Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Cadwell, Alonzo B.

September 9, 2024DaguerreotypesAlonzo B. Cadwell, Concord New Hampshire, Daguerreotypistpioneeramericanphotographers

1849 142 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.[1]

1850 138 Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire.

1849 December 20. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) December 20, 1849, Vol. V, No. 34, Whole No. 281, P. 3.

Great Fire! Last Friday morning, at about 1 o’clock, or citizens were awakened by the cry of “fire.” It was soon found that the long wooden block directly South of the Eagle Coffee House on Main St. had take fire in the upper part near the center of the building. Before the Fire Department could get well at work, the whole upper part of the building was in flames. Tis block was occupied in the lower part, by the Drug Store of Allison & Gault, the Bookstore of B. W. Sanborn, and the clothing Store of Dustin & Shaw. The second story was occupied by Dr. Haynes’ office, Kimball’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Cadwell’s Daguerreotype Rooms,…

1849 December 20. New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette. (Concord, New Hampshire.) December 20, 1849, Vol. 3, No. 135, Whole No. 2135, P. 2.

Fire in Concord. On Friday morning about half past twelve o’clock, the large three story wooden block on Main street, next south of the Eagle Coffee House, called “Butterfield’s Block,: was discovered to be on fire,]; and before men enough to resit it had assembled, the fire had made such progress as to render it impossible to save the building, and it was entirely consumed, together with the two story building next south, owned and occupied by A. Prescott & Son for the manufacture and sale of musical instruments. Nex to that were two “ten footers” and then a two story dwelling house, all owned by Col. B. Grover, the first of which was nearly burnt up, and the other considerably injured. The Eagle Coffee House was in great danger, and suffered some, the windows and the wood work on the south side end being pretty much used up…

“Butterfield’s Block,” owned by Samuel Butterfield, Esq., of Andover…in the second story—Wm. H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss $450—insured for $400 in the New England Co., Concord. Dr. Timothy Haynes’ office, loss $100—no insurance. George H. Batchelder, Shoemaker, loss $100—No insurance. A. B. Cadwell, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss small…

1849 December 21. New Hampshire Statesman. (Concord, New Hampshire.) December 21, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1491, P. 2.

Destructive Fire In Concord. On Thursday night of last week, at about half past 12 o’clock, our citizens were aroused from their slumbers and hastened to a fire raging freely in the large three story block, all of wood, on Main st., just south of the Eagle Coffee House, and in front of the brick block at the south east corner of the State House Yard….

…in the second story—Wm. H. Kimball, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss $450—insured for $400 in the New England Co., Concord. Dr. Timothy Haynes’ office, loss $100—no insurance. George H. Batchelder, Shoemaker, loss $100—No insurance. A. B. Cadwell, Daguerreotype Rooms, loss small…

1850. Concord, New Hampshire City Directory, Residence listing. (Concord, New Hampshire.) 1850.

Cadwell, Alonzo B.—Daguerrian Artist, 138 Main st.—B—Columbian House.

[1] Address based on William H. Kimball’s address in 1849.

Cadwell & Sherman

September 8, 2024DaguerreotypesCadwell & Sherman, Daguerreotypist, New London Connecticutpioneeramericanphotographers

1841 Room 18 City Hotel, New London, Connecticut.

1841 May 26. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) May 26, 1841, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses Taken At The City Hotel, In from 1 to 5 minutes!!! The subscribers having made arrangements to remain in the city for a few days, respectfully solicit the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen to their Room, where may be seen a variety of specimens. It is impossible for any one to form an accurate idea of the character and style of these likenesses who have not examined good specimens.—Nothing in the arts can be more striking than Miniatures taken by this process—they are perfect and without flattery. Persons wishing to preserve a true likeness of their friends, or any of their family, would do well to call at the Exhibition Room and judge for themselves whether they can be so preserved. The time of sitting is so short, and the process so simple, that it is in no respect wearisome to the sitter. A group of two or three may be taken on one plate, at the same time, if desirable. The subscribers will be much gratified to receive calls from any one curious to examine their specimens; and those wishing a likeness may call for a sitting between the hours of 9 A. M. and 1 P. M. Cloudy and rainy weather presents no obstacle to success of the process. Cadwell & Sherman, Room No. 18 City Hotel, New London.

Advertisement ran on May 26 and June 2, 1841.

1841 June 9. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) June 9, 1841, Vol. 1, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.

“O, would some power the fiftie gi’e us,

To see oursel’s aa ither’s see us.”

By the most magical art of the Daguerreotype the wish of the poet seems to be accomplished. We had heard much f this wonderful art without at all comprehending its principles, but within the past week we have had an opportunity to observe the process by which the “human face divine” can be permanently fixed on a silver plate in as perfect a manner as delineated by a mirror. The great excellence of the art consists in its perfect truth to nature. The contour of the head—each feature, with a perfect expression—the drapery—even to the most minute button—are all brought out with more truth than the most practiced and skilful painter can ever hope to reach. The process by which this singular result is produced was perfected within the last year by a mons. Daguerre, of Paris. After some 10 or 12 years of study and practice he was enabled, by means of the camera obscura, to transfer to a silvered copper plate—chemically prepared—the perfect and permanent image of every object presented for its reflection—whether buildings, landscapes, human faces, or other objects. We went into a small room in the upper part of the City Hotel the other day to witness this singular process, and there saw the “sitting” of two or three of our friends. A small stand about four feet high was surmounted by the “camera,” all the apparatus of which was contained in a frame or box about 15 or 20 inches long by 6,or eight square—this was placed opposite an open window, with a bright sun shining, but not within the chamber. Directly opposite the line of vision through the “camera,” about 5 or 6 feet from it, was placed an elevated chair, somewhat like a barber’s chair, having a slide behind to keep the head in a steady and natural position. The subject takes his seat in this chair and is directed to place himself in such position as he prefers, either for a profile or full view of the countenance. After remaining in a fixed position for the space of from one to three minutes, he is told that the “deed is done,” and directly after is presented with a perfect facsimile of himself, with his beauties or deformities staring him full in the face. The colors—folds of drapery—indeed every thing which could identify the individual, are brought out—nothing extenuating, and setting down nought in malice. We have seen several Daguerreotype portraits taken by popular artists in New York, but have seen none equal to those produced at the City Hotel. Those of our citizens who are as ignorant of this art as we were, will derive great pleasure from witnessing its singular effects; and we are assured can do so without charge, as the gentleman who conducts the process is an amateur and takes pleasure in explaining it to the public.[1]

[1] Article attributed to Cadwell & Sherman based on address. The only other daguerrean active in New London, Connecticut during this time was Isaac Treby.

Byron, Walter C.

September 6, 2024DaguerreotypesBrooklyn New York, Byron & Bent, Daguerreotypist, Meade Brothers, Walter C. Byronpioneeramericanphotographers

1851 155 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1851 May 12. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) May 12, 1851, Vol. 10, No. 112, P. 2.

Brooklyn Not To Be Outdone.—Byron & Bent, of 155 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, whose artistic skill as Daguerreotypist, is rapidly gaining for them a distinguished celebrity, determined to keep pace with the New York artists, have, with a laudable enterprise, fitted up a Daguerrian gallery that will vie with any in the modern Gotham. In point of accuracy of delineation, distinctness of execution and style, the likenesses by Byron & Bent, are as perfect as any we have seen, and superior to many, by artists who have had a longer experience, and hold a high rank in their profession. We command Messrs. B. & B. to the patronage of their fellow citizens. Their charges are moderate, and the portraits are permanent, which is not the case with very many of the low priced artists—we mean those who charge 50 cts. Pay them a visit, and give them a trial; you will be sure to call again!

1851 May 17. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. (Brooklyn, New York.) May 17, 1851, Vol. 10, No. 117, P. 2.

Daguerrian Gallery, (From Meade Brothers,) 155 Atlantic street, Brooklyn.

The great want of a good Daguerrian Gallery, in South Brooklyn, has long been felt, and the subscribers have been induced to fit up the first floor over the splendid store of G. D. Sweetzer, at 155 Atlantic street, as one of the first class; and they can say, without fear of contradiction, that in point of convenience and general capabilities, it is surpassed by none in the States.

The Proprietors will always be on the spot, and guarantee that none but Superior Pictures shall be issued from their establishment.

Ladies and elderly persons will find a great convenience in the gallery and operating room being on the first floor. Children’s Portraits taken in a few seconds. Portraits taken at private residences.

A choice assortment of Lockets & c.

Portraits (colored), from $1.00 upwards,

Portraits with Locket included, $2.50.

Byron & Bent.

Advertisement ran from May 17 to August 22, 1851.

Byrne, Samuel G.

September 5, 2024DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, New London Connecticut, Samuel G. Byrnepioneeramericanphotographers

1842-1843 Rooms at City Hotel, New London, Connecticut.

1842 November 30. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) November 30, 1842, Vol. III, No. 119, P. 3.

Daguerreotype. During the past week we have visited the rooms of Messrs. S. G. Byrne, & Co., at the City Hotel, for the purpose of examining some specimens of Daguerreotype Likenesses taken by them. We can only judge of their merits by a comparison with previous specimens which have fallen under our observation, and we do not hesitate to say these are fully equal to any we have examined.

Single portraits, or groups are taken—also copies of paintings, so that miniature copies of portraits may be multiplied indefinitely. These gentlemen seem to be thoroughly acquainted with their business, and are pleased to exhibit their specimens to any who may call on them. S.

1842 December 28. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) December 28, 1842, Vol. III, No. 123, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses—We are informed that those excellent artist, Messrs. S. G. Byrne & Co. intend to leave town soon. Those persons who are desirous of procuring an accurate likeness, will do well to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

1843 February 1. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) February 1, 1843, Vol. III, No. 128, P. 3.

Daguerreotype. Messrs. S. G. Byrne & Co., still continue the practice of this beautiful art. at their rooms at the City Hotel. In consequence of the encouragement they have received, their visit here will be extended a few weeks, that all who wish may avail themselves of the present opportunity. The specimens of their work which we have seen are very beautiful.

1843 April 12. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) April 12, 1843, Vol. III, No. 138, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Again. R. S. G. Byrne has, at the urgent solicitations of many friends, re-opened for a few days, his Daguerreotype Rooms at the City Hotel. By this beautiful art a most perfect likeness can be taken in a few seconds, either from an original or a painting. The gentlemen and ladies of New London and vicinity, by calling at Mr. B’s. rooms and examining the specimens of the art, will, we doubt not, extend to him the patronage he merits.

Advertisement ran on April 12 & 19, 1843.

1844 May 8. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) May 8, 1844, Vol. IV, No. 194, P. 3.

Married. In Columbia, on Monday evening, April 29th, by Rev. James Woodward, Mr. Samuel G. Byrne, of Windham, to Miss Aurelia M. Little, of Columbia.

Byerly, Jacob

September 4, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Frederick Maryland, Jacob Byerly, Melainotypist, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1842-1865 Address not recorded, Frederick, Maryland.[1]

1855-1856 Corner of Market and Patrick Streets, Frederick, Maryland.

1857 Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick, Maryland.

1855 December 27. Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) December 27, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 20, P. 3.

Christmas. A Beautiful Variety of Gilt Frames, Gold Lockets, Picture Cases, Fancy and Plain of all kinds, appropriate for the Holidays, At Byerly’s Greatly Improved Sky-Light Gallery Of Superior Daguerreotypes And Paintings!

It is proposed at this Gallery, (and without fear of competition.) to make the finest picture, with the most natural complexion, the clearest eye, and the most faithful, calm, and life-like representation of the human face, for less money, than has ever been produced in this city. To test this truth, Ladies and Gentlemen are most cordially invited to call at Byerly’s Gallery, on the corner of Market and Patrick streets, where they can be accommodated in a large and splendid assortment of Gilt Frames, Gold Lockets, and Cases of every description and size, from the smallest and largest. Make his words good, or don’t take the picture. de 6.

1856 August 21. Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) August 21, 1856, New Series Vol. II, No. 54, P. 3.

Byerly’s Gallery And Great Improvements[.] ML A-Phototypes And Superior Pictures, in every style and finish, can now be had at his Gallery, at very reduced prices[.] On hand, a large assortment of Gilt Frames and cases of every description, and a[ ? ] stock of Gold Lockets, of all sizes and latest fashion, which a offered on pleasing terms.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to continue their calls at Byerly’s Gallery, where they can obtain the latest and cheapest pictures. Students wanted. my22.

1857 March 19. Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) March 19, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 84, P. 2.

Removal Byerly’s Gallery, Removed to his stupendous and magnificent Sky-Light , in the newly erected Building adjoining G. F. Webster’s Store, Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick, Md.

Advertisement ran from March 19 to April 9, 1857.

1857 April 9. Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) April 9, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 87, P. 2.

The Fine Arts. By reference to the advertisement of Mr. J. Byerly it will be seen that, he has removed his Daguerrean Rooms to the new building on Patrick St., nearly opposite the Frederick County Bank. These, he has fitted up in a style which deserves the highest commendation; for every appliance calculated to perfect the wonderful art of daguerreotyping, has been liberally provided. Of Mr. Byerly’s professional skill, it is unnecessary to speak,—attested, as it is, by many years of eminent success. We design more especially by this notice, to call attention to a novelty in Frederick, instituted through his enterprise. We refer to his “Art Union Hall.” In a spacious apartment, fifty feet long and twenty wide, he has arranged throughout its entire capacity, a collection of rich and elegant paintings and drawings, illustrative of the beautiful in fancy, and of the interesting in reality. Many of the latter being valuable memorials, of distinguished characters and ever=nts of sacred and profane history.

We congratulate Mr. Byerly upon the taste he has displayed in this collection; and take pleasure in commending his enterprise to the patronizing approval of the public.

1857 April 9. Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) April 9, 1857, New Series—Vol. II, No. 87, P. 2.

Removal! Byerly’s Gallery Has Been Removed To The New Building, Adjoining Mr. Geo. F. Webster’s Store, In Patrick Street, Centre Square, Frederick City, Maryland, where he is prepared to furnish Daguerreotype, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes, in the highest style of the art. Having a broad and expansive Sky-Light, opening to the North, built expressly for the purpose, and affording facilities and Photographic advantages unequalled in the State, together with Ladies’ Dressing Room, and all other conveniences desirable.

Pictures of every size and in every variety of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants & Family Groups, taken in three or four seconds.

N. B.—Parents wanting their Families Ambrotyped, either single or in groups, will be entitled to a reduction in price, when they are six or more in number.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French, and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection, which has never been equalled in extent, variety and beauty by anything of the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this large assortment at New York City prices.

Students are taught here in all the Art and Mysteries of Daguerreotyping and Ambrotyping in the shortest possible time, and the lowest rate. Jacob Byerly.

1857 July 16. The Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) July 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 49, P. 2.

Byerly’s Gallery Of Pictures! Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs! This model Gallery, the wonder and surprise of all, was constructed for the purpose, on the best and most approved Scientific principals and possesses Photographic advantages unsurpassed anywhere. These facts are acknowledged by many of our own Scientific gentlemen, and especially by the great practical experimenter and discoverer, S. D. Humphrey, of N. York, whose scientific researches and attainments in Photography are perhaps deeper and more extensive than any other American operator. His high approval of the construction and arrangement of this Gallery places it beyond all competition in this city and has classed it with the best in the large cities, The light is not thrown full in the sitter’s face to blind the eye, producing that large and unnatural spectrum, which gives the picture a vacant stare, but falls laterally at an angle to produce the best possible tone and effect upon the picture, softening the lights, enriching the shadows, blending the middle tints, and developing the drapery in all the beauty and richness of natural colors, in a style equalled only by Master Artists. The sitter is placed in a subdued background, where the light is neither intense nor oppressive, and where the countenance reposes calmly and serenely, and the eye appears full and natural. Persons need but to see the beauty and appropriateness of the entire arrangement, to come to the one conclusion, that where there is such harmony and adaptation in all the parts, surely there is a place to get the best pictures. It needs no argument to sustain these facts. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and prove the truth of them.

Pictures of the above variety, are put up in the highest style of finish and according to the strictest Scientific and natural laws of light and chemistry, applied to the art of Photography in all its branches.

Pictures of every size and style, and in every description of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants and Family Groups taken in a very few seconds. Students taught the art of picture making in the shortest possible time and at the lowest rates.

An extensive assortment of Gold Lockets and Gilt Frames constantly on hand.

In connection with this Gallery, is Byerly’s Art Union Hall, now decorated with a magnificent collection of American, English, German, French and Italian Pictures, in colors and pastilles, just received from Goupil & Co., Importers, New York.all

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection which has never been equalled in extent, variety, and beauty by any thingof the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons, desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this assortment at New York Prices. Jacob Byerly.

1857 July 22. The Examiner. (Frederick, Maryland.) July 22, 1857, Vol. 50, No. 27, Whole No. 2526, P. 2.

Pictures of every size and style, and in every description of cases, at the most moderate prices.

Infants and Family Groups taken in a very few seconds. Students taught the art of picture making in the shortest possible time and at the lowest rates.

An extensive assortment of Gold Lockets and Gilt Frames constantly on hand.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine this superb collection which has never been equalled in extent, variety, and beauty by any thing of the kind ever exhibited in this city.

Persons, desiring fine pictures, can be supplied from this assortment at New York Prices.

1857 September 3. The Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) September 3, 1857, Vol. III, No. 4, P. 2.

Hollowtyping (sic.).—This is a new discovery in the art of daguerreotyping and is said to surpass all former discoveries in that line. Mr. Jacob Byerly of this city whose reputation as a Daguerreotypist is so well known , has purchased the patentnRight for Frederick County at a very heavy expense and is now turning out pictures manufactured according to the new discovery.

1857 September 10. The Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) September 10, 1857, Vol. III, No. 5, P. 2.

Byerly’s Hallotype! The Hallotype is a thoroughly oil-finished picture, entirely new and distinct in character from all which proceeded it, while it surpasses them in softness and richness of tone and general beauty. Even the canvas Painting loses by comparison. Too much cannot be said in commendation of this beautiful painting; it is correct, it is lifelike, it is durable.—it is all and everything that can be desired in a picture, save the speaking voice.

Photographs printed by the dozen or hundred, or to any extent required, to order and on the most reasonable3 terms, at Byerly’s Gallery , Frederick, Md. Jacob Byerly.

1857 December 31. The Maryland Union. (Frederick, Maryland.) December 31, 1857, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 3.

Byerly’s Art Union. This Gallery has largely increased by the addition of 28 Oil Paintings, consisting of American and Foreign scenery, and by American and Foreign Artists. Among them are the following:—Crossing the Ferry on Lake George, an original Painting by Geo, Northcote, and sold by him at $350; View on River Tiber, near Rome, by Geo. Northcote; Washington Irving’s Residence on the Hudson, by Cartwright; View on River Clide, Scotland, by Rogers, and many others too numerous to mention, in oval and ornamented gilt frames, beautiful for parlor ornaments; for sale at exceedingly low rates. J. Byerly.

[1] Directory Of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900.

Butler, William H.

September 2, 2024DaguerreotypesDaguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, John Plumbe Jr., New York City, Rachel Butler, William H. Butlerpioneeramericanphotographers

1841-1842 7½ Bowery, Corner Division Street, New York, New York.

1845-1846 Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1847 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848-1850 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851-1854 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1839. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1839/1840, Published by Thomas Longworth. not listed.

1840. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1840/1841, Published by Thomas Longworth. No occupation listed, 30 Cherry, h-25 Chestnut.

1841. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1841/1842, Published by Thomas Longworth. No occupation listed, 7½ Bowery, h-25 Chestnut.

1842. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1842/1843, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 7½ Bowery, h-416 Pearl.

1843. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1843/1844, Published by John Doggett. Not listed.

1844. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1844/1845, Published by John Doggett. Not listed.

1845. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1845/1846, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-68 Church.

1846. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1846/1847, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-3 Read.

1847. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1847/1848, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1848. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1848/1849, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1849. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1849/1850, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1850. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1850/1851, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1851. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1851/1852, Published by Doggett & Rode. Not listed.

1852. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1852/1853, Published by John Fellow Trow. Not listed.

1853. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1853/1854, Published by John Fellow Trow. Artist, 251 Broadway, h-New Rochelle.

1854. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1854/1855, Published by John Fellow Trow. Not listed.

1854. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1854/1855, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—artist 251 Broadway, h-211 Sixth Ave.

1855. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1855/1856, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy 271 Sixth Ave.

1856. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1856/1857, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy goods 271 Sixth Ave.

1857. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1857/1858, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—no occupation listed, h-19 Carmine.

1858. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1858/1859, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—not listed.

1841 October 12. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) October 12, 1841, No. 12,046, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions—Daguerreotype plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article, superior polished substance. Lenses, and Miniature cases of all descriptions made to order; also apparatus for taking likenesses, with directions, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer. WM H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, corner Division street, N. Y.

Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran on October 12 & 13, 1841.

1841 October 13. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) October 13, 1841, No. 12,047, P. 2.

Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood[2], in their second visit to Central America, have taken out with them a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype apparatus, with a view of obtaining photographic drawings of the curious remains of aboriginal architecture in that country.

1841 October 16. New-York Observer. (New York, New York.) October 16, 1841, Vol. XIX, No. 42, Whole No. 962, P. 4.

A Second Trip.—We learn that Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood, having supplied themselves with a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype Apparatus, sailed on Saturday for Central America, with the purpose of taking Daguerreotype impressions of the ruins in that country.

1841 December 2. New York Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 2, 1841, Vol. I, No. 202, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions, Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article. Superior Polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer.

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran from December 2 to 4, 1841.

1842 March 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 9, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 353, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

1842 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 395, Whole No. 2063, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus Of All Descriptions.—Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article. Superior polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions; also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer. Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st., N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 21, 1842.

1847 June 2. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 2, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, and entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease.

We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention. It is to be hoped that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 4. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) June 4, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 132, P. 2.

The House Of The Million Faces.—Even to the philosophic student of human nature,—indeed specially to such an one—The walls of Plumbe’s rooms, in Broadway, New York, are provocative of worlds of thought and comparison! How curious the reflection that of the innumerable features presented in that house of a million faces, each is or has been vital, and you see but a counterfeit of what is moving and acting in some part of the world!…….We Observe by the following from the New York Courier, that a much needed improvement has been effected by Mr. Plumbe:

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children, that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease. We learn from Mr. Butler of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is a result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention. We hope that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 22. St. Lawrence Republican. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) June 22, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 28, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in a mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the ridge and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease. We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments, to which he has given his personal attention. We hope that it may yield him a full reward.—Courier.

1851 May 30. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 30, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3,286, P. 6.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil are most perfect portraits. They combine all the beauty of a fine miniature painting, with the detail of the Daguerreotype.

1851 May 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 28, 1851, Whole No. 6791, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 June 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 5, 1851, Whole No. 6799, P. 4.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—Specimens of this new and interesting discovery can be seen at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on June 5 & 6, 1851.

1851 June 10. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 10, 1851, Vol. XLIX, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes In Oil—Mr. Butler, the proprietor of Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, in Broadway, has discovered a process of transferring a daguerreotype impression to a metallic surface, which admits of being colored in oil. We have seen several portraits taken in this way, which combine the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the miniature painting. They are soon taken, and are much cheaper than the ordinary miniature on ivory. Mr. Butler has likenesses of several of our prominent citizens in view at his rooms.

1851 June 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 20, 1851, Whole No. 6814, P. 4.

Mr. W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has discovered a process of making daguerreotypes in oil, at a single sitting of a few seconds: the portrait being finished without any further trouble to the sitter. Portraits, Miniatures, and even Daguerreotypes, are copied by this process perfect. The price is but very little more than that of as ordinary Daguerreotype of the same size.

1851 June 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 21, 1851, Whole No. 6815, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. This new discovery should be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 24, 1851, Whole No. 6818, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil—By W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. This new and interesting discovery in the arts must needs be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 28, 1851, Whole No. 6822, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. Should be seen to be appreciated. These beautiful pictures fully realize the wishes of the discoverer.

1851 July 9. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) July 9, 1851, Vol IV, No. 28, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes In Oil. Colors.—A New York paper says that a gentleman connected with Plumbe’s National Daguerrian Gallery in that city, has made a discovery by which daguerreotypes are fixed upon panels, so that an artist is enabled to produce likenesses in oil colors in a brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy. It is supposed that this discovery will lead, in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.

1851 July 10. The Farmers’ Cabinet. (Amherst, New Hampshire.) July 10, 1851, Vol. 49, No. 48, P. 2.

And Still Another.—The ne plus ulta in the Daguerreotype art will seem to have been reached when the following discovery shall have been combined with the wonderful discovery of Mr. Hill.

Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, New-York, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of the artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting! We have seen a number of specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced. The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of Daguerreotyping.

1851 July 19. Norfolk County Journal. (Roxbury, Massachusetts) July 19, 1851, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil Colors.—We are not quite enabled to announce the discovery of a process whereby daguerreotypes may be instantly taken, with all the natural colors in oil, but the next thing to such a process has been produced. Mr. William H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, corner of Broadway and Murray street, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of an artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting! We have seen a number of specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced. The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead, in a measure to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.—[N. Y. Sun.

1851 August 23. Copway’s American Indian. (New York, New York.) August 23, 1851, Vol. 1, No. VII, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil. William H. Butler, Proprietor Of The Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 November 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 13, 1851, Whole No. 6958, P. 5.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new discovery combines the fidelity of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Being put on a metallic surface, their durability cannot be questioned. Specimens can be seen at Mr. B.’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, over Tenney’s Jewelry store.

Advertisement ran on November 13 & 15, 1851.

1852 February 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 3, 1852, Whole No. 7039, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—A New and Beautiful discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. These pictures combine the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on February 3 & 4, 1852.

1852 February 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 10, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Advertisement ran on February 10 to 13, 1852.

1852 March 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 9, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, ought to be seen by all lovers of art.

Advertisement ran from March 9 to 13, 1852.

1852 April 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 2, 1852, Whole No. 7093, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery, by William H. Butler, (Plumbe National Gallery,) No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Only one sitting required.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 8, 1852.

1852 April 7. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) April 7, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery which was made by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combining as it does, the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting producing Daguerreotypes in permant colors, Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes as copied to nature.

1852 April 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 15, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,430, P. 5.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Specimens of this new and important discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made.

1852 April 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 15, 1852, Whole No. 7106, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, on exhibition at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, should be seen by all who admire truthfulness and beauty combined.

1852 April 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 16, 1852, Whole No. 7107, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil. At Mr. Butler’s rooms, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are specimens of Mr. B.’s new and beautiful discovery; also copies of Daguerreotypes of deceased persons.

1852 April 17. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 17, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,432, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This beautiful discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 17, 1852, Whole No. 7108, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combining, as it does, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting. This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 17 & 18, 1852.

1852 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1852, Whole No. 7111, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combines, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting. This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 24, 1852.

1852 April 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 21, 1852, Whole No. 7112, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway. This new and beautiful discovery, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype, with the finest miniature painting. Portraits, miniatures, and Daguerreotypes, copied perfect, and imperishable.

1852 April 24. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 24, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,438, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil, By William. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made. This new art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 24. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) April 24, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—The discovery which Mr. Butler, of No. 251 Broadway, has recently brought out, is certainly a beautiful art, combining as it does the detail of the Daguerreotype of deceased persons are copied by this process with perfect satisfaction.

1852 April 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This important discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, be gratifying to those who are in possession of a Daguerreotype of a friend, and who wish to obtain a copy of the same, in all its fidelity, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from April 27 to May 1, 1852.

1852 May 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, merits the attention of those who value a truthful likeness as well as a beautiful picture, as both are combined by this discovery.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 7, 1852.

1852 May 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 6.

Wanted—A Smart Intelligent, American young man, to learn the daguerreotype art. Apply at the Plumbe Gallery, 251 Broadway.

1852 May 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 7, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,449, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. W. H. Butler, at the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has invented a new style of Daguerreotypes in Oil, which we do not admire and consider inferior in fidelity and reliability to the best sun-portraits. It has some points of superiority, however, and we invite to it the attention of Daguerreotypers, presuming that it may yet prove the basis of an important advance in their Art.

1852 May 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 8, 1852, Whole No. 7129, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by Mr. Butler, Plumbe’s Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. These portraits excel and others ever made for truthfulness, beauty, permanency. Daguerreotypes copied satisfactorily. One sitting only required.

1852 May 11. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 11, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,452, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 May 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 11, 1852, Whole No. 7132, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway , upper corner of Murray street, several specimens that are worthy of the attention of all. Especially those who have Daguerreotypes of deceased friends.

1852 May 12. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 12, 1852, Whole No. 7133, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art is deserving the attention of all whom admire truth and beauty of finish in a portrait. Only one sitting is required, and is finished on a metallic surface.

Advertisement ran on September 12 to 15, 1852.

1852 May 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 18, 1852, Whole No. 7139, P. 6.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, Plumbe Gallery. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran on May 18 to 22, 1852.

1852 May 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 25, 1852, Whole No. 7146, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This interesting discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 28, 1852.

1852 June 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 1, 1852, Whole No. 7153, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Plumbe National Gallery. These portraits are on a metallic surface, and equal in finish the finest miniature painting. They are imperishable, as well as the most truthful and beautiful pictures ever made.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to 5, 1852.

1852 June 2. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 2, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,471, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 June 8. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 8, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,476, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper cor. of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery. These beautiful Portraits, equal in finish to the finest miniature paintings, with the truthfulness of the daguerreotype.

1852 June 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 8, 1852, Whole No. 7160, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street—Plumbe National Gallery. These portraits are equal in finish the finest miniature painting. Being on a metallic surface, they are imperishable, as well as truthful and beautiful. Only one sitting is required. Daguerreotypes copied.

Advertisement ran from June 8 to 19, 1852.

1852 June 16. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 16, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, Plumbe National Gallery. These beautiful portraits equal in finish the finest miniature painting being on a metallic surface, imperishable, truthful and beautiful, only one sitting is required, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1852 June 18. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 18, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s new discovery in the arts must be of great importance to those who desire truthfulness as well as beauty in a portrait, and to which there cannot be any change, being on a metallic surface and finished in the best of oil colors.

Mr. B. has finished several portraits of persons who were deceased, to the great delight of the friends of those whose portraits were made.

1852 June 19. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,486, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery. These beautiful Portraits, are truthful, imperishable and equal in finish to the finest Miniature paintings. By this, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons are copied to the life.

1852 October 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 14, 1852.

1852 October 19. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,590, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. This beautiful art combines truth and beauty in the picture, making the most faithful portraits ever made.

Advertisement ran on October 19 & 20, 1852.

1852 October 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 20, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniatures, thus making it as true as it is beautiful. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to 23, 1852.

1853 February 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 24, 1853, Whole No. 7369, P. 5.

A Daguerreotype in Oil of the late Hon. Daniel Webster, by Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, is said by all who have seen it to be the best portrait of this eminent person that has ever been made.

1853 March 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

A Daguerreotype in Oil, by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. These portraits combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Portraits of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.

1853 March 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the largest as well as the most interesting collection of portraits in the world. No one should fail to visit this old and renowned establishment.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.

1853 March 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the most interesting collection in this country. Anny one acquainted at all with the history of this country should not fail to examine the portraits of its distinguished individuals.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.–These beautiful pictures combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 11, 1853, Whole No. 7384, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most eminent friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street .

Advertisement ran on March 11 & 12, 1853.

1853 March 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 15, 1853, Whole No. 7388, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. These beautiful specimens of nature and art, have the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied to nature.

1853 March 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 16, 1853, Whole No. 7389, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. These pictures combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature. Painting daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

1853 March 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 17, 1853, Whole No. 7390, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most intimate friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

1853 April 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 16, 1853, Whole No. 7420, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Mr. Butler, by this new and beautiful discovery, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits, to the life.

1853 April 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 19, 1853, Whole No. 7423, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s daguerreotypes in oil combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

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

A Portrait of President Pierce, from life, to be seen at Mr. Butler’s rooms, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street; also the portraits of many of the most distinguished individuals in this country.

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

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The Discoverer of this new and beautiful process, Mr. W. H. Butler. No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits to nature. One sitting only is required to produce the most perfect likeness ever made.

1853 April 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 21, 1853, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature. Only one sitting required.

1853 April 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 22, 1853, Whole No. 7426, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copies of portraits, and miniatures, made to life.

Advertisement ran on April 22 & 23, 1853.

1853 April 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 26, 1853, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—There is on exhibition at Mr. W. H. Butler’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, specimens of this new and beautiful art, that must be interesting to all lovers of the fine arts. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 April 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1853, Whole No. 7431, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to life.

1853 July 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway, contains the largest collection of portraits of celebrated individuals in this country. A new discovery has been added to this gallery. Daguerreotypes in oil, by William H. Butler. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

1853 July 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—A New and Important Discovery has been made by William H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, by which daguerreotypes can be finished with all the beauty of the finest miniature painting, thereby producing the most perfect likeness ever made.

1853 July 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 22, 1853, Whole No. 7515, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied permanently.

1853 July 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 23, 1853, Whole No. 7516, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons to the life. One sitting only required.

1853 July 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 26, 1853, Whole No. 7519, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied permanently. One sitting only from life is required.

1853 August 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 3, 1853, Whole No. 7527, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 August 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 5, 1853, Whole No. 7529, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life, in oil colors, and the metallic plate.

1853 August 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 6, 1853, Whole No. 7530, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors.—Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, has perfected the art of producing a portrait with all the fidelity of the daguerreotype and the finish of the finest miniature painting. Only one sitting required. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 August 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 9, 1853, Whole No. 7533, P. 5.

1853 August 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, (Plumbe National Gallery,) upper corner of Murray street, who has perfected his discovery in this new and beautiful art which combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 August 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. It is only necessary to say it has not changed its location for the last eleven years. Its collection is the largest in the world.

1853 August 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 24, 1853, Whole No. 7548, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler’s discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. The specimens at his room, corner of Broadway and Murray streets, are worthy of the admiration which they receive from every one who has seen them. Daguerreotypes copied.

1853 September 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street—This beautiful art combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. These portraits, for faithfulness, beauty and durability, are unequalled in the world.

1853 September 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. Contains the largest collection of portraits of distinguished individuals in this country. This celebrated gallery fully sustains the reputation which it has so long enjoyed for its superior portraits.

1853 September 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 16, 1853, Whole No. 7566, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway has at his rooms on the upper corner Murray streets some beautiful specimens of his new art, combining, as they do, the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied in this new style.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to 18, 1853.

1853 September 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 20, 1853, Whole No. 7570, P. 1.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil. By Mr. Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 September 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Mr. William. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 September 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Continues to furnish the patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have gained for it a celebrity that has never been surpassed. Mr. Butler’s new art combining the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the first miniature painting.

1853 October 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This well known establishment continues to serve its patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 6. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,891, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, we see, to furnish its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1853, Whole No. 7586, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, continues to furnish its patrons with the same satisfactory manner that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,892, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues to satisfy its patrons.

1853 October 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,892, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper cor. of Broadway and Murray-st., who is enabled to copy Daguerreotypes of deceased persons.

1853 October 7. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Whole No. 7587, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on October 7 & 8, 1853.

1853 October 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 13, 1853, Whole No. 7593, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 15, 1853, Whole No. 7595, P. 5.

1853 October 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 15, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,899, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,901, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, to furnish its patrons with the inimitable style for which it has been so long.

1853 October 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,901, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, corner Murray street.

—This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, continues, to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 21, 1853, Whole No. 7601, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This beautiful art combine the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 22. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 22, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,905, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This new art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 22, 1853, Whole No. 7602, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.—This well-known establishment continues to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for years.

1853 October 25. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,907, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

1853 October 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1853, Whole No. 7605, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to 29, 1853.

1853 November 3. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 3, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,915, P. 7.

1853 November 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 3, 1853, Whole No. 7614, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-street. This new art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 November 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 5, 1853, Whole No. 7616, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The specimens which Mr. Butler has of his new art, at his rooms on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Should be seen by all who admire beauty and truth combined.

1853 November 8. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 8, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,919, P. 6.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This beautiful art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on November 8 & 9, 1853.

1853 November 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 8, 1853, Whole No. 7619, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street are at the most truthful, as well as the most beautiful portraits ever made.

1853 November 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 9, 1853, Whole No. 7620, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 December 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 15, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,951, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., are the pictures of people as they are.

1854 January 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 6, 1854, Whole No. 6345, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful discovery combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. They are in fact, daguerreotypes with the true colors of nature. One sitting only is required, and, being on a metallic surface, and finished in oil colors they are the most permanent, as well as the most truthful portraits ever made. Daguerreotypes copied in colors.

Advertisement ran on January 6 & 7, 1854.

[1] New York City Directory.

[2] James Lloyd Stephens; Frederick Catherwood; [Sam S. Cabot] information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Butler, David T.

September 1, 2024DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, David T. Butler, Manchester New Hampshirepioneeramericanphotographers

1851 16 Merrimack Block, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1852 66 Merrimack Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1851 August 20. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) August 20, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 31, P. 2.

We take pleasure in directing the attention of the public to the Daguerreotype advertisement of Mr. D. T. Butler.

1851 August 20. The Union Democrat. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) August 20, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 31, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. Mr. D. T. Butler, The celebrated Artist, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Manchester, and throughout the State of N. H., that he has taken rooms formerly occupied by G. L. Partridge. No. 16 Merrimack Block, where he is prepared to wait upon his numerous friends and patrons at all times of the day.

Miniatures taken at this establishment will be finished in the highest perfection of the art. His long experience in the art is honored daily by the beauty and talent of the country. He makes admirable pictures—pleases the most fastidious—charges moderate prices, and pictures the people worthy of notice and admiration of this generation. Call on Butler, if you want a superior Daguerreotype.

Remember the place, No. 16 exactly opposite the Manchester House, Manchester, N. H.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to December 24, 1851.

1852. Manchester City Directory, resident section. (Manchester, New Hampshire.) 1852. n.p.

David T. Buster, Daguerreian Artist, 66 Merrimack Street.

Buswell, Luther D.

August 31, 2024DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Harrington & Buswell, Luther D. Buswell, New York Citypioneeramericanphotographers

1850 323 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851-1852 323 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

1853-1854 314 Second, New York, New York.¹

1849. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) Published by John Doggett, 1849/1850.

Not listed in directory.

1850. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) Published by John Doggett, 1850/1851.

daguerreotypes, 323 Broadway.

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. 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.

1851. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) Published by Doggett & Rhode, 1851/1852.

daguerreotype, 323 Broadway.

1852. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) Published by John Fowler Trow, 1852/1853.

Not Listed in directory.

1853. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) Published by John Fowler Trow, 1853/1854.

Daguerreotypes, 314 Second, h-314 Second.

1854. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) Published by John Fowler Trow, 1854/1855.

Daguerreotypes, 314 Second, h-314 Second.

1855. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) Published by John Fowler Trow, 1855/1856.

Not listed in directory.

[1] New York City Directory

Bussell, Jesse P.

August 30, 2024DaguerreotypesBoston Massachusetts, Chelsea Massachusetts, Daguerreotypist, Jessee P. Bussellpioneeramericanphotographers

1847-1849 5 Gerrish Block, Winnissimet Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.[1]

1848-1849 Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1849 115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1850-1851 115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1847 October 9. Winnisimmet Chronicle and Chelsea Advertiser. (Chelsea, Massachusetts.) October 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

J. B. Bussell’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 5, Gerrish’s Building, Chelsea. Mr. Bussell would be happy to wait on the citizens of Chelsea, that may wish Daguerreotypes taken in a superior style. Particular attention will be paid to taking Family Pictures, singly or in groups. Also, in copying, Paintings, Crayon Drawings, out-door views, animals, &c. Miniatures of corpses and invalids at their residences. Dark colored dresses are most favorable for Daguerreotypes.

1848 November 25. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 25, 1848, No. 488, P. 2.

Quadrille Band. J. P. Bussell Is prepared to furnish music for Balls, Assemblies, and private parties at short notice, on application to George P. Reed’s store, No. 17 Tremont Row, and at his residence No. 4 Arch Place, [rear of 111 Hanover street,] or at Concert Hall every Wednesday evening during the season.

1849 March 10. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) March 10, 1849, No. 579, P. 4.

The friends of Mr. J. P. Bussell the popular leader of the Quadrille Band, will give him a complimentary Benefit at Concert Hall on Thursday evening the 22nd inst. Mr. Bussell is a gentleman well deserving this favorable notice from his friends.

1849 July 27. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 27, 1849, No. 696, P. 2.

J. P. Bussell’s Daguerreotype and Music Rooms, No. 115 Court Street, Room No. 6, up stairs, Boston. Pictures taken in any weather, single or ion groups, and warranted not to change. Perfect satisfaction given.

Mr. B. is prepared to furnish a Band of Music for all occasions, such as excursions, picnics, &c. at the shortest notice.

1849 November 5. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 5, 1849, No. 781, P. 2.

Quadrille Band. J. P. Bussell announces to his numerous friends and the public that he is prepared to furnish Music for Balls, Assemblies, Private Parties, &c. His band is composed of Violin, Harp, Clarionette, Cornet and Basso. From his long experience he feels confident of giving perfect satisfaction. Mr. B. has received and is constantly receiving the latest and most fashionable Quadrills, Watzes, Gallops, Polkas, &c. from Europe, Orders from the country promptly attended to, either for the Band or Manuscript Music. The Band can be engaged at G. P. Reed’s, 17 Tremont Row; P. B. Brigham’s, Concert Hall; Mr. Bussell’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 115 Court street, (room No. 6, up stairs,) or at his residence, No. 4 Arch street, rear of 111 Hanover street, Boston.

1850 June 18. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 18, 1850, Vol. XXI, No. 616, P. 2.

Fire. The upper story of the brick building at the corner of Court and Sudbury streets, was discovered on fire between 3 and 4 o’clock this morning, and was much damaged, The stocks in the establishments below were also injured by water. He building is owned by the “Appleton heirs.”

1850 June 18. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) June 18, 1850, No. 8419, P. 4.

Fire.—This morning about three o’clock a fire was discovered in the building 113 and 115 Court street, on the corner of Court and Sudbury streets. It broke out in the attic used as a bleachery, &c. and suddenly burst out in various parts of the house, but was soon extinguished. More damage was done by water from the engines than by the flames. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary, as the main entrance is at all times open. The damage was not more than $500. The sufferers were Mr. Warren, bonnet bleacher, P. Bussell, E. G. Wright, J. Holt, Theo. Berteling, Geo. F. Waters, Dr. Coflin, and a Mr. Valentine who keeps a ribbon store on the corner. Most of them insured.

1850 July 23. The Boston Herald. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 23, 1850, No. 8448, P. 2.

Special Notice. The subscriber, having had nearly all his furniture and pictures destroyed by fire on the 18th of June inst, (on the corner of Court and Sudbury streets,) takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks for the patronage he has received, and would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has got his rooms refitted in fine order for taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, and trusts, by strict attention to business, to meet with a liberal share of patronage.

All in want of pictures of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to call at o. 115 Court, corner of Sudbury street, room No. 6 up stairs. J. P. Bussell.

N. B. Music furnished for Excursions, Picnics, parties, &c., &c., as usual.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Burrows, Mr.

August 28, 2024Ambrotypes, DaguerreotypesAmbrotypist, Coxsackie New York, Daguerreotypist, Mr. Burrows, Silver & Burrowspioneeramericanphotographers

1855 Commercial Building, Coxsackie, New York.

1855 June 27. The Coxsackie Union. (Coxsackie, New York.) June 27, 1855, Vol. V, No. 11, Whole No. 219, P. 2.

Silver & Burrows, Premium Daguerreotypes! The Subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens of Coxsackie and vicinity, that they have opened rooms in the Sky Light Gallery, in the Commercial Building, in this village, where they will be prepared to take, on the shortest notice, and in the most finished manner, Likenesses of any who may favor them with a call.

They would inform the public that they have recently purchased at a very high price, a whole size quick working instrument, which, together with other facilities, enables them to take the likenesses of a child, in the very short space of 5 seconds. For portraits of adults by their process and improved instrument, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather. For children a clear day is preferred. All are invited to call, whether they wish to procure daguerreotypes or not. No person will be obliged to take from our rooms a picture, unless perfectly satisfied. Gold Lockets and a variety of fancy cases always kept on hand. All work warranted not to fade; pictures taken from 75 cents upwards, size and style regulate the price.

Advertisement ran from June 27 to August 15, 1855.

1855 October 24. The Coxsackie Union. (Coxsackie, New York.) October 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 28, Whole No. 236, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. As Ambrotypes are taking the lead in the picture line in the cities, and Silver & Burrows not wishing that Coxsackie should be behind in the above beautiful art, are fitting up for the purpose of furnishing the picture loving community with those new and beautiful likenesses, taken on glass, call Ambrotypes.

Unlike the Daguerreotype, they can be seen at any angle, and they are imperishable.

Silver & Burrows have recently purchased Daguerrean rooms in another village, and must leave soon to go there. In order to place their pictures within the reach of all before they leave, the propose taking Family Groups, Daguerreotyped, three in a case, at 37½ cents a piece, making the whole group only $1.12½. They will continue for a short time to take Daguerreotypes on small plates, including a neat case, for 50 cents.

Those having friends at a distance would do well to embrace the present opportunity, as the postage on the last mentioned is but nine cents to any part of the States, and the expense of sending one to Europe would be comparatively trifling. Just think of it!—for 50 cents you can purchase and send a correct likeness of yourself to a dear friend residing hundreds of miles from you.

Don’t forget that their improved facilities enable them to take the likenesses of adults just as well on a cloudy day as on fair weather: for small children a clear day is preferred.

The above offer is only made to those who will call within a very few days, as their engagements to leave cannot be deferred.

All work put up in the very best manner, and warranted to never fade.

Rooms in the third story, Commercial Buildings, Coxsackie Landing.

Advertisement ran from October 24 to November 7, 1855.

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