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Larkin, William P.

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1856-1857       82 Market Street, Over Smyth’s China Store, Wilmington, Delaware.

1859-1865       Corner Eighth & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1856 November 27.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 19, Whole No. 995, P. 3.

$40 Reward.  Was Stolen from the door of the Daguerreotype Establishment of the subscriber.  No. 82 Market St., on the night of the 25th inst., a quarter plate daguerreotype of two ladies.  It is supposed to have been taken by some young man who allowed his love for the [ ? ] original to overcome his principals of honesty.  Should any lady find a likeness of herself of this size in the hands of any “nice young man,” she may presume that he did not come by it fairly, and therefore treat him with a degree of caution.  A daguerreotype of “Ned Cassidy,” was also stolen a few evenings previous.  A reward of $30 will be paid for the arrest and conviction of the thief in either case.  Wm. P. Larkin.

Advertisement was recorded on November 27 & December 4, 1856. 

1857 August 29.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 2.

Notice.  The partnership Heretofore Ex sting between Larkin & Johnson in the Daguerreotyping and Ambrotyping business is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  Geo. W. Johnson retiring from the firm.  W. P. Larkin, Geo. W. Johnson, Wilmington, July 21st. 1857.

Advertisement was recorded twice on August 29 & September 5, 1857.

1857 August 29.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 2.

Geo. W. Johnson Having Sold His Interest to Samuel Rumford, the business will heretofore will

be carried on by Messrs. Arkin & Rumford.

Advertisement was recorded twice on August 29 & September 5, 1857.

1857 October 1.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 1, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. 3, Whole No. 1039, P. 3.

Great Improvement In the Art.  Hilotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, by Prof. C. C. Doty, the celebrated Artist from New York.  The Subscriber Wishes to inform the citizens of Wilmington and the vicinity that he has engaged rooms in company with the well known artist W. P. Larkin. Rooms, No. 82 Market Street, over Smyth’s China Store.  This is one of the most pleasant Rooms in town, and the subscribers intend making it a first class room by turning out work that cannot be surpassed here or elsewhere for beauty, durability and cheapness.

The Hilotype is the most beautiful and pleasing style of picture ever introduced to the public.  This improvement was invented by Prof. C. C. Doty, and he is the only artist that understands making them.

The imperial Photograph.  This is a new and beautiful style Photographs and equal to the finest Engravings and much sought after.

Ambrotypes beautifully colored, superior to any that have been made in this city, large size only 50 cents, equal to those that will cost you $2.00 elsewhere.

Lettertypes for sending in letters to any part of the United States or Europe, free of charge.

Melaneotypes only 50 cents, large size and superior to any that has been made in town.  Call and examine them judge for yourself.

Pictures inserted in Lockets, breast pins, and finger rings in the neatest manner possible and on reasonable terms.  Old daguerreotypes copied and faded ones restored and made to look as good as new.

We invite all to give us a call and examine the specimens.  Admission free.  Photograph Views of Washington’s Monument in New York; Saint Nicholas Hotel, New York; Niagara Falls, and a view of a New York Fire Company, Engine and Engine House, taken on the spot by Prof. C. C. Doty.  Small children taken in one second.  Pictures taken in all weather, cloudy or clear.  All pictures made in this room warranted not to fade or blister.  Larkin & Doty, Proprietors.

Advertisement was recorded four times between October 1 to December 31, 1857.

1857 October 10.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 3.

Great Improvement In the Art.  Hilotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, by Prof. C. C. Doty, the celebrated Artist from New York.  The Subscriber Wishes to inform the citizens of Wilmington and the vicinity that he has engaged rooms in company with the well known artist W. P. Larkin. Rooms, No. 82 Market Street, over Smyth’s China Store.  This is one of the most pleasant Rooms in town, and the subscribers intend making it a first class room by turning out work that cannot be surpassed here or elsewhere for beauty, durability and cheapness.

The Hilotype is the most beautiful and pleasing style of picture ever introduced to the public.  This improvement was invented by Prof. C. C. Doty, and he is the only artist that understands making them.

The imperial Photograph.  This is a new and beautiful style Photographs and equal to the finest Engravings and much sought after.

Ambrotypes beautifully colored, superior to any that have been made in this city, large size only 50 cents, equal to those that will cost you $2.00 elsewhere.

Lettertypes for sending in letters to any part of the United States or Europe, free of charge.

Melaneotypes only 50 cents, large size and superior to any that has been made in town.  Call and examine them judge for yourself.

Pictures inserted in Lockets, breast pins, and finger rings in the neatest manner possible and on reasonable terms.  Old daguerreotypes copied and faded ones restored and made to look as good as new.

We invite all to give us a call and examine the specimens.  Admission free.  Photograph Views of Washington’s Monument in New York; Saint Nicholas Hotel, New York; Niagara Falls, and a view of a New York Fire Company, Engine and Engine House, taken on the spot by Prof. C. C. Doty.  Small children taken in one second.  Pictures taken in all weather, cloudy or clear.  All pictures made in this room warranted not to fade or blister.  Larkin & Doty, Proprietors.  sep 26.

Advertisement ran on oct 10 & 17, 1857.

1857 October 15.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 15, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. 5, Whole No. 1041, P. 4.

Agricultural Exhibition.—The Exhibition of the New Castle County Agricultural Society on Wednesday and Thursday of the last week…

Omissions.—Owing to the haste of preparing the list of contributions at the exhibition last week, we overlooked several articles which were brought in at a late hour, or not labelled when we were present…

The Talbotypes , melainotypes, &c., from Larkin & Doty, 82 Market street, and J. Jeanes, No. 77 Market street, [ ? ] so attracted attention, and will doubtless bring business to their respective establishments…

1857 November 5.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 5, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. 8, Whole No. 1044, P. 4.

Messrs Larkin & Doty, No. 82 Market St., over Smith’s China Store, are prepared to take Hillotypes, for a few weeks -at half their usual prices.

1858 December 3.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1858, Vol. XLVI, No. 61, P. 4.

To Artist—Ambrotype and Photographic Rooms For Sale.  Business over $1,210 per year.  Inquire W. P. Larkin, Salem, N. J., or of M. Shew, 322 Chestnut Street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between December 3 to 22, 1858.

1859 July 30.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 30, 1859, Vol. XLVII, No. 108, P. 3.

Ambrotype Room And Fixtures for sale low; also a Photograph Operator wanted, Inquire of Larkin [&] Simpkins, immediately, S. E. corner Eighth & Arch Streets, Philadelphia.

1859 September 20.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 20, 1859, Vol. LXI, No. 70, P. 1.

City Improvements—Photography.—The great improvements continually being made in Photographic art are among the wonders of the age.  In Philadelphia we have many first class artists, among whom those mentioned in the following list are prominent:—The Mount Vernon Gallery; Jones & Brother, No. 604 Arch Street.  This is a first class gallery, with all the modern improvements in every department of picture taking.  R. Newell’s Gallery of Art, No. 724 Arch street, is thronged daily by visitors, among whom are many artists, to witness the beautiful Newall [sic.] Portraits which are a triumph of artistic improvement.  The proprietor is the original inventor, and the only one who has the right to use this improvement.  The Rehn Gallery, No. 920 Chesnut [sic.] street.  All kinds of Photographic Pictures taken in the best styles, and at the cheapest rates.  Fine works are produced here.  Charles G. Crane’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, and Photographic Rooms, 532 Arch street.  Excellent specimens.  William F. Spicler’s Photographic Rooms, No. 720 Chesnut. [sic.] Admirable and artistic likenesses.  Larkin & Simpkins, Artiste, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  These artists have an admirable collection of specimens, and are deservedly popular.

1859 December 3.  Delaware Inquirer.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  December 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 31, P. 3.

Married.  On the 17th ult., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W. Kenney, Wm. P. Larkin, of Philadelphia and Margaret E. M. daughter of Dr. J. Simms, of Wilmington, Del.

1859 December 7.  The Dollar Newspaper.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 7, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 49, P. 3.

Nov 17th. at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W. Kenney, Wm. P. Larkin, of Philad. and Maggie E. M. daughter of Dr. J. Simms, of Wilmington, Del.  [Delaware county Republican please copy.]

1860 June 16.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 16, 1860, Vol. XLIX, No. 72, P. 2.

The Japanese have taken quite a favor to W. P. Larkin’s superior style of Photographs.  The last two days they have been frequent visitors to his establishment, and have tendered him several of their coins and trinkets in return for some [the] Photographs and Frames, &c.

The public can be accommodated with Photographs of several of the Ambassadors, Little Tommy among the rest.  W. P. Larkin, Southeast corner Eighth & Arch sts.

1861 February 8.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 8, 1861, Vol. L, No. 117, P. 4.

The Most convenient Photograph Rooms in Philadelphia are on the S. E. corner Eighth and Arch, entrance on Eighth st.  $1 size for 75c. Photograph frame $1.50.  A large assortment of Gilt Frames for sale.  Photographs in oil, from [ ? ] all Daguerreotypes or from life, $15 and upwards.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens.  Larkin & Swartz, Proprietors.

1861 February 22.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 22, 1861, Vol. L, No. 129, P. 4.

$1 Photographs 75 Cents.  Larkin & Swartz, Eighth and Arch.

1861 February 22.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 22, 1861, Vol. L, No. 129, P. 4.

The Best Photographs in the city, S. E. corner Eighth and Arch.

1861 February 22.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 22, 1861, Vol. L, No. 129, P. 4.

Those that are good judges get their Pictures at Larkins & Swartz’s, Eighth and Arch.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

The Photographs of Larkin, Eighth and Arch streets, are among the best taqken in the city.  For tone, truthfulness and finish, they stand unexcelled, and the prices at which they are taken are extremely moderate.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Volunteers Still Look To their advantage, and ger Photographs at Eighth and Arch street.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

The Cry Is Still They Come, But they are sure to Laugh when they see their beauty in their Photograph, by Larkin.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, 75 cents, gets colored Photographs, Eighth and Arch street.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Old Daguerreotypes Handsomely copied for $1.  Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

The Best Copies Are Made with the Patent Copying Instrument, Eighth and Arch streets.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Photographs Of Children, eighteen months old, taken standing up.  Larkin’s, Righth and Arch streets.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Photographs Showing All The natural colors.  Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch.

1861 December 14.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 14, 1861, P. 4.

The Ivorytypes of Larkin, corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are splendid specimens of the photographic art, rivalling the finest miniatures on ivory ever produced by the [slow] hand process of other days.  For intrinsic merit and lowness in price they are unrivalled.  Call and see them.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

Those Wishing Photographs, Go where Photographs are made, Eighth and Arch.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

$1.50 Gets Photographs And Frame at Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

The Camp Scene Background [suits] the soldiers.  Eighth and Arch streets.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

Larkin Takes Card Photographs very fine.  Eighth and Arch.

1862 January 25.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 25, 1862, P. 5.

By The Bard Of Larkin’s Photograph Gallery.

“I do not like this Photograph,”

Amanda poutingly did say,

“It does not like at all like me,”

And then I had so much to pay.

“There is no lustre in the eyes,

No Bloom upon the dimpled cheek;

I’m sure I’ll not go there again,

But will some better artist seek.”

When thus spoke Kate: “Amanda, dear,

If you desire a perfect picture,

That all your friends would know at once,

And recognize each charming feature,

“Just go to Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch,

And have a handsome picture taken,

And then if you are not well pleased

I’ll own that I am much mistaken.”

N. B.—It is needless to add that Amanda took Kate’s advice, and went at once to the Larkin Gallery, Southeast corner of Eighth and Arch, where she procured an exact counterpart of her own beautiful self.  Go thou and do likewise.  W. P. Larkin, Photograph Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch.

1862 March 1.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 1, 1862, P. 5.

From The Bard Of Larkin & Co’s. Photograph Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.

Pure, rayless stars, from their spheres afar,

Come silently down the air,

And sink to rest on the green earth’s breast,

And leave no traces there.

But thousand more from the heavenly store,

Obscure the eve’s grey light,

With cadence slow, the beautiful snow

Enshrouds the valley in white.

Thus the passing years like the winter’s tears,

At first may highly fall;

Our heart-hopes warm may defy the storm

That their beauty would enthral.

But in a little while a silver smile

Over raven ringlets steals,

And gathering gloom as we near the tomb

The splendor of lite conceals.

When youth goes before to the angel shore,

Hope cheers the withering heart,

We yet can greet its shadow sweet

Encharmed in the bonds of Art.

N. B.—A first class operator wanted on the Album process.

1862 March 8.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 8, 1862, P. 4.

A Splendid Show Room—Mr. Larkin, the celebrated Photographer, corner of Eighth and Arch streets, has removed his operating rooms from the second to the third floor, thereby giving him the entire second floor for the display of his superb specimens of Photographic art.  Mr. Larkin, we are glad to observe, is reaping the reward that always follows merit in every calling in life, and he and his dozen capable assistants are kept busy furnishing pictures to the crowds of visitors that throng his rooms daily.

1862 March 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 15, 1862, P. 4.

We Invite the attention of our readers to the long and favorably known Larkin Gallery of Photographs, etc., on the S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch.  This extensive establishment has just been enlarged and refurnished, making it one of the largest and most convenient in the country.  Those wishing the best and cheapest pictures can be accommodated with dispatch.

1862 March 22.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 22, 1862, P. 4.

Larkin & Co., Photographers, Ambrotypers, Ivorytypists, &c., &c., S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, employ the best artists and painters, and they are determined that their pictures shall not be surpassed, either in finish or cheapness, by any other.

1862 March 29.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 29, 1862, P. 4.

The Union Of Lakes, The Union of Lands—The union of States none can sever—The union of hearts—the union of hands—And the Flag of the Union forever.

This is the sentiment at the Larkin Photograph Rooms, Eighth and Arch streets.

Color Photographs, 75 cents.

At this well known establishment there has just been employed one of the best Photographers in this country, expressly to make Album and Card Photographs.

1862 April 5.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 5, 1862, P. 4.

Get An Ivorytype, they are the gems of art.

Get an Ivorytype, for the feeling they impart.

Get an Ivorytype, to cheer the head and heart.

Get an Ivorytype, before the life depart.

It is now generally acknowledged that [few] can equal, and none can excel, those produced by Larkin & Co., S. E. corner Eighth and Arch streets.

1862 April 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 12, 1862, P. 5.

Fine Photographs.—The splendid Photographs taken by Larkin, Eighth and Arch, are among the best in the city.  For beauty of tone, splendid finish, truthfulness, and general merit, they stand unrivaled.

1862 April 13.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 13, 1862, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 2.

The Very Best Artists In The Country, On Card and Other Photographs, Are now in the employ of Larkin & Co., S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch Streets.  One dollar Photographs for 75 cents.  Ivorytypes reduced from $15 to $5.

Copying done in best manner by new process.

1862 April 19.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 19, 1862, P. 5.

Photographs, Ivorytypes, &c.—The crowds that daily throng the Larkin Gallery, prove the superiority and cheapness of their pictures.  Card, and other photographs made by the best artists.  Rooms Eighth and Arch, entrance on Eighth.

1862 May 31.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 31, 1862, P. 5.

The Card Photograph Is The prettiest adaptation of the art which has gained the attention of the public.  It is a neat and Landy [sic.] application of science.  Hence these small pictures are all the rage, and hence Larkin & Co., S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, have found that the public demand upon them are extensive.  The Card Pictures are really beautiful, soft in the shadows, clear and life-like in expression.

1862 July 26.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 26, 1862, P. 4.

Photographs Of Volunteers, on camp scene back-ground, are manufactured twenty-five per cent cheaper, at Larkin & Co.’s fine galleries, than any other in the city.  Larkin & Co., S. E. corner Eighth and Arch.

1862 August 9.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 9, 1862, P. 5.

Photographs.—It affords the readers of the numerous city and country papers much pleasure to know that they can get better and cheaper Photographs at Larkin & Co.’s extensive rooms, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, than at any other establishment in the city or country.

1862 October 25.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 25, 1862, P. 4.

Larkin & Co’s Photographs.—These splendid specimens of art are attracting crowds of visitors daily to Larkin & Co’s Rooms, Eighth and Arch streets, where a competent corps of operators are constantly employed in the production of pictures of unsurpassed excellence, at prices freely given elsewhere for inferior Likenesses.

1863 February 28.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 28, 1863, P. 4.

The Life-Like Photographs Produced At Larkin’s Gallery, Eighth and Arch Streets, are the theme of universal praise.  For richness of tone, admirable finish and general excellence they cannot be surpassed, and as a consequence the corps of Larkin’s competent assistants are constantly employed in producing them.  A visit to his rooms is one of the enjoyments of the city, and the possession of one of his inimitable pictures a positive blessing.

1863 April 24.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  April 24, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 33, P. 2.

Photographic Gallery.—Messrs Larkin & Co., formerly of this city, having recently enlarged and improved their hitherto extensive Portrait And Photographic Picture Gallery at the Corner of Eighth And Arch Streets, Philadelphia, are now prepared to take all kinds of Photographic Pictures, plain or colored, in the highest style of the art, at the lowest possible prices.  Aged and young are alike taken in all weather and in any light, by means of the additional facilities at this establishment.  The new entrance on Arch Street is a great convenience to ladies, all of whom are invited to call when in Philadelphia, and see the numerous beautiful art specimens which adorn the gallery.

1863 April 26.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 26, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 2.

The Finest Painted Card Vignettes to be had in the city are now prepared at the popular and successful establishment of Larkin & Co., at the N. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  These handsome pictures are gems of art, and they are worthy of the hugh popularity which they have achieved.  Larkin & Co., have now two entrances to their saloon—the new one upon Arch street, and the old one upon Eighth street.

1863 June 7.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 7, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 7, P. 2.

Larkin & Co. Are doing for Photography that important service which public confidence warrants.  They produce most excellent pictures at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, where their spacious galleries abound in striking likenesses.  They take splendid pictures.

1863 September 6.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 6, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 20, P. 2.

Larkin & Co., having made important improvements in their skylight and whole operating department , are now prepared to take superior photographs at lower prices than any other gallery in the city.  Card Photographs, $2 per dozens.

All kinds of old pictures copied and finished in the best manner.  Life-size pictures painted in oil, from $15 upwards.

Every style of Photograph Frames.

S. E. corner Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.

Advertisement was recorded five times between September 6 to October 11, 1863.

1863 September 20.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 20, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 22, P. 2.

Larkin & Co. determined to be fully up with the most pressing demands of business, have prepared themselves accordingly.  They have made excellent sky-light improvements, and introduced novelties in their operating department which enable them to produce splendid pictures.  They take portraits from life in admirable style, copy old pictures, and take oil portraits of natural size for $15.  A visit to them, at the northeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, will gratify their friends and the picture loving public.

1864 February 21.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 21, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 44, P. 2.

The Larkin Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, has been fully set in order to do a big business.  New and improved instruments have been procured, skillful operators have been engaged, and every thing is ready to gratify the picture-loving public.  Beside the popular card portrait, Larkin & Co. produce all styles of plain and painted photographs, the latter being very beautiful.

1864 February 27.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 27, 1864, P. 4.

Notice.—To Volunteers And Veterans.—Larkin & Co., Eighth and Arch streets, are making a special business of making the finest Photographs of all military men now in the city, giving all the colors of the uniform in the finest style.  All Photographs made on short notice.

1864 February 28.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 28, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 45, P. 2.

The Attention of our brave volunteers is requested to the fact that special arrangements to take their portraits have been made at the Larkin gallery southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  They have made important improvements in their skylight and whole operating department, and are now prepared to take superior photographs at lower prices than any other gallery in the city.  Go to Larkin and have your picture taken before you return to the field.

1864 March 9.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 9, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 46, P. 2.

The Advantages which Larkin & Co. have at Southeast corner of Ninth [sic.] and Arch streets, for taking beautiful portraits, secures for them a goodly share of public patronage.  They have facilities for taking handsome vignette and full-length card pictures.  Plain and colored photographs are produced in first rate style; their Ivorytypes and crayon likenesses are handsome.  Eight card pictures for one dollar.

1864 March 13.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 13, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 47, P. 2.

Veterans who re-enlist for the field, and are about to return to the army—new recruits, who are going into service—furloughed soldiers, whos time is nearly out—and citizens who are about to be drafted, should get their portraits taken at the Larkin Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  They have made important improvements there.  They specially dedicate their services to the soldiers, and they produce handsome pictures.

1864 April 17.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 17, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 52, P. 2.

The million, the thousand, the hundred or the single individual have only to call upon Larkin & Co., at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, to have their pictures taken photographically, in the superior style of that firm.  Larkin & Co. have first rate operators, long experience and taste to recommend them.  Their portraits are beautiful likenesses, universally admired, and deserving of their wide-spread popularity.

1864 May 1.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 1, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.

Larkins & Co., at the S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, have one ambition, which is to convince their numerous friends that as high as was their reputation as superior photographers, they are now able to excel all previous performance.  They are taking most brilliant life-like and satisfactory pictures.  They bring out the features with perfect expression and softness in the shadows.  Good portraits, with Larkin & Co., are the invariable rule.

1864 May 15.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 15, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 4, P. 2.

It Is With A Pleasurable satisfaction that we note the fact that Larkin & Co., the popular Photographers, at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are doing a very fine business.  Their taste, scientific skill, long experience and unvarying success are guarantees of their work.  They take beautiful likenesses, which, for fidelity, sprit and finish are not to be excelled.  Those persons who want good portraits should go to Larkins.

Advertisement was recorded four times between May 15 to June 26, 1864.

1864 June 5.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 5, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 7, P. 2.

During the continuance of the Sanitary Fair, Larkin & Co., the superior Photographers, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, will oblige the numerous strangers who visit the city, and all others, by furnishing six of their unequaled card pictures for $1.  This is an opportunity which should be gladly embraced by every person who desires to have a faithful, elegant, artistic likeness.  Larkin & Co. are eminent in their profession, and please everybody.

Advertisement was recorded on June 5 & 12, 1864.

1864 July 2.  The Evening Telegraph.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 2, 1864, P. 3.

Larkin & Co., the incomparable photographers, at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch, have made special arrangements for the coming week, in order to accommodate visitors to the Fair.  During the week, six superb cartes de visite will be taken for one Dollar.

1864 June 11.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 11, 1864, P. 5.

Larkin and Co., The Incomparable Photographers, at the S, E. corner of Eighth and Arch Streets, have made special arrangements for the coming week, in order to accommodate visitors to the Fair.  During the week six superb Carte de Visite will be taken for one dollar.

1864 July 24.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 24, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 2.

The Art Of Copying old pictures so as to bring out all the effects is one which has been particularly [studied] by Larkin & Co. at the S, E. Corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  The are superior photographic artists.  Their portraits are beautiful specimens life like, natural in expression, and artistically done.  In life size pictures, colored likenesses and carte de visites they do a splendid business, and render universal satisfaction.

Advertisement was recorded on July 24 and August 7, 1846.

1864 July 31.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 31, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 15, P. 2.

The Larkin Gallery, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.  Cheapest and best photographs in the city.  Six photographs for $1, for a few days longer.  Old daguerreotypes copied in the best manner.  This is the best time to get good and cheap [ ? ].  Four [ ? ] card pictures, new style, for $1.50.  All sizes of photographic frames for sale.

1864 September 4.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 4, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 20, P. 2.

At The Larkin Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, extensive improvements are being made.  The proprietors will have the largest and best arranged establishment in the city.  They expect to be able to take pictures in a style of art hitherto unapproached by any photographers.  They will have the means to do so, and they will do so.  They are doing fine work now, but with the alterations and improvements they will do better.

1864 September 18.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 18, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 22, P. 2.

The Improvements at the Larkin gallery, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets are now well under way, and soon will be completed.  The skylight operating room will be a splendid apartment seventy feet long by twenty four feet wide.  Larkin and Co. are determined to have the handsomest photographic establishment in the city.  They are also improving their apparatus, and keep up with the course of [scientific] discovery, so that their customers are always well served.

1864 September 25.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 25, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 23, P. 2.

Great Improvements At The Larkin Gallery.  S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.  Just finished, one of the largest sky and side lights in the city, giving distance of over seventy feet, enabling them to take the largest groups of classes or clubs, and giving as good results in cloudy as in clear weather.  This, together with the most improved cameras, new and pleasing grounds and fixings, make this one of the most desirable galleries in the country.  The proprietors are determined, as theirs is proverbially the cheapest, it shall be the best gallery in the city.  The public are invited to examine our specimens of landscapes in oil.  All kinds of pictures copied, any size or style.  Photograph frames in great variety.  Entrance on Eighth street and Arch street.  Larkin & Co.

1864 November 6.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 6, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 29, P. 2.

Soldiers returning home to vote can get their photographs taken at the “Larkin Gallery, “ southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, under the largest light in the city, at about half the price generally charged for the same quality of pictures.  Entrance on Eighth and on Arch.

1865 April 16.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 16, 1865, Vol. XVII, No. 52, P. 2.

Great Pictures are those of Larkin, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets—strikingly beautiful portraits, which delight the eye.  The people are accommodated at this establishment with a readiness and success which gives general pleasure.  Beside the duty of taking the pictures of their friends.  Larkin & Co. have for sale excellent likenesses of public characters.  Portraits of the lamented President Lincoln, and all prominent statesmen and generals will be found in the collection.

Advertisement was recorded on April 16 & 23, 1865.

1865 April 30.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 30, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, P. 2.

The Scientific pictures which are prepared by Larkin, and which may only be procured at his celebrated establishment, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are decidedly approved of by every person of good taste.  Larkin’s portraits are clear and striking, and in expression admirable.  They are handsome things.

Advertisement was recorded on April 30 and May 7, 1865.

1865 June 4.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 4, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 2.

Returned Soldiers are invited to their old rendezvous the Larkin Photograph Gallery, Eighth and Arch streets, to get the best and cheapest pictures in Philadelphia.

Also, a large variety of views in Richmond, City Point, and other noted localities.  Call and see them.

Advertisement was recorded on June 4 & 11, 1865.

1865 June 25.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 25, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 10, P. 2.

Prices To Suit The Times.—Photographs and paintings greatly reduced, at the Larkin gallery, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  Cards $2.50 per dozen; large photographs equally low.  Gilt rosewood and other frames, at the lowest prices.  Particular attention paid to copying and coloring old pictures.  Entrance on Eighth street.  Larkin & Co.

1865 June 9.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 9, 1865, P. 4.

Life-Like Pictures.—Returned soldiers are invited to their old rendezvous, the Larkin Photograph Gallery, Eighth and Arch streets, to get the best and cheapest pictures in Philadelphia.

1865 July 9.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 9, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 2.

Two Dollars per dozen is what Larkin , at the famous galleries, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, charge for his famous card photographs.  Larkin recognizes the fact that there is a fall in gold.  His large photographs are reduced in price in like proportion.  He takes very fine portraits.

Advertisement was recorded on July 9 to 23, 1865.

1865 September 10.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 10, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 21, P. 2.

Larkin & Co., at the S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, beside having one of the finest photographic establishments in internal arrangement in the city, have also superior instruments and skillful operators.  Their card portraits at $2 per dozens are decidedly handsome, and their other pictures are furnished at reasonable prices.

Advertisement was recorded on September 10 & 17, 1865.

1865 September 24.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 24, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 23, P. 2.

The Photographic card portraits, at $2 per dozen, which are taken by Larkin & Co., southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are admitted to be perfect beauties.  The same fact is established in regard to all their pictures, which are really handsome and very reasonable in price.  Their operators are skillful and their rooms pleasant.

1865 October 1.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 1, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 24, P. 2.

Two Dollars per dozen, is what Larkin, at the famous galleries, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, charges for his famous card photographs.  Larkin recognizes the fact that there is a fall in gold.  His large photographs are reduced in price in like proportion.  He takes very fine portraits.

1865 October 8.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 8, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 25, P. 2.

A. J. DeMorat has become the proprietor of those famous photograph galleries S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets formerly known as “Larkin’s.”  Mr. DeMorat is a fine artist having extensive experience and scientific taste.  He takes good pictures and at lower rates than any other establishment in the city.

1865 November 26.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 26, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 32, P. 2.

The Ladies, when out shopping, or away from home, will find Larkin & Kelly’s Congress Hall restaurant, No. 527 Chestnut street, a decided convenience.  They have a special saloon for ladies, with a private entrance.  Larkin & Kelly have also a capacious and capitally-managed gentlemen’s restaurant.

1865 December 3.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 33, P. 2.

William P. Larkin has now the sole charge of Congress Hall and Restaurant, No. 527 Chestnut street, opposite the State House.  The ladies saloon up stairs, with separate entrance and strictly private, is a superior accommodation.  At the gentleman’s restaurant and bar Larkin has the best to eat, with fine wines and liquors.

J.  Thomas Smith

Ambrotypes, Ivorytypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, , , , , ,

1856-1857       151 Main Street, Eagle Square, Richmond, Virginia.

1859                Corinthian Hall, Richmond, Virginia.

1859                215 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.[1]

1860                77 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.1

J.  Thomas Smith was recorded in fifteen advertisements and three announcements in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  The first advertisement ran from December 27, 1856 to January 1, 1857. This is to inform my friends and the public generally, That I am now taking Pictures at the well established rooms of Mr. Powers, where I should be pleased to receive a liberal patronage.

Ambrotypes one Dollar—entire satisfaction, or no charge.  Respectfully, J. Thos. Smith.

The second advertisement ran from April 13 to 16, 1859.  Ambrotypes And Photographs.  Having purchased the Fine Art Gallery in Corinthian Hall. recently occupied by P. E. Gibbs, I respectfully solicit a call from all who wish to obtain a good Likeness of themselves or friends, before purchasing elsewhere.  Having employed one of the best artist in America, I deem it unnecessary to say more than guarantee satisfaction, or no charge.  Respectfully, J. Thos. Smith                                                                           

The third advertisement ran on April 15 & 16, 1859.  Photographs, Ivorytypes, Ambrotypes and Melaneotypes.  The above styles Pictures can be obtained at Corinthian Hall, (Gibbs’ old stand) of the best quality.  Particular attention is called to copying old Daguerreotypes by the Photographic process.  J. Thos Smith.

P. S.—One of the best Artists employed.

Prices Low.                                                                                                                

The first announcement appeared on April 16, 1859.  To The Public.—Having purchased the Gallery of Mr. P. E. Gibbs, in Corinthian Hall, I respectfully announced to my friends, and the public generally, that I am prepared to make every style of Picture pertaining to the art.

I have in my employ a No. 1 Operator.  Particular attention paid to copying old pictures by the Photographic or Ambrotype process.  They can be enlarged to life size, if desired.  J. Thos Smith.

The fourth advertisement ran on April 19 & 20, 1859.  Photographs, Ambrotypes, Ivorytypes and Melainotypes can now be had, of surpassing beauty, at Corinthian Hall, Gibbs Oud Stand.  J. T. S.                                                    

The fifth advertisement ran from April 20 to 26, 1859.  Pictures, Pictures—All kinds of pictures know in the art taken at Corinthian Hall—Gibbs’ Old Gallery.  Photographs colored in Oil, Water, Pastel, Crayon, Indian Ink.  Particular attention called to enlarging old Daguerreotypes by the Photographic process.  Pictures of deceased persons and invalids at their residence.  I warrant my pictures not to be surpassed by any in America.  Call and examine for yourselves.  J. Thos Smith.

P. S.—Master workman employed.                                                                          

The sixth advertisement ran from April 27 & 28, 1859.  Pictures, Pictures—All kinds of pictures know in the art taken at Corinthian Hall—Gibbs’ Old Gallery.  Photographs colored in Oil, Water, Pastel, Crayon, Indian Ink.  Particular attention called to enlarging old Daguerreotypes by the Photographic process.  Pictures of deceased persons and invalids at their residence.  I warrant my pictures not to be surpassed by any in America.  Call and examine for yourselves.  J. Thos Smith.

P. S.—Master workman employed.                                                              

The seventh advertisement ran from May 2 to 6, 1859.  To Strangers And Citizens Of Richmond—Attention Asked To Gibbs’s Old Gallery, Corinthian Hall.—Sphereotypes, a glass picture; something entirely new, and finished in a style not known to any one outside of this gallery.  Come and see them.  Photographs colored in oil, pastel and water.  Ambrotypes and Melaneotypes, at low prices.  Any one in want of a good picture of themselves or friends, will find it to their interest to call and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere.  Entire satisfaction or no charge.  Respectfully, J. Thos Smith.         

The eighth advertisement appeared on May 16, 1859.  Smith’s Gallery, Corinthian Hall!  Smith’s Gallery, Corinthian Hall! 

See his new style picture, Sphereotype.

See His Photographs, Corinthian Hall.

See his double glass Ambrotypes, and all pictures known in the art.  Gibbs’ old stand.

See Ladd & Webster’s Sewing Machines in operation.

Pictures and Machines warranted to please, or no sale.                                                        

The second announcement appeared on May 17, 1859.  We have longed wished for some one to make genuine Double Glass Ambrotypes for 50 cents, and we understand that Mr. Smith, successor to Mr. P. E. Gibbs, Corinthian Hall , intends making them; and, if he does, we should patronize him.  He is well known to the most of us, and understands his business thoroughly.  We have seen several specimens of his work, and we have no hesitation in saying that he is making some of the finest Ambrotypes in this city.

Go and see them and judge for yourselves.  Many Friends.                         

The ninth advertisement ran on July 25 & 26, 1859.  I am now making a very superior style of Ambrotypes, and invite the ladies to give me a call, feeling assured that no other picture has ever been invented that will surpass it in beauty of tone and finish.  Those that have seen them pronounce them to be superior to anything they have ever seen.

Children’s Pictures made in one second, and warranted to please.  A call is solicited from my friends and the public generally.  Respectfully, J. Thos. Smith.                         

The tenth advertisement ran on August 5 & 6, 1859. 

Pictures, Pictures—Superior Ambrotypes. 

See them and be convinced. 

They are not to be excelled.

They speak for themselves.

Come and see them at

Smith’s Gallery.

They are made on the first floor,

And no two pair stems to climb.

They are pronounced the best by all who see them.                                                  

The eleventh advertisement ran on August 10 & 11, 1859.  Photographs And Ambrotypes.—I am prepared to make Photographs as low as they can be made in the Northern cities—of the best quality, in gilt frames, $1.50.  Artists employed for each branch of the business.  My Ambrotypes are pronounced superior by all who have seen them; the eyes are perfect, and face not chalky-white; made with or without shades, just to suite the purchasers.

Smith’s Gallery, Between 9th and 10th sts.                                                                 

The third announcement appeared on August 11, 1859.  I saw yesterday some of the finest Ambrotypes my eyes ever [upheld.]  They were made at Mr. Smith’s Gallery of a family from the South.  He deserves credit for his Pictures.  If you wish to see a fine Ambrotype, of the Picture, look on his center table.  He told me they were of his own make, and made in the last two weeks.  His prices are reasonable.  A. H.                  

The twelfth advertisement ran on August 12 & 13, 1859.  Between 9th and 10th Streets, Corinthian Hall—Smith’s Ambrotype And Photographic Gallery.—Superior Ambrotypes—see them and judge for yourself.—They are pronounced the best by all who see them.   Prices low.  Made with or without shades, as the person may fancy.

The thirteenth advertisement ran on August 27 & 29, 1859.  The Fine Art Gallery of Mr. J. Thos. Smith, having been thoroughly repaired, is again open for the reception of visitors.  He is making some of the finest Ambrotypes ever exhibited to the Richmond people.  We should see them and judge for ourselves.  They cannot be surpassed.  His prices are low.  He keeps every kind of case; also, frames of all kinds.             

The fourteenth advertisement ran October 13 & 14, 1859.

1859 October 13.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 89, P. 2.

Crowded, Crowded.—

Every Day, Every Day.

Smith’s Gallery. Smith’s Gallery.

Always Crowded. Always Crowded.

Smith’s Gallery. Smith’s Gallery.

Best Ambrotypes And Photographs. Best Ambrotypes And Photographs.

Low Prices. Low Prices.

All Made Satisfactory, All Made Satisfactory,

Or No Charge. Or No Charge.

Best Artists Employed. Best Artists Employed.

Smith’s Gallery. Smith’s Gallery.

Corinthian Hall. Corinthian Hall.

Smith employs more artists than any other house, and makes the best Ambrotypes cheaper than any one else.

His Gallery is all the time full of visitors. 

Smith’s Gallery, Corinthian Hall.  Two Rooms In Operation.  oc. 12.

The fifteenth advertisement ran from December 6 to 8, 1859.  Ladies And Gentlemen Of Southern Principals.—Having returned home from Charleston.  I offer my personal services to those who wish to obtain Photographs or Ambrotypes of themselves or friends at the most reasonable terms, guaranteeing satisfaction, or no charge.  Best operators employed.  J. Thomas Smith, Corinthian Hall.                                                     

J. Thomas Smith is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Richmond, Virginia in 1859-1860.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Thomas R. Gettys, Jr.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ivorytypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855-1859                   Exchange Building or Odd Fellows Hall, above the store of A. B. Cramer, Bedford, Pennsylvania

1859                            Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania.

Thomas R. Gettys, Jr. was recorded in eight advertisements, and five announcements, five advertisements and four announcements in The Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania); and three advertisements and one announcement in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle (Bedford, Pennsylvania).  The first advertisement ran from December 21, 1855 to February 1, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette.  Improved Daguerreotypes!  All who wish to have a good likenesses of themselves or of their friends, can now be accommodated at the “Exchange Building,” Immediately above the store of A. B. Cramer, Where Daguerreotypes of all sizes are done up in the most beautiful style by Thomas R. Gettys, Jr.  Taken singly or in groups.  Persons taken after deceased.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens.

Young Lady, bring in that venerable father and that watchful mother, and secure that likeness to-day for to-morrow it may be too late.  Mothers, bring in those little ones with curling locks and sparkling eyes: they will make pretty pictures, and then should death remove them, you can exclaim—

“Gone to rest yet we would not recall them

Back to this world of sorrow and pain;

Gone to their rest where no ill can befall them,

Yet we have their likeness both perfect and plain.”

Gold Lockets single and Double.  Also fancy cases constantly on hand.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.   Dec. 21, 1855.

The second advertisement ran from December 21, 1855 to April 18, 1856 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle.  Improved Daguerreotypes!  All who wish to have a good likenesses of themselves or of their friends, can now be accommodated at the “Exchange Building,” Immediately above the store of A. B. Cramer, Where Daguerreotypes of all sizes are done up in the most beautiful style by Thomas R. Gettys, Jr.  Taken singly or in groups.  Persons taken after deceased.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens.

Young Lady, bring in that venerable father and that watchful mother, and secure that likeness to-day for to-morrow it may be too late.  Mothers, bring in those little ones with curling locks and sparkling eyes: they will make pretty pictures, and then should death remove them, you can exclaim—

“Gone to rest yet we would not recall them

Back to this world of sorrow and pain;

Gone to their rest where no ill can befall them,

Yet we have their likeness both perfect and plain.”

Gold Lockets single and Double.  Also fancy cases constantly on hand.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  

The first announcement appeared on June 6, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette.  We are happy to inform our readers that T. R. Gettys, Jr., has returned home and reopened his Daguerrean Rooms in the Exchange Building, where he intends to remain during the Summer.  His pictures are good, and cannot be surpassed anywhere.  Those who wish a true, life like picture of themselves, will not be disappointed in getting one if they call him.

See his advertisement in another column, and then visit his gallery at once.

The third advertisement ran from June 6 to December 12, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette. 

Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.  Reader have you ever heard of Gettys’ inimitable Daguerreotypes?  If not go at once to his Saloon and see for yourself: and if you want a likeness of yourself or friends, as true as Nature and Art combined can make it, that is the place to get it.  If you want a picture put up in the most approved style and of the best materials—or, in short, if you want the worth of your money in a splendid Daguerreotype or Ambrotype, go to Gettys, as he is the only Artist in Bedford County who can take the new style of Daguerreotype and Ambrotypes.

He spares no pains to give full satisfaction, and permits no picture to go out until he is confident that it will do so.  Having just returned from the East, he is in possession of all the latest improvements in the Art, and can assure his patrons that he can furnish them with a style of picture not taken by any other person in the county.

Rooms at the “Exchange Building,” or Odd Fellows Hall, immediately above the store of Mr. A. B. Cramer.  T. R. Gettys, Jr.            

The fourth advertisement ran from June 6, 1856 to January 9, 1857 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle.  Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.  Reader have you ever heard of Gettys’ inimitable Daguerreotypes?  If not, go at once to his saloon and see for yourself, and if you want a likeness of yourself or friends as true as nature and art combined can make it, that is the place to get it. 

If you want a picture put up in the most approved style and of the best materials—or in short if you want the worth of your money in a splendid Daguerreotype or Ambrotype, go to Gettys, As he is the only Artist in Bedford County who can take the new style of Daguerreotype and Ambrotypes.

He spares no pains to give full satisfaction, and permits no picture to go out until he is confident that it will do so. 

Having just returned from the East, he is in possession of all the latest improvements in the Art, and can assure his patrons that he can furnish them with a style of picture not taken by any other person in the county.

Rooms at the “Exchange Building,” or Odd Fellows Hall—immediately above the store of Mr. A. B. Cramer.    T. R. Gettys, Jr.                       

The second announcement appeared on December 26, 1856 in The Bedford Gazette.  Holliday Presents.  As the time is at hand for the presentation of gifts, nothing could be more appropriate than one of Gettys’ beautiful Daguerreotype or Ambrotype pictures, done up in plain or ornamental cases, at moderate prices.  We have examined some of his specimens, and have no hesitation in saying that they will compare favorably with any we have seen in the city galleries.  His rooms are in the Exchange.  Give him a call.

The fifth advertisement ran from May 22, 1857 to March 4, 1859 in The Bedford Gazette.  Gettys’ Photographic Galleries!  Exchange Building, Bedford, Pa., Where Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., &c., of every description, are executed in the latest style and improvements of the Art.  A full assortment of plain and fancy cases, and gold and plated Lockets, at very low prices.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  T. R. Gettys, Jr.

The sixth advertisement ran from May 29, 1857 to November 20, 1857 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle.  Gettys’ Photographic Galleries, Exchange Building, Bedford, Pa., Where Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., &c., of every description, are executed in the latest style and improvements of the Art.  A full assortment of plain and fancy cases, and gold and plated Lockets, at very low prices.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  T. R. Gettys, Jr.  May 22, 1857.

The third announcement appeared on October 16, 1857 in The Bedford Gazette.  New advertisements.  A number of new advertisements appear in this number of the Gazette…—T. R. Gettys intends taking any quantity of Daguerreotypes, &c., during fair week.

The seventh advertisement ran from October 16-23, 1857 in The Bedford Gazette.  “Oh! the Show, the Beauties of the Show!”  It is generally supposed that the great attraction of the approaching County Fair, will be the Elephant or some other animal, but we are sure that those who fail to visit Gettys’ celebrated and elegantly fitted up Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, will miss the greatest attraction of the season.  He has the most magnificent collection of Photographs, colored and plain, also Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, on Exhibition, we have ever seen, and those who fail to see them and also secure one of themselves, will ever after have cause of regret.  Room in the Exchange Building.                

The fourth announcement appeared on November 6, 1857 in The Bedford Gazette.  Bedford County Agricultural Society October 21st. 22d. and 23d. 1857.  Premiums Awarded….Domestic manufactures, 2d Division…Thos. R. Gettys, Jr., exhibited a beautiful display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, which was highly creditable to his artistic skill, we award him a premium of $1.

The fifth announcement appeared on November 6, 1857 in the Bedford Inquirer and Chronicle. 

Bedford County Agricultural Society, Award Of Premiums, October 1857.  …Thos. R. Gettys, Jr., exhibited a beautiful display of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, which was highly creditable to his artistic skill, we award him a premium of 1 00.

The eighth advertisement ran from July 1 to November 4, 1859 in The Bedford Gazette. 

New Improvements at Gettys’ Photographic Gallery.  The undersigned, having procured the services of Mr. John Vallade, of Paris, an artist of rare attainments, is now prepared to furnish photographs in India Ink, oil and water colors, 50per cent cheaper than any ever offered to the citizens of this Borough.  Also the next and beautiful improvement known as the “Ivorytype” will be furnished for less than city prices. These pictures are beautifully colored and possess all the delicate tints of the paintings on ivory surpassing in beauty and richness of tone anything of the kind heretofore introduced.

A skylight Gallery will be fitted up at the Bedford Springs this week, where those partial to Skylight Pictures can be accommodated.  June 1, 1859.  T. R. Gettys, Jr.

Thomas R. Gettys, Jr. is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active between the target dates of this project.  Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 does list Gettys as being active in Bedford in 1864-1866.

William S. Shaw

Ivorytypes, Photographs, , , , ,


1859                188 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

William S. Shaw was recorded in one advertisement that ran on December 29 & 30, 1859 in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  Duke’s Southern Photographic Temple Of Art, 188 Main st., cor. Above the Post-Office. Plain Photographs executed for $1 only; Duplicates $9 per doz.  Ivorytypes $10 and up.  Photographs in Indian Ink, pastel, Water Colors, and Oil, from miniatures to life size, on the most reasonable terms.

Mr. Wm. S. Shaw, late of London, who had the honor of being selected by the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Board to photograph the Bishops, Clerical and Lay Delegates of the Episcopal Church of America that met here in convention in October, Is now engaged at the Southern Photographic Temple of Art, and the public may rest assured they will be supplied with first class work in all branches of the art, equal to that of any other establishment in the Union—as Mr. Shaw is well known , and acknowledged one of the first photographers of this Country. Advertisement ran on December 29 & 30, 1859.

William S. Shaw is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Baltimore, Maryland in 1858, and 1858-59, and possibly in Richmond, Virginia in 1860.  

Ross J. Kelbaugh  records in Directory Of Maryland Photographers1839-1900, two listings.  The first entry “Shaw” is from The Photographic And Fine Arts Journal. November 1857, page 331.  Friend Snelling, — I promised to give you a full account of the Exhibition of Photographs and Ambrotypes, at the Maryland Institute Fair this year. Well there is plenty of material to go upon. First, Mr. P. L. Perkins has a grand display, better than last year, and the arrangement of his pictures are more tasteful.  He has life sized photographs painted in oil, some eight or ten; cabinet pictures also.  Mr. Shaw who has been operating at. this establishment, is a good workman and fully understands his business…

The second entry is “Shaw, W., photographer” S. Holliday near Fayette (1858-1859). 

Are they the same person I don’t know, more research is needed to make that determination.

Stephen Remington

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ivorytypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, Zoonograph, , , , , ,

1857-1859      1 Clark’s Marble Block, corner Main & Madison Streets, Memphis, Tennessee.

Stephen Remington was recorded in nine advertisements and four announcements in the Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee).  The first advertisement ran from January 1, 1857 to August 4, 1858.  The Sphereotype.  The latest and by far the most important improvement in Photography is the recently patented picture known as the Sphereotype, which is not only new and unlike any of its predecessors, but greatly superior to all.  The Sphereotype is proof against Time, Air, and Water, and for the richness of tone, warmth of expression and distinctness has to equal—in fact the illusion is such that the picture, or image, seems suspended in air, entirely independent of the background.

For this picture we have the exclusive right for Memphis.  Specimens can be seen in our Gallery, where pictures are also taken in the various styles by our Artist, Prof. Remington, who combines the chemist with the Artist, which enables him at all times to produce superior Pictures.  F. H. Clark & Co., No 1 Clark’s Marble Block.  dec2.

The second advertisement ran from January 1 to May 6, 1857.  Dissolution.  On the 1st June, 1856, the firm heretofore existing between F. H. Clark and A. C. Wurzach was dissolved by mutual consent.  F. H. Clark is charged with the settlement of the business of the late firm of F. R. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark.  A. C. Wurzbach.  New Firm… of F. H. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark,  Jas. S. Wilkins, Thos. Hill.

A Card.  Our New Firm…Established 1841….Our leading branches are, first—Watches,…Jewelry….Guns, Guns….Pistols,…Silver Goods….Silver Plated Goods…Cutlery…Our Mechanical Branch…..Engraving…

Our Daguerrean Gallery, Prof. Remington, Artist, Embraces a suit of rooms built expressly for the purpose, and we are prepared to furnish our customers with first class pictures in all the various styles.

In building expressly for our business, we have combined every convenience for the different branches, and greatly reduced our expenses, which, with our facilities and the extension of our business, enables us to sell goods and do work on the most reasonable terms.  Goods cheerfully shown and fairly represented, and we invite all, both buyers and the curious, to drop in without ceremony and examine our stock.  We keep open house for all.   F. H. Clark & Co.  oct16.

The first announcement appeared on March 13, 1857.  At Clark’s Daguerrean Gallery is a colored Photograph of Mr. Fray, the artist, colored by himself and taken by Mr. Remington, which is as perfect and beautiful a likeness as one will see anywhere.  It is a large, but not a full size.  Mr. Frye has also painted several other likeness of well-known citizens, among others a most perfect portrait of Fletcher Lane, Esq., and one of James Elder, Esq., Michael Magevney, Esq., etc.

The second announcement appeared on June 6, 1857.  Gen. Walker was again called to stand up and show himself, so as to give all an opportunity to see him, and he appeared a few moments on the stand, bowing modestly to the excited and enthusiastic multitude.

After the reception had concluded, General Walker was conducted in an open carriage to Clark’s Daguerreian Gallery, where Professor Remington succeeded in getting two very excellent likenesses of him—one a photograph and the other an ambrotype.  We understand it is his intention to multiply copies of the photograph and place them in the reach of all who wish a copy….

The third advertisement ran from June 6 to July 8, 1857.  Gen. Walker.  On Monday, June 8, will be issued at F. H. Clark & Co.’s Gallery, copies of Prof. Remington’s Photograph of Gen. Walker, the only original picture of him in Memphis.

The third announcement appeared on October 9, 1857.  The Zoonograph.  The superiority of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype is universally acknowledged, and they in their turn are totally eclipsed by the Zoonograph, which is the result of a new chemical process discovered by Professor Remington, and perfected after much labor and perseverance.

These pictures are more clear in their outlines, brilliant in tone, life-like in expression, durable, richly-colored and elegantly finished, than any style of Photographic picture that it has ever been our pleasure to examine critically.

Clark’s Gallery contains everything requisite, every convenience and facility that can be desired or obtained to execute in the most perfect manner any of the various styles of photographic work.  It will richly repay a visit, and especially so to those who desire artistic pictures.

We can also assure the public that Prof. Remington is in possession of several processes and materials in his art, that no other establishment in this part of the country commands.  As a consequence, he is enabled to give a beauty, finish and life to his pictures that we shall in vain look for from other artist.

Give him a call and judge for yourselves.  Clark’s marble Block, Corner Main and Madison streets.  sep29.

The fourth advertisement ran from November 12 to December 18, 1857.  Premium Pictures!  The Zo-onograph!!  The superiority of the Ambrotype over the Daguerreotype is universally acknowledged, and they in their turn are totally eclipsed by the Zo-onograph, which is the result of a new chemical process discovered by Professor Remington, and perfected after much labor and perseverance.

These pictures and all the styles known to the art are taken by Professor Remington, in the new operating room of F. H. Clarke & Co.

The fourth announcement appeared on January 17, 1858.  A Mammoth Photograph.—We were yesterday shown a fine photograph of the gifted young tragedian, Edwin Booth, taken by Remington at Clark’s Gallery.  This picture is the best that we have seen coming from the same hands, and will, we think, compare with the best photographs executed at the North.  It is a large picture—12×14 inches—and photographs the character of the subject to the life.  We understand that Remington has just added a new improvement to his much admired Zoonograph, which he styles the Crayon Zoonograph.  Everybody should see his specimens before procuring pictures at other establishments.

The fifth advertisement appeared on December 21, 1858.  F. H. Clark & Co.’s. Column.  Watchmakers, Jewelers, Silversmiths, And Engravers, Importers And Dealers In Watches, Clocks, Silver and Plated Ware, Guns, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, &c.

New Goods…Fine Goods…Watches…Jewelry…Silver Ware…Clocks…Guns, Guns!… Spectacles…Cutlery…Engraving…

Our Picture Gallery—Professor Remington, Artist, Is one of the most extensive in the Union.  Superior Pictures taken in all the various styles known to the Photographic art.  The Sphereotype and Remington’s Zoonographs, are worthy of special notice.

J. O’B. Inman[1] This Celebrated Artist.  This Celebrated Artist has permanently located in one of our rooms connected with our Gallery, with whom we have made arrangements to color in oil Remington’s Cabinet size Canvas Photographs.

These pictures combining as they do, the skill of the two Artists, are among the most perfect specimens of the Art.  No. 1 Clark’s Marble Block.

The sixth advertisement ran from October 9 to 15, 1859.  Clark & Remington’s Gallery, No. 1 Clark’s Marble Block.—Photographs from Miniatures to life size, colored in oil or water colors.  Ambrotypes and sphereotypes.

The sixth advertisement ran from October 9 to 15, 1859.  Clark & Remington’s Gallery, No. 1 Clark’s Marble Block.—Photographs from Miniatures to life size, colored in oil or water colors.  Ambrotypes and sphereotypes.

The seventh advertisement ran from October 18 to November 8, 1859.  Ivorytypes!  Ivorytypes!!  Clark & Remington’s Gallery.—The greatest improvement ever invented, having all the softness and brilliancy of color peculiar to the genuine ivory miniature, and at prices within the reach of all, taken Only at Clark & Remington’s mammoth sky-light gallery.  Also photographs, sphereotypes and ambrotypes.

The eighth advertisement ran from November 20 to December 17, 1859.  Everybody visits Clark & Remmington’s famous Gallery of Art.  Their Ivorytypes, Photographs, Sphereotypes and Ambrotypes are works of art.  Perfect pictures and warranted to please.  Remember the place—Clark & Remmington’s mammoth sky-light gallery, corner Main and Madison streets.

The ninth advertisement ran from December 14 to 25, 1859.  Christmas Gifts.—Clark & Remington have just received a large assortment of fine pearl, velvet and gilt cases, especially intended to supply the demand for their pictures as Christmas approaches.  Our prices will be found to suit all who wish good and durable pictures—Ivorytypes, photographs, miniatures in oil, ambrotypes, etc.  Look in and examine specimens, corner of main and Madison streets.

Stephen Remington is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as a possible daguerreian in the partnership of F. H. Clark & Co. in 1859-1860.   Reading the advertisements and announcements Clark is the owner of the business that has a photograph Gallery in it.

[1] The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1564-1860 list his full name as John O’Brien Inman.