1856-1857 Rooms opposite the Post Office, Brattleboro, Vermont. 1858-1859 147½ Church Street, Burlington, Vermont.
Charles Miller was recorded in seven advertisements and nine announcements. The first advertisement ran from December 6, 1856 to March 7, 1857 in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont). New Ambrotype Rooms. The Subscriber Would Respectfully Give notice to the people of Brattleboro and vicinity, that he has fitted up Rooms Opposite The Post Office, where he intends practicing the above Art in all its various branches.
The Ambrotype Is vastly superior, in every point of view, to the Daguerreotype; the image being taken on a transparent plate instead of a polished reflector, has the effect of softening and diffusing the light through the whole, making a Beautiful And Harmonious Picture, presenting none of that shifting and mirror-like appearance always identical in the latter. By this process, also, it requires only about one-third as long exposure in the Camera as the Daguerreotype,—so that likenesses of children can be taken with almost absolute certainty.
All are invited to call and examine specimens. Although all may not wish Pictures, I would be most happy to receive calls from any one at any time. Charles Miller.
The second advertisement ran from June 18 to August 20, 1858 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont).
Song Of The Sun-Picture. With old and young, with belle and beau, Miller’s Saloon is all the go; For why? his picture can’t be beat AT ANY “Art Gallery” on Church street.
They are all made with double glass, And warranted through all time to last; They will not fade, they will not spot,— There’s not a poor one in the lot.
His Sphereotype is something new, For which he has the Patent, too; Look in as you go up the street, You ne’er saw any thing so neat;
And Photographs, with light and shade, In all their beauties—there are made By process new; and all around Say that they are the best to be found.
Ask the first passer-by you meet About his Ambrotypes, complete; You’ll find their finish, depth and tone Equaled by few, excelled by none.
His rooms arranged with taste and care But for one thing, most pleasant are; With customers they’re crowed tight From six at morn, till six at night.
Then haste to Miller’s tis the place For Brother’s or Sister’s face, Uncle’s or Aunt’s, or Ma’s or Pa’s Cousin’s or dearest “ye ken wha’s.” On Children of each age and size, Miller’s entitled to the prize; So hurry up the little creatures One second, and he’ll “take off” their features.
Hasten, then while you have a day, To Miller—suffer no delay; Secure, by Miller’s skill portrayed, A Shadow” ere the substance fade.
The first announcement appeared on August 13, 1858 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). Photograph of the Allen Monument.—Mr. Miller, of the firm of Wells, Miller & Co. of this place, has just brought us a beautiful photograph of the Ethan Allen Monument. It gives a view of the monument, as seen from the entrance to the yard, with its surrounding of tombstones and trees. The effect is uncommonly fine. We think it fully equal to the best samples of the photographic art which we have seen from any artist whatever. The monument itself is a credit to the state, and the representation of it is a credit to the photographer. Mr. Miller furnishes copies at a very available price.
The second announcement appeared on September 24, 1858 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). The State Fair…Floral Hall…Charles Miller, of 147½ Church street, displayed a large number of his fine Sphereotypes and Photographs, both plain and in India Ink and colors, which attracted much deserved attention and admiration.
The third announcement appeared on September 24, 1858 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). State Fair…Award of Premiums…Floral Hall…Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs, $5 00.
The fourth announcement appeared on September 24, 1858 in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont). Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Vermont Agricultural Society. The Eighth Annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Burlington, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week….Premiums Awarded….Floral Hall…
A. F. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Water colors, and Ambrotypes 5.00 C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs 5.00 Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs 5.00
The fifth announcement appeared on September 30, 1858 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont). List Of Premiums, Vermont State Fair, September 1858.….Floral Hall…
A. C. Styles, St. Albans, Photographs in Water colors, and Ambrotypes 5.00 C. L. Howe, Brattleboro, Photographs 5.00 Chas. Miller, Burlington, India Ink Photographs 5.00
The third advertisement ran from November 5, 1858 to May 27, 1859 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). Chittenden County Picture Gallery. Cha’s. Miller, [Successor to T. M. Parker.] Patent Sphereotype, Patent Ambrotype, Melainotype, Lettergraphs, Photographs, Plain, In Oil or India Ink. Pictures made as cheap as in any place in Vermont and Far Better.
Please remember the place, 147½ Church Street, Burlington, Vt.,
The sixth announcement appeared on November 12, 1858 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). Likeness.—Miller is getting up some beautiful and lifelike Photographs, colored in oil, about these days. They are fully equal to city work, as are also his Indian Ink and plain photographs. If you doubt, drop in at 147½ Church Street and examine specimens.
The fourth advertisement ran from May 27 to June 24, 1859 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). Stereoscopes And Stereoscopic Pictures. These beautiful and attractive Ornaments for the Parlor or Library Table, may be found at less than City Prices, at the Daguerreian Rooms of the subscriber, on Church Street.
Just Received—a fresh supply of Stereoscopic Pictures, comprising landscapes and objects of interest in Europe, Groups and In-door Scenes, in great variety, both plain and colored. Charles Miller, Chittenden County Daguerreian Gallery, 147½ Church Street. Burlington, May 19.
The fifth advertisement was recorded on June 17,1859 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). June 17, 1859. A fresh lot of Stereoscope Slides just received at Miller’s. May 31.
The sixth advertisement ran from June 24 to November 25, 1849 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). A Dozen of nice Photographs for five dollars at Miller’s. May 31.
The seventh announcement appeared on September 16, 1859 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). The State Fair…Floral Hall…Charles Miller of Burlington, exhibits Photographs in a great variety—of Miller’s plain Photographs and Sphereotypes, we have often had occasion to speak. They are hard to beat. A photograph of J. B. Wheeler, Esq., finished in India Ink, is fully equal to any thing of the kind wherever seen. Some of the Photographs finished in Oil, exhibited by Mr. Miller, are striking likenesses and pleasing pictures.
The eighth announcement appeared on September 23, 1859 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). The State Fair…Photographs. The committee assign the highest place of honor to the plain and colored photographs exhibited by Mr. Charles Miller, of Burlington. They show uncommon excellence. A specimen or two of sphereotypes are also deserving of an honorable mention.
The ninth announcement appeared on September 24, 1859 in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont). Ninth Annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society. In accordance with arrangements effected last year, the ninth annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Burlington on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th days of September, inst, on the grounds occupied by the Society in 1856 and again in 1858….Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…
C. Miller, Burlington, Photographs, 1st premium diploma & 5.00 A. F. Styles, Burlington, Photographs, 2nd premium diploma & 3.00
The seventh advertisement ran from December 3 to 30, 1859 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). Pictures! Pictures! The subscriber has just returned from market with the largest stock of Daguerrian Goods, Cases, Frames &c., ever brought into the Town of Burlington. It comprises Oval Frames in rich gilt and ornamental mouldings; black and gold ditto; passe partouts and miniature cases of all approved kinds, including several new and beautiful styles, all eminently suitable for framing and encasing Miller’s Unrivalled Photographs and Sphereotypes, which are taken as usual at his Gallery, 147 Church St.
N. B.—Daguerrean Artist supplied with stock and chemicals at wholesale rates, as low as can be bought in the cities. Charles Miller. Burlington
Charles Miller is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Burlington, Vermont in 1859-1860.
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