Category Archives: Melainotypes

Gaige, A. G.

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

1856-1858       Jefferson Street, Between Third and Fourth, Burlington, Iowa.

1856 June 25.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 25, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 2, No. 33, P. 3.

Gaige[1] & Fields.  Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, over Criswell & Hillhouse Store, Jefferson Street, Burlington.  Mr. Fields has the pleasure of announcing that he has associated with him, Mr. Gaige, for six years an operator in Brady’s celebrated Gallery, New York.  He therefore ventures to promise his customers Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, in the highest style of the art, with all recent improvements which have brought the art so near a state of perfection.

He is confident the specimens on exhibition at his rooms—and all are cordially invited to examine them—will bear a comparison with the finest pictures from the best New York Galleries, or from any other point, no matter where.  And as he does not wish the public to take this on trust, he hopes they will come and see.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to any desired size and colored to equal the finest oil paintings.  Likenesses of deceased persons also taken.

Remember the place, Jefferson st., between Third and Fourth, opposite Barret House.

Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between June 25 to November 5, 1856.

1856 November 12.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  November 12, 1856, Seventeenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 1, P. 3.

Colored Photographs.  A. G. Gaige would inform the citizens of Burlington that in addition to the many superior specimens of Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes now in his Gallery, he has some elaborately colored Photographs, which he does not hesitate to offer as equal, in brilliancy of tone and naturalness of effect, to any Eastern efforts.

I would particularly call attention of the citizens to this department of the Photographic art, as the present opportunity afforded by Mr. Geo. Winter—the Artist’s visit to Burlington offers facilities of getting up artistic efforts of this character not hitherto enjoyed.

Mr. Winter’s experienced pencil is a guarantee in assuring the public that those who wish to avail themselves of this interesting art, will be enabled to secure a finished production.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased relatives, can have them transferred, and colored Photographs produced from them and enlarged to any size At the Gallery also, new specimens of Ambrotypes colored in a superior style.

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 12 to December 31, 1856.

1857 May 6.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  May 6, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 25, P. 3.

Go And See It.—Gaige’s Daguerrean Gallery contains a great number of fine pictures, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., of distinguished Statesmen, Artists, Divines, &c., who have a national or world-wide reputation.  He also has most excelle3nt pictures of our own citizens of all grades and classes, Politicians, Divines, Bankers, Merchants, Mechanics, etc., etc., which are hung upon his walls, and which one might look at for hours with pleasure.  The Ambrotypes and Photographs are fully equal to any we ever saw, and are well worth a visit, showing the progress which has been made in this direction.

1857 June 10.  Weekly Hawke-Eye and Telegraph.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 10, 1857, Eighteenth Year—Vol. 3, No. 30, P. 3.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail.  May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded twice on June 10 & July 1, 1857.

1858 January 1.  Daily Iowa State Gazette.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 155, P. 1.

Photographic.

Gaige makes the finest Pictures in the West.

Gaige makes Iron Pictures.

Gaige makes the Paper Pictures.

Gaige has had the best Pictures on Exhibition this side of the Mississippi river.

Call at Gaige’s and see his new style of Glass Pictures.

Call at Gaige’s and see the Pictures that can be sent by mail.  May 24 ‘57

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to February 14, 1858.

1858 June 27.  Daily Iowa State Gazette.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  June 27, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 306, P. 2.

Burlington Picture Gallery.  Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, Over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store.  The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures of all kinds, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits.  Also leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great care taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. m. to 1 P. M.  L. D. Campbell.

1858 July 14.  Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  July 14, 1858, Vol 21, No. 52, P. 3.

Burlington Picture Gallery.  Jefferson Street, between Third and Fourth, over Criswell & Hillhouse’s store.  The subscriber having purchased the stock and fixtures of the above rooms, formerly occupied by A. G. Gaige has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that having refitted the rooms, he is prepared to execute pictures in all kinds of weather, in the finest style of the art; and would solicit attention to his large and splendid assortment of Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melainotypes, Crayon Portraits.  Also Leather pictures for sending by mail.

Great car taken in setting pictures in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.

Hours from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.  L. D. Campbell.  june 27.

Advertisement ran on July 14, and August 25, 1858. 

[1] There seems to be some confusion—A. G. Gaige is not listed in the New York City Directories.  George Preserved Gaige is recorded in the directories and is recorded in the New York city newspapers as having worked for Brady.

Fields, James B.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, , , , , ,

1856-1857       477 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856 October 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 31, 1856, Whole No. 7367, P. 5.

Knapp’s Colored Improved Durable Ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, 50 cents, including case, twice the size others give for the money, at the only Knapp’s gallery in the city, 477 Broadway, near Wallack’s theatre.  Everybody gets them.  Knapp & Fields.

1856 December 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 13, 1856, Whole No. 7410, P. 5.

Knapp’s only Gallery of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Melainotypes, 477 Broadway.  J. B. Fields, Proprietor.

1857.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1857-1858, Published by John Fowler Trow.[1]

Daguerreotypes, 477 Broadway, h—J. C.  (Jersey City, New Jersey.)

[1] Not listed in the 1855, 1856 or 1858 direcories.

Feiger, Ernest F.

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

1858-1860       Court Street, over Swallow’s Store, Pomeroy, Ohio.

1860                Corner Court and Front Streets, Cartwright’s new building, Pomeroy, Ohio.

1865-1866       Court Street, two doors above Post Office, Pomeroy, Ohio.

1858 October 26.  Meigs County Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  October 26, 1858, New Series Vol. 1, No. 43, Whole No. 554, P. 3.

Mr. E. Feiger has bought out the Daguerrean Gallery in Swallow’s building, on Court street, and proposes taking pictures of all kinds as cheap and good as has before been taken in this place.  See advertisement.

1858 October 26.  Meigs County Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  October 26, 1858, New Series Vol. 1, No. 43, Whole No. 554, P. 2.

Fine Pictures.  I am now prepared to take all kinds of Pictures, in as good style as have been taken before in this place.  All styles of Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, and Daguerreotypes from 50 cts. up.  Also, Leather pictures for sending in letters.  Pictures inserted in Breast Pins and Lockets.  Room over Swallow’s Store, entrance on Court street, one door below O. Branch’s Store.  I warrant all my Pictures.  Give me a call and see for yourselves.  I shal remain here but a short time.  Ernest Feiger.

Advertisement ran from October 26 to November 9, 1858.

1859 March 1.  Meigs County Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  March 1, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 9, Whole No. 860, P. 3.

Mr. Ernest Feiger is about to leave Pomeroy for some time, and as he is the only artist we have in town, it is necessary that you supply yourself soon with whatever you desire in his line.  See Card.

1859 March 1.  Meigs County Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  March 1, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 9, Whole No. 860, P. 2.

The Last Chance To obtain a Picture is now at hand.  The undersigned is soon to take a tour through the country, and will not return for some time.  Therefore, this being the only gallery in town and my Pictures being of as good execution as can be gotten up, it is to every one’s interest to call soon who need anything in my line Remember the place—in Swallow’s Building, on Court Street, one door from O. Branch & Co.’s. Store, Pomeroy, Ohio.  Ernest Feiger.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 15, 1859.

1859 December 13.  Meigs County Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  December 13, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 50, Whole No. 901, P. 3.

Call at the “Art Gallery” of Mr. E. Feiger, on Court St., and procure some of his nice Photographs for holiday presents.  See advertisement.

1859 December 13.  Meigs County Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  December 13, 1859, New Series Vol. 2, No. 50, Whole No. 901, P. 2.

Gifts For The Holidays!  In looking around for some memento to present to friends, consider that there is none so lasting and acceptable as a nice Photograph or Ambrotype.  This notice is to remind all that the Art Gallery of E. F. Feiger in Swallow’s Building—entrance on Court street—is still open, where pictures of any kind can be procured, at reasonable prices.

Advertisement ran from December 13 to 27, 1859.  

1860 July 31, 1860.  Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  July 31, 1860, Vol. III, No. 30, P. 2.

Removal.  Having removed to Cartwright’s new Building, up stairs, corner of Court and Front streets, opposite Swallow’d Store, I am prepared to accommodate all who wish to procure good Pictures cheap.

My Gallery, being furnished with a good Skylight, affords better facilities for taking good Pictures than ever before exhibited in this place.  E. F. Feiger.

Advertisement ran from July 31 to August 14, 1860.

1865 December 21, 1865.  Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph.  (Pomeroy, Ohio.)  December 25, 1860, Vol. VIII, No. 51, P. 2.

Pomeroy Art Gallery, Feiger & Platts, Court Street, Pomeroy, Ohio, Would respectfully call the attention of the citizens of Pomeroy and vicinity to the superior advantages possessed by them for taking pictures in Every Style Of The Art.  Having added many of the late improvements  in the art, we are prepared to please all in Style, Quality and Price.  We would call especial attention to our New Solar Camera for enlarging pictures, which in copying will give Any Size Required. For copying pictures of Deceased persons it is unequalled and will give general satisfaction.

Call and examine our specimens of Photographs, Frames, Albums, Cases, &c.

Pictures colored in superior style, in Ink, Water or Oil Colors, if desired.

Remember the place—Two Doors above the Post Office, on Court Street—Up Stairs.  Feiger & Platts.

Advertisement was recorded form December 21, 1865 to February 22, 1856.

Ely, Erskine C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, Stereotypes, , , , , , , , ,

C.1851-1854   6 Kirkland Block, Northampton, Massachusetts.

1854-1855       Main Street, over Hollister’s Jewely Store, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1855-1858       Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over W. H. Sanborn & Co. Store, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1859                138 & 140 North Third, St. Louis, Missouri.[1]

1860-1865       Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing House, Greenfield, Massachusetts.

1854 August 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 28, 1854, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3276, P. 3.  Courier—Vol. XVII, No. 24. 

Daguerrean and Stereoscopic Gallery.  E. C. Ely, respectfully announces that he has this day entered on the rooms lately occupied by S. W. Hull, over Hollister’s Jewelry Store, in Main Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts, where intends to carry on the art of Daguerreotyping in all its branches.

E. C. E. has been an assistant to Mr. J. D. Wells of Northampton in this State, for the past three years, and during his absence, has had the entire management of his establishment, without, [ ? ] he ventures to believe, in any degree compromising Mr. Wells’ unrivalled reputation.

The advertiser will be always found in attendance during business hours, and will be happy to show his visitors specimens of his art, and receive the orders.

All work done with the utmost promptness and on the most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from August 28, 1854 to April 9, 1855.

1855 April 2.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 2, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3307, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 3, P. 3. 

Removal Daguerrean & Stereoscopic Gallery.  E, C, Ely, begs leave to inform his friends and the Public, that he intends moving into the new and elegant rooms now being fitted up expressly for his use over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store, on the corner of Main and Federal streets, sometime during the coming week.

Mr. E. has taken great pains so to arrange his rooms as to make them pleasant for his visitors, and convenient for the purpose of his art.

Success in taking pictures depends very much upon the proper disposition of the light; and from the superior advantages in this respect, which his rooms possess, Mr. E. feels justified in promising to his patrons the most perfect specimens of his art.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 16, 1855.

1855 April 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 23, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3310, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 6, P. 3. 

E. C. Ely’s Daguerrean and Stereoscopic Gallery,—Corner of Main and Federal Streets, over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s Store.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather, in every variety of style.  In Clouds, Illuminated Background, Stereoscopic and Medolian (sic.).  Family groups taken with great facility and accuracy.—Particular attention paid to taking likenesses of infants and young children.  A liberal discount afforded to families.  Views of all descriptions taken without reversing.  Daguerreotypes and Portraits accurately copied.  Lockets, Bracelets, Pins, and Cases of all descriptions constantly for sale.  Sick or deceased persons attended at their residences.

Advertisement ran from April 23, 1855 to February 25, 1856.

1855 August 13.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 13, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3326, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 27, P. 3. 

An Ingenious Show Case.—Mr. Ely, the Daguerreotypist, has got up the most ingenious show case we ever saw.  The design was got up by Mr. Ely, the painting done by G. W. Mark, the clock work part executed by Simeon Phillips, Jr.  To be appreciated it should be seen.  It stands on the wall in front of Mr. Ely’s rooms.

1855 September 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 10, 1855, Gazette—Vol. LXIV, No. 3332, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 28, P. 3. 

The Citizens of Greenfield Who are opposed to the extension of slavery over Kansas and Nebraska, and who approve of, and will aid, the movement now in progress for a union…

E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

1856 March 3.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  March 3, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3355, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 51, P. 3. 

Improved Ambrotypes.  Also Daguerreotypes, By E. C. Ely, Corner Main and Federal streets—Over W. H. Sanborn & Co’s Store.  E. C. E., having fitted his rooms for the purpose of taking pictures upon glass, is now ready to please his customers with improved Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes, as they may wish.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather, in every variety of style.  Family groups taken with great facility and accuracy.  The facility in taking likenesses of infants and young children is greatly increased.  A liberal discount afforded to families.

View of all descriptions without reversing.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Portraits accurately copied.

Lockets, Bracelets, Pins and Cases of all descriptions constantly for sale.

Sick and deceased persons attended at their residences.

Instruction given in the art on most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to May 26, 1856.

1856 April 14.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 14, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3361, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 5, P. 3. 

E. C. Ely Would inform his friends and the public generally that he can be found at his old stand over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store, where all kinds of Photographic Pictures will be taken in a style not surpassed in Western Massachusetts, and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

E. C. E. invites the public to compare the style of his pictures with others, confident that for clearness, depth of tone and softness they are not surpassed by any.

The public having been cautioned in a handbill against that Improved Ambrotype, E. C. E. would only say that the Photographic art is in its infancy, that daily new discoveries are being made, that he is free to avail himself of all the hints of scientific research without being confined to a patent  process (whether valuable or not) and that he is willing every one should judge for himself.

There are those who know the Improved Ambrotypes to be superior to and an improvement upon the patent.  To those who think otherwise we would say, you can be supplied with double glass pictures at the old stand, in a style equal to any in the state.

Among the latest and greatest improvements in the Photographic art is an article which the subscriber has availed himself of which is not applicable to the patent process.  Among its beneficial results is its imperishable character; it gives a brilliant finish; it is not effected by moist atmosphere, water or light; it gives a rich luster to drapery and is not injured by hot sun as the patent Ambrotypes are.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 5, 1856.

1856 May 12.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 12, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3365, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 9, P. 3. 

Ambrotypes.—A new method of taking likenesses has been discovered of late, which bids fair to supersede the Daguerreotype method.  The likenesses are more distinct than those taken by the Daguerreotype process, and in several other respects better while they cost no more.  We have seen quite a number of likenesses which were taken by various artists under the new system, but have seen none that for distinctness, correctness and finish equal those taken by E. C. Ely, at his rooms over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s Store.  In fact, Mr. Ely’s likenesses appear to be perfect ones in every respect.—We do not see how any improvement could be made upon them.  Mr. Ely adopts all of the new improvements and makes many of his own, which keeps him fully up to and even a little ahead of the times.—We would advise such of our readers as are in want of a perfect likeness to give Mr. Ely a call.

1856 June 2.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  June 2, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3368, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 3. 

Military.—The Greenfield Guards, under command of Capt. W. T. Davis, had their annual May training on Wednesday afternoon.  They were out in full ranks and made a fine and soldier like appearance.  Ely took a daguerreotype view of them from his saloon.

1856 June 2.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  June 2, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3368, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 3. 

Ahead Of The Times.  Corner of Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass.  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fades.  E. G. Ely’s Daguerrean Rooms Up Stairs.1855 Ely’s.

Ambrotypes, Tinted And In Colors.  E. C. Ely invites the attention of his friends and patrons to his new style of Pictures which he is now taking.

Thankful for past favors, E. C. E. flatters himself that his endeavors to please his patrons will be appreciated by an intelligent public.

Daguerreotypes taken as usual.  Sick and deceased persons attended at their residences.

Rooms over W. H. Sanborn’s Store.

Advertisement ran from June 2, 1856 to January 5, 1857.

1856 September 29.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 29, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3385, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 29, P. 3. 

Photographs In All The Various Styles Found In The Country Can Be Had By Calling At E. C. Ely’s Photographic Rooms, Corner Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass., where not only “pictures, backed up with paint and varnish,” but every style of picture worth having can be had in as good style as can be found in the state.

Particular Attention is invited to our Photographs on Paper, which can be multiplied at pleasure.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 13, 1856.

1856 October 6.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 6, 1856, Gazette—Vol. LXV, No. 3386, Courier—Vol. XVIII, No. 30, P. 3. 

Cattle Show and Fair.  The annual Cattle Show and Fair of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, was held in this town, on Wednesday and Thursday last…

The display of fine arts was excellent.  Beautiful photographs by Ely, “as large as life and twice as natural;” also ambrotypes by Ely, Popkins and Cowles, all of this town and all beautiful pictures…

Premiums Awarded…Fine Arts…

E, C. Ely, Greenfield, ambrotypes  1.00.

1857 January 5.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3399, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 43, P. 3. 

Ely’s Photographic Gallery, Main and Federal Streets, Greenfield, Mass.  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fades.  E. G. Ely’s Daguerrean Rooms Up Stairs.1855 Ely’s.

Spherotypes, Patented by Bisbee & Day, Columbus, Ohio, May 27th, 1856.  In this novel and beautiful style an excellence, peculiar elegance and lifelike reality, has been attained surpassing, and to a very great extent superseding the Daguerreotype in its various styles, and after improvements it is equally adapted to family groups and single pictures, firmly fixing the images of objects, causing them to stand out from the plate with that degree of boldness which a figure exhibits to the eye at a distance and presenting the appearance of a person about to speak, giving a prominent, distinct and well defined impression of imperishable character and brilliant finish, revealing with distinctness the form, features and expression.  It is not affected by atmosphere, water or light, and can be tinted any color or number of colors as to the face, background or drapery.  They can be obtained “only” of the subscriber, who has purchased the patent right for the county of Franklin, and can alone furnish these pictures, so deserving of success.

E. C. E. has also the right to take Melainotypes, patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambier, Ohio, an entirely new and unique invention in the world of portraiture.  It embodies the peculiarities of both the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype and in many respects surpasses both for setting in lockets, pins, seals and other bijouterie.  It has no equal.  Those possessing a perfectly polished japanned surface may be gracefully colored and rival in durability the never changing

Ambrotype, which requires so short an exposure to the camera that the likenesses of children can be taken with positive certainty.

Having greatly increased facilities I am prepared to take through pleasant and cloudy weather, Spherotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., to the entire satisfaction of my friends and the public.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 9, 1857.

1857 January 26.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 26, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 33402, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 46, P. 3. 

We advise those townsmen and strangers who are desirous of seeing some of the finest specimens of the photographic are not surpassed in the state, to call at once at Ely’s rooms and examine for themselves the various styles in which the art is there perfected.  One who does not visit this gentleman occasionally has no idea of the rapid progress which has been made in this process.  I am led to this sincere remark by a recent examination of the spherotype pictures lately taken bu our friend and townsman Mr. Ely, who in the execution of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype has already acquired so wide a fame.

1857 February 16.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  February 16, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 33405, Courier—Vol. XIX, No. 49, P. 3. 

Ely’s Photographic Gallery, Main and Federal streets, Greenfield, Mass. 

Sphereotypes, Patented by Bisbee & Day, Columbus, Ohio.  They can be obtained (only) of the subscriber, who has the patent right for the county of Franklin.

Melainotypes, Patented by Hamilton L. Smith, Gambier, Ohio.  For setting in Lockets, Pins, Seals, &c., it has no equal.

Photographs, Taken on paper or canvas, plain or colored.  Oil, water or dry colors.

Ambrotypes[2], Put up in the most durable style and at prices that will not fail to suit the most economical.

Daguerreotypes, Taken as usual at the old stand over W. H. Sanborn & Co.’s store.

Sick or deceased persons attended at private residences.

Instruction given in the art on reasonable terms.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran on February 16, 1857 to May 10, 1858.

1857 June 29.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3434, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 16, P. 3. 

A Present.—W, H, Sanborn, Esq., of this town, has been presented by Eagle Company, No. 1, with an ambrotype likeness of their machine and company, at the breaks.  It is taken in Ely’s best style and is set in a beautiful gilt frame.

1857 July 6.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3435, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 17, P. 3. 

Photography.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and patrons that he may be found at E. C. Ely’s Photographic Gallery, where he will be happy most to serve them.  B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

1857 July 6.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 6, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3435, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 17, P. 3. 

The undersigned would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has secured the assistance of Mr. B. F. Popkins, and will be happy to take their likenesses in the most approved modern style at his well known Photographic Gallery, corner of Main and Federal streets.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

1857 August 31.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 31, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3443, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 25, P. 2. 

Popkins’ Photographs.—The Springfield Republican gives Popkins’ celebrated photographs the following well deserved notice.  Popkins stands A No. 1 as a Daguerrian and Photographic artist.  He can be found at Ely’s for a short time.  The Republican says:

“B. F. Popkins of Greenfield showed us yesterday some of the finest specimens of plain photographs that we have ever seen.  They are clear, distinct and life-like, without the usual blur of the photograph.  Mr. Popkins leaves for Columbus, Georgia, in a few weeks, where he spent last winter, and where he still has rooms.  Some of his large colored photographs taken last winter in Georgia, were the finest we ever saw.  He is a thorough artist and we wish him good fortune, as we do all our Yankee friends who go forth to make their living by Yankee industry, ingenuity and enterprise.

1857 September 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 28, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3447, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 29, P. 2. 

Cattle Show and Fair.  Last Wednesday and Thursday brought with them the Annual Festival of the Franklin County Agricultural Society…

Ely’s display of Pictures from his camera, taken by himself and Popkins was splendid.  The photographs could not be excelled.  To those who knew him, that of the late David Willard, Esq., must have seemed like the man risen from the grave with all the freshness and fulness of life upon him.  It is one of the best pictures we ever saw.  There were others as good, in some respects better, as being finished in oil, they are more durable.  While Ely can make such pictures, people need not go elsewhere to be suited, unless their features are too ugly for their own taste.

1857 October 5.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 5, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3448, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 30, P. 3. 

Going South.—Mr. B. F. Popkins, for many years known as a skillful Daguerreotypist in this village, is about to leave us to take up his abode in a more southern clime.  Mr. Popkins is a worthy citizen, of gentlemanly and polite manners, and a very skillful artist.  He has always kept up with the forward tide of progress and excellence in his art, and few are the pictures that we have seen that surpass his.  Of late he has turned his attention to photographs, and has brought out some capital results.  The splendid phographs in Ely’s magnificent collection, on exhibition in the Town Hall, at Cattle Show, were produced by Popkins, who, in anticipation of his removal this fall, closed his own rooms and assisted Ely in [his].  They are a high recommendation to ant artist.  [Ely] we are glad to know, will continue to produce similar pictures, so that our citizens can still procure [ ? ] life-like and almost speaking likenesses of themselves or friends.

1857 October 19.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 19, 1857, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3450, Courier—Vol. XX, No. 32, P. 4. 

Reports of the Franklin County Agricultural Society…

On Fine Arts…

The most conspicuous subject presented to the notice of the committee, is a fine series of Light-Pictures by Mr. Ely, and in this department of art there is a marked improvement over previous exhibitions.  The variety of styles by which these Pictures are produced is numerous—Photographs, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c.  The improvement in the photograph process by retouching with Indian-ink corrects the coarse outline and muddy impression of the ordinary photograph and imparts to it a distinctness of definition and expression that is absolutely life-like.  A stil;l greater improvement in this style of Pictures consists in rendering them in oil and in pastil, some beautiful examples of which are presented.  The picture of the little child, Ella Taylor, is perfectly exquisite, and in the pastel variety, the portraits of the late Mr. Willard and the mother of Mr. Ely, are exceedingly graphic.  The samples of the remaining styles are numerous and of superior execution. 

The subject of Light-Pictures is of high importance as an art, and it is gratifying to observe with what rapid progress it is approaching perfection.  To Mr. Ely and to Mr. Popkins, (who we believe, was the first to introduce the Oil and Pastel Painting among us,) is due the merit of presenting these valuable improvements, which cannot fail to be appreciated.

The Committee regret their inability to express their sense of the value Mr. Ely’s collection by an equivalent testimonial, but no pecuniary consideration is necessary to enhance the intrinsic excellence of his beautiful Pictures.  The Committee award to Mr. Ely a gratuity of Two Dollars.

For the Committee, J. Deane.

1858 May 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3. 

Notice.  E. C. Ely, having disposed of his business, request those indebted to him to make payment during the present month.  As Mr. Ely intends to leave town, he will be obliged to place his accounts in other hands for collection on the first day of June.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 May 10.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1858, Gazette—Vol. LXVI, No. 3479, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 9, P. 3

Having disposed of my business as Daguerrean Artist and Photographer, To Mr. Willis Knowlton, who has been connected with me for the past year, I take great pleasure in recommending him to my numerous patrons, and in assuring them that they will find him prompt, courteous and skillful, and thoroughly acquainted with the business in all its parts.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

1859 February 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  February 28, 1859, Gazette—Vol. LXVII, No. 3521, Courier—Vol. XXI, No. 51, P. 3

E. C. Ely, formerly in the daguerreotype business in this town, has gone into the same business now at St. Louis, Mo.  Mr. Ely is an excellent artist, and we wish him abundant success in his new field of labor.

1860 January 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 2.

E. C. Ely and B. F. Popkins have purchased of Willis Knowlton, The Photographic Gallery, formerly owned by Mr. Ely, at the corner of Main and Federal Streets.  They have good reputations as artists.

1860 January 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 3.

Notice.  The undersigned have this day formed a co-partnership under the name of Ely & Popkins, for the purpose of prosecuting the Photographic business in its various departments.  E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from January 23 to February 6, 1860.

1860 January 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3568, Courier—Vol. XXII, No. 46, P. 3.

Photography!  Ely & Popkins Are Now Permanently Established at the Photographic Gallery Over A. T. Thayer’s Clothing House, corner Main and Federal Streets, Where they will be happy to see all of their old friends and the public generally.

With new and complete Apparatus, and a thorough, practical knowledge of the business in all its departments, the subscribers guarantee most perfect satisfaction to their patrons. 

Photographs, from miniature to life-size, plain or colored, in the most durable and artistic manner.

Patent Ambrotypes, Patent Melanotypes, Patent Sphereotypes, Daguerreotypes, and every desirable style of picture known to Photography, may be obtained at this Gallery.  Ely & Popkins, Photographers.  

Advertisement ran from January 23 to September 24, 1860.

1860 April 20.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 20, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3580, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 6, P. 3.

Stereoscopes.  A large and splendid assortment of Stereoscopes and Views, just received and for sale very low, at Ely & Popkins, Photographic Gallery.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 4, 1860.

1860 July 16.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 16, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3593, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 19, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken, for the owner, a beautiful photograph of the Mansion House and Mansion House block and the three story building, corner of Main and Federal streets, all owned by H. W. Clapp, Esq.  The view was taken from the front of the court house and takes in the common, end of Federal and part of Main streets and the corner of Bank Row.  Constable Wilson, leaning against the lamp post, cane in hand, and Ceph Smith on his coach box look as natural as life in the picture.

1860 July 23.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3594, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 20, P. 2.

A Bell and Everett Club was organized in this town on Saturday evening by the choice of H. W. Clapp as President…E. C. Ely (and others) executive Committee…

1860 September 24.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  September 24, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3603, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 29, P. 3.

Frames for Pictures.  The larges and most complete assortment of Oil, Gilt, & French Frames, ever offered to the inhabitants of Franklin County can now be found at Ely & Popkins’ Photographic Gallery.

Also a fine assortment of Rosewood & Gilt Mouldings, which will be sold by the foot, or manufactured in to frames for Engravings, Photographs, &c., at Prices Which Defy Competition.

Likewise, plain and tinted Passepartouts, Cord, &c.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine the above goods and prices.  Ely & Popkins.

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 8, 1860.

1860 October 1.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3604, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 30, P. 2.

Franklin County Cattle Show and Fair.  The eleventh annual Show and Fair of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, took place on Thursday last…

In The Hall…Ely & Popkins some of their excellent daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, photographs, &c.;

List Of Premiums…Fine Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, ambrotypes.  2.00.

Mechanic Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, picture frames.  1.00.

1860 October 15.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 15, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3606, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 32, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken a beautiful and correct daguerreotype of Greenfiend village, one in which every house and street shows distinctly.  It was taken from the old south road to Shelburne.

1860 October 22.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  October 22, 1860, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3607, Courier—Vol. XXIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Ely & Popkins have taken a beautiful and correct photograph of the American House and Chapman block.  They have also taken a photograph of the rapids below Turner’s Falls.  The photograph was taken from Rocky Mountain and gives one of the best landscape views we ever saw.  It takes in the whole range of country north-east of Rocky Mountain for thirty or fourty miles distant.

1861 August 19.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  August 19, 1861, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3650, Courier—Vol. XXIV, No. 24, P. 3.

Ely & Popkins have taken a photograph of the east end of the Hoosac tunnel, in which there is a good view of the “machine” built several years ago by Mr. Serrell to “bore” the Hoosac.

1861 December 16.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  December 16, 1861, Gazette—Vol. LXVIII, No. 3667, Courier—Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 3.

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”  Splendid Gifts For The Holidays!!  We advise our friends to call at Ely & Popkins’ Gallery and examine the beautiful specimens of Albums, Frames, Cases, &c.  And then, what can be more appropriate or acceptable as a Christmas or New Year’s Gift than the Carte de Visite Portraits as made by them?

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1861.

1862 April 7.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 7, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3683, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 6, P. 3.

Photograph Albums.  A Splendid assortment of Albums may be found at Ely & Popkins’ at prices that defy competition.  “A word to the wise,” &c.

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 21, 1862.

1862 April 28.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  April 28, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3686, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 8, P. 3.

Card Photographs.  These Pictures being such especial favorites, and the demand for them constantly increasing, Ely & Popkins have been making valuable alterations and improvements in their Rooms, and are now prepared to execute these truly beautiful pictures in a style and finish unsurpassed in New York or Boston.

Albums.  The largest nd best assortment of Albums ever brought to this market, including the “American Photographic Album,” and the “Mason Auto-Photographic Album,” which must and will be sold at price that cannot fail to satisfy every one.  You can save from twenty-five cents to two dollars by purchasing of us.

Every other department of Photography promptly attended to as usual.  Ely & Popkins.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 12, 1862.

1862 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Ely & Popkins have dissolved partnership.  Popkins goes to New York and Ely carries on business at the old stand.

1862 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Notice .  The co-partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Ely & Popkins, is dissolved by mutual consent.  All persons indebted to the above firm will please make immediate payment, and all having claims are requested to present them to E. C. Ely, who is authorized to settle the affairs of the firm.  E. C. Ely, B. F. Popkins.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

1862 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1862, Gazette—Vol. LXXI, No. 3698, Courier—Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

E. C. Ely, Having purchased of B. F. Popkins, his interest in the Photograph Rooms, corner of Main and Federal streets, tenders his sincere thanks to the public for past favors, and trusts that by strict attention to business and endeavors to please his customers, to receive a continuance of their favors.  E. C. Ely.

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

1865 July 21.  Gazette and Courier.  (Greenfield, Massachusetts.)  July 21, 1865, Gazette—Vol. 74, No. 3889, Courier—Vol. 28, No. 16, P. 2.

We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Henry Cushing, in another column, who  has purchased the daguerrean rooms of E. C. Ely.  He is said to be an excellent artist.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Patent Ambrotypes from August 3, 1857 to May 10, 1858.

Elliott, J. Perry

Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858-1859       45 Main Street, Evansville, Indiana.

1858 June 9.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  June 9, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Evansville can now boast of having the largest and one of the best galleries in the State.—Messrs. Randall & Elliott’s City Gallery, No. 45 Main street.—  These gentlemen keep up with all the new and valuable improvements, and an examination of their work will convince any one that their pictures are second to none.

1858 July 31.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  July 31, 1858, Vol. X, No. 306, P. 3.

The Circus band was parading through the streets yesterday.  The horses presented quite an imposing appearance with their red plumes floating jauntily over their heads.  Messrs. Randall and Elliott took a picture of them as they were passing up Main street.  Also of the spotted leopard which was loose in a carriage in front of the band.

1858 August 6.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  August 6, 1858, Vol. X, No. 311, P. 3.

If you want a fine life-like picture of yourself, go to the City Gallery, No. 45 Main street.  Remember that the best is always the cheapest, and especially is this so with regard to pictures; therefore go where you are sure of getting the best.  Messrs. Randall & Elliott have just received a great variety of plain and fancy cases.

1858 September 15.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  September 15, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 32, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott, at the City Gallery, 45 Main street, have, with their mammoth instrument, been turning out some beautiful groups, some of them containing twelve men in a group.  They have the largest and best instrument that was ever brought to this city, and persons wishing pictures, singly or in groups, would do well to patronize the city gallery.

1858 September 25.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  September 25, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 41, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott are prepared to finish any number of nice photographs of the Marine Hospital, at the reasonable price of 50 cents per picture.  The photograph is a fine one, and will make, when framed, a neat parlor ornament.  Our citizens should procure the picture of their finest building whilst they have the opportunity.

1858 October 1.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  October 1, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 46, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott, at the City Gallery of Art, 45 Main street, are now making very large Photographs and coloring them in oil.  They are the most beautiful as well as the most durable pictures that were ever made and we advise all who wish to obtain a “thing of beauty” that shall be a “joy forever” to give them a call.

1858 October 12.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  October 12, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 55, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!!—Persons visiting our city during the Fair, and especially those who are in town who are in want of first-rate likenesses, should not fail to call at Randall & Elliot’s City Gallery of Art, 45 Main street.  Our citizens not be old that this is the best Gallery in the West, and those who are not posted, need only their specimens to be convinced of the fact.

1858 October 19.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  October 19, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 61, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Vanderburgh Agricultural and Horticultural Society…Division F—Class 1.

Randall & Elliott, best collection of Ambrotypes…………………………$1 and dip.

Tileston and Brother, best plain and colored collection of Photographs…..$1 and dip.

1858 October 23.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  October 23, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 65, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott have sent up to the Fair at Vincennes, specimens of their exquisite Photographs, which will reflect credit upon our city and bear off the premium for their artistic faultlessness.

1858 November 24.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  November 24, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 92, P. 3.

We used to think when we wished to have our Daguerreotypes taken, that we must choose a clear day, but we find that with Messrs. Randall & Elliott it makes no difference, and that even on such days as yesterday, with their fine light and well regulated chemicals, they can turn out a very fine picture, in the short space of a few seconds.  They keep a nice warm stove, which ensures comfort to their customers, what little time they need to stay.

1858 December 21.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  December 21, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 114, P. 3.

Photographs.—We have received from the City Gallery, an excellent photograph likeness of Professor Mitchell, from a negative taken by Mr. Elliott during the professor’s recent visit to the city.  The numerous admirers of the eloquent lecturer and astronomer, can, at a small cost, procure his lineaments in their memories if there be any danger of their ever being effaced by time and distance.

1859 January 7.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  January 7, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 128, P. 3.

Annual Report of the Librarian of the Evansville Library Association for the year ending December 31st, 1858….Messrs. Randall & Elliott presented a photographic likeness of Prof. Mitchell…

1859 January 18.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  January 18, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 137, P. 3.

Since Mr. Elliott has become sole proprietor of the City Gallery, he has turned his attention almost entirely to the production of Photographs and Melainotypes; and the fact that his business has increased so rapidly, shows that his pictures are appreciated.  He has just received by express a fine assortment of beautiful cases, and also a lot of those splendid whole-sized, oval-gilt frames, which add so much to a fine photograph.  Remember, 45 Main street.

1859 January 25.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  January 25, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 143, P. 3.

There is quite a run on the City Gallery, 45 Main street, for these Melainotypes; but Mr. Elliott aims to make the supply equal to the demand, and can usually do so.  Sometimes in the afternoon, however, he has more than he can accommodate, and those who do not wish to wait had better go in the forenoon.  Mr. M. intends soon to make Photographs the size of life.

1859 April 6.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  April 6, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 194, P. 2.

Our readers should not fail to read the card of J. Perry Elliott, of the City Gallery of Art, No. 45 Main street, Evansville, Ind.  Mr. Elliott has a magnificent gallery—the finest in the State.  He takes perfect life like pictures, and those of our friends who visit the city should call on him and get a beautiful picture.  He gets up some splendid photographs.—Petersburgh Reporter.

1859 April 26.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  April 26, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 211, P. 3.

Oak Hill Photographs.—Mr. Elliott has taken negatives of several beautiful views in Oak Hill Cemetery—one embracing the cottage—from which he is prepared to produce any number of photographs.  He offers them in frames and glass for the low price of one dollar each.

1859 September 5.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  September 5, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 16, P. 2.

J. Perry Elliott’s City Gallery Of Art, No. 45 Main Street, Evansville, Ind.  Particular attention given to Photograph and Melainotypes.                  

Advertisement ran from September 5 to December 31, 1859.

1859 October 17.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  October 17, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 53, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded at the South-Western Indiana District Fair.  Class 12—Art.

J. Perry Elliott, of Vanderburgh [County], best collection plain photographs, diploma.

1859 October 19.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 55, P. 2.

It is a fact that is becoming notorious, that J. Perry Elliott’s Photographs are far superior to any that are made in this part of the country, and equal to any that are made East or West.  Any one who doubts it, need but call at the City Gallery, No. 45 Main street,—examine the splendid likeness of Miss Hulitt’s and others, which he has recently made—to be convinced.

1859 October 25.  The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 60, P. 3.

There are still a few sets of those beautiful photographic views of Oak Hill Cemetery at Mr. Elliott’s City Gallery, 45 Main street, and as the negatives are preserved, they can be multiplied at pleasure.  They present to us—true to life—a place that, to most of us, is very sacred, and, at the same time, one of the loveliest places in nature.  The cost of those views is so trifling, compared with their real value, that we think family should have them.

Dow, James M.

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1854                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1857                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1859                Hopkins’ Block, Ogdensburgh, New York.

1854 January 23.  St. Lawrence Republican.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  January 23, 1854, Vol. 24, No. 8, P. 3.

“Excelsior” Daguerreian Car.  Westcott & Dow Would Respectfully Announce to the citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity that they will remain in this place a few days with their Mammoth Daguerreian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

It has become an acknowledged fact that the human countenance can be preserved without decay, and from the long experience and through knowledge of all the improvements appertaining to the art, and the many facilities with which they are enabled to operate in their new Car, they flatter themselves that their work will not suffer in comparison with that of the most popular Artists of the country.

They are now prepared to take pictures of all sizes, from the smallest miniature even to the largest ever taken, at prices ranging from One to Fifteen dollars.  Perfect satisfaction given, or no charge.

Their Stock is also of the best quality, consisting in part of Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Jewel, Jenny Lind, Pearl, and French Miniature Cases.  Fancy, French, and Kossuth Frames, of large and small sizes, &c.

Single pictures put up and secured with preservers, for the low price on One Dollar.  Likenesses Of Children taken in from two to three seconds in clear weather.  Adults in all kinds of weather.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, to satisfy themselves.  As they expect to remain but a short time, they would recommend to those who prize the mementoes of departed friends, and would secure their perfect likenesses, to avail themselves of the present opportunity.

Perfect copies of Paintings, Crayons, Daguerreotypes made large or small, as they may require.

N. B—Particular attention given to taking Family Groups.  Hours of operating from 9 to 4 o’clock; Children 10 to 4 o’clock.  January 28, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to April, 18, 1854.

1857 September 17.  The Daily Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 17, 1857, No. 711, P. 3.

Dow’s Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow would respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a few days with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.—In this combination of light, which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence richness and brilliancy of finish is given to the likeness, rarely found in the most extensive Galleries.

He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, And Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Also an assortment of Fine Locket Jewelry, which will be sold almost at cost.  September 17, 1857.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to December 23, 1857.

1857 November 17.  The Ogdensburgh Sentinel.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  November 17, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 36, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerrian Car!  J. M. Dow Would Respectfully announce to the Citizens of Ogdensburgh and vicinity, that he has returned to this place for a short time with his Mammoth Daguerrian Gallery.

This Car is fitted up expressly for this business, having Sky and Side Lights combined.  He is now taking pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties the Photographic Art is capable of producing, such as Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Ambrographs, Photographs, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, and Daguerreotypes.

Having the advantage of one of the new quick “Working Cameras,” the best now in use, he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and in all kinds of weather, with a correctness not to be excelled.  His stock comprises all the different varieties now manufactured.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 29, 1857.

1859 August 30.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  August 30, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 40, P. 2.

J. M. Dow has permanently located in this village, and opened a Photographic Gallery in Hopkins’ Block, east end of the Bridge.

1859 September 27.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. 29, No. 44, P. 3.

Dow’s Photographic Gallery.  James M. Dow, Would Respectfully Inform The citizens of Ogdensburgh that he has fitted up new and permanent Daguerrian Rooms, in Hopkins’ Block, where he will take Pictures in all the new and beautiful varieties of the art.

Raised Pictures, Ambrotypes, Melanotypes &c., &c., Old daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c., copied and thrown up if required.  Photographs and Halotypes taken at these Rooms of any required size, colored or plain.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

All are invited to call and examine, Stock, Specimens &c.  sept. 14.

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 15, 1859.

1859 December 20.  St. Lawrence Republican and Ogdensburgh Weekly Journal.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 4, P. 2.

Pictures.—J. M. Dow, Photographic and Daguerrean artist, Hopkins’ Block, is making extensive preparations to accommodate the public with pictures.  What more appropriate presents could be made to those you love, than your own pleasant physiognomy—everybody looks pleasant in a picture—during the Holidays.  Next to giving one’s self away, such a presentation would be most acceptable to most folks.  Talk about throwing yourself away, when somebody wants you done up in miniature, surrounded in a neat, little case, and Dow wants to take you for them.  Why, its all nonsense, and not to be thought of.  Go right down and get taken,.

Doty, Charles C.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1854                Address Unknown, Troy, New York.[1]

1855-1857       Corner of Congress and River Streets, Troy, New York.

1857-1858       Corner of Albany and Second Streets, Troy, New York.

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

1855 October 18.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  October 18, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 52, P. 1.

Important To Everybody!  The Best Place To Have your Daguerreotype taken.  Go to the corner of Congress and Rive street, Troy.  Only 50 cents.  Put up in a beautiful Morocco case.  Ladies and gentlemen visiting Troy will please call and judge for themselves.  Gallery corner of Congress and River sts., Troy.  All pictures warranted not to fade.  Prof. C. Doty, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from October 18, 1855 to November 19, 1857.

1855 December 6.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 6, 1855, Vol. V, No. 142, P. 2.

Important to Everybody.  The best place to have your Daguerreotype taken is at the branch of the New York Daguerrean Gallery. Corner of Congress and River streets.

Only 50 Cents, Colored beautifully, in a nice case, equal to those that cost $2 elsewhere.  Call in and judge for yourselves.  Charles C. Doty, corner of Congress and River streets.

Advertisement was recorded fourteen times between December 6, 1855 to April 12, 1856.

1855 December 24.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1857 January 10.  The Troy Weekly Times.  (Troy, New York.)  January 10, 1857, Vol. I, No. 26, P. 2.

Fire Last Night—Several Business Establishments on River And Congress Streets Destroyed—Heavy Loss.—About 12½ o’clock last night, a fire was discovered in the finishing room over the hat store of Mr. Benjamin Hatch, No. 158 River Street…No. 156…In the upper story Mr. C. C. Doty had a daguerreotype and Ambrotype Establishment.  His loss is about $800—of which $300 was in money burned.  No insurance.

1857 July 11.  The Troy Weekly Times.  (Troy, New York.)  July 11, 1857, Vol. I, No. 52, P. 3.

Fire This Morning.—About two o’clock this morning, a fire broke out in the building on the South-East corner of Second and Albany streets, in a room occupied by C. C. Doty, Daguerrean artist.  The flames were discovered by two night-policemen, who at once sounded an alarm, and burst into the room.  The several Companies belonging to the Fire Department were on hand before the flames had made much progress; there was an abundance of water on hand, and by a judicious application of their resources, they were enabled to confine the fire to the portion of the building in which it originated.

Mr. Doty, daguerrean, loses nearly everything in his establishment.  He was insured in the Phoenix Insurance Co., for $800, which in all probability fully cover his loss.

1857 April 9.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  April 9, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 24, P. 3.

Hillotypes.  The Hillotype, Or Pictures In Natural Colors, By Chas. C. Doty.  This Is The Most Perfect and beautiful style of Pictures ever obtained by the Photographic Art.  They are perfect Gems of Beauty.  They have received the highest commendations from good judges of Art, and it has been the wonder of every one who examined the specimens, how human art or skill could counterfeit Nature to such perfection.  The color of the complexion, Hair, Eyes, Drapery, etc., being rendered as perfect as Life itself.  The Hillotype is made on Glass and Metal Plates, and also on paper, and they are indestructible be either climate or acids.—The only place these Gems of Art are made at the subscribers saloon, Corner of Albany and Second sts., Troy,.

This improvement in Picture making belongs exclusively to the subscriber—he having spent considerable money and time to bring this beautiful process to perfection.  He is now prepared to lay it before the Public for inspection, and earnestly invite them to call and examine specimens at his Rooms, corner of Albany and Second streets, when they will be convinced of their merit over all other Pictures executed by the Camera.

The Hillotype will not cost any more than the ordinary Daguerreotype or Ambrotype, and for beauty of expression and the exquisite delicacy of the shading and sharpness of outline, the Daguerreotype or Ambrotype can bear no comparison with the Hillotype.  The subscriber intends to Patent his improvement, when he will sell to Artist throughout the States and Europe the right to use it.

The subscriber has no connection with any other establishment in Troy.  The Hillotype is made only by him at his new Rooms, Corner Of Albany and Second Sts.., Troy, N. Y., opposite the Mansion House—Entrance No. 8 Second st.

The Hillotype Is Warranted Not To Fade.  Chas. C. Doty, Proprietor.  April 9, 1857.

Advertisement ran from April 9, 1857 to August 19, 1858.

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 on;y 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.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

De Song, William H.

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

1851                43 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

1851                Address Unknown, Yorkville, South Carolina.[1]

1852-1853       99 Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

1853-1856       1 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1857-1859       181 Main Street, Opposite Worsham House, Memphis, Tennessee.

1858                Address Unknown, Greensboro, North Carolina.1

1859                Whitehall Street, over Shackelford’s Auction House, Atlanta, Georgia.

1851 November 24.  Alabama Planter.  (Mobile, Alabama.)  November 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 51, P. 7.

Celerotype.  W. H. Deshong would respectfully announce to the public that he has fitted up a Daguerrian Gallery in Mobile, for the purpose of giving all who may wish to do so, an opportunity of procuring perfect Likenesses of themselves or friends, at much more moderate prices than they have formerly had to pay in this city.

He is now in the possession of all the recent improvements, among which is the Celerotype or Telegraphic Camera, which requires but which requires but very little light.  It therefore obviates that unpleasant scowl which is so frequently seen in Daguerreotypes where there is a powerful light required to make an impression.

Having had an experience of over five years in the art, and a portion of that time spent in some of the best Galleries in the United States, he flatters himself that he can please the most fastidious in tone, expression and attitude.  Likenesses taken without regard to weather.

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

Rooms No. 45 Dauphin Street.

Daguerrian Artists furnished with stock at moderate prices.  Oct. 21.

1851 December 29.  Alabama Planter.  (Mobile, Alabama.)  December 29, 1852, Vol. VI, No. 4, P. 7.

Southern Daguerrian Depot.  W. H. Deshong returns his most heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Mobil and vicinity, for the very liberal patronage extended to him.  He now has the pleasure to inform them that in order to expedite business, he (on the 17th of December) associated with himself the very eminent and successful artist, Mr. R. L. Kirkland.  The business will in future be conducted in the name of Deshong & Kirkland.

Their Gallery, No. 43 Dauphin street, has been recently fitted up and furnished in a superior style.  As they intend making this city their permanent residence, they pledge themselves to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish, accuracy and effect to anything of the kind in the South—and also to furnish as fine cases as any in the world.

They are now in the possession of all the recent improvements, amongst which is the Celerotype or Telegraphic Camera, which requires but very little light, and shortens the time of sitting very materially, and thereby obviates the great difficulty in giving them their natural expression. 

For the benefit of the Ladies they have furnished their Rooms with a fine Piano Forte.

Ladies and Gentlemen are most respectfully solicited to call, whether they wish a Likeness or not.

Stormy or cloudy weather no hindrance to taking fine Pictures.

To Daguerrian Artists—They keep constantly on hand and for sale everything appertaining to the art. dec. 24.

1852 February 7.  Alabama Planter.  (Mobile, Alabama.)  February 7, 1852, Vol. VI, No. 10, P. 7.

Southern Daguerrian Depot.  The Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Mobile and vicinity, that he has purchased the entire interest of Mr. Deshong in the above establishment, and will continue the business at the same stand.  No. 43 Dauphin street, where he will be happy to wait on all who may feel disposed to encourage him.

As he intend making this city their permanent residence, he pledge himself to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish, accuracy and effect to anything of the kind in the South—and also to furnish as fine cases as any in the world.

He is now in the possession of all the recent improvements, amongst which is the Celerotype or Telegraphic Camera, which requires but very little light, and shortens the time of sitting very materially, and thereby obviates the great difficulty in giving persons their natural expression. 

Mr. K. invites the public, and especially the Ladies to visit his Gallery, when awaiting their turn for a picture, they will find a fine Piano Forte at their service.

Pictures taken in any weather, and in any desired style, and his prices being moderate, he hopes to gratify the most fastidious.

Lockets and Breastpins furnished at moderate prices.

To Daguerrian Artists—He keep constantly on hand and for sale everything appertaining to the art.  jan7.  R. L. Kirkland.

1852 September 22.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  September 22, 1852, Vol. XXXI, No. 225, P. 3.

Deshong’s Daguerrean Gallery.  No.  99 Fourth Street, (two doors from Olive.) St. Louis, Mo.  Mr. Deshong, begs to inform the public that he still continues to produce first rate likenesses at the above address for the low charge of One Dollar.

Opinions Of The City Press.

“We do think the community should liberally patronize those artists who like Mr. Deshong, are relieving us of a long count but unnecessary tax on our affections.”—[Evening News of June 5th, 1852.

“We believe it is generally conceded by Daguerrean Artist, in this city, that Mr. Deshong has no superior In his perfection.”—[Evening Dispatch of April 20th, 1852.

“He imparts a good tone, clear outline, and fine character to all his miniatures.”—[Republican of June 8th, 1852.

“Those who wish to have a good picture taken cheaply will do well to give him a call.”—[Signal. June 8th, 1852.

Remember—Only One Dollar.  S22.

1853 January 13.  The Minnesota Pioneer.  (Saint Paul, Minnesota.)  January 13, 1853, Vol. IV, No. XXXIX, P. 4.

One Dollar Daguerrean Gallery No. 99 Fourth St.  W. H. DeShong will furnish a highly finished Daguerreotype likeness for one dollar.  Give him a trial.  He guarantees satisfaction or no charge.

1853 April 20.  Rock Island Advertiser.  (Rock Island, Illinois.)  April 20, 1853, Vol. 6, No. 19, P. 4.

One Dollar Daguerrean Gallery No. 99 Fourth St.  W. H. DeShong will furnish a highly finished Daguerreotype likeness for one dollar.  Give him a trial.  He guarantees satisfaction or no charge.

1853 November 12.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  November 12, 1853, Vol. XIV, No. 31, P. 3.

F. H. Clark & Co. Have moved to their new store on Main street, where will be found an assortment of Watches, Jewelry, Silver-Ware, Guns, Fancy Goods &c., equal to any in the United States, and prices as low.

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  W. H. DeShong, Artist, is now ready for visitors, with every facility to produce first quality Pictures.  Open Day and Night.

In building our new store we have taken especial pains to construct a suit of rooms for the express purpose of taking Daguerreotype Pictures.  Our arrangement of light is the most approved by the best operators, producing pictures quickly and true to nature; the rooms are spacious and handsomely furnished.  Affording every comfort and convenience for our customers.  In this branch we have associated with us Mr. W. H. DeShong, a gentleman of experience and great skill in the art, who will take charge of the rooms, as we will use none but the best instruments and materials, and procure early each improvement in the art, we trust we shall be able at all times to present our friends and customers with “another self,” so like that, but for the difference in size, it would be difficult to say which was which. 

To make this branch of our business complete we have increased our assortment of Daguerrean Jewelry, such as Lockets, with from one to four Pictures; Pins, double and single, Rings; Seals; Keys; Canes; Watches—A superior article, made expressly for Daguerreotypes.  F. H. Clark & Co. Memphis, October 10, 1853.

Advertisement ran from November 12, 1853 to November 11, 1854.

1855 January 6.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  January 6, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 38, P. 3.

Guns!  Guns!!…

Pistols…

Watches…

Silver-Ware…

Silver Plated Goods…

Clocks…

Cutlery…

Jewelry…

Our Mechanical Branch…

Watch Work…

Jewelry…

Engravings…

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  W. H. DeShong, Artist.  Having built a suit of rooms for this express purpose, and procure, regardless of cost, a full assortment of the best instruments, with all the improvements in the art, we are prepared to take portraits, which, for correct likeness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability, cannot be surpassed.  A large stock of Daguerrean goods always on hand, and instruction given in the art.  F. H. Clark & Co. Dec. 30, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 6 to October 20, 1855.

1856 February 23.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  February 23, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 45, P. 3.

Guns!  Guns!!… 

Pistols…

Watches,…

Silver-Ware…

Silver-Plated Goods…

Clocks…

Cutlery…

Jewelry…

Our Mechanical Branch…

Watch Work…

Jewelry…

Engraving,…

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  W. H. DeShong, Artist.  Having built a suit of rooms for this express purpose, and procure, regardless of cost, a full assortment of the best instruments, with all the improvements in the art, we are prepared to take portraits, which, for correct likeness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability, cannot be surpassed.  A large stock of Daguerrean goods always on hand, and instruction given in the art.  F. H. Clark & Co. Dec. 30, 1854.

1856 October 25.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  October 25, 1856, Vol. XVII, No. 24, P. 2.

Dissolution.  On the 1st June, 1856, the firm heretofore existing between F. H. Clark and A. C. Wurzbach, was dissolved by mutual consent.  F. H. Clark is charged with the settlement of the business of the late firm of F. H. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark A. C. Wurzbach.

New Firm The subscribers have associated themselves together under the firm of F. H. Clark & Co.  F. H. Clark, Jas. S. Wilkins, Th’s Hill.

A. Card—Our New Firm.  It affords me pleasure to announce to my friends, and the public, that I have associated with my former partner, James S. Wilkins, and my well known assistant, Thomas Hill, under the familiar style of F. H. Clark & Co.

The new firm will start with an efficient force in each mechanical branch, the Watch department being under the supervision of Mr. Wilkins.

Our clerks are polite and attentive—our stock full at all times of the latest fashions, and prices as low as the same quality and style of goods can be purchased in Philadelphia or New York.

I am thankful for the liberal patronage extended to me during my fifteen years residence in Memphis.  My aim will be to merit its continuance.  Oct. 4, 1856.  F. H. Clark.

Guns!  Guns!…

Pistols…

Watches…

Silver-Ware…

Silver-Plated Goods…

Clocks…

Cutlery…

Jewelry…

Our Mechanical Branch…

Watch Work,…

Jewelry…

Engraving,…

Our Daguerrean Gallery.  Prof.  Remington, Artist.  Having built a suit of rooms for this express purpose, and procure, regardless of cost, a full assortment of the best instruments, with all the improvements in the art, we are prepared to take portraits, which, for correct likeness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability, cannot be surpassed.  A large stock of Daguerrean goods always on hand, and instruction given in the art.  F. H. Clark & Co. Oct 4, 1856.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1856 to June 27, 1857.

1856 November 8.  Weekly Arkansas Gazette.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  November 8, 1856, Gazette Vol. XXXVII, No. 39, Democrat Vol. XI, No. 18, P. 3.

W. H. DeShong, Artists, Has opened his Gallery on the corner of Main and Adams streets, opposite the Worsham House, where he is prepared, with the latest improvements to execute Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and all styles of Pictures in the most improved and artistic manner.  Citizens and strangers will consult their own interests in visiting his Gallery, and procuring the best style of Pictures.  Satisfaction given in all cases, and charges moderate. 

Remember DeShong’s Gallery, on Main street. Opposite Worsham House, Memphis, Tennessee.

Artist’s furnished with all kinds of goods pertaining to every branch of the Art, at trade price.  Advertisement ran from November. 8, 1856 to November 7, 1857.

1857 January 1.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 246, P. 3.

One Month Later!  From the “Photographic and Fine Art Journal,” published in New York City, November number, page 352:

“The Melainotype.  “This style of picture we have spoken of in a former number, and we can only add here that our prediction as to their capability of superceding the Ambrotype, is fast becoming realized.  There is a pleasing artistic effect about them that can never be produced by the Ambrotype.  This, together with the perfect ease with which they can be made, the certainty of their everlasting quality, and the impossibility of their destruction by any of those accidents which would be the ruin of an ambrotype, will secure their general adoption.”   

W. H. DeShong, 181 Main street, opposite Worsham House, Memphis, Tennessee, has the exclusive right of that city for the Melainotype Patent.  They are much superior to the Daguerreotype, Ambrotype or Sphereotype, and cost the same.  Give him a fair trial.        dec2.

Advertisement ran from January 1 & 2, 1857.

1857 January 3.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 3, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 248, P. 2.

The Malainotype, Its Three Great Beauties. 

First—They are the most brilliant, and will never fade.

Second—They can be taken equally as well, if not better, in cloudy as clear weather.

Third—There can be given to the impression on the Japaned surface an artistic effect and finish that cannot be produced on any other surface known to the photographic world.

Remember!  That W. H. DeShong, 181 Main street, has the exclusive right of the city of Memphis for the Malainotype process.

He also makes Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Flourotypes, Celereotypes, Tithneotypes, Photographs, &c., &c.  jan3.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to February 7, 18/57.

1857 January 3.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 3, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 248, P. 3.

DeShong.—This celebrated artist is now located at 181 Main street.  His reputation is world-wide.  He has exclusive right of the city of Memphis for the Malainotype process of taking pictures.  For further information call at his rooms.

1857 January 7.  The Panola Star.  (Panola, Mississippi.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. I, P. 4.

One Month Later!  From the “Photographic and Fine Art Journal,” published in New York City, November number, page 352:

“The Melainotype.  “This style of picture we have spoken of in a former number, and we can only add here that our prediction as to their capability of superceding the Ambrotype, is fast becoming realized.  There is a pleasing artistic effect about them that can never be produced by the Ambrotype.  This, together with the perfect ease with which they can be made, the certainty of their everlasting quality, and the impossibility of their destruction by any of those accidents which would be the ruin of an ambrotype, will secure their general adoption.”   

W. H. DeShong, 181 Main street, opposite Worsham House, Memphis, Tennessee, has the exclusive right of that city for the Melainotype Patent.  They are much superior to the Daguerreotype, Ambrotype or Sphereotype, and cost the same.  Give him a fair trial.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 21, 1857.

1857 February 7.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 278, P. 2.

Melainotypes!  Melainotypes!    DeShongs Gallery crowded daily—great rush for the Melainotype.  They are unlike the Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, or Sphereotype.  They will never Fade.

Beware!  Spurious imitations are being made black on paper.  He unwary are liable to be imposed upon with these worthless counterfeits.

None genuine unless taken by W. H. DeShong, he having the exclusive right of Memphis, for the Melainotype Patent.  Gallery, 181 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.  feb7.              

Advertisement ran from February 7 to April 19, 1857.

1857 February 13.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 283, P. 2.

Lockets!  Lockets!  Just received, a fine assortment of superior Gold Lockets, made expressly for Melainotypes by W. H. DeShong, 181 Main street, Opposite the Worsham House.  feb. 13.

Advertisement ran from February 13 to April 22, 1857.

1857 April 21.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 21, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 27, P. 2.

Fine Pictures.  Remember that DeShong’s is the place if you wish to get the best style of Picture.  His Melainotypes surpass all others in richness of tone, warmth of expression, completeness of detail, and boldness of feature.  For durability there is no question of their superiority.  They will receive a fall without a fracture—a bend without injury; may be washed off when soiled, be handled without the face being marred.  They are susceptible of high and very beautiful coloring.

W, H. DeShong, 181 main street, has the exclusive right of Memphis, for making the Melainotype Patent.  m10.                                                                                                           

Advertisement ran from April 21 to May 3, 1857.

1857 May 10.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 10, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 44, P. 2.

Fine Pictures.  Remember that DeShong’s is the place if you wish to get the best style of Picture.  His Melainotypes surpass all others in richness of tone, warmth of expression, completeness of detail, and boldness of feature.  For durability there is no question of their superiority.  They will receive a fall without a fracture—a bend without injury; may be washed off when soiled, be handled without the face being marred.  They are susceptible of high and very beautiful coloring.

W, H. DeShong, 181 main street, has the exclusive right of Memphis, for making the Melainotype Patent.  m10.                                                                                                           

Advertisement ran from May 10 to July 12, 1857.

1857 May 10.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 10, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 44, P. 3.

DeShong’s Gallery.—One of the attractions of Memphis is DeShong’s Gallery, where the type of anybody or anything is taken in as beautiful and true style as can be done in any city of the Union.  DeShong is a rare artists and he employs none but the best artist in his establishment.  Beauty is embalmed by him in living expression.  Manliness finds its best and truest preservative in his artistic skill and in the soft light which his instruments shed upon the human features.  His postures are always appropriate, graceful and poetic, while the drapery with which he manages to embellish his pictures add to the charm which good drapery ever gives to art.  Go and see DeShong, if you ever visit Memphis!

1857 July 23.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  July 23, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 107, P. 2.

Babies Taken!  Young America Struck Off!  Young Ladies’ Beauty Preserved!  Old Folks will Always get the Best!  Young Men taken With Or Without Moustache!  DeShong, With his Melaneotype process, can make a true likeness of anything that will cast a shade.  Remember that he has the exclusive right of Memphis for the Melaneotype patent.  He also makes all other styles of Pictures that are worth making at all.

Remember his No. 181 Main street, over Jones, Brown & Co.’s opposite Worsham House.  je23.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to September 13, 1857.

1857 September 15.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 15, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 153, P. 2.

Great Excitement!  People Moving!  Grand Rush for DeShong’s Beautiful Melainotypes!  Remember, he has the exclusive right of Memphis for this new and beautiful style of picture.

Remember his No. 181 Main Street, opposite the Worsham House, over Jones, Brown & Co.’s..

DeShong has just received another lot of fine Lockets, Pins, fancy cases, &c.  sep15.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to December 19, 1857.

1857 September 17.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 17, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 155, P. 3.

Our friend DeShong, at his gallery on the corner of Adams and Main streets, has a perfect rush of people to secure one of his inimitable pictures.  All persons wishing to have a daguerreotype or one of the new styles of pictures, should call and see him.  Those beautiful Melainotypes, for which he has the exclusive right, are regarded as the best specimens of art in the city.

1857 December 20.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 20, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 236, P. 2.

Mind Your Stops!  When you are Passing Main street Stop At DeShong’s.  He is now making pictures that are equal, if not better, than any in the States.  Remember, he has the exclusive right of this city for the Melainotype Patent, a style of picture that will never fade.  dec20.             

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1857 to March 2, 1858.

1857 December 20.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 20, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 236, P. 3.

An Artist.—In case of absence, or death, how sweet it is to possess a resemblance of the features of the departed one; to contemplate the smile that once a woke joy in our hearts; to gaze upon lips whose touch has thrilled our soul with rapture; to peer into eyes whose imitative glance reminds us of scenes and memories it is a sad yet happy privilege to recall.  For the power of doing all this, we are indebted to the miniature furnished by the wonderful results of modern science, and it is most desirable that these miniatures should be as accurate as skill can make them.  In DeShong, the celebrated Melainotype artist, Memphis is favored in this respect, as a visit to his gallery on Main street, opposite the Worsham House, will prove.

1858.  Briscoe Center For American History.  The University Of Texas At Austin.    

Receipt for a Melainotype purchased at DeShong’s “Great Western Depot of Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Melainotype Goods, “Memphis, Tennessee”

1858 April 15.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 15, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 23, P. 1.

One Dollar.  Owing to the great scarcity of money, DeShong is now offering his beautiful Melainotypes at the low price on One Dollar.  DeShong is acknowledged to be one of the best artists in the States.  Remember, he has the exclusive right of Memphis for the Melainotype patent.  His gallery is 181 Main street, opposite the Worsham House. 

Advertisement ran from April 15 to July 13, 1858.

1858 July 14.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  July 14, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 100, P. 2.

DeShong’s Pictures Still all the Rage.  Persons wishing the best style should not fail to give him a call.  He is now assisted by Mr. G. M. Thomas, who is acknowledged to be one of the best artists in the States.

Remember that DeShong has the exclusive right of Memphis for the Melainotype Patent.  His Gallery is 181 Main street, opposite the Worsham House. 

Advertisement ran from July 14 to August3, 1858.

1858 November 4.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 4, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 197, P. 3.

Premium Pictures.—People will inquire no longer where to get pictures, when they learn that Thomas, at DeShong’s Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House is Making Malameotypes (on iron plates) as cheap, if not cheaper, than those worthless glass pictures made elsewhere.  Recollect—first premium awarded to Thomas for the best pictures at every fair where exhibited.

Advertisement ran on November 4 to 6, 1858.

1858 November 4.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 4, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 197, P. 3.

We are informed through the press that a great blessing has been conferred on this community by the introduction of a cheap Gallery.  we doubt that the people of Memphis will consider it a greater blessing when they learn that Thomas, at DeShong’s, is making pictures as cheap, if not cheaper, and warranted fifty per cent better, or no pay required.

Advertisement ran on November 4 & 5, 1858.

1858 November 9.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 9, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 201, P. 3.

To The Citizens of Memphis.—A certain humbug establishment in this city say they have eight premiums awarded them—have sixteen years experience.  They wish to know what more can be said in their favor.  Thomas, at DeShong’s will state for their favor, that he has a little boy under his charge, not thirteen years old, has not had sixteen weeks’ experience(not years), who will bet his own money —$50—he can beat them making pictures.

Thomas bets two to one on the boy.

Thomas bets $100 they never got eight premiums—not even one; bets twenty to one they will never get one in Memphis.

First premium to Thomas throughout the South and West.  Got the fixings as proof.

Thomas, at DeShong’s, is working cheaper, and warranted 100 per cent. Better, or no pay required.

Thomas does not wish to boast or humbug.  The above is to let the people know where the best pictures in the world are made.

Thomas will stand up to all he says.  Call and see if I am not right.  Will make your pictures for nothing if you don’t think so.

1858 November 10.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 10, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 202, P. 3.

Memphis Against The World.—Thomas, at DeShong’s, will compare malaneotypes and ambrotypes, for superiority, with any body in the world, for $500—more or less.  The pictures are his own productions, and mostly citizens of Memphis.  Call and see them.  They cost less than elsewhere.

Let the people of Memphis recollect that Thomas will make 50 per cent. Better pictures than the great humbug establishment, or no pay required.  I will do what I say.  Rooms 180 Main street.

Advertisement ran on November 10 & 11, 1858.

1858 November 12.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 12, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 204, P. 3.

Premium Pictures.—Let the people recollect where they are made.  Thomas had no opposition at Fall Fairs, never expected any—sufficient evidence of their superiority over all others, they are not brought from the North.  Warranted 100 per cent. Better than at the great Humbug Depot, or no pay required—all at DeShong’s, 180 Main street.

1858 November 13.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 205, P. 3.

Premium Pictures.—Thomas, at DeShong’s, is making Pictures as cheap as elsewhere and warranted 5 per cent. Better or no pay required.  First premium awarded to Thomas at every State Fair, South and West, were exhibited.

1858 November 17.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 208, P. 3.

One hundred persons at least, collected at DeShong’s yesterday, disgusted with their steam portraits made on green window glass—“serves them right,” coming to their senses at last.  First premium awarded to Thomas, at DeShong’s, throughout the South and West; one hundred present better or no pay required and cheaper than elsewhere.

Advertisement ran on November 18 & 19, 1858.

1858 November 20.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 20, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 211, P. 3.

The reason everybody are now getting pictures at DeShong’s, is they say Thomas, took the first premium everywhere, without even any opposition.  No one has the presumption to compare pictures when he is in the field—sufficient evidence of their great superiority over all others.  AS cheap as elsewhere.  Warranted 100 per cent. Better; or no pay required.

1858 November 25.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 25, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 215, P. 3.

Premium Pictures.—Let the people recollect that Thomas, at DeShong’s, has been awarded first Premiums throughout the South and West for the finest pictures.  Warrants them 50 per cent. Better and as cheap as elsewhere, or no pay required.

Everybody says that Thomas’ pictures, at DeShong’s, are the finest they have ever seen in any part of the world.  They are mostly of citizens of Memphis.

1858 November 30.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 3, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 219, P. 3.

Premium Pictures.—Everybody that has visited the northern cities, and traveled throughout Europe, pronounce Thomas’ Ambrotypes and melaneotypes, (at DeShong’s Gallery,) the finest specimens of the art they have ever seen, in any art of the world.  They cost no more than elsewhere, and are warranted 100 per cent finer, or no pay required.  First Premium awarded to Thomas, at every Fair South and West.

1858 December 12.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 12, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 230, P. 3.

We are often asked by strangers where the best pictures are to be had?  We would here through the press answer all.  We say, go to DeShong’s Gallery, 188 Main Street.  Mr. DeShong is now assisted by Mr. Benjamin, whose pictures stand unrivalled, Call and see for yourselves, and be convinced.  d12.

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1858 to January 15, 1859.

1859 January 18.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 18, 1859, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 3.

Beautiful Pictures.—Messrs. Bingham & DeShong, 181 Main street, take the melainotype pictures on the iron plate, which will neither break or fade.  They are undoubtedly the best and prettiest pictures made.

Children’s Picture’s.—parents wishing pictures of their children can get them fac simile of Messrs. Bingham & DeShong, at the premium gallery, opposite the Worsham House.  Every attention will be paid to the cases of children, and their restlessness will be met with cheerful patience.

1859 March 17.  Atlanta Weekly Intelligencer.  (Atlanta, Georgia.)  March 17, 1859, New Series-Vol. 2, No. 21, P. 1.

De Shong’s Daguerrean Gallery.  We would be doing an act of careless injustice, did we not call the attention of the reader to the art daguerreotyoic (sic.), as it is managed by the skillful De Shong, of Clark’s ‘Marble Place.’

For softness, fine drapery, and beauty of finish, we have never see De Shong’s pictures surpassed.  A friend, in whom we have great confidence, who examined, carefully, the large collections of daguerreotypes at the New York Chrystal Palace, says that in his estimation, there was nothing there to equal the pictures taken by the Artist of the Marble Palace.

Mr. W. H. DeShong has on the third floor of Mr. Clark’s establishment—a suit of rooms that are splendidly furnished with fine carpets, curtains, sofas, chairs, tables, a piano, (the sweetest toned thing we ever heard,) and a self-water-supplying wash stand.  The American artist are allowed (in this art) to be the best in the world and it would not be too much to say that in the ranks Mr. De Shong stands among the first.

There is a picture there of our young friend, Charles M. Denie, as handsome as the original, with a piece of manuscript in his hand.  The writing is perfectly legible and distinct.  This feat has been attempted by artist in Nashville, Cincinnati, New York and Philadelphia, and none ever succeeded.  Mr. De Shong, therefore, belongs the credit of being the first and only one who has triumphed over the difficulty of a quarrel between two minutes.  We would advise our friends in city or country to call and examine Mr. D.’s pictures and superior instruments for themselves.—[Mem. Whig.

1859 March 27.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 27, 1859, Vol. X, No. 72, P. 3.

Premium Gallery.—Bingham & DeShong Main street, opposite the Worsham House, continue to make those celebrated Melainotypes, known to be the very best pictures now made.  Recollect premium gallery. 180 Main street.

1859 March 31.  Atlanta Weekly Intelligencer.  (Atlanta, Georgia.)  March 31, 1859, New Series-Vol. 2, No. 23, P. 1.

Mr. De Shong’s Daguerrian Gallery.  Those wishing life-like pictures, will do well to call on Mr. De Shong, over Shackleford’s Auction Store on Whitehall Street.  He is certainly master of the art—Ambrotypes and all other types, except Printers’ types.  He has the ‘leatherotype,” which can be sent in a letter from friend to friend, as conveniently as a bank bill can be sent.  We repeat, those wishing pictures of any “type,” would do well to call on Mr. De Shong.

1859 April 9.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 9, 1859, Vol. III, No. 66, Whole No. 376, P. 7.

Premium Pictures.—If you wish a picture made at the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, is the place, and that is the only place you can procure those celebrated Melainotypes.  Finest sky and slide light in the South, the neatest furnished reception room in town, and a splendid piano, for the amusement of the ladies.  Deshong & Bingham.

1859 June 29.  The Daily Constitutionalist.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. 14, No. 153, P. 2.

Married…In Atlanta W. H. DeShong and Miss S. C. Jones.

1859 November 18.  Columbus Daily Times.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  November 18, 1859, Vol. VII, P. 2.

Fire in Atlanta.  The principal houses burnt were occupied as follows…DeShong’s daguerrean gallery…

1859 November 18.  Daily Morning News.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 18, 1859, Vol. X, No. 271, P. 2.

Destructive Fire In Atlanta!  Two Children Burned To Death.  Loss 300,000 Dollars.  Atlanta, Nov. 17—A destructive fire, consuming a very large amount of property, occurred here yesterday morning.  The fire broke out at half-past eleven o’clock on Wednesday night, and continued burning until two o’clock this morning.  It originated in the drug store, near Shackelford’s auction rooms, and extended to the Fulton Bank, laying the Intelligencer office in ruins, and burning the next two blocks in Whitehall street.  Itb also burnt Markham’s blocks, up Alabama street, to Down’s grocery.  It extended up Whitehall street to Holbrook’s hat store…

Deshong’s Daguerreotype establishment…

1859 November 19.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  November 19, 1859, Vol. XXIII, No. 273, P. 2.

From the Atlanta American of Thursday, 17th. Destructive Conflagration in Atlanta—Loss of Life.  A few minutes after eleven o’clock last night, our citizens were aroused by an alarm of fire, which originated in a wooden building  adjoining the fine building of Beach & Root on the East side Whitehall street…

West Side of Whitehall Street.—

…Brick store occupied by Cutting & Stone, Dry Goods.  Stock$22,000.  Insurance $10,000.  Loss $12,000.  Building owned by Wm. Markham—not insured.

The second floor of these buildings was occupied by B. Baker, A. W. Stone, and J. W. Duncan, as Law Offices, and W. H. DeShong, Daguerrean Artist.  Loss unknown—probably $3.500…

1859 November 19.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  November 19, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 121, P.1.

The Fire At Atlanta.—The fire at Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday night, originated in a drug store, near Shackelford’s auction room, and burnt to the Fulton Bank.  The Intelligencer newspaper office is in ruins, and two of the next blocks up Whitehall Street.  The flames then spread from Markum corner up Alabama street to Dunn’s grocery, and thence up Whitehall street to Holbrook’s hat store.  The principal property destroyed was…Deehong’s (sic.) daguerreotype gallery…

1859 November 19.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 19, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 540, P.1.

Atlanta, Nov. 17.—A fire broke out here last night at 11 o’clock and burnt until 2 o’clock this morning, consuming much valuable property.  It originated in a drug store, near Shackelford’s auction room, and burnt to the Fulton Bank.  The Intelligencer newspaper office is in ruins, and two of the next blocks up Whitehall Street.  The flames then spread from Markum corner up Alabama street to Down’s grocery, and thence up Whitehall street to Holbrook’s hat store.  The principal property destroyed was…Deehong’s (sic.) daguerreotype gallery…

1859 November 23.  New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 222, P. 3.

Destructive Fire In Atlanta, Georgia.  Three Children Burnt Up.  A most destructive fire broke out in Atlanta, Ga. At a late hour on Wednesday night last, by which two lives were lost, and property to the amount of $125,000 to $150,000 was destroyed.  The buildings destroyed were the following:…

The second floor of these buildings was occupied by B. Baker, A. W. Stone and J. W. Duncan, as law offices, and W. H. DeShong, daguerrean artist.  Loss unknown—probably $3,500.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Dart, Calvin

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1853                Stark House, Main Street, Bennington, Vermont.

1853                Main Street, over Smith & Bradley’s Hat and Jewelry Store, Benington, Vermont.

1854-1881       Main Street, Opposite Stark House, Benington, Vermont.

1853 March 12.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 12, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 1, Whole No. 625, P. 1.

C. Dart, Daguerrian Artist, Stark House, Main st., Bennington, Vt.  Miniatures put up inartistic Style, in frames, cases, lockets, &c. in cloudy as well as fair. weather.

Advertisement was recorded five times between March 12 to May 7, 1853.

1853 March 12.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 12, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 1, Whole No. 625, P. 3.

Don’t All Speak at Once, I Wish You All, Kind Patrons And Friends, “A Happy New Year;” and return you my sincere thanks for visits, favors and patronage bestowed,—and would be happy to greet you all, at the Old Bennington Daguerrian Gallery!! Which is furnished with all necessary facilities, for Daguerreotyping in all its branches of modern improvement, with neatness and dispatch.  This Gallery has been recently fitted up with special regard to practical utility, convenience, and the pleasure of visitors; and all are assured that no pains shall be spared to please.  Cloudy days (unless very dark) as available as clear, except for small children.

The place, then, don’t forget,

Stark House, up stairs, Main street;

Admittance always free,

So just call in and see.

Ah! See what a picture, behold what a grace

Lives in that posture and beams in that face,

As rhe sun-light transfers the soul speaking eye

It flashes in joy though there’s nobody nigh;

Who nobody is, there is no need to tell,

Since the lassie herself knows the secret so well,

Enough that we trace in such touching perfection

The one that’s an object of cherished affection.

C. Dart, Artist.  Stark House, (up stairs,) Main street, Bennington, Vt., Jan. 1, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded from March 12 to April 9, 1853.

1853 March 26.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 26, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3, Whole No. 627, P. 2.

Persons wishing exact likenesses of themselves or friends, should not forget that there are located in this place two excellent operators—Mr. Dart, whose Saloon is in the Stark House, and Mr. Shattuck, whose Saloon is located on wheels in front of the Franklin House.  Persons out of town would do wee to give them a call, as we are confident that either of them will give them a capital picture.  Some fancy the work of one better  than the other, and so vice versa; but we like that of both.  They are besides clever fellows.

1853 May 7.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 7, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 9, Whole No.633, P. 3.

The Bennington Sky Ad Side Light Daguerrian Gallery, Which Can’t Be Beat, Is just opened for

the reception of visitors, and to which the attention of the public is solicited.—this is decidedly

one of the best, most convenient, and pleasant places to obtain life-like and pleasing

Daguerreotypes that can be found either in country or city; and altogether superior to any room

ever before in this place.

Its Large Sky and Side Light makes likenesses almost instantly, thus avoiding long sittings, and

Giving animation and beauty of expression; and making it decidedly the place for children and

Nervous persons.  It is easy of access; (but one, easy flight of stairs,) Rooms spacious and

Pleasant; working room separate from others, by which all unpleasant gasses are avoided by

Visitants; (a dressing room and toilet will soon be added.)

As I design a permanent residence here, I have spared no pains in fitting up, and shall strive

always to please all who favor me with a call.

Engravings, paintings, Daguerreotypes, or Statuary, copied correctly.  Land-Scapes or Scenic

views taken; (positive views if required.)

Lockets, Rings, pins and bracelets fitted with neatness of style, and all the various styles of cases

Or frames furnished to suit the fancies of all.

Grateful for past favors, I hope to be more deserving in future, and will invite the Ladies and

Gentlemen (the little and great,) of Bennington ad vicinity, to call and see that I have told you the

Truth—that my work-rooms &c. are all No. 1.

Bennington, Main Street, a few doors east of the Franklin House, over the Hat and Jewelry

Store of Smith and Bradley.  Entrance east side of said Store.  C. Dart.

Advertisement was recorded thirty four times between May 7, 1853 to February 25, 1854.

1853 July 2.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  July 2, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 17, Whole No. 641, P. 2.

C. Dart has some splendid daguerreotypes, taken in his new side and sky-light daguerrian

Gallery call in and see them. 

1853 October 22.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 33, Whole No. 656, P. 3.

Young Men’s Association.  A meeting of this Association, and of our citizens, was held, pursuant to call in the Banner, on Monday evening last.  Present, Z. L. Taft, Esq. Vic Prtesident, C. Dart and Hymen Tuttle, Esqrs.,

1854 August 4.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 4, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 22, Whole No. 698, P. 3.

A Chapter for those Who Are (not) Without Money!!  Part I. 

Verse 1st. “A somebody said, that in order to be pleased, we must strive to please.”

2.  To do this, the Bennington Daguerrian Gallery, with Side and Sky-Light.  Working, Sitting and dressing rooms, altogether the best in the State, is now open, where likenesses may be obtained so cheap that all will wish the price raised.

3.  Likenesses will be taken for those who wish, upon the lowest New York terms, viz: without case, 25 cts,, with case 50 cts.

4.  Terms given, to those who ask, at the Gallery.  Thus endeth part first.

Part II.

Verse 1.  Grateful for past favors, the Artist will continue to tender his services, to thoos who wish likenesses of the Excelsior kind.

2.  All may be assured, that all work entrusted to my care, of this kind, shall be of the very best quality, and upon reasonable terms.

3.  Likenesses taken in cloudy as well as clear days, and in sizes from that of the smallest finger ring, to the large case.

4.  Scenic views, of Churches, Dwellings, Public Buildings, or any landscape views, taken without reversion or change of position, (with a new and improved Instrument) superior to best steel engravings.

5.  Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Engravings and Statuary, correctly copied, and all work in part 2d guaranteed for durability and satisfaction.

6.  The New York terms at No. 1 Rooms, and the one price system, strictly adhered to with all.  C. Dart, Artist.  Main Street, a few doors east of the Franklin House.

Advertisement ran on August 4 & 11, 1854.

1854 August 11.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 11, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 23, Whole No. 699, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes, of the most superior kind, are now being taken at Dart’s Saloon.  Mr. James Cady, one of the best artists in N. York, is stopping in this place for a few days, and Mr. D. has made arrangements with him to take pictures for him for a short time.—Those who would see themselves as they are, would do well to call in and let Cady “strike them off.”

1854 September 1.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 1, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 26, Whole No. 702, P. 2.

Cady’s Beautiful Daguerreotypes.—We have been shown some magnificent specimens of this celebrated artist’s production.  They seemed not the “shadows,” but the real “flesh and blood” of the persons.  Those who would procure pictures of “themselves, kindred or friends,” at the hands of Mr. Cady, must do so immediately, as he leaves for New York in a few days.  The rush at the saloon has been large during the week.

1855 March 23.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  March 23, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 3, Whole No. 731, P. 2.

Calvin Dart, Esq., has been appointed Grand Juror of this, vice Isaac Weeks, declined, by the Selectmen.

1855 April 13.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 13, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 6, Whole No. 731, P. 2.

Read Dart’s advertisement in this paper relative to his Saloon for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.  What the artist says with reference to his establishment, we wish to bare testimony to its truthful and life-like likenesses are taken at his Saloon as at any other place in the country.

1855 April 13.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 13, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 6, Whole No. 731, P. 3.

 Daguerreotypes At the Bennington Sky-Light Gallery Friends and patrons of the first established Bennington Gallery, allow the artist to make you his most polite bow, and return you his sincere thanks for your liberal patronage and favors in his efforts to please.  In order to meet the increasing demands of a liberal community, and contribute to the happiness of the beautiful and the useful, the artist has spared no pains or cost commensurate with the wants of their thriving village and vicinity, in fitting up sais Gallery, and furnishing it with the very best apparatus for producing the most life-like, durable and tasty likenesses which can be produced in our county.  He has now on hand, and will furnish to those who want fancy cases or plain do., from the large or whole sized life pictures to the very smallest pin or finger ring do., at prices which cannot fail to please.  Much might be said in commendation of this Gallery, –that it is the best in the State,—that it is as good as the best in cities, &c. &c. but his motto is “Let thy works praise thee.

The Artist now tenders his services to all who may wish for work in his line, feeling confident that, aided with the experience of years, and with the best facilities, materials, &c., he will be able to give entire satisfaction to a generous, kind and appreciating community.  Terms, Cash on the delivery of likenesses.

The Great Mystery of Optical Science—the Stereoscope, or “Solid Seeing” Views and Pictures.—Likenesses or Views by this process, appear to the beholder solid or round, and full, life statuary or real life.  Views of this kind on exhibition, and Likenesses or Views taken for all who want.  C. Dart, Artist, Main street, opposite Stark House.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between  April 13 to July 13, 1855.

1855 August 24.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 24, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 25, Whole No. 763, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—”Every day brings something new,” as the old song says, but among them all we have seen nothing that strikes our fancy like the new process named above for taking sun pictures.  The perseverance and skill manifested by those who practice this art are excelled by no other class of men.  Our friend Dart is now producing some of theses life-like and truly magnificent pictures, and we would invite those in want of truly valuable likenesses to call at his saloon.

1855 August 24.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 24, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 25, Whole No. 763, P. 3.

Friendship’s Offering, and Life Mementoes.  The Ambrotype.  The subscriber having purchased from the Pattentee, the sole right to make these Beautiful Pictures, in Bennington County, is now enabled to offer to the public a New Style of Pictures, far exceeding in Beauty and Durability, anything ever before made. 

Ambrotypes can be taken equally well, from the smallest to the full size, and in one fifth the time of setting required for daguerreotypes.  They can be seen I any light as well as engravings, or any Paper Picture under Glass; hence are suitable for Large Pictures to be hung in frames.

They are not reversed, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.  Daguerreotypes copied in this permanent style and enlarged if required, to full size.  The Ambrotype is taken upon the very best Plate Glass, and Hermetrically (sic.) sealed, between two plate glasses, with a cement, which soon hardens, rendering them indestructible by Time, Gasses, Dampness, Climate, or any ordinary casualty which frequently destroys all other photographs, and even Oil Paintings; hence may be set in Monuments, and carried to sea, and will retain their brilliancy for ages.

The subscriber being fully furnished with the facilities for making the Ambrotype, and also Daguerreotypes in all variety of styles of Cases, Frames, &c., now offers his services to all who wish for work in this line, assuring all, that his best efforts shall be to please, and feeling confident that all will be pleased.  Prices for Ambroitypes, varying from $2 to $20. According to size and finish.

All shall have polite attention, and the reasonable one price system.  C. Dart, Photographer.   Bennington Daguerrian Rooms, Main Street

Advertisement was recorded times between August 24, 1855 to June 13, 1856.

1856 January 11.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  January 11, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 45, Whole No. 773, P. 3.

Married, In this village, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. E. Stover, Mr. Lyman B. Hinsdill and Miss Lucy Ann, only daughter of Calvin Dart, Esq., all of Bennington.

1856 September 5.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 5, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 27, Whole No. 807, P.3.

Some of the Things that we All Like to See May be Seen at the Daguerreian Rooms, in Bennington.  Those who wish to see, or obtain for themselves, or their friends, Life-Like likenesses \, by the Ambrotype, or Daguerreotype process, with all the late improvements, both in chemical and artistic finish, can be accommodated, and at prices much ;lower than formerly.

Likenesses made, and guaranteed equal in style and finish, to the very best in the whole world.

The services of Prof. J. Cady, of New York, of world wide fame as a artist, being secured for a time, together with the other superior advantages, which these Rooms possess, for making the Ambrotype, and other Pictures, warrants us in saying, that all which we promise, can and will be performed.

N. B.  Ambrotypes as cheap as Daguerreotypes.  C. Dart.

Advertisement was recorded   times between September 5 to October 31, 1856.

1857 June 26.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 26, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 17, Whole No. 849, P.3.

Art Triumphant!!  May be found at the Bennington Picture Gallery, tjose far-famed and beautiful Daguerreotypes plain and colored.  These have longed been considered the most appropriate keep-sakes that have ever been produced, but are now out shone by the world-renowned Patent Ambrotype.  These are non-reversed Pictures, and may be seen as transparencies.  They are found by fair trial to be indestructible by the action of Light, Gasses, Damptness, &c., and to all accidents less than breaking the glasses.  Also, the Bas-Releivo Ambrotype, or Sphereotype, equally durable, and unsurpassed in beauty of effect.  Also The Ferritotype & Vitrotype, good imitations of the Ambrotype, and for a less price.

Also the incomparably beautiful Ambro-Photograph.  These are decidedly the most desirable and convenient keep-sakes that have ever been produced, as they can be sent in a letter, with safety if kept dry, and without extra expense of postage. 

All of these may be found at the old established Bennington Picture Gallery; finished in the various styles of Cases, Frames, &c., and in all the perfection of this most Beautiful Art, and upon terms which cannot fail to please all, who are willing to let live as to live themselves.

A practical experience of many years warrants me in saying, the quality of my work shall not and cannot be surpassed.

N. B.  Pictures made as well in cloudy as fair weather, except of young children.  C. Dart, Artist.  Main St., (opposite Stark House,)

Advertisement ran from June 26 to November 6, 1857.

1857 November 26.  Vermont State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  November 26, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 39, Whole No. 871, P.3.

Pictures For The Times At The Daguerrian ad Ambrotype Gallery , Main st., Bennington, opposite Stark House.  Feeling always desirous to please and benefit the People, I have concluded to offer to the public Pictures at prices far less than have ever been made in the country, even for one half former prices.  Viz: 25 cts., 37½ cts., 50 cts., and up to any price required.

Good Pictures and Good Cases as Low as 50 Cents.  Photographs, as low as $3.00 per dozen.  Possessing the best facilities for making Likenesses, I feel confident that I can please all who may favor me with a call.

All who would avail themselves of the Reduced Price must call soon , as it is but an experiment which will soon end, unless liberally sustained by the public.  C. Dart, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1857 to January 15, 1858.

1858 August 6.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 6, 1858, Vol. 18, No. 24, P. 3.

Still I Live.  The Bennington Sky-Light Gallery, the old and Established Gallery in this vicinity, is by many new improvements and additions now made the most desirable place to obtain the Finest Specimen of this Beautiful Art.

The Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Neellograph, Photograph, ad all other desirable Types are here made in all the beautiy (sic.) and perfection of Modern Style.

Here too is the only place in this vicinity where the True and Real Patent Ambrotype, that Durable and Imperishable Likeness of the Human Face Divine, (which includes all pictures on glass and hermetrically sealed between two glasses with balsam or its equivalent,) are lawfully and rightfully made, as I have purchased , at great cost, the exclusive right for Bennington County to make and use the said Patent Ambrotype, which is duly secured by Letters Patent, and by a regularly executed deed assigned and conveyed to me for said county, as also the name Ambrotype which is my trade mark.  Therefore, all Pictures  offered in this vicinity as Ambrotypes, without my sanction, are either spurious or an infringement upon my rights, for which I shall hold all participants legally and morally responsible, by the rule which says “The partaker is as guilty as the thief.”

My Ambrotypes are all stamped “Ambrotype Pat’d July 4 and 11, 1854,” as the Patent Laws of the U. S. require, under a penalty of $100 fine, with cost of prosecution.  All will take due notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly.

As it is, and ever has been, my desire to please, I now offer what has never before been offered in this county, viz:—Photographs of whole size for oe third the price of any other picture of equal beauty, so that large and splendid pictures of our own dear selves or friends are ow within the reach of all, however humble, and those who are quite too poor to purchase shall be favored with a gift.

Entire satisfaction given in price and quality, or no charge made.

The homeliest and also the handsomest persons in town Photographed in beautiful style, without charge if they will call.

Come one and all, both great and small.

For you’re all growing old.  Here you my buy

If you will try, something more precious than

Gold—Your Picture!  C. Dart, Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 6 to September 17, 1858.

1858 November 12.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  November 12, 1858, Vol. 18, No. 38, P. 3.

Stop Thief!  Oh! Stop!!  Why in such hot haste (to ruin yourself). –Just listen and hear to the voice of wisdom, wilst I tell you of a truth that superb Portraits of our own dear selves, of the Patent Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Sphereotype, or the picture which some say stands out or fully, Photographs (life size if required) and all other graphs and types but the Typeus phever can be obtained at the Bennington Excelsior Gallery, opposite the Stark House, much cheaper than you can steal them, quality considered.  I say what I know and can prove to be a fact, that better work is done at this gallery than has ever been done in this County by any one either in Room or otherwise.

A practical experience in Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Optics in all that relates to this business for fifteen years, as also a theoretical and practical experience of ten years I Photography warrants me in making these assertions; all which I hol myself ready and willing to prove to any who will give me an opportunity.

Having spacious and pleasant Rooms for sitting, dressing, neat and comfortable, which shall be furnished with interesting objects to the visitor; also having the best of Stock, apparatus and fixtures and being determined to spare no pains to make all things agreeable and profitable to visitors, I invite any and all to give me a call, with the assurance that this is no Hum Bug.  C. Dart, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 12 to December 3, 1858.

1858 December 31.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  December 31, 1858, Vol. 18, No. 45, P. 2.

Masonic.—At a communication of Mt. Anthony Lodge, No. 13, held on Monday afternoon of this week, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Calvin Dart…

1859 June 10.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 10, 1859, Vol. 19, No. 16, P. 3.

Photographs.—All who are in want of superlative beautiful and artistic likenesses  of themselves or friends, will do well to call at C. Dart’s Bennington Gallery.  This Gallery, which has been long renowned for the beauty and durability of its pictures, has been recently fitted up for making the various styles and sizes of that most admired of all pictures, the Photograph; and to add to its attractions, the proprietor has engaged for a short time the services of Prof. Jas. Cady, of New York, of world wide celebrity.  All who are in want of unsurpassed Likenesses, will find it eminently to their advantage to call upon them soon.

1883 April 12.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 12, 1883, Vol. XLIII, No. 11, P. 2.

Died—Dart.—In Bennington, April 6, Calvin Dart in the 76th year of his age.

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.