fair opened up on Wednesday…Floral Hall…Here we noticed some fine specimens of art from the Daguerrean galleries of Falkner & Pennington.

1859 October 14.  The Tiffin Weekly Tribune.  (Tiffin, Ohio.)  October 14, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 1, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded at the 9th annual Fair of the Seneca County Agricultural Society….Class 15th—Fine Arts.

Best display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Tunison & Fay, 1st Prem. OF    2.

2d Best display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Falkner & Pennington, 2d Prem. 1.

Everett, L. C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                Corner First and River Streets, Troy, New York.

1855 June 10.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  June 10, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Ho!  All The People!  Daguerreotypes For The Millions at Head Quarters.  Rices Reduced—Great Antidote For “Hard Times.”  L. C. Everett has just received at his Daguerreotype Establishment, corner of First and River street, a large and splendid assortment of Frames, Cases, Tokens, &c., embracing a variety of every pattern. Size and style to be found in Market—all of which will be sold at greatly reduced rates.

A large lot of beautiful; Cases for the very low price of 50 cents, including a perfect and satisfactory likeness, or no sale.  Call and see at the Old Stand, opposite the Troy House, Troy, N. Y.  ap10.

Advertisement was recorded from June 10 to July 10

1855 December 24.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. (sic.) Everett……cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1855 December 24.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 3.

Presents for the Holidays.  Ambrotypes, or Pictures On Glass, Daguerreotypes, &c.—L. C. Everett is still making those beautiful Pictures on Glass, called Ambrotypes, at his Daguerrean Rooms opposite the Troy House.  He has the credit of first introducing to the people of Troy these new style Pictures, and will increased facilities and more experience he is enabled to produce them as near perfection as any new art in its earliest stages will warrant.  He does not pretend to have the patent process in making them, but for durability, beauty, and the correctness of the likeness, he warrants them to his customers fully equal to any of the so called patented ones.  Also Daguerreotypes of every size, style and price.  On hand the newest style of Fancy Cases for trimmings to Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes—some beautiful patterns for presents, all at the lowest rate.  For proof of the above statements, call and see at the Old Stand, corner of First and River streets, opposite the Troy House.

Advertisement was recorded from December 24 to 31, 1855.

1855 December 31.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 31, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Business Directory…Daguerrean Artists. 

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. (sic.) Everett……cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

Ensminger, Emanuel M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1851-1852       Rooms above Harman & Wallick, Second Story, Ashland, Ohio.

1853-1854       Rooms above Wallick & Coffin, Second Story, Ashland, Ohio.

1856                Address Unknown, Ashland, Ohio.

1859-1859       Rooms in Freer’s Block, Ashland, Ohio.

1868                One door east of Miller House, Ashland, Ohio.

1852 May 26.  The Ohio Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  May 26, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 1, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. M. Ensminger would respectfully inform the public that he has permanently located in the town of Ashland.  His rooms are fitted up with special regard to the comfort of visitors, who will always be welcome, whether they wish for a likeness, or call to see the gallery of pictures. 

Determined to spare neither pains or expense Mr. Ensminger will furnish likenesses that shall not be surpassed.  August 8.

His Rooms have been removed to the 2d story of the building now occupied by Harman & Wallick.

Advertisement was recorded from May 26 to June 16, 1852.

1853 May 25.  The Ohio Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  May 25, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 1, P. 1.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. E. M. Ensminger would respectfully inform the public that he has permanently located in the town of Ashland.  His rooms are fitted up with special regard to the comfort of visitors, who will always be welcome, whether they wish for a likeness, or call to see the gallery of pictures.      

Determined to spare neither pains or expense Mr. Ensminger will furnish likenesses that shall not be surpassed.  His prices vary from 75 cents to $5.00.

His rooms may be found in the second story of the building occupied by Wallick & Coffin., August 8.

Advertisement was recorded from May 25 to November 16, 1853.

1854 February 9.  The Ashland Times.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  February 9, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 3.

E. M. Ensminger, Continues to take Daguerreotype Likenesses in the Latest and most approved Styles.  Pictures taken by him, never fail to render entire satisfaction.  All persons wishing to secure the “shadow ere the substance fades,” should do so without delay at Ensminger’s Daguerrean Gallery, over Wallack and Coffin’s Grocery Store, Main st., Ashland, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from February 9 to September 21, 1854.

1856 October 22.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 20, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded At The Fifth Annual Fair Of The Ashland County AG. Society…Ambrotypes, E. M. Ensminger, 1,00.

1858 May 12.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  May 12, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 49, P. 4.

Our neighbor across the street, Messrs. J. & R. Freer, have removed all except the rear part of their business building, and have commenced the collection of the necessary materials for the construction of a three story brick 24 feet front, by 65 feet deep.  The basement floors will be occupied by the proprietors—the second floor by Mr. Ensminger, as a Daguerrean Gallery, and the third floor will be furnished for a Hall.

1858 October 6.  The Ashland Press.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 6, 1858, Vol. XIII, No. 18, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded at the Ashland County Fair for 1858…

Domestic Manufacture—Third Class…

Best lot of ambrotypes  Ensminger & Smith  5.00.

1859 April 20.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  April 20, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 46, P. 3.

Ensminger’s Gallery Of Art.  E. Ensminger, at his new and splendid rooms in Freer’s Block, is now prepared to furnish Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Leather Photographs.

Photographs in color or plain.

Prices varying from 25 cents to 75 dollars.  The purse and the taste will be suited.  Ashland.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to October 15, 1862.

1859 October 19.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 20, P. 3.

Photographs.—Mr. Ensminger had on exhibition at the county Fair as fine a collection of colored Photographs as can be found in any gallery in any city East or West.  The coloring of these Photographs was executed by Mr. Schwert, late of Cleveland.  Mr. S. will remain in Ashland two or three weeks, and all who desire to obtain for themselves or friends life-like Pictures, should avail themselves of the rare opportunity now offered.  A visit to Mr. Ensminger’s gallery will compensate all who appreciate good pictures.

1859 October 26.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 21, P. 4.

Premiums Awarded at the Eighth Annual Fair of the Ashland County Agricultural Society…

Miscellaneous…

Best painted photographs, E. Ensminger, diploma and 5.00.

1868 September 16.  The State Of The Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  September 16, 1868, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 4.

Presidential Campaign—Democrats and Republicans all agree on one great fact of the Campaign, that in, that Johnson is making the finest pictures ever produced in Ashland.  Mr. Ensminger who has had charge of the Gallery for a number of years, is now in his employ, and no pains or expense will be speared to make all work satisfactory.  One door east of Miller House, Ashland.

Ely, Erskine C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, Stereotypes, , , , , , , , ,

C.1851-1854   6 Kirkland Block, Northampton, Massachusetts.

1854-1855       Main Street, over Hollister’s Jewely Store, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1855-1858       Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over W. H. Sanborn & Co. Store, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1859                138 & 140 North Third, St. Louis, Missouri.[1]

1860-1865       Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing House, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1854 August 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1854, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3276, P. 3.  Courier—Vol. XVII, No. 24. 

Daguerrean and Stereoscopic Gallery.  E. C. Ely, respectfully announces that he has this day entered on the rooms lately occupied by S. W. Hull, over Hollister’s Jewelry Store, in Main Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts, where intends to carry on the art of Daguerreotyping in all its branches.

E. C. E. has been an assistant to Mr. J. D. Wells of Northampton in this State, for the past three years, and during his absence, has had the entire management of his establishment, without, [ ? ] he ventures to believe, in any degree compromising Mr. Wells’ unrivalled reputation.

The advertiser will be always found in attendance during business hours, and will be happy to show his visitors specimens of his art, and receive the orders.

All work done with the utmost promptness and on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from August 28, 1854 to April 9, 1855.

1855 April 2.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3307, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 3, P. 3. 

Removal Daguerrean & Stereoscopic Gallery.  E, C, Ely, begs leave to inform his friends and the Public, that he intends moving into the new and elegant rooms now being fitted up expressly for his use over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store, on the corner of Main and Federal streets, sometime during the coming week.

Mr. E. has taken great pains so to arrange his rooms as to make them pleasant for his visitors, and convenient for the purpose of his art.

Success in taking pictures depends very much upon the proper disposition of the light; and from the superior advantages in this respect, which his rooms possess, Mr. E. feels justified in promising to his patrons the most perfect specimens of his art.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 16, 1855.

1855 April 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 23, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3310, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 6, P. 3. 

E. C. Ely’s Daguerrean and Stereoscopic Gallery,—Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s Store.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather, in every variety of style.  In Clouds, Illuminated Background, Stereoscopic and Medolian (sic.).  Family groups taken with great facility and accuracy.—Particular attention paid to taking likenesses of infants and young children.  A liberal discount afforded to families.  Views of all descriptions taken without reversing.  Daguerreotypes and Portraits accurately copied.  Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, and Cases of all descriptions constantly for sale.  Sick or deceased persons attended at their residences.

Advertisement ran from April 23, 1855 to February 25, 1856.

1855 August 13.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 13, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3326, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 27, P. 3. 

An Ingenious Show Case.—Mr. Ely, the Daguerreotypist, has got up the most ingenious show case we ever saw.  The design was got up by Mr. Ely, the painting done by G. W. Mark, the clock work part executed by Simeon Phillips, Jr.  To be appreciated it should be seen.  It stands on the wall in front of Mr. Ely’s rooms.

1855 September 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 10, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3332, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 28, P. 3. 

The Citizens of Greenfield Who are opposed to the extension of slavery over Kansas and Nebraska, and who approve of, and will aid, the movement now in progress for a union…

E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

1856 March 3.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  March 3, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3355, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 51, P. 3. 

Improved Ambrotypes.  Also Daguerreotypes, By E. C. Ely, Corner Main and Federal streets—Over W. H. Sanborn & Co’s Store.  E. C. E., having fitted his rooms for the purpose of taking pictures upon glass, is now ready to please his customers with improved Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, as they may wish.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather, in every variety of style.  Family groups taken with great facility and accuracy.  The facility in taking likenesses of infants and young children is greatly increased.  A liberal discount afforded to families.

View of all descriptions without reversing.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Portraits accurately copied.

Lockets, Bracelets, Pins and Cases of all descriptions constantly for sale.

Sick and deceased persons attended at their residences.

Instruction given in the art on most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to May 26, 1856.

1856 April 14.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 14, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3361, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 5, P. 3. 

E. C. Ely Would inform his friends and the public generally that he can be found at his old stand over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store, where all kinds of Photographic Pictures will be taken in a style not surpassed in Western Massachusetts, and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

E. C. E. invites the public to compare the style of his pictures with others, confident that for clearness, depth of tone and softness they are not surpassed by any.

The public having been cautioned in a handbill against that Improved Ambrotype, E. C. E. would only say that the Photographic art is in its infancy, that daily new discoveries are being made, that he is free to avail himself of all the hints of scientific research without being confined to a patent  process (whether valuable or not) and that he is willing every one should judge for himself.

There are those who know the Improved Ambrotypes to be superior to and an improvement upon the patent.  To those who think otherwise we would say, you can be supplied with double glass pictures at the old stand, in a style equal to any in the state.

Among the latest and greatest improvements in the Photographic art is an article which the subscriber has availed himself of which is not applicable to the patent process.  Among its beneficial results is its imperishable character; it gives a brilliant finish; it is not effected by moist atmosphere, water or light; it gives a rich luster to drapery and is not injured by hot sun as the patent Ambrotypes are.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 5, 1856.

1856 May 12.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 12, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3365, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 9, P. 3. 

Ambrotypes.—A new method of taking likenesses has been discovered of late, which bids fair to supersede the Daguerreotype method.  The likenesses are more distinct than those taken by the Daguerreotype process, and in several other respects better while they cost no more.  We have seen quite a number of likenesses which were taken by various artists under the new system, but have seen none that for distinctness, correctness and finish equal those taken by E. C. Ely, at his rooms over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s Store.  In fact, Mr. Ely’s likenesses appear to be perfect ones in every respect.—We do not see how any improvement could be made upon them.  Mr. Ely adopts all of the new improvements and makes many of his own, which keeps him fully up to and even a little ahead of the times.—We would advise such of our readers as are in want of a perfect likeness to give Mr. Ely a call.

1856 June 2.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  June 2, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3368, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 3. 

Military.—The Greenfield Guards, under command of Capt. W. T. Davis, had their annual May training on Wednesday afternoon.  They were out in full ranks and made a fine and soldier like appearance.  Ely took a daguerreotype view of them from his saloon.

1856 June 2.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  June 2, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3368, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 3. 

Ahead Of The Times.  Corner of Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass.  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fades.  E. G. Ely’s Daguerrean Rooms Up Stairs.1855 Ely’s.

Ambrotypes, Tinted And In Colors.  E. C. Ely invites the attention of his friends and patrons to his new style of Pictures which he is now taking.

Thankful for past favors, E. C. E. flatters himself that his endeavors to please his patrons will be appreciated by an intelligent public.

Daguerreotypes taken as usual.  Sick and deceased persons attended at their residences.

Rooms over W. H. Sanborn’s Store.

Advertisement ran from June 2, 1856 to January 5, 1857.

1856 September 29.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 29, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3385, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 29, P. 3. 

Photographs In All The Various Styles Found In The Country Can Be Had By Calling At E. C. Ely’s Photographic Rooms, Corner Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass., where not only “pictures, backed up with paint and varnish,” but every style of picture worth having can be had in as good style as can be found in the state.

Particular Attention is invited to our Photographs on Paper, which can be multiplied at pleasure.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 13, 1856.

1856 October 6.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3386, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 30, P. 3. 

Cattle Show and Fair.  The annual Cattle Show and Fair of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, was held in this town, on Wednesday and Thursday last…

The display of fine arts was excellent.  Beautiful photographs by Ely, “as large as life and twice as natural;” also ambrotypes by Ely, Popkins and Cowles, all of this town and all beautiful pictures…

Premiums Awarded…Fine Arts…

E, C. Ely, Greenfield, ambrotypes  1.00.

1857 January 5.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3399, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 43, P. 3. 

Ely’s Photographic Gallery, Main and Federal Streets, Greenfield, Mass.  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fades.  E. G. Ely’s Daguerrean Rooms Up Stairs.1855 Ely’s.

Spherotypes, Patented by Bisbee & Day, Columbus, Ohio, May 27th, 1856.  In this novel and beautiful style an excellence, peculiar elegance and lifelike reality, has been attained surpassing, and to a very great extent superseding the Daguerreotype in its various styles, and after improvements it is equally adapted to family groups and single pictures, firmly fixing the images of objects, causing them to stand out from the plate with that degree of boldness which a figure exhibits to the eye at a distance and presenting the appearance of a person about to speak, giving a prominent, distinct and well defined impression of imperishable character and brilliant finish, revealing with distinctness the form, features and expression.  It is not affected by atmosphere, water or light, and can be tinted any color or number of colors as to the face, background or drapery.  They can be obtained “only” of the subscriber, who has purchased the patent right for the county of Franklin, and can alone furnish these pictures, so deserving of success.

E. C. E. has also the right to take Melainotypes, patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambier, Ohio, an entirely new and unique invention in the world of portraiture.  It embodies the peculiarities of both the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype and in many respects surpasses both for setting in lockets, pins, seals and other bijouterie.  It has no equal.  Those possessing a perfectly polished japanned surface may be gracefully colored and rival in durability the never changing

Ambrotype, which requires so short an exposure to the camera that the likenesses of children can be taken with positive certainty.

Having greatly increased facilities I am prepared to take through pleasant and cloudy weather, Spherotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., to the entire satisfaction of my friends and the public.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 9, 1857.

1857 January 26.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 26, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 33402, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 46, P. 3. 

We advise those townsmen and strangers who are desirous of seeing some of the finest specimens of the photographic are not surpassed in the state, to call at once at Ely’s rooms and examine for themselves the various styles in which the art is there perfected.  One who does not visit this gentleman occasionally has no idea of the rapid progress which has been made in this process.  I am led to this sincere remark by a recent examination of the spherotype pictures lately taken bu our friend and townsman Mr. Ely, who in the execution of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype has already acquired so wide a fame.

1857 February 16.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  February 16, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 33405, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 49, P. 3. 

Ely’s Photographic Gallery, Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass. 

Sphereotypes, Patented by Bisbee & Day, Columbus, Ohio.  They can be obtained (only) of the subscriber, who has the patent right for the county of Franklin.

Melainotypes, Patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambier, Ohio.  For setting in Lockets, Pins, Seals, &c., it has no equal.

Photographs, Taken on paper or canvas, plain or colored.  Oil, water or dry colors.

Ambrotypes[2], Put up in the most durable style and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

Daguerreotypes, Taken as usual at the old stand over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store.

Sick or deceased persons attended at private residences.

Instruction given in the art on reasonable terms.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran on February 16, 1857 to May 10, 1858.

1857 June 29.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3434, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 16, P. 3. 

A Present.—W, H, Sanborn, Esq., of this town, has been presented by Eagle Company, No. 1, with an ambrotype likeness of their machine and company, at the breaks.  It is taken in Ely’s best style and is set in a beautiful gilt frame.

1857 July 6.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3435, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 17, P. 3. 

Photography.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and patrons that he may be found at E. C. Ely’s Photographic Gallery, where he will be happy most to serve them.  B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

1857 July 6.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3435, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 17, P. 3. 

The undersigned would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has secured the assistance of Mr. B. F. Popkins, and will be happy to take their likenesses in the most approved modern style at his well known Photographic Gallery, corner of Main and Federal streets.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

1857 August 31.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 31, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3443, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 25, P. 2. 

Popkins’ Photographs.—The Springfield Republican gives Popkins’ celebrated photographs the following well deserved notice.  Popkins stands A No. 1 as a Daguerrian and Photographic artist.  He can be found at Ely’s for a short time.  The Republican says:

“B. F. Popkins of Greenfield showed us yesterday some of the finest specimens of plain photographs that we have ever seen.  They are clear, distinct and life-like, without the usual blur of the photograph.  Mr. Popkins leaves for Columbus, Georgia, in a few weeks, where he spent last winter, and where he still has rooms.  Some of his large colored photographs taken last winter in Georgia, were the finest we ever saw.  He is a thorough artist and we wish him good fortune, as we do all our Yankee friends who go forth to make their living by Yankee industry, ingenuity and enterprise.

1857 September 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 28, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3447, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 29, P. 2. 

Cattle Show and Fair.  Last Wednesday and Thursday brought with them the Annual Festival of the Franklin County Agricultural Society…

Ely’s display of Pictures from his camera, taken by himself and Popkins was splendid.  The photographs could not be excelled.  To those who knew him, that of the late David Willard, Esq., must have seemed like the man risen from the grave with all the freshness and fulness of life upon him.  It is one of the best pictures we ever saw.  There were others as good, in some respects better, as being finished in oil, they are more durable.  While Ely can make such pictures, people need not go elsewhere to be suited, unless their features are too ugly for their own taste.

1857 October 5.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 5, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3448, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 30, P. 3. 

Going South.—Mr. B. F. Popkins, for many years known as a skillful Daguerreotypist in this village, is about to leave us to take up his abode in a more southern clime.  Mr. Popkins is a worthy citizen, of gentlemanly and polite manners, and a very skillful artist.  He has always kept up with the forward tide of progress and excellence in his art, and few are the pictures that we have seen that surpass his.  Of late he has turned his attention to photographs, and has brought out some capital results.  The splendid phographs in Ely’s magnificent collection, on exhibition in the Town Hall, at Cattle Show, were produced by Popkins, who, in anticipation of his removal this fall, closed his own rooms and assisted Ely in [his].  They are a high recommendation to ant artist.  [Ely] we are glad to know, will continue to produce similar pictures, so that our citizens can still procure [ ? ] life-like and almost speaking likenesses of themselves or friends.

1857 October 19.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3450, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 32, P. 4. 

Reports of the Franklin County Agricultural Society…

On Fine Arts…

The most conspicuous subject presented to the notice of the committee, is a fine series of Light-Pictures by Mr. Ely, and in this department of art there is a marked improvement over previous exhibitions.  The variety of styles by which these Pictures are produced is numerous—Photographs, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c.  The improvement in the photograph process by retouching with Indian-ink corrects the coarse outline and muddy impression of the ordinary photograph and imparts to it a distinctness of definition and expression that is absolutely life-like.  A stil;l greater improvement in this style of Pictures consists in rendering them in oil and in pastil, some beautiful examples of which are presented.  The picture of the little child, Ella Taylor, is perfectly exquisite, and in the pastel variety, the portraits of the late Mr. Willard and the mother of Mr. Ely, are exceedingly graphic.  The samples of the remaining styles are numerous and of superior execution. 

The subject of Light-Pictures is of high importance as an art, and it is gratifying to observe with what rapid progress it is approaching perfection.  To Mr. Ely and to Mr. Popkins, (who we believe, was the first to introduce the Oil and Pastel Painting among us,) is due the merit of presenting these valuable improvements, which cannot fail to be appreciated.

The Committee regret their inability to express their sense of the value Mr. Ely’s collection by an equivalent testimonial, but no pecuniary consideration is necessary to enhance the intrinsic excellence of his beautiful Pictures.  The Committee award to Mr. Ely a gratuity of Two Dollars.

For the Committee, J. Deane.

1858 May 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3. 

Notice.  E. C. Ely, having disposed of his business, request those indebted to him to make payment during the present month.  As Mr. Ely intends to leave town, he will be obliged to place his accounts in other hands for collection on the first day of June.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 May 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3

Having disposed of my business as Daguerrean Artist and Photographer, To Mr. Willis Knowlton, who has been connected with me for the past year, I take great pleasure in recommending him to my numerous patrons, and in assuring them that they will find him prompt, courteous and skillful, and thoroughly acquainted with the business in all its parts.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1859 February 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3521, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 51, P. 3

E. C. Ely, formerly in the daguerreotype business in this town, has gone into the same business now at St. Louis, Mo.  Mr. Ely is an excellent artist, and we wish him abundant success in his new field of labor.

1860 January 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 2.

E. C. Ely and B. F. Popkins have purchased of Willis Knowlton, The Photographic Gallery, formerly owned by Mr. Ely, at the corner of Main and Federal Streets.  They have good reputations as artists.

1860 January 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 3.

Notice.  The undersigned have this day formed a co-partnership under the name of Ely & Popkins, for the purpose of prosecuting the Photographic business in its various departments.  E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from January 23 to February 6, 1860.

1860 January 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 3.

Photography!  Ely & Popkins Are Now Permanently Established at the Photographic Gallery Over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing House, corner Main and Federal Streets, Where they will be happy to see all of their old friends and the public generally.

With new and complete Apparatus, and a thorough, practical knowledge of the business in all its departments, the subscribers guarantee most perfect satisfaction to their patrons. 

Photographs, from miniature to life-size, plain or colored, in the most durable and artistic manner.

Patent Ambrotypes, Patent Melanotypes, Patent Sphereotypes, Daguerreotypes, and every desirable style of picture known to Photography, may be obtained at this Gallery.  Ely & Popkins, Photographers.  

Advertisement ran from January 23 to September 24, 1860.

1860 April 20.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 20, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3580, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 6, P. 3.

Stereoscopes.  A large and splendid assortment of Stereoscopes and Views, just received and for sale very low, at Ely & Popkins, Photographic Gallery.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 4, 1860.

1860 July 16.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 16, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3593, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 19, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken, for the owner, a beautiful photograph of the Mansion House and Mansion House block and the three story building, corner of Main and Federal streets, all owned by H. W. Clapp, Esq.  The view was taken from the front of the court house and takes in the common, end of Federal and part of Main streets and the corner of Bank Row.  Constable Wilson, leaning against the lamp post, cane in hand, and Ceph Smith on his coach box look as natural as life in the picture.

1860 July 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3594, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 20, P. 2.

A Bell and Everett Club was organized in this town on Saturday evening by the choice of H. W. Clapp as President…E. C. Ely (and others) executive Committee…

1860 September 24.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 24, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3603, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 29, P. 3.

Frames for Pictures.  The larges and most complete assortment of Oil, Gilt, & French Frames, ever offered to the inhabitants of Franklin County can now be found at Ely & Popkins’ Photographic Gallery.

Also a fine assortment of Rosewood & Gilt Mouldings, which will be sold by the foot, or manufactured in to frames for Engravings, Photographs, &c., at Prices Which Defy Competition.

Likewise, plain and tinted Passepartouts, Cord, &c.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine the above goods and prices.  Ely & Popkins.

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 8, 1860.

1860 October 1.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3604, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 30, P. 2.

Franklin County Cattle Show and Fair.  The eleventh annual Show and Fair of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, took place on Thursday last…

In The Hall…Ely & Popkins some of their excellent daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, photographs, &c.;

List Of Premiums…Fine Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, ambrotypes.  2.00.

Mechanic Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, picture frames.  1.00.

1860 October 15.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 15, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3606, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 32, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken a beautiful and correct daguerreotype of Greenfiend village, one in which every house and street shows distinctly.  It was taken from the old south road to Shelburne.

1860 October 22.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 22, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3607, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken a beautiful and correct photograph of the American House and Chapman block.  They have also taken a photograph of the rapids below Turner’s Falls.  The photograph was taken from Rocky Mountain and gives one of the best landscape views we ever saw.  It takes in the whole range of country north-east of Rocky Mountain for thirty or fourty miles distant.

1861 August 19.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 19, 1861, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3650, Courier—Vol. XXIV, No. 24, P. 3.

Ely & Popkins have taken a photograph of the east end of the Hoosac tunnel, in which there is a good view of the “machine” built several years ago by Mr. Serrell to “bore” the Hoosac.

1861 December 16.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  December 16, 1861, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3667, Courier—Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 3.

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”  Splendid Gifts For The Holidays!!  We advise our friends to call at Ely & Popkins’ Gallery and examine the beautiful specimens of Albums, Frames, Cases, &c.  And then, what can be more appropriate or acceptable as a Christmas or New Year’s Gift than the Carte de Visite Portraits as made by them?

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1861.

1862 April 7.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 7, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3683, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 6, P. 3.

Photograph Albums.  A Splendid assortment of Albums may be found at Ely & Popkins’ at prices that defy competition.  “A word to the wise,” &c.

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 21, 1862.

1862 April 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 28, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3686, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 3.

Card Photographs.  These Pictures being such especial favorites, and the demand for them constantly increasing, Ely & Popkins have been making valuable alterations and improvements in their Rooms, and are now prepared to execute these truly beautiful pictures in a style and finish unsurpassed in New York or Boston.

Albums.  The largest nd best assortment of Albums ever brought to this market, including the “American Photographic Album,” and the “Mason Auto-Photographic Album,” which must and will be sold at price that cannot fail to satisfy every one.  You can save from twenty-five cents to two dollars by purchasing of us.

Every other department of Photography promptly attended to as usual.  Ely & Popkins.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 12, 1862.

1862 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Ely & Popkins have dissolved partnership.  Popkins goes to New York and Ely carries on business at the old stand.

1862 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Notice .  The co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Ely & Popkins, is dissolved by mutual consent.  All persons indebted to the above firm will please make immediate payment, and all having claims are requested to present them to E. C. Ely, who is authorized to settle the affairs of the firm.  E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

1862 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

E. C. Ely, Having purchased of B. F. Popkins, his interest in the Photograph Rooms, corner of Main and Federal streets, tenders his sincere thanks to the public for past favors, and trusts that by strict attention to business and endeavors to please his customers, to receive a continuance of their favors.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

1865 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1865, Gazette—Vol. 74, No. 3889, Courier—Vol. 28, No. 16, P. 2.

We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Henry Cushing, in another column, who  has purchased the daguerrean rooms of E. C. Ely.  He is said to be an excellent artist.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Patent Ambrotypes from August 3, 1857 to May 10, 1858.

Elwell, William A.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856-1865       Address Unknown, Gloucester, Massachusetts.[1]

1856                23½ Front Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1866-1877       78 Front Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts.1

1874                72 Front Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts.1

1878                Address Unknown, Gloucester, Massachusetts.1

1879                73 Front Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts.1

1881-1883       120 Main Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts.1

1884                Address Unknown, Gloucester, Massachusetts.1

1856 December  13.  Cape Anne Light and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 15, P. 3.

Elwell’s New Photographic Picture Rooms!!  The subscriber having recently erected a First Class Establishment, for carrying on the Photographic art, in all its branches at No. 23½ Front St., (two doors west of the Post Office,) would take this occasion to invite his friends and the public generally to call and examine his new rooms, whether wishing a picture or not.  Having had considerable experience in fitting up rooms of this description, I flatter myself that these are the best ever offered in Gloucester, being far superior to my old place in every respect, and has been pronounced by competent judges, to be one of the most perfect establishments for the purpose in the country.

And in this connection I would suggest to those in search of Presents For Presents For The Holidays, that nothing can be more appropriate for the purpose than a beautiful sun painting, for which purpose I have stocked my rooms with a large assortment of new and beautiful styles of Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, &c., &c., which I am ready to fill with beautiful counterfeits of the human face divine.

Those having small Daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have Photographs made from them for frames, and have any number of copies, by leaving them at my rooms.  A perfect likeness warranted in every case.

Remember Elwell is the only place in Gloucester where Daguerreotypes can be procured.

The public will please bear in mind that I do take pictures on glass for those who wish them, (notwithstanding the [terrors] of the law, with which I am constantly threatened,) which are finished by Elwell’s new and durable process, a spurious imitation of which has been called by the absurd and ridiculous name, Ambrotype! Which, being interpreted, means immortal picture; the ridiculous absurdity of calling anything pertaining to this material world, immortal, must be apparent to every one.  And the public are hereby cautioned against buying pictures on glass with another glass stuck to the back of them with a destructible gum which will eventually prove their destruction.  The public may rest assured that there is no gum game about my process.

The subscriber, ever grateful for the liberal patronage he has heretofore received, would solicit a continuance of the same; and having had the honor of introducing into Gloucester the art of Photographing on Glass and Paper, will continue to produce those pictures in all their beauty and perfection, notwithstanding the snapping of any cur who may choose to bark, or the malignity of the meaner spirit that says, “cist-a-boy.”  Wm. A. Elwell, No. 23½ Front St., Gloucester.

Advertisement  was recorded on December 13, 1856 & January 3, 1857.

1857 November  14.  Cape Anne Light and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester, Massachusetts.)  November 14, 1857, Vol. XXXI, No. 46, P. 1.

The Custom House.—Mr. W. A. Elwell of this town, has executed a fine photograph of the new Custom House, copies of which are for sale by him.  Mr. Elwell is a good artist, and takes some excellent pictures.

1858 November  16.  Cape Anne Advertiser.  (Gloucester, Massachusetts.)  November 16, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 2.

Happening up in the Armory of the American Guard a few evenings since3, our attention was attracted to a large frame which contained partings to receive the ambrotype of each member.  About thirty have already had their ambrotype placed in the frame.  When completed it will present as good looking a body of young men as can be found in the country.  W. A. Elwell is the artist engaged in the work of ambrotyping the Guard, which is a sufficient guarantee that it will be done in the best style of the art.

1858 May 1.  Cape Anne Light and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester, Massachusetts.)  May 1, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 18, P. 3.

To Let.  The Room in front of Elwell’s Photographic Rooms, suitable for a Reading Room, Office, or for the Millinery business.  Inquire W. A. Elwell, on the premises.

Information from Mack Lee.

William Elwell was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts April 1828 the son of Henry and Sarah Parson Elwell.  He died on March 31, 1891 of stomach ulcers. 

Inscription scratched into the back of sixth plate daguerreotype plate “Flora Elwell 3 years old Sept. 26, 1854.”

He found an 1860 city directory which list his address at 64 High Street and occupation as daguerrian Artist.

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

Elwell, Charles R. (K.)

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                85 Elm Street, Merchants’ Exchange Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1856                2 Museum Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1856 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1856, Vol. X, No. 132, P. 3.

New Ambrotype Firm.  The Best Pictures!  At No. 85 Elm Street, Merchants’ Exchange Building, Directly over John A. Perry’s Mammoth Drug Store. 

Hopkins & Elwell Artists in Ambrotype, Produces better Pictures, with less delay than any other establishment in the State.  This statement they are prepared to prove to any one who is disposed to test their skill in picture making.  They know what they now say, and they can and will do what they advertise to do. They do not wish to speak disparagingly of other artists in Ambrotype, for many of them make good pictures, but, we do know that we can and do produce the best Ambrotype Pictures ever exhibited in New Hampshire, and as compared with these, Daguerreotypes are worthless.

The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the place above named.

F. D. Hopkins, C. K. Elwell.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 13, 1856.

1856 July 24.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 24, 1856, Vol. X, No. 135, P. 2.

New Ambrotype Rooms—Hopkins and Elwell, two enterprising and studious artists, are fitting up a splendid Picture Gallery in the south part of Merchants’ Exchange. Directly over the Drug Store of J. A. Perry, for taking a lasting likenesses of the “human face divine” in ambrotype.  For light and convenience we know not where a better locality could be found.  Their pictures in the show case at the entry-way and in their rooms, show what they can do.  From what we have seen, and we have examined their pictures closely, we think they take an excellent ambrotype, well-toned, life-like and clear.  We commend their advertisement in another column to particular notice.

1856 September 8.  Manchester Daily Union.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 8, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 24, P. 1.

Gold Lockets.  The largest assortment to be found in the city—from the Cheapest to the most Costly—can be found at Brown’s, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms, 2 Museum Building.

Charles R. Elwell. Late of the firm Hopkins & Elwell, Ambrotypist, Exchange Building, may be found for the present at Brown’s Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms, No. 2 Museum Building where he will be pleased to meet his friends and former customers.

Advertisement was recorded seven times from September 8, 1856 to November 8, 1856.

1856 September 20.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 34, P. 3.

Gold Lockets.  The largest assortment to be found in the city—from the Cheapest to the most Costly—can be found at Brown’s, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms, 2 Museum Building.

Charles R. Elwell. Late of the firm Hopkins & Elwell, Ambrotypist, Exchange Building, may be found for the present at Brown’s Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms, No. 2 Museum Building where he will be pleased to meet his friends and former customers. Sept6.

Advertisement ran from September 6, 1856 to November 25, 1856.

1856 November 25.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 25, 1856, Vol. 6, No. 306, P. 4.

Gold Lockets.  The largest assortment to be found in the City—from the Cheapest to the most costly—to be found at Brown’s, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms, 2 Museum Building.

Charles R. Elwell. Late of the firm Hopkins & Elwell, Ambrotypist, Exchange Building, may be found for the present at Brown’s Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Rooms, No. 2 Museum Building where he will be pleased to meet his friends and former customers. sept 8, 1856.

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1856 to , February 10, 1857.

Elrod, John C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , ,

1853-1855       447 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

1853                Address Unknown, Lexington, Kentucky.

1856                Rooms over Craig and Elliott’s Store, Lexington, Kentucky.

1859                71 North Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

1853 November 5.  Courier Journal.  (Louisvill, Kentucky.)  November 5, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 293, P. 2.

Fine Daguerreotypes For One Dollar!!  At Elrod’s & Carr’s, (Late J. A. Kimball,) 447 Main street, Louisville; Also On Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky.

Pictures taken at both these galleries by the latest and most improved process, and put up for customers in superior style at Prices To Suit the Times.

Especial pains will be taken at these establishments to give entire satisfaction to their customers, and no work will be allowed to go out that will not reflect credit upon the operators and proprietors.

Call and examine the extensive collection of specimens, engravings, paintings, and other works of Art with which these rooms are adorned.

Advertisement was recorded from November 5 to December 30, 1853.

1855 January 30.  The Daily Louisville Times.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  January 30, 1855, Vol. III, No. 288, P. 2.

G. W. Bartlett, long known as a Daguerreotypist, of Albany, Ind., has bought Elrod & Carr’s Gallery, formerly known as Kimball’s 477 Main street, Louisville, Ky.  He would respectfully say that he is prepared to take Daguerreotypes in any style of the art in a superior manner, and would solicit a share of the public patronage.  Pictures from one dollar upwards.

1856 February 1.  The Kentucky Statesman.  (Lexington, Kentucky.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 2.

Elrod’s Gallery.—We look through this museum of the fine arts the other day, and recognized many familiar faces in Mezzograph portraits, Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne the celebrated actress and Mr. Anderson the tragedian are there represented with life and fidelity.  Elrod’s gallery presents attraction worthy the attention of all lovers of the fine arts.  Mr. Porter is not surpassed as a Photographists, and the Mezzographs and Photographs painted in oil colours by Mr. iller speak more in his praise than can be written in words.aynes

1856 February 22.  The Kentucky Statesman.  (Lexington, Kentucky.)  February 23, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 53, P. 3.

Elrod’s Gallery Is The Place, was and will continue to be the place, for the people to get the finest Mezzographs and Photographs, from locket size to life size.  Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes taken as cheap as they can be got at any other place in the city of the same quality or anything near the quality of pictures that are made at my gallery.

Perfect satisfaction given in price and pictures.  Call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement was recorded fourteen times between February 22 to April 11, 1856.

1856 August 5.  The Kentucky Statesman.  (Lexington, Kentucky.)  August 5, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 90, P. 3.

Truth Is Like A Torch, the more it is shaken the more it shines; but sometimes burns people’s noses, “can’t help that—such noses better keep out of the way.”

Elrod’s Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Mezzographs, and all other kind of Pictures made by him, are like the truth, especially when compared with pictures that were made by some other would-be Artistes; if they don’t get their noses burnt, they most.  Prices reduced.  Come and see.  New and beautiful Cases and Frames.  All kinds of Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Photographic materials for sale at Eastern retail prices.  Rooms over Craig and Elliott’s Store.  April 25.

Advertisement was recorded eleven times between August 5 to September 19, 1856.  

1856 September 16.  The Kentucky Statesman.  (Lexington, Kentucky.)  September 16, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 102, P. 2.

Premiums Awarded By The Kentucky Agricultural and Mechanical Association, at their Far, 1856.

Artistic—

Ambrotypes, 3 entries, W. R. Phipps, prem. ; J. C. Elrod, cert.

Daguerreotypes, 2 entries, W. R. Phipps, prem. ; J. C. Elrod, cert. 

Photographs, 1 entry, J. C. Elrod, prem.

1858 September 17.  Louisville Daily Courier.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  September 17, 1858, Vol. 27, No. 68, P. 1.

Mr. J. C. Elrod, the celebrated daguerreotypist, was thrown from his buggy this morning and had his leg broken,  The fracture is considered a very dangerous one.

1859 March 1.  Louisville Daily Courier.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  March 1, 1859, Vol. 28, No. 51, P. 1.

List of letters Remaining in the Louisville Post Office on March 1, 1859.

Elrod, John C.

1859 April 23.  Louisville Daily Courier.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  April 23, 1859, Vol. 28, No. 97, P. 1.

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Another is Jno. C. Elrod, daguerreotypist, of Lexington, Ky., who has cast his fortune in these parts.  He is one of the best in his profession.  You will remember that the pictures exhibited by him were universally admired at the U. S. Agricultural Fair held at Louisville, and took the prize.

1859 February 20.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  February 20, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 43, P. 4. 

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office…

Elrod, John C.

1859 April 12.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  April 12, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 90, P. 3. 

J. C. Elrod, late of Lexington, Kentucky, has purchased the photographic and daguerreotype gallery of T. M. Easterly, No. 71, corner Fourth and Olive streets.  The public can be accommodated with pictures as fine as ever was made in the West or East, and at prices to suit the times.  Pictures from the smallest size up to the life size photographs, and beautifully colored in oil colors, by one of the best artists in America, made either from life, or copied from small pictures of deceased persons.  This gallery has every convenience necessary to the comforts of ladies and children in the way of dressing rooms, &c., and it is the place to get a good picture of your babies.  [ ? ].

1859 May 13.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  May 13, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 116, P. 3. 

Ladies Remember—J. C. Elrod, No. 71 North Fourth street, is making some of the finest pictures that was ever made in this city.  He makes children’s pictures in one second.  Mr. E. has been fifteen years successfully engaged  in the varios branches of photographs.  Prices to suit the times.  Only fifty cents for a beautiful picture and case.  To avoid a crowd go early in the day—regardless of weather.

1859 June 7.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  June 7, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 137, P. 3. 

A New Way To Advertise.—Mr. J. C. Elrod, No. 71 Fourth street, will, for a few days, give a splendid Photograph to every person that will purchase of him a gilt frame and pay the usual retail price of the frame.

1859 June 28.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  June 28, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 155, P. 3. 

The Best Place For Babies.—Go to Elrod’s Gallery, No. 71 Fourth street, if you wish a good picture of your children.  Elrod offers $10 reward to any one that will bring him a baby that he cannot make a good picture of.  Ladies, rush in and let us hear who has the worst baby in St. Louis.

1859 October 13.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 244, P. 3. 

Wanted—A good woman Cook; she must be either American or German, Protestant, and steady in her habits—one that is willing to work.  Such a person can have a good, steady home, and good pay.  References required.  Inquire of J. C. Elrod, No. 71 North Fourth street, up stairs.

1859 November 15.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  November 15, 1859, Vol. XXXVII, No. 272, P. 3. 

Boarding—Good accommodations for a small family, or four single young men.  This is a goiod opportunity to those that wish to board in a private family, that lives well.  We have two rooms nicely furnished, and connected by doorway, supplied with gas and water and every comfort.  The location is one of the best in the city.  Enquire at No. 80 South Fourth street, or J. C. Elrod, No. 71 North Fourth street, up stairs.

1861 February 16.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  February 16, 1861, Vol. XXXIX, No. 35, P. 3. 

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Elrod, J. C.

Ellis, Mrs. E. N.

Ambrotypes, , ,

1857-1858       Markham Street, over D. Bender’s Hardware and Furniture Store, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1857 November 24.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 24, 1857, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 7, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, And Spherotypes.  Mrs. Ellis takes this opportunity to inform the citizens of Little Rock and vicinity, that she is engaged in the Art of taking these fine, never fading Pictures, and intends locating permanently in this place.  Her rooms may be found over D. Bender’s Hardware and Furniture Store on Markham street, where she earnestly invites her friends, and the public generally, to call and examine her Specimens.  The Melainotype taken on coin for lockets, Pins and Rings, cannot be excelled for beauty and warranted.

Parents wishing pictures of their children, would do well to call on Mrs. Ellis, as she has great patience, never fails to get a good Picture.

She also takes great pains to arrange the costume of both Ladies and Children, and give them a graceful and easy position.

Instruction given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from November 24 to December 29, 1857.

1857 November 28.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 28, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 42, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 21, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, And Spherotypes.—The particular attention of the reader is directed to the card of Mrs. Ellis, in the proper column, who has opened a Gallery over Bender’s Furniture store, where she will take likenesses as above.  Mrs. E. proposes making this her permanent residence, and invites all to call and examine her work.

1857 November 28.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 28, 1857, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 42, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 21, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, And Spherotypes.  Mrs. Ellis takes this opportunity to inform the citizens of Little Rock and vicinity, that she is engaged in the Art of taking these fine, never fading Pictures, and intends locating permanently in this place.  Her rooms may be found over D. Bender’s Hardware and Furniture Store on Markham street, where she earnestly invites her friends, and the public generally, to call and examine her Specimens.  The Melainotype taken on iron for lockets, Pins and Rings, cannot be excelled for beauty and durability.

Parents wishing pictures of their children, would do well to call on Mrs. Ellis, as she has great patience, never fails to get a good Picture.

She also takes great pains to arrange the costume of both Ladies and Children, and give them a graceful and easy position.

Instruction given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from November 28 to December 26, 1857.

1857 December 22.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  December 22, 1857, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 11, P. 2.

We invite attention to the advertisement of Mrs. Ellis.  Persons, desiring their “pictures,” we are informed, will do well to give her a call, as she can take them in most excellent style.

1857 December 29.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  December 29, 1857, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 12, P. 3.

Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery.  Mrs. Ellis takes this opportunity to inform the citizens of Little Rock and vicinity, that she has permanently located in this place, where she is prepared with the most powerful instruments ever brought west, and all the latest improvements for taking pictures as fine as can be taken in the eastern cities: for proof of the above ladies and gentlemen will please call and take a sitting and examine her specimens. 

Rooms over D. Bender’s Store on Markham street.

Remember the sign of the Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery.

N. B.—Parents wishing fine pictures of their children, of all ages, will do well to bring them to Mrs. Ellis, as she has never failed in getting good picture is brought in a fair day

She also pays particular attention to taking pictures for Lockets, Pins and Rings.  Also; repairing and copying old Daguerreotypes paintings, etc.  Invalids and corpses taken at their residence, at short notice.  Charges low, and perfect satisfaction given.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

Instruction given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from December 29, 1857 to March 30, 1858.

1858 January 2.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  January 2, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXVIII, No. 47, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 28, P. 3.

Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery.  Mrs. Ellis takes this opportunity to inform the citizens of Little Rock and vicinity, that she has permanently located in this place, where she is prepared with the most powerful instruments ever brought west, and all the latest improvements for taking pictures as fine as can be taken in the eastern cities: for proof of the above ladies and gentlemen will please call and take a sitting and examine her specimens. 

Rooms over D. Bender’s Store on Markham street.

Remember the sign of the Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery.

N. B.—Parents wishing fine pictures of their children, of all ages, will do well to bring them to Mrs. Ellis, as she has never failed in getting good picture is brought in a fair day

She also pays particular attention to taking pictures for Lockets, Pins and Rings.  Also; repairing and copying old Daguerreotypes paintings, etc.  Invalids and corpses taken at their residence, at short notice.  Charges low, and perfect satisfaction given.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

Instruction given in the Art.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to April 3, 1858.

1858 March 16.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  March 16, 1858, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 23, P. 2.

While sauntering along Main st., a few days since, our attention was attracted by the likeness of President Buchanan, taken from a lithograph, by Mrs. Ellis, the artist.  It is certainly wall executed, and led us to conclude that she is a democrat in sentiment.  We were shown a number of pictures, taken on different principles.  Among them were—crystalotypes, spherotypes, Vitriotypes, and one—on what method, we do not remember—with three different and distinct heads on the same body.—Fast age this!

1858 April 3.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  April 3, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 8, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 39, P. 2.

Pictures Of All Kinds.—Mrs. Ellis, has employed Mr. Miller, artist, and is prepared to take all kinds of pictures.  See ad’vt.

1858 April 3.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  April 3, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 8, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 39, P. 3.

Pictures!  Pictures!  Pictures!  Zeonographs, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Sphereotypes, Crystaleotypes, Vitreotypes, Chronotypes, Papiereotypes, and Pictures On Patent Leather.

Great Reduction In Prices At The Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery.  Eastern Prices Adopted.

The subscriber having secured the services of the celebrated B. H. Miller, of  Cincinnati (who is unsurpassed in artistic skill), is now prepared to produce finer pictures than have ever before been seen at Little Rock, and at the very Low Price Of One Dollar.

A general invitation is given to all, to call and examine our new specimens.

The above is no humbug, $1.00 will get a fine Picture, sure and certain.

Instructions given in the art.  Mrs. E. N. Ellis.

Advertisement ran from April 3 to June 5, 1858.

1858 April 6.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  April 6, 1858, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 26, P. 3.

Western Prices Adopted At The Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery.  Having secured the services of B. H. Miller, of Cincinnati, I am now prepared to take Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Sphereotypes, Zoonographs, Chromeotypes, Crystaleotypes, Vitreotypes and pictures on Patent Leather. 

Mr. Miller has been engaged in the business for the last five years, and has operated in most of the Eastern as well as Southern States, and from his experience, I feel justified in saying that my Pictures shall be Finer than ever before, and at the low price of One Dollar.

Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.  April 6, ’58.  E. N. Ellis.

Advertisement ran from April 6 to May 25, 1858.

1858 May 25.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 25, 1858, Old Series Vol. XV, New Series Vol. VI, No. 33, P. 3.

Pictures, Pictures.  The undersigned having purchased Mr. Ellis’ interest in the “Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery,” will still continue to make pictures at their greatly reduced prices.

Satisfaction Guaranteed to all and Work Warranted.

Instructions given in the Art, and Articles furnished with all kinds of goods pertaining to the trade at reasonable prices.  Give me a call.  B. H. Miller.  Little Rock, May 25, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to June 15, 1858.

1858 May 29.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 29, 1858, Gazette Vol. XXXIX, No. 16, Democrat Vol. XII, No. 47, P. 3.

Ambrotype Gallery.  The Undersigned having purchased Mrs. Ellis’ interest in the “Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery,” will continue to make Pictures at their greatly reduced prices.  Satisfaction guarantied and work warranted.

Instructions given in the art, and artists furnished with all kinds of Goods pertaining to the trade at reasonable prices.  Give me a call.  B. H. Miller.