Category Archives: Ferreotypes

Crouch, William T.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ferreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1857-1859       68 & 70 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858                58 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857 October 13.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 13, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 230, P. 2.

J. J. Woodbridge Has sold his Gallery, Nos. 68 and 70 Fourth street, to a company who intends to refurnish it in fine style.  A rush is expected, as they will furnish Ambrotypes, in good cases, for 25 cents.  The regular Dollar size will be taken for 75 cents.

1857 October 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 245, P. 2.

Get One Of those perfect pictures, in a case, for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1857 November 23.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 23, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 225, P. 2.

25 Cent Pictures, in Cases, The rush continues to Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, for his 25 cent pictures.

1857 November 25.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 25, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 227, P. 2.

Cheaper than Ever Are the Pictures by Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth.  Get one.

1857 December 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 257, P. 2.

Holiday Presents, Such Pictures as are made at 68 and 70 West Fourth, in cases for 25 cents.

1858 January 1.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 259, P. 2.

10,000 Daguerreotypes Will be made this day at Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth.  Get one for 25 cents.

1858 January 8.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 8, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 265, P. 2.

Gen Cass Arrived.  The General, on his way to Kansas, will stop at the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, today, and get one of his 25c pictures.

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

Get Your Phiz Taken.  All can afford to get one of Crouch’s 25 cent Daguerreotypes.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth.

Advertisement ran on January 11, 12, 18, & 25, 1858.

1858 January 27.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 27, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 281, P. 2.

They Suit The People.  Such Pictures as are gotten up by Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West 4th.

1858 January 29.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 29, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 283, P. 2.

Strange but True, That one can get a Daguerreotype for 25 cents, by dropping in at the Gallery of friend Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 January 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 30, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 284, P. 2.

Get Your Picture Taken by Prof. Crouch, who takes them for 25 cents, can be found at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 February 13.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 13, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 296, P. 2.

A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents, And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 February 16.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 16, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 298, P. 2.

Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.

1858 February 19.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 19, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 301, P. 2.

The 25c. Portraiture, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, suit the people.

1858 February 22.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 303, P. 2.

‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.

1858 February 23.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 23, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 304, P. 2.

Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.

1858 March 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 309, P. 2.

‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful Picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 698  & and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.

1858 March 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 3, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 311, P. 2.

Just the Style.  Suits the people.  We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 March 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 5, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 1, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 6, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 2, P. 2.

A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents. And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 west Fourth.

1858 March 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 4, P. 2.

All the Go, The 25 cent Daguerreotype made at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 March 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 5, P. 2.

Just the Style.  Suits the people.  We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 March 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 7, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 16.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 16, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 10, P. 2.

All the Go, The 25c Daguerreotypes at the Star Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.  Get one.

1858 March 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 11, P. 2.

Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 March 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 13, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 15, P. 2.

Your Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 March 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 17, P. 2.

Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 March 26.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 26, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 19, P. 2.

The 25 c Daguerreotypes, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.

1858 March 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 21, P. 2.

Your Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 March 31.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 23, P. 2.

The Ladies Should Know That Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, takes their pretty faces for 25 cts.

1858 April 2.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 25, P. 2.

The 25c. Daguerreotypes Made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.

1858 April 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 27, P. 2.

You Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 April 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 29, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 April 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 31, P. 2.

Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran on April 9 & 16, 1858.

1858 April 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 39, P. 2.

For Your Daguerreotype Call on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West 4th street.

1858 April 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 41, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 April 23.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 23, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 43, P. 2.

Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 April 25.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 45, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 April 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 47, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 April 30.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 30, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 49, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 3, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 51, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 53, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 55, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 56, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 57, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 May 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 59, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 May 14.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 61, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 62, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 65, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 Cents Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, makes them for 25 cents.

1858 May 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 67, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 68, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 73, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 May 31.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 75, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by Prof. Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 76, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents.  Drop into the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.

1858 June 4.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 4, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 79, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 June 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 81, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 82, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents.  Drop into the Gallery of Mr. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.

1858 June 14.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 87, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 88, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 June 18.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 18, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 91, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.

1858 June 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 93, P. 2.

Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 94, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 June 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 96, P. 2.

Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.

1858 June 25.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 97, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.

1858 June 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 99, P. 2.

Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 100, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies, Daguerreotypes that are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 July 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 102, P. 2.

Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.

1858 July 2.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 103, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 July 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 105, P. 2.

68 and 70 West Fourth street.  We have engaged so veral well known artist to assist us for this day.—Come early to avoid the rush.  W. Crouch.

1858 November 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 214, P. 2.

Star Gallery.  We take pleasure in announcing that Wm. T. Crouch (that prince of picture taking,) has purchased the above Gallery No. 58 West Fourth street, and fitted it up in a superior style, thus rendering it a delightful place of resort for the ladies and lovers of art.  His Ferreotypes, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are truly most beautiful specimens.  To the photographs both plain and colored, and which for richness of tone and life like appearance cannot be surpassed, we would call particular attention.  We would say to the ladies, one and all [go to] the Star Gallery for your pictures.  Free to visitors.

1858 November 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 218, P. 2.

Crouch’s Star Gallery, 58 Fourth street, is the place to see the fashions of the city.  Ladies and gentlemen notwithstanding the cloudy weather, continue to crowd his Gallery daily, and all eager to obtain one of his Ferreotypes, the only imperishable picture that is made.  Call and see him.

1858 December 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 233, P. 2.

The Star Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, excels any cheap gallery in the city for good Pictures, and accommodations cannot be surpassed in any.  Call and see their specimens, and while there get one of their 25 cent Pictures—you will find the time well spent.

1859 December 6.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 6, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 92, P. 2.

Who would not send a friend a Picture, when they can be had for ten cents, at 68 West Fourth-street.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 12, 1859.

1859 December 17.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 102, P. 2.

Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street, is the place for cheap pictures.  Ten cents will procure them.  Go and get one.

Advertisement ran from December 17 to 23, 1859.

1859 December 24.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 3.

Pictures for Ten Cents can be had at Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street.  Every person is invited to call and see for themselves.

Advertisement ran from December 24 to 31, 1859.

Vassallo & Peck

Ambrotypes, Ferreotypes, , ,

1858-1859       262 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

Vassallo & Peck, over the course of nineteen days from December 12, 1858 to January 16, 1859 advertisements were found fifty-three times in the Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee).  At the same time Vassallo had another advertisement that ran from October 3, 1858 to January 18, 1859 for the Star Gallery without Peck’s name on it.

December 12, 1858.

1. Holliday Gifts.—The great rush still continues at the celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262, Main street, for those beautiful ferreotypes and ambrotypes, which are creating such an excitement among the ladies on account their durability, and life-like appearance and cheapness—all prices from fifty cents up.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

2. Notice Extraordinary.—Mr. Peck having lately returned from Europe, we are now prepared tp take 1000 pictures per day by our new French process.  Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

3. New French Discovery.—The ferreotype, which has superseded all other pictures known in Europe, is the only imperishable picture made, and excels all others in brilliancy of tone and life-like appearance; the plate, being porus, by a peculiar combination the chemicals are absorbed, and the picture becomes a part of the plate itself.  To be had only at the Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 14, 1858.

4. Only 50 Cents—Those beautiful ferrotypes are taking the place of all other pictures, and can be taken just as well in cloudy as in clear weather.  By our new French process we are now enable to make 1,000 per day.  No charge made unless perfectly satisfactory.  Vassallo & Park, Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 16, 1858.

5. It is surprising what a rush there is at the Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street, for these beautiful Ferreotypes, which excel all other pictures ever known.  One thousand can be taken per day, by the new French process, known only to Vassallo & Peck.  Go and examine their specimens, by all means.  Pictures taken as well in inclement as in clear weather.  Prices from 50 cents to $100.

December 22, 1858.

6. Mr. Peck having lately returned from Europe, we are now prepared to make 1000 of those superb, imperishable ferreotypes per day, by the new French process.  Vassallo & Peck, No. 262 Main street.

7. Star Gallery Still Ahead.—Prices of [any styles of pictures reduced.  1000 made per day by the new French process.  Ferreotypes and ambrotypes for only 50 cents.  Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

8. The new French picture, the ferreotype, excels all others ever known, and is warranted imperishable.  It is taken on a porous plate, and by a peculiar combination the chemicals are absorbed, and the pictures become a part of the plate itself.  Known only to Vassallo & Peck, No. 262 Main street.

December 23, 1858.

9. Recollect.—The Ferreotypes are made only by Vassallo & Peck, at their Gallery of Art, No.262 Main street.  A superb lot of new style cases, suitable for holiday gifts, just received, and will be sold less at any other gallery in Memphis.  Give them a call and you will not regret it.

10. We would say to one and all, go to No. 262 Main street, if you want the cheapest and best pictures ever made in the city.  Prices of all styles reduced.  Ferreotypes and Ambrotypes in cases for only 50 cents.  Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery.

December 24, 1858.

11. One thousand dollars worth of cases, of the richest and newest patterns, suitable for the holidays, just received at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

12. The superior finish of Vassallo & peck’s life-like ambrotypes and ferreotypes is causing an immense rush at their gallery of art, No. 262 Main street.  They recognize no superior in their line of business, and richly merit the success they are meeting with.  Give them a call and you will not regret it.

13. Facts For The People.—It is a fact that everybody is rushing to Vassallo & Peck’s, No. 262 Main street, to have their ferreotypes taken by the new French process.  It is a fact that said ferreotypes are the finest and most durable pictures ever made.  It is a fact that they take a picture for only fifty cents, as good as any made in Memphis; and it is a fact that, after reading this, they expect that you will favor them with your patronage.  So mote it be.

December 25, 1858.

14. Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street, open every day and evening during the holidays.

15. Cheapest and best ambrotypes in the South taken at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.

16. Beautiful and correct likenesses inserted in cases for only 50 cents, at the celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

17. Recollect those ferreotypes, which surpass all others for durability and truthfulness to nature, are made only by Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery, 262 Main street.

18. The new French process, known only to Vassallo & Peck, turns out the most beautiful pictures with lighting speed.  One thousand can be made per day.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 28, 1858.

19. Ambrotypes at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 main street.

20. Ferreotypes at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

21. The cheapest and best pictures ever made in the South are now taken at the celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 29, 1858.

22. Look out for something new in a few days, at Vassallo & Peck’s celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

23. Vassallo & Peck make better and cheaper pictures than any other artists in the South.  No. 262 Main street.

24. Vassallo & Peck’s pictures need no puffing.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

25. Vassallo & Peck challenge all competition.  No. 262 Main street.

January 1, 1859.

26. Vassallo & Peck having reduced the prices of all styles of pictures, are now prepared to make 1,000 of their justly celebrated Ferreotypes per day by their new French process.  Prices from 50 cents up.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

27. Vassallo & Peck do just what they advertise; they make the best and cheapest pictures taken in the South, and guarantee complete satisfaction or no charge made.  Their reputation as first class artists is second to none in the States.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

One thousand dollars worth of the latest and most superb patterns of cases; suitable for New Year’s gifts, just opened at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.  Prices reduced.  The ladies, and all lovers of fine art, are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

28.  One thousand dollars worth of the latest and most superb patterns of cases; suitable for New Year’s gifts, just opened at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.  Prices reduced.  The ladies, and all lovers of fine art, are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

January 4, 1859.

29. Just In Time.—Vassallo & Peck were completely rushed out of their fine stock of cases yesterday; but fortunately, received another lot last night, which will be offered to their customers at lower rates than ever before heard of in Memphis.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

30. Vassallo & Peck are artists of the highest standing and the exquisite work they turn out is the admiration of all lovers of fine art.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

31. Vassallo & Peck’s celebrated Ferreotypes are wonderful pictures, life-like and brilliant, in fact they speak for themselves, prices 50 cents and upwards.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

January 5, 1859.

32. The Ferreotypes excel all other pictures—Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

33. Ferreotypes, from 50 cents to almost any price—Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

34. The great rush still continues at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

35. The French Ferreotype are imperishable—Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

36. The new French Process is the wonder of the age—Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

37. Worth Visiting.—The finest specimens of life-size portraits, Photographs, both plain and in oil colors, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Chromotypes, Ferreotypes, and all styles of pictures known, are to be seen at Vassallo & Pick’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 main street.  Free to visitors.

January 6, 1859.

38. The new French process known only to Vassallo & Peck enable those finished artists to make superior pictures in all kinds of weather.  Their specimens are well deserving of attention—free to visitors.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

39. The ferreotypes are imperishable, and excel all other pictures known.  Prices from 50 cents to $1 00.  Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.

January 7, 1859.

40. The pictures made by Vassallo & Peck need no praise; they speak for themselves.  Life-like, brilliant and durable, they command the admiration of all who behold them.  Give them a call.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

41. By the new French process pictures can be taken equally well in all kinds of weather.  Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

42. Fine likenesses, in cases, for only 50 cents, at the Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

January 8, 1859.

43. Life-size portraits, photographs, ambrotypes, Chromotypes, ferreotypes, and all styles of pictures known, made by those inimitable artists, Vassallo & Peck.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

January 9, 1859.

44. It is a fact, that Vassallo & Peck’s Imperishable Ferreotypes are the wonder and admiration of all Memphis.

45. It is a fact, that Vassallo & Peck make better and cheaper pictures than ever before made in the South.

46. It is a fact, that Vassallo & Peck give a most superb picture in a nice case for only 50 cents.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main st.

47. Private Parlor, for Ladies at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main st.

January 11, 1859.

48. Vassallo & Peck’s pictures are truly wonders of art, surpassing anything ever before made in Memphis.  Prices from 50 cents up.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

49. Private parlor for ladies, at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No 262 Main street.

January 12, 1859.

50. Pictures from fifty cents up, at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

51. The Imperishable ferreotypes are to be had only at Vassallo & Peck’s, No. 262 Main street.

52. Private parlor for ladies, at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No 262 Main street.

January 16, 1859.

53. The French Ferreotype, which is taking the place of all other styles of pictures, and which is so justly celebrated for it brilliancy, life-like appearance, and durability, can be had only at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.  Prices from 50 c. up.  Recollect no charge is made unless perfect satisfaction is given.

Vassallo & Peck are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in partnership.  F. N. Vassallo is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry. Peck is not recoded in other photographic directories as being active in Memphis, Tennessee.  Checking the 1859 Memphis city directory no listing for Peck was found the in the residence or business directory under Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes & Photographs.

Ewing

Ambrotypes, Ferreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Maryland.

Ewing was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 16 to December 29, 1859 in the Civilian & Telegraph (Cumberland, Maryland).  Pictures!  Pictures!  Great Excitement!!!  Ewing’s Great Sky-Light Gallery, on Baltimore street.  Pictures positively taken at cost.  First rate pictures in good cases at Twenty-Five Cents!

All pictures warranted to give satisfaction, or no charge!!  Taken equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather!!!  Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melaneotypes, Nellotypes, Ferrotypes, Spherytypes, & Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Pictures taken in the highest style of the art, and at prices so low as to place them within the reach of all.  Instruction given in the art on the most reasonable terms.

Ewing is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Alger, A. C.

Ferreotypes, Statuetype,

Alger appeared in two issues of The South Western which was published in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 23 & 30, 1859.  He called is studio The Excelsior Photographic Gallery at the corner of Market and Texas Streets, over Mr. Frank’s Jewelry Store.  He advertises that he is making a new style of picture called Ferreotypes and Statuetype.  Particular attention paid to setting miniatures in lockets, bracelets, pins, etc.

Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list an A. C. Alger in 1855-1856 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  It’s unknown at this time if they are the same person.