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Harrison, Charles C.

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1847-1848       rear 15 City Hall Place.[1]

1848-1851       289 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850-1851       293 Broadway, Room No. 4, Lafarge Building, New York, New York.

1851-1853       85 Duane Street, New York, New York.

1853-1855       White corner Elm, New York, New York.1

1857                Fifty-Third Street, near East River, New York, New York.

1860-1861       East 53d., New York, New York.1

1862-1864       458 Broadway, New York, New York.1

1848 July 17.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  July 17, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Whoever has seen the Daguerreotype pictures of Messrs. Holmes & Harrison, No. 289 Broadway, could not fail to have noticed the beauty and finish for which the picture of these artists are so justly celebrated.

At a great expense, they have erected an immense sky-light, by means of which they produce miniatures in every respect true to nature.  In clearness of execution, and correctness of expression, their pictures are unsurpassed.  The distortion of the features, occasioned by the usual method, is avoided; and what is particularly worthy of mention, by their arrangement, light eyes and complexions are taken equally as well as dark, and make equally as good pictures, which, before this process, was thought impossible.

Particular attention is paid, by the above gentlemen, to the taking of family groups.  And the family picture produced by these artists, have met with universal admiration.

Messrs. Holmes & Harrison have fitted up a fine gallery, and are daily adding beautiful    They are young, and very deserving artists, well worthy of the patronage which they are daily increasing—and we heartily wish them the success and fortune which they deserve.

1849 March 22.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 22, 1849, Whole No. 5403, P. 3.

Men’s, Women’s And Children’s Daguerreotypes.—The Likenesses taken at the great skylight are fast receiving the public confidence, and improving the taste for artistic pictures, so little thought of by the blundering daubs in Broadway and about town, who set themselves up for artists, with little to praise them but a skill for extorting high prices, and the blowing of their own dollar trumpets.  The public have been caricatured, humbugged, and victimized so much by these magnificent model artists, that their days are short, if good pictures will accomplish the work; which may be obtained at reasonable cost, consisting of large family groups, portraits, and miniatures, of all sizes, at the great skylight establishment of Harrison & Holmes, Lafarge Building, No. 289 Broadway., room 37.

1849 April 3.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 3, 1849, Whole No. 5415, P. 5.

Good Morning, Reader, Good Morning! If You are well and in good hue or with yourself and all the world, the good time has come to have your living features reflected into a beautiful daguerreotype likeness, which is no where performed more scientific and artistic than at the mammoth sky light of Harrison & Holmes, Lafarge building, No. 289 Broadway, room 36 and 37.

1849 April 14.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, 1849, Whole No. 5424, P. 3.

To Daguerreotypists And Others.—For Sale a Power Wheel, similar to that used by Mr. Harrison, Daguerreotypist, No. 289 Broadway, for buffing plates, grinding lenses, &c.  It could be used for other purposes, such as turning, &c.  Address W. C. H., office of the Herald.

Advertisement ran on April 14 & 15.  

1849 April 17.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1849, Whole No. 5429, P. 5.

Rev. Dr. Power’s Likeness—Harrison & Holmes took the last Daguerreotype Likeness of this great and good man.  Excellent original copies may be seen by the friends of the deceased at the Skylight establishment, No. 289 Broadway, rooms 36 and 37, La Farge Building, corner Reade street.

1849 May 5.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 5, 1849, Whole No. 5447, P. 3.

Optical Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.—One year since, Harrison & Holmes established the Daguerrian art on a new and original plan from anything of the kind in the Old or New World.  With the erection of a mammoth Optical Light, and a perfected Instruments, combining all the French, German, English, and American inventions, together with aid of celebrated Chemists, they have succeeded in producing a new and original class of Portraits and Miniatures of the highest artistical excellence, both astonishingly accurate and classically beautiful, which command universal attention, admiration, and patronage.  Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway.

N. B.—Our friends will pay no attention to the disreputable cards or signboards of our Christian competitor in the same building: such cards are no credit to Jew or Gentile.  H. & H.

1849 May 21.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 21, 1849, Whole No. 5463, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—The Optical Sky-Light Daguerrian Establishment, No. 289 Broadway, is newly improved, enlarged, and renovated for the season, making it rank with any similar concern in the world, for producing Portraits and Miniatures of artistic excellebce.  See our Specimen Pictures; no charge for getting up for pair of stairs; no extortion of prices.  Harrison & Holmes.

1849 June 10.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 10, 1849, Whole No. 5483, P. 3.

Harrison & Holmes’ Optical Sky-Light Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Miniatures, and Groups, done in the best style of the art, and satisfactory both to the [heads] and pockets of all their patrons.  Call and see specimen pictures.  No. 289 Broadway, 4th story.

1849 June 20.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 20, 1849, Whole No. 5493, P. 3.

8,489 Daguerreotype Likenesses Taken at the Great Optical Skylight Daguerreotype establishment in twelve months, composed of all classes of the living and deceased community, such as loafers, gentlemen, ladies, outcasts, divines, tailors, coblers, and other distinguished bodies in this great country.  The pictures artisized at the Skylight are not surpassed, if equaled in this or any country.  Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, 4th story.

1849 June 23.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 23, 1849, Whole No. 5496, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken Coolly.—Harrison & Holmes have the coolest rooms in town to have a likeness taken.  Report says that several respectable citizens mysteriously disappeared lately, while they were courageously sitting for likenesses at some of the hot rooms.  They suddenly fell into a melting mood, and nothing has been seen of them but sundry coats, hats, boots, wigs, &c.  To avoid these dreadful consequences and as you value comfort and good pictures, visit the Optical Skylight Rooms, 289 Broadway, room 37, 4th Story.

1849 June 30.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 30, 1849, Whole No. 5503, P. 3.

The Man In The Moon.—To Harrison & Holmes.  Gentleman:  I accept your polite invitation to sit for my daguerreotype at your popular establishment, and will call when I visit New York by the serial steamer, about the 4th of July.  An artist in the Moon capable of taking your style of pictures would coin the dust; supposed you send out one.  When I arrive, please to present me to some fair lady, who would consent to the honored distinction of the “Woman in the Moon.”  Yours truly, Man In The Moon.  To Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway, 4th story, U. S.

1849 July 12.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 12, 1849, Whole No. 5514, P. 3.

Father Mathew With The daguerreotypers—This fine old Irish gentleman honored Harrison and Holmes, yesterday, with a sitting, for a superb Daguerreotype Likeness, which was taken to the satisfaction of the great Apostle of Temperance and his friends.  No. 289 Broadway, Fourth Story.

1849 July 20.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 20, 1849, Whole No. 5522, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Families Or Clubs Of Ten or more persons, daguerreotyped 100 per cent cheaper. The most superior pictures taken at the Skylight Rooms of Harrison & Holmes.  Pictures that have originally caricatured elsewhere, retaken for half-price.  Pictures and paintings, lithographs, statuary, views, and landscapes, done in the best manner, at No. 289 Broadway, 4th story.

Advertisement ran on July 20 & 21, 1849.

1849 July 26.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 26, 1849, Whole No. 5528, P. 3.

The Irving and the Astor House—500 guest, of these and the other noted hotels, have visited the Optical Skylight Daguerrean Rooms, for their superior likenesses, including Father Mathew and other eminent ladies and gentlemen, from home and abroad.  The people at large give us flattering demands for artistic service—thanks to them.  Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, Fourth Floor.

N. B. $500 that no better likenesses are done, or can be produced, than those taken at the Optical Skylight.

1849 September 9.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 9, 1849, Whole No. 5573, P. 3.

289 Broadway Daguerreotypes.—Reader, if you want a superior likeness, go to the New Optical Light, 289 Broadway, Harrison or Holmes will serve you with a picture of merit.  Their prices are reasonable, and daguerreotypes generally considered the first class, by artists and people of taste.  Call and see H. & H., 289, 4th story.

1849 September 24.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 24, 1849, Whole No. 5588, P. 2.

Daguerrean Fine Arts—No Humbug Here—No Fifty cent or Dollar Pictures taken.—If you want a truly good specimen of yourself, in miniature, visit the Optical Sky-light, No. 289 Broadway, 4th story, where nothing short of the finest Daguerreotypes are sold.  Harrison & Holmes, corner Reade st. Room 37.

1849 September 27.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 27, 1849, Whole No. 5591, P. 2.

Bishop Hughes’ Daguerreotype—Harrison & Holmes had the pleasure of taking two specimen likenesses of the Bishop, yesterday.  The pictures delighted the Bishop and will please his friends.  The great men of the country are fast learning the way to the Optical Daguerrian establishment of H. and H., 289 Broadway, 4th story.

1849 October 23.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 23, 1849, Whole No. 5617, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—For a superior likeness and a fine picture, apply at the Optical Sky Light.  Nothing in the art has been or is produced, superior to the miniatures which are taken daily at this light, by the proprietors, No. 289 Broadway, fourth story.  See specimens—get a likeness, and you are convinced.  Harrison & Holmes.

1849 November 2.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 2, 1849, Whole No. 5627, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes—citizens And Strangers in want of likenesses should call at the Optical Sky Light, Bo. 289 Broadway, where the first-class of pictures are done, and no other.  All who sit for miniatures at this place get well served.  Call and see the specimens.

1849 November 16.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 16, 1849, Whole No. 5641, P. 3.

Harrison & Holmes Optical Daguerreotypes done in the first style of the art, by the proprietors, No. 289 Broadway, fourth story, opposite the Irving House, Take a look at the specimens, if you please.

1849 November 21.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 21, 1849, Whole No. 5646, P. 2.

Henry Clay’s Daguerreotype.—This gentleman is expected to visit Harrison & Holmes’ establishment this day, or to-morrow, and have his likeness taken by the optical light.  Pictures made by this light are accurate, artistic and pretty, not surpassed nor excelled by any.  Harrison & Holmes, No. 259 Broadway.

1849 December 12.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 12, 1849, Whole No. 5667, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year’s Daguerreotypes.—The pictures taken by Harrison & Holmes makes suitable presents in all seasons.  Rooms corner Reade and Broadway, No. 289, at the Optical Light, fourth story.  Harrison & Holmes.

1849 December 22.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1849, Whole No. 5678, P. 2.

Christmas Daguerreotypes.—We are prepared to treat all our friends with Christmas Pictures, in the most liberal and superior manner.  Call early, as the Clerk of the weather is very fickle about these days.  Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, Optical light, 4th story.

1850 January 21.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 21, 1850, Whole No. 5706, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—Reader, If Yu Want A good likeness and a superior picture, visit the skylight establishment, No. 289 Broadway, and you will not be disappointed.  See our specimens, take a sitting, and realize he fact.  Harrison & Holmes.

1850 January 24.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 24, 1850, Whole No. 5709, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—500 Ladies, 300 Children, 400 Firemen, 100 Policemen, 250 Citizen Soldiers, 50 Lawyers, 100 Doctors, 20 Editors, 10 Barbers, 6 Boot-blacks, 35 Actors, 25 Hotel-lords, 20 Negroes, 10 Indians, 6 Loafers, [  ] big fat men, and 2,000 ladies and gentlemen of the world, have had their likenesses taken the last two years by Harrison& Holmes, No. 289 Broadway.

1850 February 16.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 16, 1850, Whole No. 5732, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—St. Valentine.  Venus, Cupid & Co., are respectfully informed.  If they should want pictures taken to visit the optical skylight establishment, No. 289 Broadway, where the [excellen cies] of the heart and the beauties of the mind are blended or reflected into the physiognomy of the people.  Harrison & Holmes.

1850 February 23.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 23, 1850, Whole No. 5739, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison and Holmes No. 1 pictures, give accurate likenesses, use the materials, charge fair prices, pay particular attention to ladies and children, and try to preserve the confidence win the good opinion of all who admire the good works [of] art as produced at the Optical Daguerrean Establishment No. 289 Broadway.  Call and see.

1850 March 9.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1850, Whole No. 5754, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison and Holmes No. 289 Broadway, make superior likenesses.  You that want them, remember the number 289, and go there when you get ready.  Prices as usual, from two to ten dollars.  No. 289 Broadway, opposite the Irving House.  No. 289, remember that.  Rooms 36, 37 and 39; large skylight.  Harrison & Holmes.

1850 March 16.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 16, 1850, Whole No. 5760, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison and Holmes respectfully inform their friends, that six hundred thousand individuals of New York and the suburbs, that they are ever ready to serve applicants with good likenesses and fine pictures, in short notice, at fair cost, from two to ten dollars, at the old stand, No. 289 Broadway, corner of Reade street, at the large skylight.

1850 March 23.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 23, 1850, Whole No. 5767, P. 3.

Wanted—A Boy Or Young Man, Who Is Accustomed to preparing Daguerreotype Plates, and will be attentive to business.  Call this morning or Monday, between 8 and 9 A. M. , with recommendations, at No. 289 Broadway, Room 37.

1850 March 30.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 30, 1850, Whole No. 5774, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—As Man was intended by his maker, not only to be “for a day, but for all times,” he should heed well how his likeness is taken, for the posterity living after him; therefore, we advise the reader to make choice of competent hands to picture the world.  None we know of more so, than Harrison & Holmes, 2889 Broadway.

1850 April 3.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 3, 1850, Whole No. 5778, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Every man, Woman, and Child, wanting likenesses, should go to Harrison & Holmes’s skylight, and get a fine picture, instead of throwing themselves away with the old masters, who sell their [     ] for 50 cents and $1 a-head.  Prices at the Skylight, $2 to $10.  Try Them.  No. 289 Broadway.

1850 April 8.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 8, 1850, Whole No. 5783, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway, make good pictures for $2 to $10.  Professor Humbug does them up brown in a rag for 50 cents to $1.  If H. & H. rely upon the good sense of the people for business; the Professor depends on gullibility, and the exhibition of the elephant, for success.  Which is best, must be apparent to our readers.

1850 April 27.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1850, Whole No. 5802, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison & Holmes make superior Likenesses and fine Pictures for $2 to $10.  If you want a picture large or small, go to the optical Sky-Light—nothing in the art can excel the productions made there.  Rooms 289 Broadway.

1850 May 20.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 20, 1850, Whole No. 5824, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes taken before Breakfast.—Early risers, and others, who have no time during business hours to get their likenesses, may be served to their liking, at sunrise every bright morning during the summer.  After breakfast, first come first served, at the sky light.  Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway.

1850 May 31.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 31, 1850, Whole No. 5835, P. 2.

New York Daguerreotypes.—Harrison & Holmes—have won the credit of making as fine Portraits as the art has produced, and from all accounts they intend to preserve and merit the laurels of public opinion by good  works in future.—289 Broadway, sky-light rooms.

1850 June 12.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 12, 1850, Whole No. 5847, P. 3.

Pictures for Posterity—Dead Men’s Daguerreotypes live after them, as do their deeds.—Those who [ ?  ] to have very perfect likenesses to preserve for their [posterity], may be served by Harrison & Holmes, at [  ?  ] a from $2 to $10.  Some of the 600,000 heads of New York  [  ?  ] taken daily at the sky-light, 289 Broadway.

1850 June 25.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 25, 1850, Whole No. 5860, P. 6.

Daguerreotypes.—Call on Harrison & Holmes if you want a faithful likeness, and a fine picture.  Their prices a suitable to both the rich and the poor.  Rooms light and airy, in La Farge building, by the Irving House, No. 289 Broadway.

1850 June 29.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 29, 1850, Whole No. 5864, P. 2.

New Discovery in the Daguerreotype Art.—Dr. Cyrus has invented an Electro Galvanic Buff for polishing plates, and preventing them from oxidizing, in every variation of atmosphere.  This buff gives a sensitiveness to plates heretofore unknown, and enables the operator to take pictures in less than half the ordinary time of sitting.  Harrison & Holmes have purchased a right in this new discovery, and will prove the importance of it to all who may demand fine pictures, at their rooms, in the Lafarge building, 289 Broadway.

1850 July 8.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 8, 1850, Whole No. 5872, P. 3.

Harrison & Holmes, Improved Daylight vs. Plaine’s Gas—Paine has made one Daguerreotype by his light: H. & H. have made 10,000.  Paine talks of lighting the Astor:  H. & H. have lit up the whole country with brilliant expressions of people.  For a fine picture, try the improved daylight, 289 Broadway, room 37.

1850 October.  Transactions Of The American Institute Of The City Of New York 1850. P.21 & 41.

List Of Premiums Awarded By The Managers Of The Twenty-Third Annual Fair Of The American Institute, October 1850…

Daguerreotypes. 

M. A. & S. Root, 363 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes.  Silver medal.

J. Gurney, 189 Broadway

Meade Brothers, 233 Broadway,

Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway,

D. E. Gavit, 247 Broadway,

C. M. Cary, 187 Broadway

For excellent daguerreotypes, no difference being perceptible to the Judges.  Silver medal to each.

Meade Brothers, 239 Broadway, for superior chemically colored daguerreotypes.  Diploma.

Minors’ Work.

Thomas B. Atkins, 219 Fulton-street, Brooklyn, for daguerreotypes.  $5 and a certificate.

1850 October 24.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 24, 1850, Whole No. 5979, P. 2.

Best Portrait of Miss. Charlotte Cushman.—The lovers of the daguerreotype art are invited, with all those who wish to see the best likeness of this celebrated artist, to call at the gallery of C. C. Harrison, No. 293 Broadway.  (Lafarge Building,) where they will be gratified with a view of the finest specimen as well as the most truthful likeness of the original in this city.  C. C. Harrison, 293 Broadway, room No. 4 Lafarge Building.

25 October 1850.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 25, 1850, Whole No. 5980, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded at the Fair of the American Institute.  We give to-day a continuation of the list of premiums, of which we had not space for insertion yesterday.  To-morrow, we shall conclude it entire and make what comments we judge proper on the whole affair. 

Silver Medals:

Langenheim & Co., New York, best Talbotypes.

M. A. & S. Root, New York, Best daguerreotypes.

J. Gurney, New York, second best daguerreotypes.

Meade & Brothers, New York,  do           do.

Harrison & Holmes, New York, do           do.

D. E. Gavit, Albany, N. Y.,         do           do.

*C. M. Cary, New York,             do           do.

*possibly Preston M. Cary.

1851 January 7.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  January 7, 1851, Vol. XLIX, P. 2.

Holmes, the Daguerreotypist, respectfully invites ladies and gentlemen to visit his new sky parlors and take a peep at the collection of premium pictures and favor him with a sitting for specimens and gems of art.  Families beautifully pictured in groups, on the largest plates, for $10.  Sky Parlors, 289 Broadway, late Harrison & Holmes.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 31, 1851.

1851 April 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 6, 1851, Whole No. 6740, P. 3.

Md’lle Carolina Loyo.—A full length Daguerreotype Portrait of this distinguished equestrienne, (size, 11 x 15,) taken by C. C. Harrison with his ne plus ultra Camera, can be seen at his gallery, 293 Broadway.  Those that are in doubt of the above being any but the great original, are particularly invited to call and be satisfied.

1851 April 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 9, 1851, Whole No. 6743, P. 2.

“Harrison’s Camera.”—The attention of all those who are about purchasing Daguerreotype Instruments, is directed to the following recommendation from one of the oldest operators in the country, and one who has been “tried in the furnace of experience.  C. C. Harrison, No. 293 Broadway.  Waterbury, April 1, 1851.  Dear Sir.  It affords me much pleasure, after giving the instrument I purchased of you last week, a fair trial, and having had eleven years experience as an operator, to be enabled to bear testimony to the superiority of your Camera over all others, not excepting those made by “Voigtlander & Sons,” for the sale of which I was some time agent, at Boston.  Yours, respectfully, Albert Litch, formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.

1851 April 26.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  April 26, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3128, P. 4.

Our attention was called a few days since to some extraordinary sized Daguerreotypes taken by our old friend Gurney, 189 Broadway.  These superb specimens of the Daguerrian art which are far superior in point of size to any that we have seen, were taken with a new and powerful instrument manufactured in this city by C. C. Harrison.  While we admire the perfection to which theses large and beautiful pictures have been brought, we cannot help feeling a peculiar pride the instrument by which they were made is of Yankee manufacture.

1851 September 13.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  September 13, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3247, P. 4.

Forty Thousand Daguerreotypes sold at Holmes’s Gallery, No. 289 Broadway, in five years.  While rival establishments complain of dull business, Holmes is honored daily with visitors, demanding their pictures.  The secret is, Holmes makes a fine Daguerreotype, bold, clear, distinct, expressive, and picturesque, with the light and shades blending artistically into a tone and color everlasting, beautiful, and truthful to life.  Rooms all on the fourth floor, No. 289 Broadway, late Harrison & Holmes.

1851 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1851, Whole No. 6941, P. 4.

The American Institute.  Close Of The Fair—Balance Of The Medals Premiums.

Daguerreotypes.

M. S. & S. Root, N. Y., best daguerreotypes, gold medal.

J. Gurney, N. Y., second best daguerreotypes, silver medal.

J. D. W. Brinkerhoff, N. Y., for still life daguerreotype views, silver medal.

A. A. Holmes, New York, still life daguerreotype views, silver medal.

Joseph Atkins, New York, cameo still life daguerreotype views, silver medal.

H. T. Insley, New York, illuminated daguerreotypes, silver medal.

C. C. Harrisson, New York, daguerreotype camera, gold medal.

[There was considerable excitement about the daguerreotypes; and what was so singular, it was the daguerreotypist themselves that constituted the jury.  There was a majority and a minority report, and the committee of the Institute felt quite embarrassed about the business.]

1851 October 28.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 28, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3285, P. 5.

—Harrison’s Cameras.—Among the gold medals granted at the recent Fair, at Castle Garden, we are pleased to see that one was bestowed upon Mr. C. C. Harrison, of this City, for his very superior American Cameras, for the Daguerreotype.  The Camera is the instrument in which the prepared plate is put, upon which the light fastens the likeness to be taken, and upon their excellence depends, in a very great measure, the finish and perfection of the Daguerreotype pictures.  Hitherto, German Cameras, only, have been in use in this country, and it was believed impossible to manufacture here, Cameras good enough for the purpose.  But Mr. Harrison has exceeded all expectation.  He has produced not only a larger, but a better Camera, in every respect, than the German, and the very best Daguerreotypes at the Fair, and we may say, therefore, the best yet exhibited in the world, were taken by means of his Cameras.  Mr. Harrison deserves the gold medal for his skill and ingenuity, and as Americans, we feel proud of the manner in which he has earned it.

1851 October 29.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 29, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3286, P. 6.

American Institute.  Twenty-Fourth Annual Fair of the American Institute—Official Declaration of Premiums.  Daguerreotypes.

M. A. & S. Root, No. 363 Broadway, best Daguerreotypes—Gold Medal.

J. Gurney, No. 159 Broadway, 2d best Daguerreotypes,—Silver Medal. 

J. D. W. Brinkerhoff, No. 383 Broadway, for Still Life Daguerreotype Views—Silver Medal.

S. A. Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, Still Life Daguerreotype Views.—Silver Medal.

Joseph Atkins, No. 219 Fulton-st., Brooklyn, Cameo Daguerreotype—Silver Medal.

H. E. Insley, No 311 Broadway, Illuminated Daguerreotypes—Silver Medal.

Krochls & Vetters, No. 499 Broadway, Photypes—Silver Medal.

Mrs. Bertha Wehnert, No. 385 Broadway, Phototypes.—Silver Medal.

C. C. Harrison, No. 85 Duane st., Daguerreotype Cameras.—Gold Medal.

1852 October.  Annual Report of the American Institute of the city of New York.

Premiums Awarded by the managers of the 26th Annual Fair of the American Institute Oct. 1852….Manufacturing and Mechanical Department…Daguerreotypes

J. Gurney, 189 & 349 Broadway for best daguerreotypes……………Gold medal

Meade & Brothers, 233 Broadway, 2d best daguerreotypes…………Silver medal

Brinkerhoff & Co., 383 Broadway, 3d best daguerreotypes…………Diploma

Samuel Root, 233 Broadway for imitation crayon daguerreotypes….Silver medal

S. A. Holmes, 289 Broadway, for excellent daguerreotype views……Diploma

C. C. Harrison, 86 Duane-Street, for Camera Instrument……………..Gold medal,

Having before Award, Diploma

1853.  Official Catalogue of the New-York Exhibition of Industry of All Nations.  1853.

Class 10.  Philosophical Instruments And Their Products.

68.  Daguerreotype instruments and camera of various sizes.  – Charles C. Harbison sic. [Charles C. Harrison], manu.  85 Duane Street, New-York City.

1854 January 20.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  January 20, 1854, Vol. XIII, No. 3,981, P. 6.

The [1853] Exhibition At The Crystal Palace. Official Awards of Juries.

Jury F.  Class 10.  Philosophical Instruments And Their Products….

                                                Silver Medal.

Whipple, John A.  Boston, Mass, U. S., for Crystalotypes a new art.

                                                Bronze Medal.

Butler, Alexander.  [  ?  ]  U. S., for several excellent Daguerreotypes.

Brady, Mathew B. New-York City, U. S., for uniformly excellent Daguerreotypes.

Harrison, C. C.  New-York City, U. S., for Camera.

Hesler, Alexander, [Galena, Ill.], U. S., for several beautiful Daguerreotypes,      

Lawrence, Martin M. [New-York City], U. S., for excellent Daguerreotypes, particularly “past, present, future.”

Root, Samuel.  New-York City, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes.

1854 January 21.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. XIII, No. 3,982, P. 3.

The [1853] Exhibition At The Crystal Palace.  Official Awards of Juries.

Jury F.  Class 10.  Philosophical Instruments And Their Products….

                                                Honorable Mention.

Gurney, Jeremiah.  New-York City, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes

Harrison & Hill.  Brooklyn, U. S., for Daguerreotypes

Long, E.  St. Louis, Mo., U. S., for an exquisite Daguerreotype of a lady.

Meade Bros.  New-York City, U. S., for Daguerreotypes of “Seven Ages of Man.”

Moissinet, Dobyne & Richardson, New-Orleans, U. S., for Daguerreotypes.

North, W[illiam]. C. Cleveland, U. S., for Daguerreotypes.

Peters Otis F. [sic.], New-York City, U. S., for Stereoscopes.

Root, M. A., Philadelphia, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes.

Whitehurst, J. H., Baltimore, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes.

1855 October.  Transactions Of The American Institute Of The City Of New York, For The Year 1855.  (New York, New York.)  1856, P. 131 & 153.

List Of Premiums Awarded By The Managers Of The Twenty-Seventh Annual Fair Of The American Institute, October 1855…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and Ambrotypes.  Judges—W. J. Stillman, R. B. Brown, J. A. B. Besson

J. Gurney 319 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes.  A gold medal having been before awarded a Diploma.

M. B. Brady, 359 Broadway, for the second best daguerreotypes.  Silver medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the third best daguerreotypes.  Diploma.

Gurney & Fredericks, 349 Broadway, for the best plain photograph and best photographs in oil.  Gold medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the best photographs in water colors, and second best plain photographs.  Gold medal.

W. A. Tomlinson, 373 Broadway, for the best ambrotypes—a novelty in the art.  Silver medal.

R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, for the second best ambrotype.  Diploma.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.

C. C. Harrison, cor. Elm and White streets, for the best daguerreotype instrument.  Silver medal.

S. H. (Sic.) Holmes, 289 Broadway, for a double acting camera, Silver medal.

W. & W. H. Lewis, 63 Elizabeth street, for an improved daguerreotype coating box.  Diploma.

1856 May 8.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 30, P. 2.

Fires.  A fire broke out in the depot of the Harlem and New Haven Railroad, in New York, Thursday morning last, which caused a loss of probably $100,000.  The building was a very large one, and was occupied by several manufactures, as well as the railroad companies.  The building was not wholly destroyed.  The principal losses were—Edward Anthony daguerreotype manufacturer, loss $24,000—fully insured; E. S. Peckham, spectacle manufacturer, $20000—no insurance; T. L. Bishop, gutta percha manufacturer, $8,000—fully insured; Chas C. Harrison, optician and daguerreotype instrument maker, $4,000—insured one-half;…

1857 November 7.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 5164, P. 6 & 7.

Premiums Awarded at the Twenty ninth Fair of the American Institute…Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Hallotypes, &c.

M. B. Brady, No. 359 Broadway, N. J., for best plain and retouched photographs.

………………………………………………………………………………….Small Gold Medal    

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for plain and retouched Photographs (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)……………………………………………………………………..Diploma

M. M. Lawrence, No. 381 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Daguerreotypes and Miniatures in Oil

…………………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway, N. Y., for instantaneous Daguerreotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Aquerille.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Aquerille.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

S. C. Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographic Views.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

B. Hafnagel, No. 413 Broadway, N. Y., for photographic Views and copies of Prints.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

Phillip E. Bogart & Co., No. 58 Pine street, N. Y., for Photographs by the Solar Camera.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….Diploma

G. N. Bernard, Syracuse, N. Y., for Photographs on Wood.

…………………………………………………………….…………………………Bronze Medal

C. C. Harrison, Fifty-third Street, near East River, N. Y., for Photographic Cameras (a Silver Medal having been before awarded………………………………………………………Diploma

Robert A. Werner, No. 25 East Broadway, N. Y., for an ingeniously planned Diaphragm.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

A. Beckers, No. 411 Broadway, N. Y., for a Stereoscopic Panorama.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

R. Newell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for three delicately tinted Portraits.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1846.  Not Listed

1847.  daguerreotypes, rear 15 City Hall Place.

1848.  daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway & rear 15 City Hall Place, h—15 City Hall Place.

1849.  daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway, h—528 Pearl.

1850.  daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway, h—85 Duane.

1851.  daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway & 85 Duane, h—162 Varick.

1852.  dag. Inst’s., 85 Duane, h—Jersey City.

1853.  dag. Inst’s., White corner Elm, h—Jersey City.

1854.  dag. Inst’s., White corner Elm, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1855.  Optician, White corner Elm, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1856.  Not Listed.

1857.  Not Listed.

1858.  Not Listed.

1859.  Not Listed.

1860.  cameras, foot East 53d, h—East 53d near Second Ave,

1861.  cameras, foot East 53d, h—East 53d near Second Ave,

1862.  manuf. of Camera Tubes—458 Broadway, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1863.  manuf. of Camera Tubes—458 Broadway, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1864.  manuf. of Camera Tubes—458 Broadway, h—313 East 53d.

[1] New York City Directories.

Harrison, Benjamin Franklin

Daguerreotypes, Stereoviews, , , , ,

1852-1853       Front Street, Mozart Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1853                Over Mr. Whaley’s Jewelry Store, New Bern, North Carolina.

1852 December 3.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  December 3, 1852, Vol. 9, No. 13, P. 3.

Something New.  A branch of Whitehurst’s Daguerrean Gallery in Wilmington, N. C.  The undersigned having taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. J. W. Gulick, is now prepared to take Likenesses of any who may favor him with a sitting.  By the aid of his new Sky Light (which has been constructed on the most approved and scientific plan) and his quick-working Camera; enables him to guarantee a Picture equal to any taken in any State in the Union, and in as short a space of time.  He most respectfully invites one and all to call and examine his specimens.  Cloudy weather preferable, (except for children.)  Come one, come all, and secure the shadow ere the substance fades.  B. F. Harrison & Co., Mozart Hall, over Messrs. Polley & Hart’s Store, Front-st.  Nov. 29th, 1852.

Advertisement ran on December 3 & 10, 1852.

1853 January 14.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  January 14, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 20, P. 3.

Branch Of Whitehurst’s Gallery.  Every Day Chat.  How beautiful they are; that is just like you. Miss H.; I never saw anything more perfect; how distinct they all are; they seem to almost speak, though that is not wonderful.  Whitehurst’s Pictures speak for themselves in tone and finish.  All who visit Whitehurst’s Gallery, are struck with their beauty and life-like expressions.  When it is known that we finish such gems to our patrons, is it wonderful that our business is so rapidly increasing?  Mr. Harrison, the skillful and experienced operator, is still at my Gallery in this city, and all who may favor him with a call, can be furnished with one or more of those fine Sky-light Daguerreotypes!  Likeness taken equally well in all weather.  Remember, Whitehurst has the only Gallery in the City.  B. F. Harrison & Co., Mozart Hall, over Messrs. Polly & Hart’s store, Front street, Wilmington, N. C.

Advertisement ran on January 14 to 28, 1853.  

1853 June 10.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  June 10, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 40, P. 2.

Stereoscopes or Solid Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Harrison, the operator at Whitehurst’s Gallery in Wilmington, showed us yesterday evening a specimen of the new style and arrangement of daguerreotypes, which Whitehurst has recently patented under the above title.  It would be somewhat difficult to explain the arrangement, but the effect is beautiful, and well worthy a visit to Mr. Harrison’s room in the Mozart Hall building.  We have little doubt but that the improvement will be generally adopted.

1853 July 22.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  July 22, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 46, P. 3.

Wonderful, Yet None The Less Beautiful.  If you will go to the Whitehurst Gallery, over Messrs. Polley & Hart’s Store, Front street, the whole matter will be explained by the excellent and accommodation operator, Mr. B.F. Harrison, whose experience in the beautiful art of Daguerreotyping now enables him to rank among the first artists in this profession.  With all his honest affability and kindness. If you give him an opportunity he will steal from nature its most lovely smiles.  We would advise all who want a perfect and never-fading likeness to go immediately and don’t forget to enquire for the Ivory and Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes; they are new and beautiful beyond conception, having almost the infallibility of life.  You will be impressed at once with the fact that nature can copy that which nature made.  Rooms open from 8 o’clock to sunset.  Hours for children 10 to 3 o’clock.  No choice of days for adults.  B. F. Harrison & Co.

Advertisement ran from July 22 to November 18, 1853.

1853 October 1.  The Weekly News.  (New Burn, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 36, P. 3.

Wonderful, Yet None The Less Beautiful.  If you will go the Mr. Harrison’s Gallery over Mr. Whaley’s Jewelry Store the whole matter will be explained to you by him, whose long experience in the beautiful art of Daguerreotyping, now enables him to rank among the first artists in his profession.  With all his honest affability and kindness, if you give him an opportunity, he will steal from nature its most lovely smiles.  We would advise all who want a perfect and never-fading likeness to go immediately to Mr. Harrison’s rooms; don’t forget to enquire for the Ivory Daguerreotypes!  They are new and beautiful beyond conception having almost the infallibility of life, you will be impressed at once with the fact that nature can copy that which nature made.  Rooms open from 8 o’clock to sunset.  Hours for children from 10 to 3 o’clock.  no choice of days for adults.  B. F. Harrison & Co. New Burn, October 1, 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to December 24, 1853. 

Harris, Theodore

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , , ,

1853-1855       517½ Main Street, between Third & Fourth Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.

1855-1859       477 Main Street, between Fourth & Fifth Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.

1853 July 15.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  July 15, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 196, P. 3.

“Such Men!”—We give it merely as our opinion (but we think the rule a saft one) that, when men are found arrogating to themselves a high stand in their profession, it may always be regarded as highly questionable whether or not they are entitled to it, particularly when no others seem disposed to award to them one-half the credit they are va’n enough to fancy they deserve.  “Such man!” shadows of the departed Niepce and Daguerre, hover over and protect them.

Carpenter & Harris claim no higher stand in their profession then their Dollar Daguerreotypes and a discriminating public will give them.  Rooms 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.  jy12.

Advertisement was recorded from July 15 to 26, 1853.

1853 July 30.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 209, P. 3.

It is worthy of  notice that Carpenter & Harris, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, have never yet in all their advertising said that they made even passable Daguerreotypes.  Long ago they declared that their work should stand on its own merits and be judged accordingly.  Gas and puff-balls are of little account except to bring the merited contempt of sensible persons on those who employ them.  People will see and judge for themselves; consequently many get their portraits made at the Dollar Daguerrean Rooms under the delusion that they be made as well for that as for a higher price.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 17.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 224, P. 3.

When one man will do your work for but little more than half the price that others would charge you, and when you know that he will do it as well, interest and good sense plainly point to him when you have need of work in his line, Accordingly, when you want a Daguerreotype, you will of course employ Carpenter & Harris, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, who will charge you but a dollar for a picture in the same description of case for which others charge $1.50, and nothing if they do not make you as good a portrait as any one else in the city.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to November 1, 1853.

1853 October 28.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  October 28, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 286, P. 3.

A Great Bore.—In the daily routine of business we find no one thing which proves so serious an annoyance as the frequent interruption and delays occasioned by persons calling us from more profitable occupations merely to cheapen our services, and endeavor to convince us that we had better that their daguerreotypes at their own price, or they will go somewhere else; quoth [sic.] they, “we can get just as good pictures in New York for 25 cents, in Cincinnati for 50 cents, and a place up on Main street for $1.”  Now, we would inform all such persons that they will save themselves and us much trouble by examining and remembering the following list of prices:

Webster & Bro., take no picture for less than $2; Hewett $2, Brown $1.50, Kimball $1.50, Carpenter and Harris (from Cincinnati) $1.  P. S. We forgot to mention an old colored woman (from Africa) who tells fortunes and “cats profiles” for fifteen cents.

Advertisement ran from October 28 to November 8, 1853.

1853 October 29.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  October 29, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 287, P. 3.

Nothing Like Having Friends.—It saves one a heap of trouble and expense.  For example, Messrs. Webster & Bro. advertise us and our prices, and do not charge a cent.  Verily Webster & Bro. and tea table gossips are the cheapest advertising mediums we know of.

But what is this?—Something about business.  Boy, bring us our specs.  Oh, now we see.  Business?  Yes, “daily business”–frequent interruption” (while smoking cigars)—“delays”—”profitable occupations.” Ha! Ha!—stop, stop!  Heaven help us!  Whoever heard of Webster & Bro. having either business or profitable occupations.

Carpenter & Harris, Dollar Daguerrean Rooms, No. 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.

Advertisement ran from October 29 to November 24, 1853.

1853 November 26.  The Daily Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 26, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 44, P. 3.

“Some do and some don’t; you can’t always tell.”—Hogan.

Now some advertise pictures at no less than $2.00, and same time make them for a dollar rather than miss.  Carpenter & Harris, however, advertise their prices at from One Dollar up, and when you visit their rooms whatever you are told is the price of a certain style of case and picture, be sure n that it is it; you can’t get it lower by attempting to Jew, but, if you send your friend in two weeks for another, he won’t be charged any more than you were.  Rooms 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.

Advertisement ran from November 26 to December 30, 1853.

1854 November 30.  The Daily Louisville Times.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 30, 1854, Vol. III, No. 236, P. 1.

Indiana Money!  The Issue of the Indiana Free Banks taken at [par] for Daguerreotypes at my Gallery.  One Dollar will [get] a Daguerreotype.  Theodore Harris, 517½ Main st., bet. Third and Fourth. o21.

1854 November 30.  The Daily Louisville Times.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 30, 1854, Vol. III, No. 236, P. 2.

A Change.  The business last year carried on by Carpenter & Harris is now conducted by the subscriber alone, Mr. Carpenter having sold out and left the city.

Daguerreotypes made for one dollar warranted equal to any made in the city at any price.  Cloudy weather fully preferable to clear, except for children.  Theodore Harris, 517½ Main st., bet. Third and Fourth.  au31.

1855 January 12.  The Daily Louisville Times.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  January 12, 1855, Vol. III, No. 273, P. 2.

A Holiday Gift!  Not a Book; that will only ornament a table and never be read—not a Gold Pen; that, ten to one, will be lost before next Christmas—not Hostetter’s Bitters; that will only

embitter your stomach for your dinner—not a Toy; that will be broken—not Dry Goods; that will be worn out—nor Sweet-meats; that will be eaten up and seen no more—none of these, but give your friend something that will impart pleasure whenever looked at—something that will be as fresh, as perfect, and as beautiful a thousand years hence as it is now.  Yes, if you could only find it!  Well, you can.  A Daguerreotype exactly meets this description, and Harris will make it for you for a Dollar.  d23.

Advertisement was recorded twice on January 12 & 30, 1855.

1855 June 11.  The Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 11, 1855, Vol. XI, No. ?, P. 2.

Something to Think About.  Carpenter, Swymmer & Co. in Louisville again, making No. 1 Daguerreotypes for One Dollar.  They have bought from T. Harris his rooms, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, where they will be ever ready to receive visits from their old customers.  That they can beat all creation in making good pictures is too well known in this city to require further comment.

Their charges in every case will be found moderate, and all work warranted.  my. 10

Advertisement ran from June 11 to 27, 1855.

1855 June 19.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 19, 1855, Vol. XI, No. ?, P. 2.

The Blue Light!  Harris & Co. have the pleasure of introducing to the citizens of Louisville a new feature in Daguerreotypes, namely: The Blue Light, by which weak eyes can be as well taken as strong ones.  Persons, whose eyes are so sensitive that the ordinary sky-light of the operating room causes a contraction of the muscle, and consequently a Squint, are invited to try this great improvement.

Gallery on Main street, between Fourth & Fifth, stand formerly occupied by Kimball.[1]  my. 14.      

Advertisement ran from June 5 to July 25, 1855.

1855 August 17.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 17, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 27, P. 2.

Fifteen Seconds.  I am making Photographs of Ladies and Children in from ten to twenty seconds, and of gentlemen in from twenty-five to forty seconds.  Those desiring Photographs who cannot sit the ordinary time of a miniature to two minute without pain to the eyes, are invited to give me a call.

Prices.

Uncolored Photographs, 4-4 Daguerreotype size or less            $5.00

Duplicates each                                                                       $1.00

Per hundred                                                                             $50.00

Per Thousand                                                                          $275.00

Life size bust                                                                          $25.00

Colored whole Daguerreotype size or less                $15.00

Half life bust                                                                           $50.00

Full life bust                                                                           $75.00

Full life, including hands                                                   $100.00

My work is warranted.  No picture now go out of my room but those made by myself.

Daguerreotypes as usual from $1 up.

Theodore Harris, Kimball’s old stand, Main street, Between Fourth and Fifth streets.

Advertisement ran from August 17 to September 7, 1855.

1856 December 4.  Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 4, 1856, P. 4.

Gallery Of Art—Admission Free Harris’s celebrated Gallery of Photographs, Collodiotypes, Stereotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, and all the [pictures] known in the Heliographic Art.

This establishment is open daily (Sundays excepted), free of charge, where Mr. Harris will be happy to [ ? ] a upon his friends and the public generally.

Life-size Photographs taken from Daguerreotypes and old [colored] in oil by one of the first Artists in the country.  Lockets, Pins, and Finger-rings filled with Collodiotypes they will not wash out.

To Parents And Guardians Now is the time to have your children’s and wards; face faithfully copied.  Our sittings occupy only from three to five seconds.  Between the hours of 9 A. M. and 4 P. M., is the best time for children. 

Copies.  Great care used in copying Daguerreotypes.  No. 477 Main street, between Fourth and Fifth.

1857 January 1.  Courier-Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  January 1, 1857, P. 3.

No Change, But A Gift For All!—Having in our possession one of the finest and most truthful colored Photograph Portrait of Henry Clay extant, we have been induced to give as a National New Year’s Gift a Photograph copy of the same with every picture made in our rooms during the New Years’ holidays.  Don’t lose this chance!  Remember, for one week Photographs, Collodiotypes, Melainotypes, and every picture known in the Heliographic art made at our Rooms, 477 Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.  Theodore Harris.  d31.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to February 11, 1857.

1857 February 12.  The Louisville Daily Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  February 12, 1857, Vol. XXVII, No. 63, P. 2.

Pictures.  477 Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.  Harris’s Gallery.  .

Advertisement was recorded from February 12 to June 30, 1857.

1857 April 21.  The Louisville Daily Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  April 21, 1857, Vol. XXVII, No. 121, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—One of the richest and most attractive Daguerrean Galleries in the city is that of our friend Harris, No. 477 Main street.  His associate, Mr. G. T. Shaw, the polite and gentlemanly usher of the Theatre, is beyond controversy one of the most accomplished and successful operators in the whole country.  Mr. S. has been engaged in the daguerrean business in Louisville for the last two years, and probably has no superior in his delicate art.  We advise our friends to test his very remarkable skill.

1857 May 4.  Louisville Journal.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  May 4, 1857, P. 2.

Pictures.  477 Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.  Harris’s Gallery.  feb. 12.

1859 July 6.  The Elizabethtown Democrat.  (Elizabethtown, Kentucky.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 3.

When you are in Louisville get your pictures taken at Harris Gallery Main Street, bet 4th and 5th.  Harris Gallery at the last exhibition of the Kentucky Mechanics Institute as Premiums for the best Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and plain and life sized color photographs.

Advertisement was recorded on July 6 & 13, 1859.

[1] Possibly J. A. Kimball, speculation based on entry in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Harris, Hiram V.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       333 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851                236 Grand Street, corner Bowery, New York, New York.

1851-1854       132 Bowery, New York, New York.

1851 August 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 24, 1851, Whole No. 6877, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Colored, For Fifty Cents.—To those who have been disappointed in getting a good likeness where they have paid three times the amount of the above, we would say, go to H. V. Harris’ Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand street, corner of the Bowery, where the best pictures are taken, and no humbug.  Two young men wanted to learn.

1851 October 18.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3277, P. 2.

Colored Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents at H. V. Harris’s Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery.  The only place where a likeness is colored and warranted for 50 cents, in a nice case.  Don’t mistake the numbers—132 Bowery, and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery, over Story’s.

1851 October 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1851, Whole No. 6932, P. 5.

Colored Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents at H. V. Harris’s Galleries, No. 132 Bowery and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery.  The only place where a likeness is colored and warranted for 50 cents, in a nice case.  Don’t mistake the numbers—132 Bowery, and 236 Grand-st., corner Bowery, over Story’s.

Advertisement ran from October 18 to 27, 1851.

1853 January 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 11, 1853, Whole No. 7375, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—Cut This Out and go to H. V. Harris’ splendid gallery, corner Bowery and Grand street, where the best pictures are taken, and warranted to please.  A splendid assortment of fancy cases for presents.

1853 January 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 12, 1853, Whole No. 7376, P. 5.

50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Cut this out, and go to H. V. Harris, corner Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are taken in any weather, by sky or side light.

1853 February 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 21, 1853, Whole No. 7366, P. 3.

50 Cent Daguerreotypes.—The Finest Class of pictures taken are at H. V. Harris’, corner of Bowery and Grand street, where the best materials are used and all pictures finished complete without extra charges.  Family groups and children taken correctly.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to 25 and March 1, 1853.

1853 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1853, Whole No. 7382, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—To the People.—Go to H. V. Harris, corner of Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are made from the best materials, and all pictures furnished complete, without extra charges, and no humbug used to hoax the people in for twenty five cents, and then charge them twenty-five cents for case and finishing.

1853 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1853, Whole No.    7392, P. 5.

The Dramatic of the Great Tragedian are not more popular than H. V. Harris’ fifty cent daguerreotypes, corner of Grand & Bowery, where everybody rushes who want a good picture, finished complete from the best materials and warranted to please.  Children and family groups taken correctly.

1853 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1853, Whole No. 7392, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes.—To the People.—Go to H. V. Harris, corner of Grand and Bowery, where first class pictures are made, from the best materials, furnished complete, without extra charges, and warranted to please.  No humbug used here.  Family groups and children taken correctly.

1853 April 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

The Cheapest Daguerreotypes in the World are to be had at H. V. Harris’ splendid gallery, corner Grand street and the Bowery where first class pictures are made from the best materials, and no shaving or humbugging.  A fine collection of fancy cases, cheap.  Call, rain or shine, corner Grand street and the Bowery.

1853 May 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 20, 1853, Whole No. 7454, P. 5.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes, corner of Grand street and the Bowery, at H. V. Harris’, where none but the best materials are used, and the finest class of pictures made.  Beware of all twenty five cent humbugs.  Don’t go near them, for the ladies are in danger of getting shaved.

1853 June 2.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 2, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3784, P. 2.

25 Cent Daguerreian Depot, No. 132 Bowery next to the new Bowery Savings bank-any quantity of Pictures taken daily of the finest quality.  Call every body.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to 8, 1853.

1853 June 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 11, 1853, Whole No. 7476, P. 4.

Fifty Cent Daguerreotypes—corner of Grand street and the Bowery, at H. V. Harris’, where first class pictures are made under a skylight, built expressly for the business, and all pictures are finished complete, with ease, coloring, and preserver; none but the best materials used.  No twenty-five cent humbug here.  Call everybody.  H. V. Harris.

1854 March 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 19, 1854, Whole No. 6416, P. 5.

Wanted—Two First Rate Daguerrean Operators, to whom good salaries will be given.  Inquire at H. V, Harris’s daguerrean gallery, corner of the Bowery and Grand street.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1845  Not Listed.

1846  oysters, 114 Cherry & 15 Park Row, H-114 Cherry.

1847  oysters, 114 Cherry, H-114 Cherry.

1848  hotel, 200 Chambers, H-200 Chambers.

1849  daguerreotypist, 333 Broadway, H-65 Reade.

1850  daguerreotypist, 333  Broadway, H-481 Pearl.

1851  daguerreotypist, 132 Bowery & 236 Grand, H-4 Munroe.

1852  daguerreotypes, 132 Bowery, H-236 Grand.

1853  daguerreotypes, 132 Bowery, H-236 Grand.

1854  Not Listed.

1855  Not Listed.

Harrington, Lewis L.

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1849                130 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850                323 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850                Corner of Hudson and Canal Streets, New York, New York.

1851                222 Canal Street, New York, New York.

1852-1854       413 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1850 April 20.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  April 20, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 6, Whole No. 266, P. 3.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, 323 Broadway, New York, (Opposite The Broadway Theatre)  Likenesses for 50 Cents and upwards, with case.  Having fitted up these Rooms for the comfort and convenience of the public, all who wish a Good, Cheap and Durable Likenesses, will need no better guarantee than to know that we employ no halfway operators at this establishment, but give our personal attention to the making of Pictures, and use none but the best materials.

Having had several years’ experience in Daguerreotyping, we flatter ourselves that we can please the most fastidious.  If there are any so foolish as to assert that it is all Humbug to talk of making a Likeness For Fifty Cents, send them to us and we can convince them to the contrary.

N. B. Likenesses of Children make in from 3 to 12 seconds, Daguerreotypes inserted in Lockets, Rings, &c. at reasonable prices.

Remember the number, 323 Broadway, opposite the Broadway Theatre, and first room above the City Hospital.  L. L. Harrington, L. D. Buswell, Proprietors.

Instructions given in the Art.  Apparatus and Stock furnished at the Lowest Prices.

Advertisement was recorded nine times between April 20 to July 20, 1850.

1850 May 12.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 12, 1850, Whole No. 5817, P. 2.

The Cuban Expedition, or one similar in number, may be seen every day moving up Broadway to the Broadway Daguerrean Gallery 323 Broadway, where every body goes to have their pictures made.  This is the best and cheapest place in the city to get a good likeness.  A good likeness in a case, as low as fifty cents.

1850 July 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 4, 1850, Whole No. 5869, P. 2.

Broadway Daguerrean Gallery, No. 323 Broadway, is the place where all who feel particularly good natured will call to-day, and have their likenesses made.  Harrington & Buswell are prepared to make some less than a thousand. A likeness in a case can be had as low as 50 cents.

1850 September 21.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  September 21, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 28, Whole No. 288, P. 3.

Harrington & Bushnell, at No 323 Broadway, New York, furnish Daguerreotype Pictures at 50 cents, and which they warrant accurate to life.

Please call and examine specimens.  Aug. 24, 1850

Advertisement ran from September 21 to December 7, 1850.

1850 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1850, No. 6034, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes for the Holidays.—Harrington, who has made those superb Daguerreotypes in Broadway, has removed to the corner of Hudson and Canal, and has fitted up a new room with a large skylight, for the purpose of making those ever to be admired likenesses as holiday gifts.  We advise all who wish a cheap, durable and finished picture, to give him a call.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)

1848  Not Listed.

1849  daguerreotypes, 130 Broadway.

1850  daguerreotypes, 323 Broadway. (Harrington & Buswell).

1851  daguerreotypes, 222 Canal, H-52 Sullivan.

1852  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-52 Sullivan.

1853  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-413 Broadway.

1854  daguerreotypes, 413 Broadway, H-413 Broadway.

1855  Not Listed.

1856  daguerreotypes, H-223 Chrystie.

1857  Not Listed

Harned, J. L.

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1846                140 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1846                Union House, Montpelier, Vermont.

1846 September 10.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 10, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 43, Whole No. 2082, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Messrs. Harned & Tileston, (Recently from Van Loan & Mayall’s celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) Respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Montpelier and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Union House, and are fully prepared to take likenesses in the Daguerrian method, either separately or in groups, in the best manner, and neatly set in Morocco cases, lockets, etc. on the most favorable terms.

Having procured the Improved German Camera, the best and most perfect instrument in use, and having availed themselves of the latest improvements in the art, they have no hesitation in saying they can give perfect satisfaction.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, and judge for themselves.

Prices of Pictures from $1.50 to $5.00.

N. B.  Through instruction given in the art on reasonable terms, together with a knowledge of the manufacture of all the chemicals used.  Montpelier, September 9, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 10 to October 1, 1846.

1846 October 8.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 8, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 47, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston, at the Union House, furnish superb daguerreotype likenesses.  We have never seen better ones.

1846 October 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

1846 October 15.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 48, Whole No. 2087, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

1846 October 30.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 30, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Whole No. 415, P. 3.

Musical Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston advertise in a Montpellier paper that they  “will furnish likenesses, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish, stands unrivalled, and cannot fail of giving entire satisfaction.”  They also invite the public to call and see them perform.  Montpelier must be a place of wonders, and the members of the Legislature will have a fine opportunity of seeing sights and hearing sounds there which cannot be seen and heard anywhere else!  We presume these musical Daguerreotypes are something like musical glasses, or bells!  Perhaps the Green Mountain Freeman can give us a history of the instrument.

Hardy, George

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1851                20 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1851 February 25.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 109, P. 2.

We desire to call the attention of any of our readers who may be in want of a first rate daguerreotype likeness of themselves or their friends, to the establishment of Mr. Geo. Hardy, successor to that celebrated artist T. H. [sic.] Cathan[2], No. 20 Washington street, up stairs.  For correctness of expression, beauty of finish and delicacy of coloring, his pictures cannot be excelled by those of any artist in the city.  His prices, also, are exceedingly reasonable.

1851 March 3.  The Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 3, 1851, Vol. 18, No. 114, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Spring has come, and those who are in want of a good and pleasing picture should secure it now, while they are free from the tan and and freckles are ever attendant on this season of the year.  And we would advise all our friends, who are in want of one to call on Mr. Hardy, 20 Washington street.  For softness of expression and beauty of finish, his pictures are excelled by none.

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

[2] Lucius H. Cathan.

Hardy, David

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N. D.               Address Unknown, Cape Ann, Massachusetts.

1848                Institute Hall, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1848                Ocean House, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1850                Address Unknown, Keene, New Hampshire.

1848 September 2.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  September 2, 1848, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 36, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  D. Hardy, Would invite the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Gloucester and vicinity to his Daguerreotype Miniatures, which he is now daily executing at his rooms at Institute Hall.

Having had an extensive practice with the best operators of New York and Philadelphia, and possessing a through knowledge of all the Recent Improvements in the art, and having the best of Apparatus and Materials, he is enabled to produce Pictures which for brilliancy of tone and finish, and unerring faithfulness of expression, are unsurpassed by any in the world.

Pictures taken any size, and neatly set in lockets, pins, cases or frames.

Perfect satisfaction guarantied, or no charge.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to 23, 1848.

1848 September 30.  Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph.  (Gloucester. Massachusetts.)  September 30, 1848, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 40, P. 3.

$1.00 For the best Daguerreotype Likenesses, including the Case, D. Hardy, has removed from the Institute Hall, and taken rooms at the Ocean House, where he will remain for a short time, and all who wish for a first rate Daguerreotype can be accommodated at short notice for the exceeding low price of $1.00.

Advertisement was recorded three times between September 30 to October 21, 1848.

1851 July 21.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 21, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 228, P. 2.

A Lucky Californian.—The Mail tells a story of a returned Californian Named David Hardy a native of Langdon, N. H., who for a time took daguerreotypes on Cape Ann, and got trusted for a passage to California, who has just returned with a “big pile,” paid up his debts, and intends to live easily in future.

1851 July 31. New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  July 31, 1851, Vol. LIII, No. 31, P. 2.

Lucky.—The Mail tells a story of a returned Californian Named David Hardy a native of Langdon, N. H., who for a time took daguerreotypes on Cape Ann, and got trusted for a passage to California, who has just returned with a “big pile,” paid up his debts, and intends to live easily in future.

Hanmer & Forbes

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1852                Address Unknown, East Hartford, Connecticut.

1852 August 28.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 28, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4571, P. 3.

For Sale, A Travelling Daguerreian Gallery, of superior style and finish.  It must be sold, and can be had at a low price.  Enquire of Hanmer & Forbes.  East Hartford.