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Bartholomew, Charles G.

May 6, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Auburn New York, Charles G. Bartholomew, Daguerreotypist, E. P. Senter, Ithaca New York, J. B. Swift, Jeremiah Gurney, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1849 Aurora Street, over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium, Ithaca, New York.

1850-1853 96 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

1855-1856 99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange, Auburn, New York.

1857 Genesee Street, Auburn, New York.

1858-1859 Address Unknown, Auburn, New York.

1849 April 11. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) April 11, 1849, Vol. XXXIII, No. 44, Whole No. 1,651, P. 3.

Don’t Read This. Mr. Bartholomew would respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca, that he has taken the room formerly occupied by Johnson & Schuyler, on Aurora St., for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, Single or in groups up to 12 upon the latest Paris and London improvements, which does away with that blue, dark, inanimate, fading appearance to pictures; like ivory painting, with a Light, Soft, Florid Tone as in nature. He finishes all his miniatures with the Electro Gilding, (and the enameled back ground if desired) which will last for ages without fading; and put them up in the most beautiful and splendid French style, never before introduced in this village.

Mr. B. would merely say to Parents and others that a guarantee of the life of friends and children has never been given, therefore secure these unfading likeness and your own when and how you can. He invites all the ladies and gentlemen to call and see him, whether they desire to sit for portraits or not and judge for themselves if his rooms is not.

The Place to obtain true life like Miniatures. Cloudy or rainy weather does not affect Mr. B.’s taking pictures, for he Has the control of the light according to its strength from sun rise to sun set.

Strangers can have their likenesses taken and put up in 15 to 20 minutes. Stock furnished to Operators. Ithaca, April 7, 1849.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 2, 1849.

1849 December 5. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) December 5, 1849, Vol. XXXIV, No. 32, Whole No. 1,684, P. 3.

The Sky-Light! A New Daguerrean Arrangement! Mr. Bartholtrmew announces to the citizens of Ithaca and Tompkins co. that he has fitted up a set of Rooms expressly for Daguerreotyping, in a superior Style over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium on Aurora-street, with a large Sky-Light—the only one within a 100 miles—the best ever constructed, being a combined liget from above and side, so arranged that perfect likenesses are taken rain or shine, in from 2 to 5 seconds, with a large German Quick Instrument, (a new invention) of superior power, producing a rich toned picture surpassing fine Mezzotint Engravings—not possible to be equaled when taken in the ordinary way by a side light only, and a common slow Camera. Also a new constructed copying Instrument that will copy the smallest pictures to a half size, and the largest paintings, Engravings, &c., to the size of the smallest pea. The preparation of the plates on which the Likeness is taken, is entirely done by machinery, producing a fine finish and Miniature, incomparably better than by the ordinary method.

Mr. B. respectfully solicits a call from every Lady and Gentleman in the county, whether they desire to sit for a portrait or not.

Strangers at any distance would be four-fold compensated by coming to Ithaca to Mr. B.’s rooms to have their likenesses taken, single or with their families in groups to any number. He warrants all the miniatures he takes never to fade—his facilities for doing the best of work is not surpassed in this or any other country, from the fact that he has the best and only Sky and side light combined, the only Quick Instrument in the country (for taking Babies of any age) a fine copying, a full size and medium Camera.

Likenesses of the sick or dead taken at Private Residences if desired.

Young men desirous of making the most of their time, study human nature, make money in travelling, can be well and ably qualified in the art, and with it be able to accomplish their desires. Ithaca, Nov. 27, 1849.

Advertisement ran from December 5, 1849 to February 20, 1850.

1850 July 12. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) July 12, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Whole No. 1,711, P. 3.

Found! At 96 Owego-St., At Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms! The Great Sky Light, and the largest camera in Western N. Y., a German Quick Instrument, that takes Likenesses in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in the county; and superior Copying Camera, the only one in Ithaca, a medium and half size, four instruments of the latest Improvements.

Also found, a very large assortment of splendid Stock, such as the Chinese and Mache (large and small) cases, inlaid with Gold, and pure Pearl, Rose and other Flowers most beautiful. A fine assortment of French and other cases, frames, &c., some rare Paintings, a splendid room, with every attention requisite, and doing a first rate business. Please pop in and see for yourselves, 96 Owego-Street.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to August 14, 1850.

1850 August 28. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) August 28, 1850, Vol. XXXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1,722, P. 3.

Lost Money! For a poor Miniature taken at —————; or might as well have lost it—by not going to Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms! At 96 Owego-St., for my miniature. He has the great Sky Light and works upon the new and beautiful improvement and has the largest Camera in Western New York.

Advertisement ran from August 28, 1850 to August 17, 1853

1853 February 16. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) February 16, 1853, Vol. XXXVII, No. 33, Whole No. 1,850, P. 3.

To Daguerreotypist. Mr. Bartholomew has just returned from the City with the largest amount, the best assortment, the latest patterns (all new) of cases, frames, lockets, and Daguerreotype Jewelry, that was ever in this market, at such prices that will induce all those who want Stock or Likenesses, to call at his Rooms opposite the New Brick Block on Owego street, next to Mr. Greenly’s Store in Ithaca, and furnish themselves with less money than they ever have done before.

Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to September 21, 1853.

1853 August 31. Ithaca Journal and Advertiser. (Ithaca, New York.) August 31, 1853, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 1,878, P. 3.

G. Bartholomew’s Great Sky and Side Light Daguerrean Rooms, No. 96 Owego, opposite the new brick block. This is the oldest and Largest Establishment in this county, and a single flight of stairs (not 2 or 3) of gentle ascent and only 10 feet rise lands you in his rooms—4 in number—1 expressly for ladies—which for size and convenience are well calculated for taking Superior Pictures of all Sizes.

A few things to be remembered by those wishing to have a Good Life-like Likenesses! One that will never fade. It is conceded by those acquainted with Mr. B.’s Daguerreotyping, that he is at the head of the profession in this region, having stood the test of competition of other operators for the last 4 years in the village of Ithaca, 15 having left for business in other places, and in the same time has taken from 6000 to 7000 Miniatures.

Such a practice is of itself a sufficient guarantee to a discriminating public, that his Rooms is the place to get good Likenesses. But there are other reasons than those above:

1st—He galvanizes or re-silvers every plate on which the likeness in=s taken, before using it.

2d—The preparing of the same is done by machinery, producing a finer and making a finer miniature—incomparably better than the ordinary way. Mr. B. is a member of the American Daguerrean Association, and is in possession of the New and Recent Improvements in that Association. In addition to what we call the Daguerreotype proper, there are other processes that Mr. B. is prepared to execute, viz: Gurney’s new process of coloring likenesses. They are fine. The Crystalotype—this is a beautiful style of Daguerreotype. The Crayon, the Cameotype, and the enameled Back grounds and circles of a variety of colors, &c. and fancy and tasty acquisitions to the Art, and is very much admired. He has one full sized Instrument, acromatic Lens, in goodness not surpassed—1½ size quick working Instrument for taking likenesses of babies, children & nervous people in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in this county—1 copying Instrument that copies all sized pictures perfectly—1 1-9 instrument expressly for taking Locket Pictures, a new thing—1 full size Sceptrum for taking views of Buildings and Landscapes at any distance within 2 miles, without reversing the object in the Picture taken. Mr. B. respectfully informs Daguerrean Artist that he keeps on hand and for sale wholesale and Retail a complete assortment of Daguerreotype Goods, bought exclusively for cash, at the lowest New York Prices, and from a knowledge of the wants of the Artist, he is confident he can give good satisfaction in quality and price to all who may purchase of him. All goods are warranted as represented, and advice on the practical part of Daguerreotyping, cheerfully given.

Likenesses of the Sick or Dead taken at their residences. Remember the great Sky and Side light rooms No. 96 Owego street, Ithaca, where they take likenesses rain or shine, as low if not lower than at any other place.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to December 28, 1854. *Newspapers from 1854 were not included in database.

1855 February 14. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) February 14, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Bartholomews’s Sky And Side Light Daguerrean Rooms. No. 99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange. Pictures of all sizes taken and inserted in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Bracelets.—All sized pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller. He has a large assortment of cases, of every pattern, size and style. Also, a new large Quick Instrument, for taking pictures of Children, in from 2 to 4 seconds, the only one in this place or county.

Also an apparatus for taking buildings or views with out reversing them. Daguerreotypes of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences. Pictures taken as well in cloudy as clear weather, as he has the instrument to do it with.

Remember, 99 Genesee street. It is the only sky and side light Daguerrean Rooms in this place.

Advertisement ran from February 14, 1855 to February 6, 1856.

1855 April 11. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) April 11, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 4.

A good likeness is a good thing, and when we get a good thing, we ought to get it. Bartholomew possesses every facility for taking life-like pictures. Give him a call.

1856 September 3. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) September 3, 1856, Vol. II, No. 31, P. 3.

Auburn Fillmore & Donelson Club. The undersigned propose to form a Fillmore & Donelson Club…C. G. Bartholomew…

1856 November 12. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) November 12, 1856, Vol. II, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes Made As Usual At Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms, 99 Genesee street, up-stairs. A good assortment of cases of all styles and frames. Pictures made of children in two or three seconds, with a quick instrument, the only one in this place or county. All size pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller. Pictures single or in groups. A few of those small Gold Lockets at very low prices.

N. B. No six shillings turpentine Ambrotypes made at his Rooms.

1857 December 30. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) December 30, 1857, Vol. III, No. 48, P. 1.

Our Holiday Directory. 1857-8. Head-Quarters Of Santa Claus….Daguerrean Artists.

What more appropriate present than a perfect photograph, elegantly framed or encased? Anybody can procure them of

E. P. Senter, Genesee St.

C. G. Bartholomew, Genesee St.

J. B. Swift, Genesee St.

1858 December 29. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) December 29, 1858, Vol. IV, No. 48, P. 3.

Our Holiday Directory. Presents And Where To Get Them….Ambrotypes, & C.

The perfection to which this art has been brought during the last few years, renders its products extremely desirable, as well as very appropriate for presents. The cost, when taking into account the real worth of a photograph, ambrotype or a daguerreotype, is comparatively trifling. We advise our friends to “sit” at either Senter’s, or Bartholomew’s,

1859 January 5. Auburn Weekly American. (Auburn, New York.) January 5, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 49, P. 3.

High Wind—Alarm Of Fire—Accidents and Incidents.—A very severe westerly wind storm rose last evening, and prevailed without abatement until about 10½ o’clock this morning….Bartholomew’s handsome ambrotype and daguerreotype show case was prostrated, breaking the glass, and damaging the pictures considerably….

Barnum, DeLos

May 4, 2024Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereoviewsBoston Massachusetts, Daguerreotypist, DeLos Barnum, Henry Wyman, Photographer, Roxbury Massachusetts, Southworth & Hawes., Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1856 Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1857 2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1858 335 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1858 230 Commercial Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1859 365 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860 Address Unknown, Roxbury, Massachusetts.1

1856 April 5. Manuscript. Letter from D. Barnum to Scovill Manufacturing Company. Collection of Scovill Manufacturing Company Records, Scovill II, Incoming Letters, vol. 2, p. 104. Baker Library, Harvard University Graduate School in Business Administration.

Mr. Humphrey, Dear Sir In you (sic) journal for March 15, I Noticed a Call for a first class Daguerreotypist to go to California. being desirous of visiting that Country I resolved to Answer your notice. I have been in the business now 5 years & for the past year I have been at work for Messrs. Southworth & Hawes and I am at work there at present. & Shall continue to unless I go to California. I am a Married Man & Shall take my wife with me. If you have not found the man you want, And should you think fit to Answer this Stating particulars

Address. D. Barnum 5½ Tremont, Row, Southworth & Hawes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, Boston

1857-1875. Stereo Views. By John S. Waldsmith, 1991.

List Delos Barnum as being active from 1857 to 1875. Made early photographs of Boston

(ca. 1857) on ivory mounts with blind-stamped identification. Most notable is his “American Historical Series” (1859) of more than fifty views of Revolutionary War landmarks in and around Boston. These are on ivory mounts with ornate and fancy descriptive backs. He also did a fine series of Saratoga and Niagara Falls Plus a series of Washington, D. C.

1858 January 22. Waltham Sentinel. (Waltham, Massachusetts.) Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 3.

Wyman & Co., Photographic Artists, 335 Washington Street, cor. West Street, Boston.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, and every picture in the Art, executed in the neatest and most approved style.

Photographs colored in oil, or tinted in water colors in any style. Particular attention given to copying. H. Wyman. Ja 22. D. Barnum.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 19, 1858.

1860 September. Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Awarded a Bronze Medal at the ninth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair for Stereoscopic Pictures.

1860 September 24. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) September 24, 1860, Vol. XXXI, No 9331, P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views. Mr. Delos Barnum of Roxbury has a fine show of Stereoscopic Views in Mechanics Exhibition. These views are not only of a very high order of merit, but the subjects selected for illustration have special interest to our citizens. Mr. Barnum last year published an historical series of 21 pictures of noted places in Eastern Massachusetts, which we commended to public attention at the time. His list, besides those above named, now include eight views of the College buildings and private residences in Cambridge, sixteen views of Mount Auburn, three at Nahant, twelve of places at Franconia, twelve of Niagara, twelve of Buildings and squares in Boston, and others representing noted objects in Canada, Michigan, Vermont, Greenwood Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, etc. The whole forming a collection of about a hundred and twenty American views of great beauty and national interest. Thomas Groom & Co. and the other dealers have these views for sale.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographs, 1839-1900.

Barnes, George W.

April 30, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Denniston R. Town, George W. Barnes, Melainotypist, Photographer, Rockford Illinoispioneeramericanphotographers

1859 Davis & Enoch’s Block, State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

1859 April 6. Rockford Register. (Rockford, Illinois.) April 6, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

G. W. Barnes & Co., Daguerrean and Ambrotype Gallery, In Davis & Enoch’s Block, State Street, Rockford, East Side of River.

The Subscribers would announce to their numerous friends and the public generally, and having [fitted] and refurnished their rooms, they are better prepared than ever to take Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype & Photograph Likenesses. In the highest style of the art, and at reasonable rates. Having a large and well selected assortment of Case, Lockets, Pins &c., they can put up Pictures in any [required] style. They refer to the large number of their friends who have favored them with their patronage, [ ? ] evidence of their ability to take Life Like Pictures, In all weather and at all times. Children taken in fair weather, in from three to five seconds.

Call and examine their Gallery of Pictures, which is open during the whole day. G. W. Barnes, D. R. Town.

Barnes, Chauncey

April 29, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, C. Barnes & Brother, Chauncey Barnes, Daguerreotypist, Macon Georgia, Mobile Alabama, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1848 48 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

1848 Eagle Hotel, Macon, Mississippi.

1858-1859 46, 48 and 50 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

1848 March 18. The Weekly Independent. (Aberdeen, Mississippi.) March 18, 1848, Vol. 3, No. 7, Whole No. 215, P.2.

Mobile Daguerrean Gallery. C. Barnes of Mobile, having been engaged in the Daguerreotype art from the earliest age of its application to that of portraying the beauties of the human face divine on plates of silver, and having recently visited all the largest establishments in the United States, sparing no pains or expense, furnishing himself with the greatest improvements now known by the most scientific professors of the art, therefore he is confidence would inform his friends in the neighboring country, who wish capital likenesses, that he can furnish them with a fac simile, a likeness too, which will be durable, will exist for ages, and exhibit to future generations living realities of the present. His rooms are neatly furnished for the accommodation of ladies, at 48 Dauphin street, where he exhibits over 1000 specimens of his art free to spectators, and solicits a visit at their convenience. Do not forget the number 48 Dauphin street. Jan 1 ’48.

Advertisement was recorded on March 18 & May 6, 1848

1848 May 6. The Weekly Independent. (Aberdeen, Mississippi.) May 6, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 7, Whole No. 215, P.1.

Advertisement ran from May 6 to December 30, 1848.

1848 November 18. Noxubee Rifle. (Macon, Mississippi.) November 18, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Art—Improved. Perfect Likenesses Of Children Or Adults, By C. Barnes & Brother. We would say to our friends of Macon and surrounding country, that we have neatly furnished a room in the Eagle Hotel (up stairs) for the purpose giving those wishing perfect likenesses of themselves or friends an opportunity of obtaining them. The new improvement will enable us to take perfect likenesses of Children of any age. Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. They would do well to call soon as our stay will be short. C.& W. Barnes.

1854 October 30. Alabama Planter. (Mobile, Alabama.) October 30, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 48, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.—Our Daguerreotype artists have been making improvements for an extensive business the coming winter.

The art, we believe, was first introduced into Mobile by Mr. Barnes, who attained great distinction in it. Indeed, we believe, it may be said that his success has been so great that he has accumulated a fortune.

He was followed by numerous other persons, but the only establishments besides his are those of the Messrs. Stanton and Mr. Marks. The former have their rooms on the south side of Dauphin way, entering by the same steps which lead to the printing office of the Tribune. They have erected a large glass front, which will enable them to obtain an excellent light for their operations.

Mr. Marks, at the southeast corner of Dauphin and Royal streets, has been here about a year. He comes from Baltimore with the prestige of success and one or two medals from the great fairs. He has also changed the externals of the building he occupies and has made a large skylight which is very complete. His rooms are elegantly fitted up, and the numerous pictures which decorate his walls are a sufficient proof of his great skill in the art. He has a series of very striking Daguerreotype views of San Francisco, taken by himself, and exhibiting that place by sections which, joined together, make a complete picture of the entire city, in which the minutest detail of every house tree, and street, and shipping, &c., is given with surprising clearness. The name on some of the signs can be easily read by the naked eye.

We are satisfied that there are o more exquisitely executed pictures any where than those which our Daguerreotypists are ready to take; and we commend them to our country friends who, doubtless, this winter will liberally patronize this very beautiful art. Let them visit the galleries of our artists and see how difficult it is to resist the desire to have their pictures taken.

1858 May 6. The Prairie News. (Okolona, Mississippi.) May 6, 1858, Vol. VI, No. 34, P. 3.

C. Barnes, Mobile, Ala. This gentleman takes the most perfect pictures of any artist we ever saw. Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs are taken small or life size. He can take a life size photograph from a miniature half an inch in diameter, and when a picture is finished off by him, it looks more like a human being than a mere representation. Indeed, his pictures are naturally beautiful (so far as the execution is concerned) and beautifully natural.

1858 May 6. The Prairie News. (Okolona, Mississippi.) May 6, 1858, Vol. VI, No. 34, P. 3.

C. Barnes, Photograph & Ambrotype Gallery, Nos. 46, 48, and 50 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Ala. Photographs made life size from Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes equally as well as from life, which surpass both in beauty and durability the most exquisite Portrait Painting. Call and see specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 6 1858 to September 8, 1859.

1858 November 13. The Eastern Clarion. (Paulding, Mississippi.) November 13, 1858, Vol. XXII, No. V, P. 4.

Photographs. Life Size, On Canvas. I would most respectfully state to the citizens of Mobile that I am now fully prepared and am taking Life Size Photographs, beautifully colored in Oil, the patent of which I am the sole Proprietor for the city of Mobile.

I have enlarged my establishment: by adding a new suite of Rooms, next East of my Daguerrean Gallery, neatly fitted up with an Improved Skylight, expressly for Photographic purposes.

During the last summer I have made myself fully acquainted with all improvements pertaining to the art, and carefully selected with great expense, Cameras, Pantescopes, etc., etc., of the best quality, together with a good assortment of Frames of the neatest style.

I would also state that I have been successful in procuring the services of the best Artists in the country, which enables me to guarantee my Pictures permanent, and as beautiful in Finish as the Art is susceptible of, colored in Water, Oil or Pastel.

Persons having old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of departed friends, can have them copied. Life, Cabinet, or Miniature Size, colored in all the freshness and vigor of animated nature.

I have fixed my terms, corresponding with New York prices, so as to enable all to ornament their parlors with family portraits, which have become so popular at the North. Please call and examine specimens. Rooms Nos. 46 and 48 Dauphin Street, Mobile. Jan. 1858. C. Barnes.

Advertisement ran from November 13, 1848 to August 17, 1849.

1859 June 9. The Prairie News. (Okolona, Mississippi.) June 9, 1859, Vol. VII, No. 39, P. 2.

We thank Mr. C. Barnes, of Mobile, Ala., for a photograph of General Walker. The picture is very well executed, and we must say, Mr. B’s powers of discrimination, in pandering tastes, are as nice as his artistic skill is accurate; for we would have chosen the picture of the grey eyed patriot in preference to any other in his extensive gallery.

Barnard, George N.

April 28, 2024Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAlexander Beckers, B. Hafnagel, Barnard & Nichols, Charles C. Harrison, Charles DeForest Fredericks, Daguerreotypist, George N. Barnard, Jeremiah Gurney, Martin M. Lawrence, Mathew B. Brady, Meade Brothers, Oswego New York, Philip E. Bogart, Photographer, Robert A. Werner, Robert Newell, Silas A. Holmes, Syracuse New Yorkpioneeramericanphotographers

1846-1852 Rooms in Woodruff Building, corner First and Cayuga Streets, Oswego, New York.

1852-1855 Over City Bank, opposite the Welland House, Oswego, New York.[1]

1857 8 Whiting Block, Syracuse, New York.1

1845 August 20. The Oswego Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) August 20, 1845, Vol. XXVI, No. 1400, New Series—Vol. I, No. 9, P. 3.

The Oswego Hotel. Grover S. Wormer, who has kept the Oswego Hotel for the last two years, has formed a copartnership with Mr. George N. Barnard, in the management and conducting of the establishment. For the public patronage with which the house has ever been sustained while under his direction. Mr. Warmer would tender his grateful acknowledgments and the subscribers hope by the new arrangement, to so extend their attentions and accommodations as to make their house worthy of a more extensive support.

The Oswego Hotel is favorably located in the immediate neighborhood of the steamboat and packet boat landings, and no efforts will be spared to make the house agreeable and pleasant to those who may make it a stopping place.

A Carriage to convey Passengers, and a Wagon for the conveyance of their baggage, will at all times be in attendance upon the arrival and departure of the Boats free of charge.

Grover S. Wormer, George N. Barnard.

1846 August 4. The Oswego Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) August 4, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No. 1450, New Series—Vol. II, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Mr. Barnard, late of the Oswego Hotel, has taken a room in the Woodruff Building, adjoining our Counting Room, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses of such as may desire them. Some of his pictures are the clearest and best we have ever seen. He charges but $1.50, so that all can now afford to have their own and children’s faces taken. Give him a call.

1847 August 3. The Oswego Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) August 3, 1847, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1501, New Series—Vol. III, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Mr. Barnard respectfully informs the citizens of Oswego and vicinity, that he has again opened his room in the Woodruff Building where he is prepared to take Photographic Miniatures, unsurpassed by any artist in the country.

Persons visiting his room, can have their Miniature taken in this beautiful style, and neatly set in Morocco cases, lockets, Breast Pins, &c., in a few minutes.

The best time for children, is from 9 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon, all others 9 to 5. Oswego, July 30, 1847.

Advertisement ran from August 3 to February 20, 1849.

1849 January 18. The Oswego Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) January 18, 1849, Vol. XXIX, No. 1577, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 31, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Mr. Barnard Respectfully informs the citizens of Oswego and vicinity that he is still engaged in the manufacture of those beautiful productions of Art, which are so much valued and admired by all. The price is now so trifling that every person can afford to procure an accurate Likeness of himself and of those he holds dear by the ties of association or of [ ? ] And, as “delays are always dangerous,” the Present [ ? ] best time to obtain such a likeness.

The People are requested to call at “Barnard’s Daguerrean Rooms,” in the third story of the Woodruff Building. And examine specimens.

N. B. Instructions in the Art carefully given. A good second-hand Apparatus for sale cheap for cash.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to January 5, 1850.

1849 July 24. The Oswego Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) July 24, 1849, Vol. XXX, No. 1555, Third Series—Vol. IV, No. 6, P. 1.

Geo. N. Barnard, Daguerrean Artists, Rooms in the 3d story of Woodruff Building, corner of First and Cayuga-streets, West Oswego.

Advertisement ran from July 24, 1849 to July 31, 1851.

1850 January 12. The Oswego Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) January 12, 1850, Vol. XXXI, No. 1579, Third Series—Vol. I, No. 30, P. 3.

Sky –Light Daguerreotypes. G. N. Barnard, respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to his new rooms, fitted up expressly for taking Daguerreotype Pictures, over E. P. Burt’s store. He has perfected a powerful sky-light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likenesses of children and all others, in a few seconds, with perfect ease to the sitter; retaining a natural expression.

Grateful to his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage hitherto extended to him, he would call their attention to his new arrangement for producing pictures by the agency of light. Hours for children from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M. Likenesses taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather, in a style unsurpassed, enclosed in neat Morocco Cases, Lockets, Rings, &c., at various prices. Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses copied. On hand a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases. Instructions carefully given and instrument furnished.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to July 13, 1851.

1851 July19. The Oswego Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) July 19, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 131 P. 2.

A Daguerrian Convention was held at Syracuse on the 13^th inst., for the purpose of bringing about a union of thought, action, sentiment, “a uniform standard of prices, and to devise means to elevate the beautiful art in which they are engaged.” Appropriate resolutions were adopted, and a committee appointed to draft a constitution and by laws for “The New York State Photographic Society,” to be presented at the next meeting to be held at Utica, on the 20^th of August next.

We noticed that our friend G. N. Barnard was present and participated in the doings of the Convention.

1851 August 1. The Oswego Daily Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) August 1, 1851, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 1.

Geo. N. Barnard, Daguerrean Artists, Rooms in the 3d story of Woodruff Building, corner of First and Cayuga-streets, West Oswego.

Advertisement ran from August 1, 1851 to March 9, 1852.

1851 August 1. The Oswego Daily Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) August 1, 1851, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 4.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes. G. N. Barnard, respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to his new rooms, fitted up expressly for the taking of Daguerreotype Pictures, over E. P. Burt’s store He has a perfected a powerful sky-light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likeness of children and all others, in a few seconds With perfect ease t the sitter retaining a natural expression.

Grateful to his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage hitherto extended to him he would call their attention to his new arrangement for producing pictures by the agency of Light. Hours for Children from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M. Likeness taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather, in a style unsurpassed, enclosed in neat Morocco Cases, Lockets, Rings, &c., at various prices. Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses copied. On hand a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases. Instruction carefully given; and instruments furnished.

Advertisement ran from August 1, 1851 to March 9, 1852.

1854 January 2. The Oswego Daily Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) January 2, 1854, Vol. III, No. 271, P. 3.

Removal. Barnard’s Gallery Of Daguerreotypes, Removed to the City Bank Building, opposite the Welland House. G. N. Barnard would respectfully announce to his friends and the public. that he has opened, as above, an elegant suite of apartments, fitted up expressly for the Daguerrean Business, and provided with everything necessary for the comfort and convenience of his patrons.

Every department of his art has separate and appropriate rooms. The operating room is so arranged as to prevent visitors from being offended at the fumes of chemicals used.

Possessing a superior Light, and many years experience, he flatters himself that he is enabled to produce as fine pictures as the art is capable of giving.

Daguerreotypes will be copied of the same size, and in most cases equal to the original.

The best time for children, in clear weather, is from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Mr. B. may always be found at his rooms between the hours of 8 and 5, where he trusts to receive a continuance of the patronage so long and liberally bestowed upon him. A large variety of plain and fancy cases, frames, &c., and a fine assortment of Daguerrean goods for sale. Jy. 3.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to February 25, 1854.

1855 January 12. The Oswego Daily Palladium. (Oswego, New York.) January 12, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 270, P. 2.

Barnard & Nichols’ Daguerreian Rooms, Over City Bank, opposite the Welland House, Oswego, N. Y. oct 5.

Advertisement ran from October 5, 1854 to August 7, 1855.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Gallery list Barnard’s address in 1852-1853 as being over City Bank Building, 1857 list Barnard at 8 Whiting Block, Syracuse.

Ball, James Presley

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1849 North West Corner of Fifth and Main, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1854 10 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1854-1856 28 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

1849 October 29. Spectator. (New York, New York.) October 29, 1849, Vol. LII, No. ?, P. 1.

Fire At Cincinnati.—The Cincinnati Commercial of Monday furnished the following particulars of a fire in that city, of which a record has previously been received by the telegraph.

Between 11 and 12 o’clock, on Friday night, a fire broke out in the old block of buildings, on the North west corner of Fifth and Main streets, known as the old “Museum Buildings.” The fire originated in the room occupied by the Nonpareil office, and had gained complete ascendancy before it was discovered. The following is the list of sufferers by this conflagration.

…G. P. Ball, Daguerreotypist, was injured to the amount of $150.

1854 June 8. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) June 8, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 11, P.2.

One of the most attractive features of the Mechanic’s Institute Exhibition, in Cincinnati, which closed on Thursday last, was the splendid portraits contributed by Ball, of 28, 4^th street, all of which have been removed to his Gallery, where visitors may call and see them free of charge.

1854 June 8. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) June 8, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 11, P. 3.

J. P. Ball Daguerreotypist, Nos. 28 Fourth & 10 Fifth sts. Cincinnati. My facilities for taking pictures of children are not equaled in the city, having lately added a new room with a superior light expressly for that purpose.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather. March 9, 1853.

Advertisement ran from June 8, 1854 to September 11, 1856.

1854 June 8. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) June 8, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 1, P. 3.

J. P. Ball’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 10 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati. Miniatures put up in cases, Lockets, Rings and Breastpins. Likenesses taken in a few seconds without regard to weather. Ladies and Gentlemen visiting the city are requested to call. Portrait Gallery open at all hours. Admission Free.

1854 June 15. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) June 15, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 2, P. 2.

The weather is highly favorable for Daguerrean operations and we advise our readers who visit Cincinnati, go to Ball’s 28 Fourth Street, and have their likeness taken. Mr. Ball is an artist of great merit and never fails to give satisfaction to his patrons.

1854 June 22. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) June 22, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 3, P. 2.

It is astonishing the large amount of business done in the art of Daguerreotyping in Cincinnati. But the largest amount done by any one, is by Mr. J. P. Ball, No. 28 Fourth street. It is an indisputable fact that there never has been a better patronized gallery in the West than Ball’s. Go there at whatever time you will, and you are sure to see his saloons and operating rooms crowded. He has nine operators-all artist of the first class, as is well known to all visitors of the gallery.—Their pictures are gems of art and beauty—remarkable for accuracy of detail and faithfulness of likeness. His gallery is a perfect boudoir, where all who come may luxuriate in the enjoyment of everything that the art of genius can furnish for repose. Ball deserves patronage.

1854 June 29. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) June 29, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 4, P. 2.

Where Do They All Come From? This is a question that is naturally asked by persons who visit Ball’s Gallery, No. 28 West Fourth-street, for the first time. When he first enters he will find the Gallery crowded, and nine operators hard at work, supplying the wants of the visitors. Still as fast as one customer leaves, another comes in, thus keeping up a continual crowd; so that a person is led to ask “Where do they all come from?”—Now, it may not be out of place to ask in the same connection, “Why do all come there?” The answer is plain: They come there because Ball’s pictures are unsurpassed, and his facilities for taking them are unrivaled.—

Through the whole length and breadth of the land his reputation is wide spread, and we would do him injustice if we did not say that he well deserves the flattering reputation he enjoys. Our friends will at all times find Mr. Ball’s Gallery a comfortable resting place, and his operators ever ready to furnish them with most admirable Daguerreotypes.

1854 July 6. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) July 16, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 5, P. 2.

Crowds attest the skill of the artist employed by J. P. Ball, No. 28, Fourth Street, and accord to them the *meed of praise in the art of Daguerreotyping. If you want a Likeness that is the place.

*meed – a noun, archaic Middle English/Old English word meaning “A reward or recompense.”

1854 July 20. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) July 20, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 7, P. 2.

By visiting Ball’s Gallery, No. 28 West Fourth Street, you can look at pictures of most of the great characters of this country. His Gallery is a perfect Museum, and is well worth a visit. His pictures are most excellent, his Gallery splendidly furnished, and his prices for Daguerreotypes very moderate.

1854 August 17. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) August 17, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 9, P. 2.

There is something peculiarly pleasing in the possession of the likeness of a relative or friend, especially of one who is absent, and the value of his possession is increased vastly by the excellence of the likeness. Now the best place to get a Daguerreotype in Cincinnati is at Ball’s spacious and splendid Gallery, No. 28 West Fourth-street. By visiting his Gallery, you can at all times secure a perfect likeness and that, too, at a very moderate price. He has no superior as an artist, and is therefore worthy of patronage.

1854 September 7. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) September 7, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 12, P. 2.

For the information of our readers, among whom the impression had gone abroad that J. P. Ball had sold out his splendid Gallery to his brother, we will make the following explanation: Messrs. J. P. Ball and R. G. Ball brothers, had been partners in the gallery located at No. 10 Fifth-street, until a few weeks ago, when they decided to dissolve partnership the extensive business of both rendering imperative that each one should attend strictly and exclusively to one establishment. This decision was carried into effect, and an announcement to that effect was made in the advertising columns of this paper: and from the wording of this announcement many of our readers have got the idea that J. P. Ball had sold out. This is not correct Ball still continues to do a large and prosperous business at his magnificent Gallery, No. 28 West Fourth street, where we advise our readers to call when they want a good Daguerreotype.—Cin. Eng.

1854 September 21. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) September 21, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 14, P. 2.

If you want a good Likeness go to Ball’s No. 28 Fourth Street.

1854 October 12. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) October 12, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 17, P. 2.

Our friends should not forget that Mr. Ball, at his old stand, 28 Fourth-street, North side between Main and Walnut, is taking those spirited, bold and truthful pictures for which he has so long been celebrated. Ball’s pictures are always popular, for they are, always good.

1854 October 19. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) October 19, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 18, P. 2.

The pictures taken by Ball, No. 28 West Fourth-street, are life-like and beautiful. As he gives his personal attention to the business, he never allows a poor, badly-executed Daguerreotype to leave his Gallery; none but first rate pictures are given to his patrons. His artist are the very best that can be procured and are engaged without regard to expense.—We advise our readers to visit his Gallery when they want a good picture.

Notice ran from October 19 to 26, 1854.

1854 November 2. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) November 2, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 20, P. 2.

While merchants are all complaining of hard times, it is refreshing to know that there are those who have their hands full of business. Such a man is Ball. No. 28 Fourth Street; his Gallery is constantly crowded, and his pictures go off like hot cakes. Give him a call, and our word for it you will have every reason to be perfectly satisfied with the result of your visit.

Notice ran from November 2 to 16, 1854.

1854 December 7. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) December 7, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 25, P. 2.

Notwithstanding the splendid new building going up o Fourth-street, Ball’s Daguerrean establishment continues to be the great center of attraction. His daguerreotypes are universal favorites, and may be seen in the parlors of the elite of the city and the country everywhere. We venture to say that Ball sells more Daguerreotypes in one day than all the country Daguerreotypist in the state.

1854 December 21. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) December 21, 1854, Vol. 11, No. 27, P. 2.

At the Fair held at Mechanics’ Institute, in Cincinnati a few weeks since, Ball, at No. 28 Fourth Street, was awarded a medal for the finest Daguerreotypes. It is astonishing the proficiency and skill exhibited by the operators at his rooms. The pictures taken there are the finest in everything constituting artistic skill

Notice ran from December 21, 1854 to January 4, 1855.

1855 January 11. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) January 11, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 30, P. 2.

Among the mail from the Crimea, which reaches England weekly, a large number of Daguerreotypes are usually found. It is said they are but poor affairs. What a pity it is that a good artist is not on hand to sketch those important scenes. If the army had such an artist as Ball in its train, what splendid Pictures he would furnish. He is decidedly one of the best living artist. His Gallery is on Fourth street, No. 28.

Notice ran from January 11 to 18, 1855.

1855 February 1. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) February 1, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 33, P. 2.

If you want a correct Likeness be sure to go to Ball’s No. 28, Fourth-street, and you will be suited in quality and price.

Notice ran from February 1 to 15, 1855.

1855 February 22. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) February 22, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 36, P. 2.

It is every day rumored that there will be a change in the cabinet at Washington.—Be this as it may, there will be no change in Ball’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 28, West-Fourth street. He will still continue to furnish his visitors with those splendid pictures, which have so often charmed the beholder in by-gone years.

Notice ran from February 22 to March 1, 1855.

1855 February 22. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) February 22, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 36, P. 2.

Ball’s Panorama. There is every prospect that this splendid work of art will be ready for exhibition in a short time. It will be a correct representation of the principle cities of America; also, of Africa and Cuba. It is a vast extent, and will excel anything in the shape of a panorama that has ever been exhibited in this country.

Notice ran from February 22 to March 1, 1855.

1855 March 15. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) March 15, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 39, P. 2.

Humbugs are frequently successful through the capriciousness of people, but do not last. Ball, No. 28 Fourth-street, is opposed to everything of the kind. He pretends to nothing that he does not accomplish in every particular. His Pictures will stand the test of examination and time. They are finished with care, and are cheap at his prices.

1855 April 5. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) April 5, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 42, P. 2.

The opening of Spring and of agreeable weather, has witnessed a rush to Ball’s Great Western Daguerreotype Saloon, that was never equaled before. His spacious and elegant apartments are crowded from morning to night and the amount of business he does would be absolutely astonishing to one who never saw Daguerreotyping on a large scale before. It is an incontrovertible fact that Ball takes unrivaled pictures—hence his immense popularity. His place is at 28 West Fourth street, between Main and walnut. Go there for first class pictures.

Notice ran from April 5 to 12, 1855.

1855 April 19. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) April 19, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 44, P. 2.

Now that the sun shines brilliantly and the weather is warm, parents should take their children to Ball’s Gallery, No. 28 Fourth street, and secure one of his splendid Pictures. He is at the head of his profession, and his prices are moderate.

Notice ran from April 19 to 26, 1855.

1855 May 17. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) May 17, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 48, P. 2.

Those who wish to be astonished and gratified, would do well to call at mechanics’ Institute, and after taking a survey of ball’s Pictures, to call at 28 West Fourth street, and have a counterfeit presentment of their own faces gotten up in the same style.

Notice ran from May 17 to 24, 1855.

1855 May 31. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) May 31, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 51, P. 2.

The position of the allies in the Crimea is critical, and Ball’s Gallery, No. 28 Fourth street, is daily filled with a crowd of visitors anxious to secure one of his splendid Pictures. Ball still heads the list of artist, and his Pictures enjoy a wider reputation than those of any artist in the West.

1855 June 14. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) June 14, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 1, P. 2.

Ball’s Gallery, No. 28 West Fourth-street.—There are several reasons why Ball’s Gallery, No. 298 West Fourth street, should be well patronized. Imprimis, it is the most fashionable and well-furnished Gallery in the city; then, too, the Pictures taken there are beautiful, life-like and well finished. Give your patronage to Ball when you want a good Picture.

Notice ran from June 14 to 21, 1855.

1855 July 5. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) July 5, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 3, P. 2.

You can always depend on getting a first rate likeness of Ball, No. 28 Fourth-street.—He employs none but the best Artist, and will not permit a poor Picture to leave his Gallery. Hence his great popularity. His prices are so moderate as to suit all.

1855 July 12. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) July 12, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 4, P. 2.

There seems to be no cessation in the immense business done by Ball, No. 28 Fourth street. His Gallery is constantly filled with visitors, all of whom bear away with them a specimen of his art. His pictures have few equals—No superiors.

Notice ran from July 12 to 26, 1855.

1855 August 2. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) August 2, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 7, P. 2.

People differ greatly in their opinions of matters and things, but all unite in saying that Ball, No. 28 Fourth street, takes the best Picture in the city. In this they are right, for he has no superior. Call at his Gallery, and feast your eyes on his splendid specimens.

Notice ran from August 2 to 16, 1855.

1855 August 30. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) August 30, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 11, P. 2.

It is not to be supposed for a moment that Ball, No. 28 Fourth-street, has never sent out from his Gallery a poor Picture. He never will permit a Picture to leave his Gallery that does not give entire satisfaction to the purchaser. Call at his Gallery and examine some of his splendid specimens.

Notice ran from August 30 to September 6, 1855.

1855 September 13. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) September 13, 1855, Vol. 13, No. 11, P. 2.

We are glad to learn that Ball, No. 28 Fourth street, is meeting with continued success in his business. His Gallery is constantly thronged with visitors. This is owing to the excellence of his Pictures, which cannot be beat.

Notice ran from September 13 to October 4, 1855.

1855 October 18. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) October 18, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 18, P. 2.

Ball, No, 28 West Fourth street, is always prepared to take Likenesses accurately and without delay. His preparations and arrangements are such that he cannot be surpassed in speed or in fidelity to the original.—Call on him, and you will be satisfied.

Notice ran from October 18 to November 1, 1855.

1855 November 8. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) November 8, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 21, P. 2.

So highly do the public appreciate the Pictures taken by Ball No. 28 Fourth street so rich in appearance and so correct in delineation of feature and as a consequence so great has his patronage increased, that to meet the demands of his customers he was forced to employ a steam engine to assist in his operations. When you visit the city call in at 28 Fourth street, and view the operations of steam Daguerreotyping.

Notice ran from November 8 to 22, 1855.

1855 November 29. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) November 29, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 24, P. 2.

The rush to Ball’s Gallery, No. 28 Fourth street Cincinnati, on Thanksgiving Day, was immense. He took several hundred Pictures. He is decidedly at the top of his profession in that city, and enjoys a large patronage.

Notice ran from November 29 to December 13, 1855.

1855 December 27. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) December 27, 1855, Vol. 12, No. 28, P. 2.

The beautiful pictures on glass, called Vitrotypes, taken by J. P. Ball, at No 28 West Fourth street Cincinnati, are the most satisfactory likenesses that have yet been offered to the public. They are clear distinct and free from the glaze of the daguerreotype.—Call and see the beautiful specimens on exhibition.

1856 January 3. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) January 3, 1856, Vol. 12, No. 29, P. 2.

We learn that since Ball introduced steam into his gallery, No. 28 Fourth-street, his business has increased wonderfully. We are glad of this, for Ball’s energy and enterprise should insure success to their possessor. He is a first rate Daguerreotypist, and no mistake.

Notice ran from January 3 to 17, 1856.

1856 January 31. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) January 31, 1856, Vol. 12, No. 33, P. 2.

Vitriotypes.—Elegant and accurate Vitriotypes, of the most approved description, taken with all the latest improvements, can be had at any time by calling on Ball, No. 28, West Fourth street. This establishment is provided with the most accurate instruments and machinery for every thing in that line.

Notice ran from January 31 to February 14 1846.

1856 February 21. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) January 21, 1856, Vol. 12, No. 35, P. 2.

No. 28 Fourth street,—Remember that Ball’s gallery is on Fourth street, No. 328. If there is any thing you desire in the shape of a photograph, vitrotype or Daguerreotype, he can furnish it at a moment’s notice.

Notice ran from February 21 to March 6, 1856.

1856 March 13. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) March 13, 1856, Vol. 12, No. 38, P. 2.

Photographs.—Ball, No. 28 West Fourth street, takes Photographs in excellent style, and on the most improved system. He is also at all times prepared to take Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes with a neatness unsurpassed by any one.

Notice ran from March 13 to 27, 1856.

1856 March 29. Anti-Slavery Bugle. (New-Lisbon, Ohio.) March 29, 1856, Vol. 11, No. 33, Whole No. 547, P. 2.

The Colored Population of Cincinnati, as we learn from the press of that city, number 5000, of both sexes, and the Sun says “they are, as a general thing, sober, thrifty, and industrious.” Of their occupations and wealth it is stated—there are five physicians, one of whom has a very large practice among both whites and blacks; twelve grocers; thirty music and school teachers; five daguerreotypist;…J. P. Ball, R. G. Ball and J. C. Ball, who take as fine daguerreotypes as are taken in the world, and who are worth $30,00 at least…….

1856 April 3. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) April 3, 1856, Vol. 12, No. 41, P. 2.

The fact that Ball employs his own artist exclusively to color all photographs taken at his gallery is an important one. By this means he’s enabled to give a good picture at a moderate price. His glass pictures are gems of beauty, and like a “thing of beauty” will endure forever. Give him a call at 28 West Fourth street, Cincinnati, and examine his specimens.

Notice ran from April 3 to 17, 1856.

1856 April 9. Cazenovia Republican. (Cazenovia, New York.) April 9, 1856, Vol. II, No. 50, P. 1.

The Colored Population of Cincinnati—The colored population of Cincinnati number about 5,000 of both sexes. They are, as a general thing, sober, thrifty, and industrious. Of the occupation and wealth of this class, a contemporary says:

There are five physicians, one of whom had a very large practice among both whites and blacks; twelve grocers; three music and school teachers; five daguerreotypist;…J. P. Ball & R. G. Ball, who take as fine daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and photographs, and who are worth $30,00 at least.

1856 April 24. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) April 24, 1856, Vol. 12, No. 44, P. 2.

There is much discussion about Freedom and Slavery, and about enlarging the areas of either. Ball, No. 28 West Fourth street, Cincinnati, has had to enlarge his area, to accommodate the crowd of customers. The best Daguerreotypes, Vitriotypes, and Photographs are produced at his rooms.

Advertisement ran from April 24 to May 8, 1856.

1856 May 15. Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio.) May 15, 1856, Vol. 12, No. 47, P. 2.

The Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs of Ball, No. 28 and 34 Fourth street, Cincinnati, certainly are beautiful and all who have seen pronounces them so. Drop in on Ball, and see how admirable his arrangements are. He cannot be surpassed as an artist.

Notice ran from May 15 to June 5, 1856.

1856 May 15. Independent Democrat. (Concord, New Hampshire.) May 15, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 3, P. 2.

Can’t take care of Themselves….The Cincinnati Freeman gives the following statement…

What Colored People Can Do. It is gratifying to know that under all the disadvantages of prejudice and exclusion from many mechanical, professional and literary avocations our colored citizens are advancing rapidly in intelligence and wealth. Very many of them have been slaves who had to purchase their own bodies and then commence life with nothing but strong hands and glad hearts…we find here five physicians, one of whom has a very large practice among both whites and blacks; twelve grocers; thirty Music and School teachers; five Daguerreotypists; one Patent roofer; five Brick layers and Stone masons;…J. P. Ball, R. G. Ball and J. C. Ball who take as fine Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs as are taken in the world, and do very nearly as much business as all the other daguerreotypists in the city together, and who are worth $30,000at least.

Baldwin, S. Burnett

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1859 Third Street, 3d door, over Mory & Co.’s Boot and Shoe Store, Dayton, Ohio.

1859 April 5. Dayton Daily Empire. (Dayton, Ohio.) April 5, 1859, Vol. X, No. 65, P. 4.

Now Open!—Admittance Free! S. B. Baldwin’s New Daguerreotype Rooms. Now Open to Visitors & Customers.

Rooms on Third street, 3d door, East of the Exchange Bank, and immediately over Mory & Co.’s Boot and Shoe Store.

Having leased the above Rooms for a term of years, and fitted them up with a large sky-light. Expressly for Photographic purposes, I would inform my old customers and the public that I am now prepared to furnish all who may desire it with Pictures, which, for truthfulness of delineation and beauty of finish, can not be excelled. Call at the new rooms, and if you do not receive perfect satisfaction, no pay will be required.

Corpse Pictures taken at residences.—Charges Reasonable. Rooms open from 7 A. M. till 5 P. M. feb. 1. S. B. Baldwin

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 12, 1859.

1859 April 18. Dayton Daily Empire. (Dayton, Ohio.) April 18, 1859, Vol. X, No. 76, P. 1.

Those who desire a good picture—daguerreotype, ambrotype, or any other style of picture—should call at Baldwin’s Rooms, up stairs, over the California Clothing Store 3d street, near main. He is a first class artist, and can not be excelled in taking pictures of little folks, or big.

1859 October 14. Dayton Daily Empire. (Dayton, Ohio.) October 14, 1859, Vol. X, No. 241, P. 1.

The “Skwirt” Photographed—Baldwin, Photographist, 3d st., north side, near Main, conceived the notion yesterday when the steam fire engine was brought to the corner of 3d and Main, to take a photograph of it, and the crowd which surrounded it. No sooner decided upon than he brought his “institution” to bear upon them, and the result was that he succeeded in taking two excellent pictures of the machine and the crowd of curious men and boys who surrounded it. We have seen these pictures, and we can readily recognize many of our citizens who were present on the occasion. The photographs are on small plates, but we learn that Mr. B. intends reproducing them on large size plates. They will form an attraction at his door.

1859 November 15. Dayton Daily Empire. (Dayton, Ohio.) November 15, 1859, Vol. X, No. 268, P. 1.

25 Cent Pictures!! In Nice Case, Can Be Had At Baldwin’s : Gallery, Every Day From Date, And A better picture for 25 Cents than can be had at any other Gallery for $1,00. We also have on hand the largest assortment of Fine Cases in the City, which we offer 75 Per cent Cheaper Than any other Gallery. We buy our stock in such a manner that we are prepared to offer superior inducements to the public. Our prices range from 25 cents to $25,00, thus placing it in the power of all to secure the shadows of friends. Our motto is “Excelsior!” and we study to please.

Rooms on 3d St., sign of the American Flag. nov 14. S. B. Baldwin.

Advertisement ran from November 15 to December 27, 1859

Balch, Eliza

April 17, 2024Daguerreotypes, PhotographsBalch & Hale, Daguerreotypist, Eliza. Balch, New York City, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1853 113 Bowery, New York, New York.

1855 113 Bowery, New York, New York.

1857-1860 123 Bowery, New York, New York.

1861-1862 233 Greenwich, New York, New York.

1863-1866 123 Bowery, New York, New York.

1859 August 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 4, 1859, Whole No. 8368, P. 6.

Wanted—An Ambrotype Operator, At E. Balch’s gallery, 123 Bowery. Apply between 8 and 10 o’clock A. M.

Entries from New York City Directories.

1852. New York City Directory, 1852-1853. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch and Leland Balch Not listed.

1853. New York City Directory, 1853-1854. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow A. L. h.—113 Bowery. Lemuel Balch not listed. Entry for Balch & Hale, Daguerrian 113 Bowery. Hale –-Not Listed

1854. New York City Directory, 1854-1855. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow A. L. h.—113 Bowery.

1855. New York City Directory, 1855-1856. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow A. L. Daguerrian 113 Bowery.

1856. New York City Directory, 1856-1857. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. h.—113 Bowery.

1857. New York City Directory, 1857-1858. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Elizabth Balch, Widow Leland. Photographs. h.—123 Bowery.

1858. New York City Directory, 1858-1859. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Daguerreotypes, 123 Bowery.

1859. New York City Directory, 1859-1860. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Daguerreotypes 123 Bowery.

1860. New York City Directory, 1860-1861. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Daguerreotypes, 123 Bowery.

1861. New York City Directory, 1861-1863. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Photographs, 233 Greenwich, h-123 Bowery.

1862. New York City Directory, 1862-1863. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Photographs, 233 Greenwich, h-123 Bowery.

1863. New York City Directory, 1863-1864. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Photographs, 123 Bowery.

1864. New York City Directory, 1864-1865. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Photographs, 123 Bowery.

1865. New York City Directory, 1865-1866. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Photographs, 123 Bowery.

Also listed William E. Balch, Photographs, 123 Bowery.

1866. New York City Directory, 1866-1867. (New York, New York.) John Fowler Trow Publisher.

Eliza Balch, Widow Leland. Photographs, 123 Bowery.

Also listed William E. Balch, Photographs, 123 Bowery.

Bacon, Rufus

April 8, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, New York City, Photographer, Rufus Baconpioneeramericanphotographers

1855-1857 208 Bowery, New York, New York.

1855 November 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 25, 1855, Whole No. 7028, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—Excelsior Gallery, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street. This establishment, unsurpassed by any in the United States, is now thrown open to the public. Splendid pictures in rich cases for 50 cents, furnished every day in the week, from sunrise to sunset. Call early in the day.

1855 November 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 29, 1855, Whole No. 7032, P. 5.

Thanksgiving Day.—Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street—Connoisseurs have styled the productions of this establishment gems of the art. These gems will be furnished throughout the day at from 50 cents to $25, to accommodate the means and taste of all classes. Call early.

1855 December 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 2, 1855, Whole No. 7035, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street. The pictures made at this establishment need no magnifying power to develop features. They stand out bold, striking, life like, and never fade. They are characterized by a richness of shade, purity of tone, and grace of contour, which would rouse the enthusiasm of the immortal Daguerre. Price 50 cents to $25. Call early.

1855 December 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 9, 1855, Whole No. 7042, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street. The great popularity of this establishment cannot be attributed solely to the magnificence of the apartments, &c.; it is the superior merit of its pictures on which its reputation chiefly depends. Open every day in the year. Splendid likenesses in rich cases, 50 cents.

1855 December 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 16, 1855, Whole No. 7049, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotypic Establishment continues to operate, without regard to weather. Those splendid pictures still selling at 50 cents. Received per last steamer from [ ? ] a rich stock of fancy cases, for holiday presents. 208 Bowery.

1855 December 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 25, 1855, Whole No. 7058, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—Bacon’s Gallery.—This establishment will be in full operation to day, and will furnish pictures which cannot be surpassed by those of any similar concern in the world, at from 50 cents to $25. 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 January 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 20, 1856, Whole No. 7083, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotype Establishment, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street, splendid pictures for 50 cents, open every day in the year, with out regard to weather.

1856 February 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 10, 1856, Whole No. 7104, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—Bacon’s Gallery.—The splendid and spacious rooms comprising this establishment are open every day in the week. Pictures of the first quality at 50 cents—208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street. Wanted, a first class operator. Unexceptionable reference required, and application must be immediate.

1856 December 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 20, 1856, Whole No. 7417, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes for holiday presents, in rich case, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 December 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 23, 1856, Whole No. 7420, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in cases, Designed for the holidays, selling at his magnificent rooms for 50 cents, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 24, 1856, Whole No. 7421, P. 5.

Holiday Presents.—Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—Ambrotypes, 208 Bowery, unsurpassed, 208 Bowery, fifty cents, 208 Bowery; magnificent rooms, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 25, 1856, Whole No. 7422, P. 5.

Holidays.—Bacon’s Gallery of Photographs, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes. The pure, perfect ambrotype, in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on December 25 & 27, 1856.

1856 December 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 28, 1856, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Observe? Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in souvenir cases, 50c., selling at his splendid establishment, 208 Bowery. Rooms always open.

1856 December 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 29, 1856, Whole No. 7426, P. 5.

The Grand Carnival.—Its Prominent Feature is the rush for Bacon’s superb ambrotypes for 50 cents. 208 Bowery.

1856 December 30. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 30, 1856, Whole No. 7427, P. 5.

Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Bacon’s gallery, 208 Bowery. Superb ambrotypes for the holidays in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents.

1856 December 31. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 31, 1856, Whole No. 7428, P. 5.

Pro Bono Publica.—Bacon’s Surpassingly beautiful ambrotypes, in substantial Turkey morocco souvenir cases, for 50 cents. 208 Bowery.

1857 January 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 1, 1857, Whole No. 7429, P. 5.

The Sale of Bacon’s Superb 50 Cent Ambrotypes, will continue all New Year’s Day, at his rooms, 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on January 1 & 2, 1857.

1857 January 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 3, 1857, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Ambrotypes of Surpassing Beauty and Excellence, in substantial turkey morocco cases, for 50 cents. Bacon’s Gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 4, 1857, Whole No. 7431, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, Cordially Invites the public to visit his magnificent rooms, and inspect his unequalled fifty cent ambrotypes.

1857 January 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 5, 1857, Whole No. 7432, P. 5.

Fifty Cents for this Splendid Ambrotype.—Impossible! Where did you get it? At Bacon’s magnificent gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 6, 1857, Whole No. 7433, P. 5.

Save Your Money.—Secure a Splendid, durable and faithful likeness of every member of your family, Bacon, 208 Bowery, sells an ambrotype for 50 cents which cannot be surpassed by any Broadway establishment, at their most exorbitant prices. He challenges a denial of this fact.

1857 January 7. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 7, 1857, Whole No. 7434, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Bacons’ grand gallery, 208 Bowery. Ambrotypes of expert quality and rare beauty for 50c.

1857 January 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 8, 1857, Whole No. 7435, P. 5.

Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—The Rush for his superb 50 cent ambrotypes has not ceased with holidays—oh, no.

1857 January 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 9, 1857, Whole No. 7436, P. 5.

Bacon Not Only Advertises Superb Ambrotypes, but he produces them. Therein lies the secret of his success, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 10, 1857, Whole No. 7437, P. 5.

Superb Pictures 50 Cents.—Bacon’s Grand reception room surpasses in splendor any in Broadway; so do his ambrotypes. 208 Bowery.

1857 January 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 11, 1857, Whole No. 7438, P. 5.

A Fact –That Bacon’s 50 Cent Ambrotypes surpass in brilliancy, beauty and durability, costly Broadway pictures. 208 Bowery.

1857 January 12. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 12, 1857, Whole No. 7439, P. 5.

Worth Knowing.—Where to Get a Faultless picture for 50 cents. 108 Bowery, will answer that question.

1857 January 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 13, 1857, Whole No. 7440, P. 5.

To their Rare Excellence is Attributed the unprecedented sale of Bacon’s surpassingly beautiful 50 cent ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 14. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 14, 1857, Whole No. 7441, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes. Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 15, 1857, Whole No. 7442, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would keep it before the people that his superb fifty cent ambrotypes cannot be equalled.

1857 January 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 16, 1857, Whole No. 7443, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 17, 1857, Whole No. 7444, P. 5.

The Ambrotype may be Obtained at One place in New York for 50 cents, at Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 18, 1857, Whole No. 7445, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, Open every Day in the week. Those ambrotypes, super’s artistic productions 50 cents. 208 Bowery.

1857 January 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 19, 1857, Whole No. 7446, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would respectfully Announce the continuation of the sale of his unequalled ambrotypes for 50 cents.

1857 January 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 22, 1857, Whole No. 7449, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Photographic Establishment, 208 Bowery.—Those ambrotypes, the consummation of artistic skill, for 50 cents.

1857 January 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 23, 1857, Whole No. 7450, P. 5.

Produce your Evidence, or Stand Aside!—10,000 citizens will testify to the superiority of Bacon’s matchless ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 25, 1857, Whole No. 7452, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, 208 Bowery.—Open every day in the week. Those ambrotypes, superb artistic productions, for 50 cents.

1857 February 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 2, 1857, Whole No. 7460, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell—A Correct Ambrotype likeness of this ill fated gentleman taken from life, on Monday last, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery entrance.

1857 February 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness taken four days before his assassination, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.

1857 February 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Bond Street Murder—The Only Authentic and correct likeness of Dr. Harvey Burdell, from an ambrotype taken only five days previous to the murder. Also, a correct view of the room, taken by permission of the coroner, before the body was removed expressly for this paper. Also a view of the house where the horrible deed was committed, will be published in No. 62 of Fran Leslie’s Illustrated News, ready on Friday morning, Feb. 6, at all news depots. Price 6 cents.

1857 February 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 6, 1857, Whole No. 7464, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness, taken four days before his assassination by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.

Babbitt, Lewis.

April 6, 2024Daguerreotypes, PhotographsCharles R. B. Claflin, Daguerreotypist, Hathaway Brothers, Lewis Babbitt, Moses Sanford Chapin, Photographer, Samuel Lear Walker, Worcester Massachusettspioneeramericanphotographers

1848 4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1849 203 Main, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1852-1853 Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1854-1857 5 Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1855 11 Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1848 January 20. The Massachusetts Cataract and Temperance Standard. (Worcester & Boston, Massachusetts.) January 20, 1848, Vol. V, No. 44, P. 4/176.

Lewis Babbitt, Daguerrean Artist, successor to S. L. Walker, No. 4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Mass.

Advertisement ran from January 20 to April 6, 1848.

1852 November 24. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) November 24, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 72, P. 1.

Miscellaneous. Daguerreotypes. L. Babbitt would inform the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, that he has opened Daguerrean Rooms in Piper’s Block, where he would be happy to have those in want of pictures, to call and judge of his artistic skill from a likeness of themselves, or their friends. Mr. B. has constantly on hand a large assortment of the latest style of Cases, for sale at the lowest prices, including a new and beautiful style of Mourning Cases, made expressly for those in morning, or for pictures of the deceased. Daguerreotypes taken of the sick, and deceased, at private residences. Pictures copied from Daguerreotypes as large or larger than the original picture.

Mr. B. would also inform Daguerrean Artists that he has opened an extensive Stock Depot, of Daguerrean materials, from the largest Importing Houses; also, of the best American Manufactures. Persons in want of pictures, And purchasers of Daguerrean Materials, call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from November 24, 1852 to January 21, 1853.

1853 January 1. Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal. (New York, New York.) January 1, 1853, P. 287

—Babbet, formerly traveller for E. Anthony, is now located in Worcester, Mass., where he is following his profession of producing fac-similes of the “human face divine.” Success to Mr. B.

1853 January 22. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 22, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 122, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes. L. Babbitt would inform the public that the ladder placed in front of his Room, was not put there for the purpose that many supposed it was, viz;—to climb up, run up, roll up, tumble up any way to get up to his Daguerrean Rooms. Although they are high up, when they get up they are sure to get the worth of their money; not, as the saying is, a four-pence for a shilling, but a First Rate Daguerreotype, taken by a new process, at an extra low price.

Please call, and come up the stairs, and satisfy yourself what the rush is for.

Mr. B. has another lot of Mourning Cases.—Also, a new assortment of all kinds of Fancy Cases, prices very low.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to January 31, 1853.

1853 March 11. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 11, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 16[?], P. 2.

Something New. Mr. L. Babbitt, No. 3 Piper’s Block, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Worcester and vicinity, that HE will that Daguerreotypes for 50 cents. Mr. B. has a process for taking likenesses, by which “a good one can be had for a small sum of 50 cents, and not oblig.” the customer to take a poor picture, because it is cheap.

All who favor him with a sitting for a likeness, will be able to confirm the above statement. Satisfaction is guarantied in all cases. Every customer can see the whole process by which the picture is taken, and have it explained to them clearly.

The above is no humbug! Call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from March 11 to June 17, 1853.

1853 June 18. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 18, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 247, P. 2.

L. Babbitt, No. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, Will devote his time in taking Daguerreotypes of the Sick and Deceased, at private residences, when called upon. In this branch of the Daguerrean business, as well as in copying Daguerreotypes, and taking children almost instantaneously, he has proved himself very successful.

Mourning Cases, Fancy Cases richly inlaid with gold and silver, always on hand.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to August 4, 1853.

1853 August 5. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) August 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 287, P. 2.

Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes. L. Babbitt respectfully invites the public to call and examine his newly discovered color Daguerreotypes, at No. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, admitted by all who have seen them, to be unsurpassed by anything in the art. Mr. B. is enclosing them in a beautiful case, inlaid with Pearl, for $1.50. Common Daguerreotypes for 50 cents.

P. S. A large lot of Fancy Cases which must and will be sold at a very low price. Please call before purchasing elsewhere, and satisfy yourself.

Advertisement ran from August 5 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 9. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) August 9, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 290, P. 2.

The New and Beautiful “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes are taken by L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block. And from the rush of customers for them we think it’s the only place in the city where they can be obtained. Also, from comparison with Pictures brought in to retaken, from another Room, we think it the only place where perfect satisfaction is given.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 12. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) August 12, 1853, Vol. VII, No. [319], P. 2

Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes. Not so very Special, as it is well known. Still they come to L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, for “Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.” The public do appreciate Babbitt’s Pictures. They always did, and as long as he makes such perfect gems of the art, he will continue to gain a full share of the public patronage, notwithstanding other “quibble” about his merits. Babbitt is taking beautiful Daguerreotypes for 50 cents; more beautiful and “chemically colored” in Pearl cases, for $1,50.

Advertisement ran from August 12 to September 6, 1853.

1853 October 8. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 8, 185t3, Vol. VIII, No. 341, P. 2.

If you Read and Ponder you will be wise enough to go to L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, and get as good a Daguerreotype for 50 cents, as are often taken at other Rooms for $1,50.

It is L. Babbitt who holds inducements to win the customers, by making good Daguerreotypes, at low prices. Ladies and Gentlemen Call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to October 25, 1853.

1853 October 26. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 354, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. Mr. L. Babbitt respectfully invites those who are in want of a good Daguerreotype, to call at Nos. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, and secure to themselves the following advantages, viz:

Of having a good likeness at a low price; Oh having it taken by the largest and best arranged skylight in the city; Of having it taken with the best German Instruments; Of having it taken by an Operator who has had the largest experience in the business; Of having the Daguerreotype finished with gold, making them permanent, and not affected by heat or cold; Of having the features so prominent that they can be seen in any position; Of having the eyes, (although light,) made clear and distinct; Of Having the coloring done in the neatest possible manner; Of having group pictures made on large plates at a reduced price; Of having the privilege of selecting a case from the largest amount of Daguerrean cases ever offered to the public, from the size of a three cent piece to a case measuring 10 x 12 inches; Of having particular attention paid to the copying of other Daguerreotypes; Of his readiness to go to private residences to Daguerreotype the sick and deceased; Of having their Pictures cut into pins, rings, lockets, bracelets, & c.; Of having a person take a child’s likeness, who has the faculty of keeping them still; Of giving perfect satisfaction in all cases.

N. B. Office hours from 7½ A. M., to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from October 26, 1853 to June 28, 1854.

1853 November 11. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) November 11, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 374, P. 3.

Thanksgiving! Please go to L. Babbitt, No. 4 and 11 Piper’s Block, and get a good Daguerreotype, for 50 cts. He offers, this morning, a beautiful Pearl case for $1,50, including Likeness. A rare chance for those who wish for Christmas and New Year’s Presents.

Advertisement ran from November 11 to November 28, 1853.

1854 June 14. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 14, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 140, P. 2.

L. Babbitt’s Daguerreotypes—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block. Mr. B.’s 50 cent Types are superior to many that are sold for $1,50. Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to August 10, 1854.

1854 June 20. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2.

Important Notice.—The Hathaway brothers, in justice to themselves and friends, deem it proper to inform the public, that they do not acknowledge any relationship with one “Babbit Hath-a-way,” who, it seems, has by using bad Grammar, changed his name, as it Tow reads in the Arrow, to “Babbit hath-a-way.” If he has not a suitable name to play upon, he had better change it to one Mr. Quibble Babbit, and not attempt to use those of his neighbors.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to June 22, 1854.

1854 June 22. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 22, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 147, P. 2.

View of the Great Fire in Worcester—20 minutes after the alarm—as taken by L. Babbitt, who takes such good Pictures, at low prices. The largest View of the great Fire can be seen at Babbitt’s Rooms, Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block, as copied from the Hathaway Brothers’s smaller view. If it will please the Brothers any better to have Babbitt say, he hath-a-way of taking better pictures for 50 cents than they do for $1,50, he will say it, and do it. Also, he hath-a-way of copying Pictures six times as large as the originals, which he understands they have objected to do, because they couldn’t.

The public are invited to call at my room, and examine specimens of Stereoscopic Pictures and Chrystalotypes.—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block.

Advertisement ran from June 22 & 23, 1854.

1854 June 23. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 23, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 148, P. 2.

Quibbling Babbitt’s Meanness, shown up by his own deals and acknowledgments, stamped with “Borrowed Times,” and stolen talent, in view of gaining fame—

Oh! Chaff, where is thy boasted fame?

Ye winds that blow, why leave no gain?

Look at that Quibbling face,

And see the misty talent shown;

See the outside show, at Piper place

His fiery-views “copied,” yet his own.

His boasted talent, but meanly shown,

Bespeaks how cheap he’s sold.

The Youth he sent, who came alone,

His Mother’s wants to unfold;

He obtained a copy of the fire,

To take with him out of town;

And lied, by Mr. Quibble’s desire,

That he might gain Renown.

In answer to 5 by 11 Quibble, the Hathaway Brothers would say, that, if he can mind his “own business” half as well as he does his neighbor’s, he might possibly succeed in having-a-way to make the public believe that the Hathaway Brothers cannot enlarge and deminish pictures, and make good work. More Anon.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to June 27, 1854

1854 June 26. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2.

The Fire Is Out! The Engines are still! But the thousands that witnessed the awful scene are not yet satisfied, but are rushing to Babbitt’s rooms to see a magnificent Daguerreotype View of the fire—copied from the best—and to secure one of his beautiful Pictures at an extremely low price. The largest assortment of Daguerreotype materials in the city are to found at his rooms; among them are Stereoscope cases, small cases expressly for the mail, beautiful Tortoise shell, Pearl inlaid, and Pearl—fitted with gold and silver trimmings, and Babbitt hath-a-way of selling them at extremely low prices.

Advertisement ran from June 26 & 27, 1854.

1854 June 28. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152, P. 2.

Wonderful News, to propound to the public, 13 days after the great fire in Worcester—as imparted by Quibbling Bab-bit, whose profound knowledge has warranted him to say that the “Fire is out,” and “the Engines are still.”

Oh’ Quibbling man, what “magnificent” news,

To show by your knowledge and wit;

You must have slipt up in your shoes,

In trying to run for a Brick.

It’s true the fire is out, and the engines are still, but the Hathaway Brothers are proud to acknowledge the many compliments from the Worcester Fire Department, and from their many friends, who have received the “Magnificent” Daguerreotype of the fire, a taken by them while burning.

1854 June 29. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152,P. 2.

The Brothers Lament

Alas! alas! Says Tom to Bill,

My heart is broke, my pulse is still;

For everywhere I hear them say,

That our friend Babbitt hath-a-way

Of making better Pictures there,

Than we both with our talent rare.

And, they say, his trade is great,

He sells them cheap, and makes first rate;

And so the customers—they flock

To Babbitt’s rooms, in Piper Block;

For in this age, the folks are wise,

And can’t be duped by flattering lies.

Alas! alas! Says Bill to Tom,

We’ve been insulted—we’re undone;

For every day I often hear,

A copy of our Picture dear,

Is to found at Piper’s Block:

Us to insult, our work to mock.

‘Tis copied on a larger scale,

For which we tried, but we did fail.

What must be done? says Brother Tom.

To frighten him—we’ll give him some.

Yes, that we will, says Brother Bill;

That I’ll engage, says Tom, in rage,

We’ll spear no pains, though we lack brains,

Our souls are lean—we must be mean,

And so we’ll write a little mite—of Poetry.

Now Tom and Bill, fret as you will,

You’ll always find, the choicest kind,

The Largest stock—at Piper’s Block,

Of cases rare, that’ll make you stare.

My goods I’ll sell, at rates that tell,

My Pictures make, my copies take,

In such a way, that all will say,

They do excel, in beauty well,

Those of the Brothers Hath-a-way.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 3, 1854.

1854 June 29. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 153, P. 2.

The Brothers Reply;

And their Jubilee For The Return Of Life.

“We Still Live.”

Alas! what a pity, to see the Brothers fall,

And none to know and feel the sore lament;

What a pity that their hearts have ceased to beat;

And they no more can live to invent.

Just change the scene, and feel the public pulse,

That beats in tones of thunder loud,

For art by them, in truth displayed:

Look in their rooms, and see the daily crowd,

That throng to test the Brothers’ skill,

Which shows each day the work performed.

They need no help from the Quibbler—still

They acknowledge he’s pen’d a “magnificent” decree,

And ought ‘o receive a pension for life:

Should he suddenly leave, and climb a tree,

May his friends seek him with a drum and file.

He’s made his boast both long and loud,

And figured much to show his meanest habit;

Should he have his full desert, he must be proud

To own his truthful name—”Mr. Grabbitt.”

Let him rave and tear, let him weep and wail;

We’ve nailed our banner to the mast,

We’ve launched our boat and set our sail,

And shall defend it to the very last.

We’ve understood, and lament the truth to say,

But will cheerfully give credit to his better half,

Of writing the Lament of the Brothers Hathaway,

While he, Mr. Quibble, had not brains for the task.

Advertisement ran from June 29 To July 1, 1854

1854 September 27. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 27, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 228, P. 2.

L. Babbitt, Daguerreotypist. The subscriber can boast of having the most spacious and best fitted establishment for Daguerreotypes, in the city, and invites those who wish to procure Daguerreotypes true to nature, to call at his rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper Block where you can find the largest assortment of Daguerrean materials in the city, and one who is able to make pictures in the highest perfection of the art. Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes.

Mr. B. will go to private residences, to Daguerreotype the sick and the deceased, if desired.

Advertisement ran from September 27, 1854 to March 31, 1855

1854 December 9. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) December 9, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 289, P. 2.

$500 Worth Of Presents. L. L. Babbitt is now distributing $500 worth of valuable Presents to his customers.

N. B. Every man, woman, or child, sitting for a likeness, will be presented with some valuable article. Please call and examine the Presents for yourself.

Advertisement ran from December 9 to December 30, 1854

1854 December 13. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) December 13, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 292, P. 2.

Something New.—It will seen by an advertisement of L. L. Babbitt, in another column, that all the patrons of his far-famed Daguerrian establishment are presented with a gift, varying in value from twelve cents to twelve dollars. As soon as their likeness are completed, Mr. B. has his plates numbered, the customer selects that which he chooses, and the value of the donation depends upon the number selected. Babbitt’s pictures are executed in excellent style.

1855 January 3. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 3, 1855, Vol. X, No. 3, P.2.

Babbitt has added to his presents a beautiful, stuffed rocking chair, and a rich China tea set, for distribution.

1855 January 5. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 5, 1855, Vol. X, No. 5, P. 2.

$500 Worth Of Presents.—L. Babbitt Is Now Distributing $500 Worth Of Valuable Presents! To His Customers.

N. B. Every man, woman, or child, sitting for a likeness, will be presented with some valuable article. Please call and examine the Presents for yourself.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to March 31, 1855.

1855 March 8. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) March 8, 1855, Vol. X, No. 58, P. 2.

L. Babbitt’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block. Presents Distributed Hourly.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to March 29, 1855.

1855 May 25. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) May 25, 1855, Vol. X, No. 124, P. 2.

Life to Ambrotypes—Advertising. Death to Ambrotypes—Babbitt’s Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to August 11, 1855.

1855 May 26. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) May 26, 1855, Vol. X, No. 125, P. 2.

L. Babbitt will take Daguerreotypes for 50 cents, for a few days. His custom of making good pictures is sufficient guarantee for good work at low prices.

As much as has been said about Ambrotypes being better than Daguerreotypes, (which is false) he makes this assertion—that every 50 cent Daguerreotype shall be better than any Ambrotype that can be obtained in this city, or any other. For proof of this assertion, please call at Babbitt’s, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, where can be found the largest collection of specimens in this city.

N. B. Babbitt will not take 50 cent Daguerreotypes but a few days. Call soon, if you want one.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to October 17, 1855.

1855 October 12. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 12, 1855, Vol. X, No. 243, P. 2.

L. Babbitt takes this method of informing the public that he is prepared to take view of public and private dwelling houses, old homesteads, and machinery of all kinds, by a new process of Photographing, that is far superior to the Daguerreotype process. His specimens will convince any person that for copying daguerreotypes it is the only way that it ought to be done, when a larger than the original size is wanted. By this process the impressions are made on glass, by the use of which he can make any number of perfect impressions on paper. Two questions will probably be asked by those who never saw them, viz: Are they durable, and what is the price? Second, they are cheaper, when you take the size into consideration.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to November 2, 1855

1855 October 30. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) October 30, 1855, Vol. X, No. 258, P. 2.

Babbitt’s Daguerreotype Gift Enterprise. $625 worth of Presents distributed to L. Babbitt’s customers. The articles for distribution vary in price from 12½ cents, to $12.50. Among the articles for distribution may be found Silver Watches, Plush Rocking Chairs, China Tea Sets, Gold Chains, Gold Rings, Gold Lockets, Gold Pins, and Gold Pens, Silver Thimbles, Coral Rings, and a variety of other Jewelry. Also the latest Publications of the day, viz: The Diary and Correspondence of Amos Lawrence, the Old Homestead, Modern Mysteries Explained and Exposed, the May Flower, by H. B. Stowe; the Three First in Woman’s Life, the Married Life, the Real Life and Domestic Life, by Arthur; the Home Cyclopedia, Ida May, the Wreath around the Crops, Life among the Flowers, Cora and the Doctor, Angel Whispers, Tom among the Panters, Daughters of Crops Lectures to Young Men, (by Clarck), Illustrated Lamplighter, Young Ladies Home Gif. Bibles and Testaments, and a variety of other Books to numerous to mention.

One of the above named articles are freely given to each customer, making [invaluable] inducement for all who want good Daguerreotypes to call at Babbitt’s in Piper’s Block. Daguerreotypes are taken as low at his rooms as are taken at any rooms in the city, and warranted to give satisfaction.

All are respectfully invited to call and examine the Presents and satisfy themselves that it is not a Barnum Humbug. A very large and beautiful assortment of fancy Cases, and Gold Lockets for Daguerreotypes will be found at his rooms.

A beautiful style of Photograph called Mezograph, is taken by L. Babbitt. The public are invited to call and examine the specimens of that work; it is very well adapted for taking views of Dwellings and copying Daguerreotypes on account of their cheapness and durability.

Please remember Babbitt is in Piper’s Block.

Advertisement ran from October 30 to November 15, 1855.

1856 January 17. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that Barnum’s plan for a “Gallery of American Female Beauty” is about to be into affect, and that portraits of the most beautiful women in various parts of the country, are to be taken, First by daguerreotype, and then to be painted in oil. A large amount is to be awarded in premiums. Three artists are appointed to take daguerreotypes for the purpose in this city, without any expense to the sitter.

1856 January 17. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty. Prizes amounting to [$ 0000] for the likeness of the Handsomest Women in America. Daguerreotypes of Beautiful Females taken, with out expense to the sitters, by the first artist in the country! The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, the “Gallery of American Female beauty.” Is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each. The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris. The following artists will take the daguerreotypes in this city free of expense to the sitter:

C. R. B. Claflin, 188 Main Street; Lewis Babbitt, M. S. Chapin, Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to January 22, 1856.

1856 September 16. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) September 16, 21856, Vol. XI, No. 220, P. 3.

Glass Pictures! Glass Pictures! Glass Pictures! L. Babbitt offers great inducements to Families who wish Family Groups. Any number of Any age or complexion, can be taken by the Glass process on one plate, at a single sitting. Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 30, 1856.

1856 November 20. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) November 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 273, n. p.

This noble heart of the old Commonwealth.

Beats high and strong midst peace and health;

Its wealth is seen in banks and stocks,

Its works of Art, at Piper Block.

Persons wishing to obtain superior likenesses of themselves or friends, need no longer think they must go to Boston or New York for them, for Babbitt is taking pictures equal to any obtained there. His Daguerreotypes are acknowledged by all to be of a superior tone and finish, and perfect likenesses. His Photographs must be seen to be appreciated. Persons having daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to any required size, on paper, by the Photographic process and then finished in oil or water color. For large pictures the Photograph is the best Babbitt is making some splendid likenesses on polished glass. In some cases these are to be preferred. For infants and restless children, the time of sitting is so short, the natural expression of the child is easily retained. For groups, and persons having weak eyes, this speedy process is excellent. To judge of the beauty and variety of his specimens, call at his rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper Block Main Street, Worcester.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 27, 1856

1856 November 26. Worcester Daily Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) November 26, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 278, P. 2

Notice to the Public.—Pictures will be taken by L. Babbitt hereafter, for such prices as the wan’s of the people seem to demand. His Rooms have been thronged with customers who were desirous of having pictures taken by him at such prices as were advertised by others; consequently he has decided to take pictures for 25 Cts. His reputation for making good pictures is sufficient to guarantee satisfaction to all.

Advertisement ran from November 26 to December 30, 1856.

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