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1847 Nearly opposite the Franklin Hotel, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1847 Address Unknown, Richmond, Virginia.

1847-1848 Main Street, opposite Dr. Early’s Office, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1851 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1854 Address Unknown, Petersburg, Virginia.

1854-1855 Next Door to the Virginia Bank, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1855-1859 Rooms at Corinthian Hall, Richmond, Virginia.

1847 April 5. Lynchburg Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) April 5, 1847, Vol. XXV, No. 71, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Lynchburg and surrounding country, that he has taken the rooms nearly opposite the Franklin Hotel, formerly occupied by Mr. W. A. Retzer, and recently by Mr. J. H. Fitzgibbons, where he is prepared to execute Miniature Likenesses with all the latest and most important improvements.

Miniatures taken in any kind of weather, and all pictures warranted a fac-simile of the original.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens of this beautiful art.

N. B.—Instruction given in the art on moderate terms. P. E. Gibbs.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to August 5, 1847.

1847 November 15. Lynchburg Republican. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) November 15, 1847, Vol. 7, No. [ ? ], P. 4.

Daguerreotyping. The subscriber having taken the rooms recently occupied by Mr. Gibbs as a Daguerrean Gallery, is prepared to take Photographic miniatures upon a plan embracing all the latest improvement in this beautiful art. Miniatures taken in clear or cloudy weather, and warranted a fac-simile of the original. Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. He will keep constantly on hand a supply of celebrated [Quick], and all other materials used in the art, which he will furnish to those wanting, on liberal terms. Instructions given at reduced prices. J. Ward. August 12.

1848 November 13. Lynchburg Republican. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) November 13, 1848, Vol. 9, No. 43, P. 3.

Electro Daguerreotyping. The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Lynchburg and vicinity, that he has Just returned from Richmond where [ ? ] some time in the gallery of Mr. J. H. Whitehurst [ ? ] whose merit as an artist is well known [ ? ] [alon,)] for the purpose of improving him [ ? ] Daguerreotyping and that he is now in possession of [all the] improvements of the art.

Mr. G. feels confident in saying that he can produce likenesses superior to any taken or exhibited in this community. All that he asks is a call from those that may want a splendid picture of themselves or friends. He invites particular attention to the brilliancy and life-like appearance of the eyes of his pictures. (which make one feel they are looking at the original and not the shadow,) as well as his new process of enameling.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectively invited to call and examine specimens at his gallery, opposite Dr. Early’s office, Main Street. P. E. Gibbs. Nov. 9.

1851 January 16. Lynchburg Republican. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) January 16, 1851, Vol. 11, No. 68, P. 1.

The Latest Improvement. Whitehurst’s Celebrated Daguerreian Galleries. Highest premiums awarded at the late Fair of Maryland Institute for the latest improvements.

Main Street, Lynchburg, Bank Square, 77 Main St., Richmond, Sycamore St., Petersburg, Main St., Norfolk, 207½ Baltimore St., Baltimore, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C., Broadway, New York.

The subscriber would respectfully inform the public generally, that he has recently returned from the North, where he has spent several days in each of the above Galleries. Also, in [his other leading] Galleries in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, for the purpose of getting all the latest improvements in Daguerreotyping, and now having his Skylight arranged on the most improved and scientific plan, he is better prepared than ever to take likenesses, (equal to any) in all the latest styles, and in any kind of weather.

Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage heretofore received, he pledges himself to use all proper means to merit its continuance. P. E. Gibbs, Ag’t for J. H. Whitehurst.

N.B. Likenesses of every description copied, a large assortment of Lockets and medallions of superior beauty for Daguerreotypes always on hand. P. E. Gibbs, Agt. Nov 4.

Advertisement was recorded on January 16 to July 21, 1851.

1852 August 10. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) August 10, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 1.

Free Exhibition.—The subscriber having obtained at considerable expense, from Mr. Whitehurst’s Washington Gallery, Daguerreotypes of the following distinguished characters, most respectfully invites the public to call and examine them, in connection with a large number of his own production, at the Whitehurst Gallery.

President Fillmore, Gen. Winfield Scott, Wm, A. Graham, Gen. Franklin Pierce, Wm. R. King, Gen. Lewis Cass, Judge Stephen A. Douglass. P. E. Gibbs, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from August 10, 1852 to March 21, 1853.

1852 November 16. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) November 16, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 85, P. 2.

Whitehurst Gallery.—Another Great Improvement—The subscriber being determined to keep pace with all the improvements in his business, has erected a new and powerful Sky-light, which is so constructed as to enable him to produce pictures in a few seconds, without the heavy shades and contracted features usually attending the common Daguerreotype thereby preserving the eye with all its beauty. The light being soft, yet very strong, is beautifully adapted to taking groups and children.

Having spared neither pains nor expense in fitting up his Gallery, which is now elegantly furnished and beautifully arranged, it is one of the most attractive places in the city.

He respectfully ask a continuance of that patronage which has been so liberally bestowed upon him, for which he tenders his sincere thanks, and pledges himself to use all means in his power to please all that call on him, whether they want pictures or not.

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases, or no charge.

Gallery next door to Virginia Bank. P. E. Gibs, Proprietor.

N. B.—A fine assortment of Lockets and Pins always on hand, which will be filled with pictures very cheap. P. E. G.

Advertisement ran from November 16 to December 24, 1852.

1853 February 9. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) February 9, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 158, P. 3.

At a regular meeting of Virginia Encampment of Patriarchs, No. 8, I. O. O. F., held this evening Feb. 3, 1853, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas, in the death of our late brother E. H. Atkinson, our mystic circle has been deprived of a member, whose prospects for a long and useful life were apparently fairer than a majority of those with whom he was associated, therefore, by this and afflictive dispensation of providence, we are again forcibly reminded of the fact, “that in the midst of life we are in death.” And are solemnly admonished, to give heed to our way’s, that when the summons shall come to us, we also, may be ready. In the death of Bro. Atkinson, our order has lost a firm and true friend, and a faithful and consistent member, therefore be it

Resolved, That we sincerely sympathize with the widow and friends of our deceased brother, in their sad bereavement.

Resolved, That as a token of respect for our deceased friend and brother, the emblems and furniture of this Encampment, be clothed in morning, for the space of thirty days.

Resolved, That the Scribe be directed to present the widow of our deceased brother, with the copy of the above preamble [ ? ? ? ?], and that he have them published in [ ? ? ? ?] city.

[ ? ] E. H. Folkes, S. S. P. E. Gibs, C. P.

1853 February 16. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) February 16, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 164, P. 3.

Lockets, Lockets, Pins &c.—The subscriber respectfully informs the public that he has just returned from the North with an unusually large stock of Daguerreotyping material, embracing Frames, Cases &c., of the latest styles and patterns. Also a large stock of Lockets and Pins, some extra fine made to order, which will be filled with pictures in the best style of the art, at low prices, according to quality, at Whitehurst Gallery, next door to the Va. Bank. P. E. Gibbs, Proprietor.

N. B.—Paintings and Pictures of all kinds accurately copied.

Stock furnished at the lowest cash prices. P. E. G.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to August 1, 1853.

1853 March 12. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) March 12, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 185, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We invite attention to the advertisement of Mr. Gibbs. Mr. G. is a native Virginian, and as polite and gentlemanly in his attention to visitors, as he is skillful in the exercise of his pleasing and useful art. His pictures are unsurpassed, we believe we may say unequalled, by any we have ever seen. He has recently returned from the North with improved apparatus and materials and is now prepared not to satisfy merely, but to delight all who want a perfect and lifelike picture of themselves. His rooms are in the immediate vicinity of the banks, and will be found open to all, and a pleasant place for whiling away an idle half-hour.

1853 March 12. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) March 12, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 185, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The subscriber would respectfully say that he is now taking pictures of the same style and finish as those taken by Whitehurst, which took the premium at the late World’s Fair, London, and at the last several fairs of the Maryland Institute. All wanting accurate Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, can get them by calling at his gallery. None of your doubtful shadows, but a living fac-simile of self. P.E. Gibbs. Gallery next the VA. Bank.

N. B.—Pictures of all kinds accurately copied. A large supply of Lockets and Pins constantly on hand, which will be filled cheap. P. E. G.

Compliment To Whitehurst The Daguerreotypist.—The President of the United States, Millard Fillmore, as Chairman of the Central Committee, has sent Mr. J. H. Whitehurst a communication, informing him of the award of a Medal, &c., for his beautiful Daguerreotypes, exhibited at the late World’s Fair at London.—The compliment is fully merited as we can testify by actual personal observation. If you want to get a perfect life-like picture of yourself or your friends, go to Whitehurst, who will give them to you in such admirable style that you’ll hardly know yourself from the picture.—[Baltimore Argus.

1853 April 25. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) April 25, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 222, P. 2.

Stereoscopic or Solid Daguerreotypes.—The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of this new and beautiful style of Photography, together with a large collection of other specimens taken by “Gibbs.”

Truly a Southern Artist—a native Virginian. Gallery next door to the Va. Bank. Peter E. Gibbs, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from April 25to August 1, 1853.

1854 February 4. The Greenbrier Era. (Lewisburg, Virginia.) February 4, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 24, P. 3.

The Whitehurst Gallery, Lynchburg, Va. Established 1847. The subscriber returns his acknowledgements to the public generally for the very liberal patronage bestowed on him since his location in this place, (now nearly seven years,) and would respectfully inform them that he is still on hand, to serve them with increased facilities, having a good artist as an assistant, and two operating rooms, with large lights, so arranged, as to combine all advantages of the Sky and Side Lights, by which he is enabled to produce (as he has done for several years past) those beautiful miniatures from the size of a half dime (or less) to a good size portrait, which have been, and are now, daily pronounced by visitors to be among the best specimens of art yet exhibited in this country, by preserving the eyes, (the most expressive of all the features,) and a beautiful blending of the light and shade, (without which there can be no picture, or a flat one,) and a graceful posture, making them indeed a thing to be desired by parents and children, friends and lovers. None of your doubtful shadows, but a living, almost speaking fac simile of self.

The Stereoscopic or Solid Daguerreotype, so much admired by some, taken in all their perfection, specimens of which have been exhibited by him for the last six months.

Having constantly, without regard to expense, (as his Gallery will show,) kept pace with all the improvements yet discovered, either in machinery or the art, and having his rooms fitted up with elegance and comfort, making them a desirable place to while away an idle hour, he invites all to visit him, whether they want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes and Paintings accurately copied. Invalid and [post] mortem cases always attended to when desired.

Landscape views and private residences accurately taken, specimens of which can be seen at his Gallery, next door to the Virginia Bank, Lynchburg.—Open all hours of the day. P. E. Gibbs, Proprietor. Lynchburg, Jan. 21, 1854.

N. B.—A large lot of Lockets and Pins just received (some extra fine) and constantly on hand, which will be filled at a low price and warranted to be what they are sold for. Jan. 21, 1854. P. E. G.

Advertisement was recorded sixteen times between February 4 and August 19, 1854.

1854 September 16. Greenbrier Weekly Era. (Lewisburg, Virginia.) September 16, 1854, Vol. IV, No. [ ? ], P. 4.

The Stereoscopic or Solid Daguerreotype, so much admired by some, taken in all their perfection, specimens of which have been exhibited by him for the last six months.

Daguerreotypes and Paintings accurately copied. Invalid and [post] mortem cases always attended to when desired.

N. B.—A large lot of Lockets and Pins just received (some extra fine) and constantly on hand, which will be filled at a low price and warranted to be what they are sold for. Jan. 21, 1854. P. E. G.

1854 October 26. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) October 26, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 322, P. 4.

Petersburg Fair…Second Day…notes…P. E. Gibbes, Daguerreotypes from his establishments in both Petersburg and Lynchburg.

1854 October 28. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) October 28, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 305, P. 3.

Petersburg Fair. Fourth Day. Petersburg, Oct. 27, 1854…List of Premiums Awarded at the Union Fair of Virginia and North Carolina…Discretionary Premiums.—….$2, to G. B. Jones & Co., Petersburg; for specimens of daguerreotyping, $5 each, To Messrs. P. E. Gibbes of Lynchburg and White of Petersburg;

1854 November 17. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) November 17, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 322, P. 4.

List of Premiums Awarded At The Fair Of The Mechanics Institute.—Class No. 43—Daguerreotypes and Materials.

No. 4. J. H. Whitehurst, for photographs and Stereoscopes: silver medal.

No. 3. M. P. Simons, for plain daguerreotypes: silver medal.

No. 2. P. E. Gibbs, for lot of daguerreotypes: 1^st class diploma.

1855 October 15. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) October 15, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 90, P. 2.

To Mr. M. P. Simons—Sir: Unless you discontinue the use of the word Ambrotype to your card. [which is my property as applied to Glass Pictures.] I shall proceed at once to require you to show cause why you infringe on my rights. P. E. Gibbs.

A Card To The Public.—The Ambrotype is a patented picture, made by the use of two plates of glass hermetrically sealed together, sealed together, which patent belongs to the subscriber exclusively in this city, and can be made by no other person. There will be [ ] on the public a picture on single glass in imitation the genuine, which is only necessary to compare to see its inferiority.

My Rooms, in Corinthian Hall, will be opened in a few days, where the genuine Ambrotype will be produced in its greatest perfection. P. E. Gibbs.

We publish elsewhere the farewell card of Mr. P. E. Gibbs, who leaves this city for Richmond. We can but express regret at the departure from us of so accomplished an artist and worthy citizen as Mr. G. [ ] congratulate the people of Richmond on his accession to that city. As a daguerrean artist we regard Mr. Gibbs as without a superior anywhere. He leaves the assurance that his place will be well filled in the person of his successor, Mr. Keagy.—Lynchburg Virginian, Oct. 12.

1855 October 29. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) October 29, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 102, P. 2.

Great Attraction At Corinthian Hall.—The subscriber respectfully informs the public at large, that he has fitted up rooms in the above Hall, for the purpose of conducting the Photographic Art in all its branches, and is now prepared to furnish pictures in every style of the art known in this country or Europe. He calls especial attention to his new style Pictures, or Ambrotypes, on glass, far exceeding in beauty and durability any thing before made. These Pictures are not reversed as Daguerreotypes are, and may be seen in any light. They are imperishable, being hermetically sealed between glass plates, which sealing is secured by Letter’ Patent, in the United States and Europe, and owned in this place by Gibbs only.

These Ambrotypes are pronounced, by competent judges, to be the grandest achievement in the Photographic art, having a relief and clearness truly astonishing. Made from the smallest to life size.

Ambrotype Stereoscopes must be seen to be appreciated, the relief being fully as perfect as life.

Also Mezographs or Pictures on Paper, from life. These are equal to the finest engravings, and more accurate in detail. Any number from a single sitting—from one to a thousand—either plain or colored, in water or oil.

Citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine specimens in the various branches, as they are assured of polite attention and superior Pictures. P. E. Gibbs.

P. S.—In Ambrotypes the style of drapery or the color of the eye makes no difference, as all are equally well taken. Daguerreotypes copied into Ambrotypes and made permanent. P. E. G.

Advertisement ran from October 29 to 30, 1855.

1855 November 24. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) November 24, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 125, P. 2.

A Card.—The Subscriber respectfully informs the public that his Gallery is now open for visitors, in Corinthian Hall, where he is prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph and Daguerreotypes in a style superior to anything of the kind yet offered in this place.

Having the exclusive right to make Ambrotypes in this city, I shall prosecute to the extent of the law all persons infringing the same. P. E. Gibbs.

Advertisement ran from November 24 to December 17, 1855.

1855 November 30. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) November 30, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 130, P. 1.

Infringing a Patent.—In the U. S. Circuit Court, for the eastern district of Virginia. Judge Halyburton presiding, an application has been made by Mr. P. E. Gibbs for an injunction to restrain Mr. M. P. Simons from infringing a patent for making ambrotype pictures, of which Gibbs is assignee.—In consequence of the delay in receiving papers from the Patent Office in Washington, the case was adjourned until Thursday next, when it will be taken up and argued at length, by A. Judson Crane, Esq., for the complainant, and Messrs. August and Randolph for the respondent.

1855 December 7. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) December 7, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 136, P. 1.

U. S. Circuit Court, Judge Halburton presiding. The case of Gibbs vs Simons, on an application for and injunction to prevent the respondent from making ambrotype pictures in violation of the plaintiff’s patent, and for a trial by jury to have the facts in the case decided upon, was argued yesterday by Mr. A. J. Crane for the plaintiff, and Messrs. August and Randolph for the defendant. At the close of the argument the Judge took time to render his decision.

1855 December 12. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) December 12, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 140, P. 1.

In the U. S. Court, yesterday, Judge Halyburton refused to grant the injunction asked for by P. E. Gibbs, against M. P. Simons, to prevent S. from using G.’s Ambrotype patent; but the court reserved the bill until the case is finally determined by suit at common law, when a jury will decide upon the facts.

1855 December 14. Evening Star. (Washington, District of Columbia.) December 14, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 919, P. 2.

In the U. S. Court, at Richmond, on Tuesday last, Judge Halyburton refused to grant the injunction asked for by P. E. Gibbs, against M. P. Simons, to prevent S. from using G.’s Ambrotype patent; but the court reserved the bill until the case is finally determined by suit at common law, when a jury will decide upon the facts.

1855 December 14. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) December 14, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 142, P. 2.

Strayed Or Stolen—From the subscriber’s door, in the last few days, several Ambrotypes, in fine gilt frames. It is a fact worthy of remark, that Gibb’s Ambrotypes are perfect gems of art, but he had no idea that they were so much of life as to leave without his consent. Any one apprehending and returning them to me, will be rewarded.

The public are invited to call at Gibbs’ Ambrotype Gallery (Corinthian Hall) and secure one of his inimical Pictures, which are receiving the highest encomiums from the multitudes that daily throng his rooms. Remember that this is the only place at which the genuine Ambrotype can be obtained. None genuine without the patent stamp. P. E. Gibbs.

Advertisement ran from December 14 to 17, 1854.

1855 December 21. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) December 21, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 148, P. 2.

A Humbug, Verily—One that pretends to have what he has not. But not so with Gibbs and his Ambrotypes, as evidenced by the many beautiful specimens with which his Gallery abounds, and with which he is daily furnishing his customers. He challenges comparison of his Ambrotypes with Flesh tint or any other types, produced in this or any city in the Union. He guarantees entire satisfaction in every instance, or the money refunded even after the pictures are taken home.

P. E. Gibbs, Ambrotypist, Corinthian Hall, between 9^th and 10^th sts.

Advertisement ran from December 21 to 31, 1855.

1855 December 31. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) December 31, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 142, P. 2.

Stop! Mr. M. P. Simons, not quite so fast, but wait until a jury of your peers shall decide (which will soon take place) whether you can continue making your imitation Ambrotypes, before you bragg so high.

The public are informed that the genuine Ambrotype can only be obtained at my Gallery, where I guarantee to furnish better Ambrotypes than he that boast so much, in every instance, or no charge made.

Gallery Corinthian Hall. P. E. Gibbs, Ambrotypist.

Advertisement ran from December 31, 1855 to January 11, 1856

1856 January 8. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) January 8, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 7, P. 2.

Imitation Ambrotypes, as Mr. Gibbs calls them, are liked by all who see them much better than the genuine article. Mr. Gibbs, however, is an exception to this rule. He says that they are not so good. We will now see whether he really believes what he says, by putting him to the test. The test shall be a forfeit of $100, that he cannot make a superior Ambrotype of any subject that we can. But we would like this to be understood, that if we beat him, he must not talk any more about infringements, but be satisfied with the opinion of the judge, that that there is no infringement. To us it seems quite ridiculous in Mr. Gibbs to say that ours is only an imitation, and then to accuse us of an infringement. M. P. Simons, Ambrotypist.

Advertisement ran from January 8 to 15, 1856.

1856 January 12. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) January 12, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 11, P. 2.

A Card.—P. E. Gibbs, Esq.—Dear Sir: At your request, I state that no judge has decided that Mr. Simons is not infringing your Ambrotype patent. So far from that being correct, the case is still pending at the instance of Judge Halyburton himself, in order to have the question tried by a jury the judge not being acquainted with that sort of business, as he could not be expected to be; and this is the familiar practice in such cases.

A. Judson Crane, Richmond, Jan. 11, 1856.

Mr. P. E. Gibbs—Dear Sir: As Mr. M. P. Simons seems to doubt the truthfulness of your statement made in the Dispatch of the 9^th instant, I hereby certify that I handle your note of the 8^th inst. To Mr. M. P. Simons. He declined your proposition by saying that you knew he was not prepared, but insisted on the forfeit of one hundred dollars. My reply to him was, that you were not a betting man, but that I would take the forfeit for you; which he declined, by saying that it was not convenient for him to put up one hundred dollars at that time. To which I proposed to him to make a note at from one to six months, which he also declined, thereby backing out from his own challenge.

Yours respectfully, John W. Davies. January 11, 1856.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to February 1, 1856.

1856 January 26. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) January 26, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 23, P. 2.

The Patent-Right Man and his Pet Card.—Our attention has frequently been called to a pet card of this man, which has appeared and reappeared so often in the Dispatch; and although it purports to have been written by his friend, it is too much like his former productions, to be attributed to another. Its style and language is so natural to him, that to find fault with him for it, would be equivalent to finding fault with a hog for grunting, or an ass for baying. It is natural for them, and we have no idea of condemning them for it. M. P. Simons.

Advertisement ran from January 26 to 29, 1856.

1856 January 30. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) January 30, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 26, P. 2.

Unparalleled Humbugging.—In Sept., 1855, I commenced making Ambrotypes. It was not long after this, before a man—who was verdant enough to pay for a right to use two glasses—came to the city, and seeing that my pictures were superior to his, became quite uneasy, and was at a loss for a plan to prevent me making them. At last he hit upon one, as he thought, and the public were surprised with a blustering card, threatening me with prosecution for using the word Ambrotype—humbug the first.—This fruitless attempt of his to frighten me off led me to an investigation of Cutting’s patent, by which I found that he had no more right to the exclusive use of two glasses than he had to the word Ambrotype. I accordingly used two glasses whenever it suited my purpose better than one. This gave the patent man still greater uneasiness; and he attempted again to frighten me, by asking for an injunction, in which he failed—humbug the second. After finding that he could not monopolize the art to himself, he came out again in a card; telling the public that I still infringe upon his patent; but before he gets through he contradicts himself, by saying that I only imitate the genuine; a strange anomaly—humbug the third. For if mine only imitated, and are so inferior to his, why object to my making them? And if genuine, and an infringement of the patent, why not have it decided at once—whether it is a patent right or a patent wrong? But no, he is not satisfied with humbugging himself, but must get his counsel to help him; who says in a standing card, that “the question will be tried by a Jury, the Judge not being acquainted with that sort of business”—Who ever heard before that a jury was more competent to decide a question of law than a Judge? M. P. Simons.

Advertisement ran from January 31 to February 4, 1856.

1856 January 31. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) January 31, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 27, P. 1.

Spoiling Pictures.—We understand that Messrs. Simons and Gibbs, picture makers, came in collision on Eagle Square yesterday morning, and made an effort to disfigure each others profiles, but were prevented from doing so by the interposition of bystanders, who separated them. These gentlemen have been pitching into each other, through the newspapers, for several weeks. Which of the two has had the best of that fight, the public can decide.

1856 February 2. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) February 2, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 29, P. 2.

Messrs. Editors—Please allow me a small space in your columns for the purpose of bringing more fully before your numerous readers the new and beautiful Ambrotypes produced by Mr. P. E. Gibbs, at his gallery in Corinthian Hall, which is now admitted by all who visit it to be one of the most attractive places in the city, being handsomely fitted up, and the walls already hung with many familiar faces, which look more like things of life than any style of Photographs it has ever been my good fortune to behold. Unlike the ordinary Daguerreotypes which can only be seen in a certain position, the Ambrotypes can be seen in any light—nor does it reverse the face, but makes it natural; and being put up on scientific principles, there is no question but it is, as the name indicates, imperishable. I am not, Messrs. Editors, in the habit of puffing, nor do I regard this as such, but am only speaking of facts; for where true merit and genius are that article (puffing) is not necessary, especially when that genius has grown and been educated among us. Mr. Gibbs is a Virginian in every sense of the word—raised in our midst, and that he possesses true genius, no one that is acquainted with, or examines the productions of his skill, can for a moment doubt. All therefore who wish to have a fac simile of themselves or friends handed down to future generations, will do well to give Mr. Gibbs a call and be assured of a polite reception from himself and assistants. An Admirer Of Genius.

1856 February 2. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) February 2, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 29, P. 2.

Gibbs’ Gallery.—The gallery of Mr. Gibbs in Corinthian hall, is one of the neatest in the city, and decidedly one of the most attractive, from the splendid specimens of Ambrotypes, the new and beautiful improvement in the Daguerreotyping art, there exhibited. His long experience and skill in his profession render him peculiarly worthy of encouragement; while the air of elegance which distinguishes his establishment makes it more than ordinarily inviting. If you wish to procure a true likeness, or examine those of others, call upon Mr. Gibbs.

Advertisement ran February 2 & 4, 1856.

1856 February 16. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) February 16, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 41, P. 2.

Gibbs’ Gallery for patent Ambrotypes and Photographs, of Every Size And Description.—Daguerreotypes copied into Ambrotypes and made permanent, or if desired, to life size on paper, retaining the perfect likeness, and painted by first-class artists, making a most beautiful and desirable style of portraits.

Ambrotypes in lockets, pins, cases, and frames of all descriptions.

P. E. Gibbs, Corinthian Hall, Main street, below 9^th, Richmond.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to October 14, 1856.

1856 June 1. Photographic and fine Arts Journal. (New York, New York.) June 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 6, P. 217.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number Three, Richmond. The author visited 7 Galleries in Richmond.

Gibbs.—His specimens are exclusively ambrotypes—some of them are pretty good, with the exception of the positions, which are mostly stiff and awkward. I would recommend him to study Qulian on positions. How sadly mistaken many are to suppose that artistical pictures can be made without the slightest taste or knowledge of drawing; hence it is we have so many indifferent picture makers scattered all over the country.

1856 June 28. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) June 28, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2.

There have been many improvements made in the wonderful invention of Daguerre, since that ingenious Frenchman first discovered the property of light in making pictures. The most pleasing and remarkable of them all is the Ambrotype, by which glass is substituted for silver as the tablet for receiving the impression. We looked in, a day or two ago, at the rooms of Mr. Gibbs, in Corinthian Hall, on Main street, and were much struck with the exceeding beauty and delicacy of his specimens of the ambrotype there on exhibition. Many of our prominent citizens, including some of the most eminent clergymen and members of the bar, with his Honor the Mayor, may be found in Fac Simile at Mr. Gibbs’ gallery, which our country friends will find a pleasing place to visit when in Richmond.—Rich. Whig.

1856 July. Photographic And Fine Art Journal. (New York, New York.) July 1856, Vol. IX, No. 7, P. 217.

The Photographic Galleries Of America III. Richmond, July 1, 1856…

Gibbs—His specimens are exclusively ambrotypes—some of them are pretty good, with the exception of the positions, which are mostly stiff and awkward. I would recommend him to study Qulian on positions. How sadly mistaken many are to suppose that artistical pictures can be made without the slightest taste or knowledge of drawing; hence it is we have so many indifferent picture makers scattered all over the country.

1856 August 26. Lynchburg Daily Virginian. (Lynchburg, Virginia.) August 26, 1856, Vol. 5, No. 21, P. 4.

A Card.—Having sold my interest in the Daguerrean Gallery, in this place. To Mr. James Keagy, I would respectfully recommend to the favorable attention of the public as a skillful Artist, and a gentleman on whom they may rely. Come, then, and secure one of his inimitable Ambrotypes, which can only be procured of him in this city.

In taking my leave, I would return thanks for the liberal patronage and kind attention received from a generous public, during a residence if over eight years. P. E. Gibbs. oc 12.

1856 September 18. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) September 18, 1856, Vol. X, No. 69, P. 2.

A Card.—We, the undersigned, members of the Richmond Instrumental Musical Club,…

P. E. Gibbs, Violoncello.

1856 October 15. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) October 15, 1856, Vol. X, No. 102, P. 2.

Notice to the Public.—Do not put too much confidence in the self-puffing so common with Daguerreotypist, but rest assured that any real (not imaginary) improvement in the beautiful art of Photography will be introduced by Gibbs as soon as it makes its appearance; but for the present, he confidently asserts that there is nothing in this city comparable for beauty or durability with the Ambrotype, (or—“Balsom Picture.,” as called by some,) as made by Gibbs, which fact is the reason of so many professed improvements which have appeared in sundry cards of late. We can furnish any style Picture in the art. all we ask is a call, and examine specimens, to convince any one of the truth of our assertion. Gallery, Corinthian Hall, between 9^th and 10^th sts. P. E. Gibbs.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to December 2, 1856.

1856 November 11. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) November 11, 1856, Vol. X, No. 125, P. 1.

Awards Of The Mechanics’ Institute. Made November 8, 1856….Class No. XLIII—Ambrotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Materials.

Ambrotypes, by Peter E. Gibbs, a silver medal.

Photographs, by J. H. Whitehurst, first class diploma.

Photographs, by D. Bendann, second class diploma.

1856 November 29. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) November 29, 1856, Vol. X, No. 141, P. 2.

Remember The Fact that Gibbs was awarded the highest premium (a silver medal) at the last exhibition of the Mechanics’ Institute, for superiority of his Ambrotypes over all sun pictures on exhibition; but a still higher reward he is receiving from a daily increase of his business, which proves that his efforts to establish a first class Gallery, has met with the approbation of a generous public.

He respectfully announces that, in order to meet the demands of his business, he has increased his force. Having now in his employ a superior Artist, he is prepared to furnish Photographs, from small to life size, colored in oil, water or pastel, which he warrants for accuracy and beauty of finish, equal to the best paintings in the country. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Gallery, Corinthian Hall, between 9^th and 10^th, Main street, Richmond. P. E. Gibbs, Proprietor.

P. S. These Photographs can be enlarged from small Miniatures, Daguerreotypes or ambrotypes, to life-size. P. E. G.

Advertisement ran from November 29 to January 3, 1857.

1856 December 19. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) December 19, 1856, Vol. X, No. 158, P. 2.

Gibbs’ Gallery.—We visited the establishment of Mr. P. E. Gibbs, on Main street, yesterday, and examined the various specimens of the daguerrean art which decorate his reception saloon. We will be sustained by all who have seen these evidences of Mr. G.’s artistic skill, in saying that his ambrotypes and colored photographs are the ne plus ultra of excellence. The former, for their superior delicacy and fidelity to nature, especially excited our admiration. The coloring artist of the establishment is Mr. Amen, who, though quite a young man, evinces a degree of professional skill which warrants the belief that he will yet attain a conspicuous position in the world of art. The portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, suspended in the gallery, were executed by him, and will compare favorably in smoothness of coloring and accuracy of likeness with the productions of more distinguished artists. In taking these portraits, the camera is brought into requisition for tracing the outlines upon canvass, and then the artist has to rely upon his skill for retaining the likenesses, and imparting the natural expression. They are furnished cheaper than the portraits taken in the ordinary mode, and look equally as well.

1857 September16. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) September 16, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 67, P. 2.

Look at This.—If you want a genuine Ambrotype, just call at Gibb’s Gallery, where he is now furnishing his customers, with the genuine double glass Ambrotype, (Warranted for beauty and durability, superior to any made,) at cheaper rates than any house in the city.

Our work is two well known to require any puffing from us.

Gallery, Corinthian Hall, between 9^th and 10^th, Main street. P. E. Gibbs

Advertisement ran September 16 to December 7, 1857.

1857 December 8. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) December 8, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 137, P. 3.

Where Shall We Get Our Likeness Taken!—At Gibbs’, of course, where ever one that wants a decent picture, and not a caricature, always go. Besides, we have never been deceived by him with humbug advertisements. As these are sentiments daily expressed and carried out by scores of persons, we take pleasure in saying that in addition to our inimitable Ambrotype, we are now executing Photographs, of a superior character, both plain and colored, which, for beauty of finish and accuracy of likeness, are equaled by few and surpassed by none. Pictures of all kinds accurately copied and warranted to please, at moderate prices.—Ambrotypes at one dollar and upwards at Gibbs’ Temple of Art, Corinthian hall, Main street, between 9^th and 10^th.P. E. Gibbs.

Advertisement ran from December 8, 1857 to June 16, 1858.

1858 January 7. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) January 7, 1858, Vol. XIII, No. 6, P. 2.

$5 Reward.—Stolen from the door of my Gallery, within the last few days, several frames, containing Ambrotypes and Photographs—among them an Ambrotype of Miss Maggie Mitchell and Photograph of Mr. J. G. Wade, recollected. The above reward will be given for the detection of the thief. P. E. Gibbs. Corinthian Hall.

Advertisement ran on January 7 & 8, 1858.

1858 June 18. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) June 18, 1858, Vol. XIII, No. 144, P. 2.

Life Size Photographs.—The subscriber takes pleasure in announcing to his numerous patrons and the public at large, that he is now prepared to furnish Photographs from miniature to Full Life Size, either plain or colored, which, for accuracy and finish, he warrants equal, if not superior to any produced in this city, at less than the usual price. Old Pictures copied and enlarged to any size.

Citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine specimens at Gibbs’ Temple of Art, Corinthian Hall, Main street, between 9^th and 10^th. P. E. Gibbs.

P. S.—If you want a genuine Ambrotype, this is the lace to get it, where you will neither be humbugged in price or work, Also melainotypes, or any other Picture in the Photographic Art.

P. E. G.

Advertisement ran from June 18, 1857 to April 5, 1859.

1859 April 13. The Daily Dispatch. (Richmond, Virginia.) April 13, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 88, P. 2.

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

Advertisement ran from April 13 to 16, 1859.

Gage, Franklin Benjamin

May 31, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Franklin Benjamin Gage, Photographer, St. Johnsbury Vermont, Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1850 Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.[1]

1852-1859 Three Doors South of St Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852 September 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 11, Whole No. 791, P. 3.

F. B. Gage’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery. St Johnsbury Plain, VT. The Subscriber having opened a skylight Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of St. Johnsbury House, would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of St. Johnsbury and neighboring towns, that he will be happy to wait on all who may wish for a correct likeness of themselves or friends. Having procured all the latest improvements in the Art, he is now able, by a new arrangement of light and the use of new materials, to produce pictures of a most Lifelike & Beautiful Complexion, as all may see by calling and examining specimens. These pictures are finished by a newly discovered process which gives them a richness and durability unsurpassed by any in this country or Europe.

The public are requested to call and examine specimens. Come one and all: you will be equally welcome whether wishing pictures or not. If you have called once call again, and tell your friends to call also, as he will be happy to see you at all times and show you anything new in the Art.

Picture taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.

Perfect likenesses warranted in all cases or no charge.

Copies from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, & c., neatly executed. Miniatures for lockets, pins, rings, &c., taken in the most perfect manner. Views of buildings and scenery taken in a style unsurpassed by any.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence if desired.

Prices varying from 1 to 8 dollars according to style and finish of case.

Pupils instructed and furnished with apparatus. F. B. Gage. St. Johnsbury, Sept 25, 1852.

Advertisement ran from September 25 to December 18, 1852.

1852 December 11. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 11, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 22, Whole No. 802, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Our Neighbor, Mr. Gage, is doing a good business in taking Likenesses. His pictures look well, and he will satisfy all of his customers. He has a fine room for this purpose over E. Hall & Co’s Store.

1852 December 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 25, 1852, Vol. 16, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.

A Daguerreotype Song, supposed to have been sung by a lady after having visited F. B. Gage’s Daguerrean Gallery, three doors south of the St. Johnsbury House, St. Johnsbury Plain, Vt.

Air:—Things that I don’t like to see.

One morning last week when I’d nothing to do,

And wanted to see something funny or new,

I went to my cousins Maria and Jane,

To Visit the Daguerreotype Rooms on the Plain.

I merely went in just to make a short call

And look at the pictures that hung on the wall.

But I saw just as soon as I entered the door

I had never seen pictures more perfect before.

For there was Estella, Adelia, and Jane,

And I never saw pictures so rich or so plain;

And John and his sweetheart, and Sam and his wife,

I declare they all look just as natural as life.

There were multitudes more both in cases and frames

But I could never tell you one half of their names,

I though every one looked the nicest and best

Though I think Jenny Lind’s not so good as the rest.

Now when I had seen them, they all looked so fine,

Said I to the Artist, “I’ll sit and have mine.”

Then he had me sit down in a chair at my ease.

And, said he “you may wink just as much as you please.”

And then, when I smile just as much as I ought.

In less than a moment my likeness was caught.

So quickly ‘twas taken, so nicely ‘twas done.

To sit for my picture was nothing but fun.

And every one says, (so I know it must be.)

“That my picture’s a very apt emblem of me.”

Since this is so perfect, I must have another,

To get to the West to my sister and brother.

And then I must have another to send—

But no matter to whom, for he’s only a friend.

And now if the people will hear my advice,

I freely will give it without money or price:

If you want nothing more, give the Artist a call.

Just to look at the pictures that hang on the wall.

Twill do you no harm just to drop in and see.

And take your friends with you, as I did with me.

He can take them as well whether cloudy of fair.

And you’ll find him at home for he always is there.

He’s using a splendid new German Machine.

That was made by one John in the Providence of Wein.

If any should wish to acquire this great Art.

He’ll learn him the trade so he’ll know it by heart.

And his pictures won’t fade, as other Artist’s have done.

For you know that he hangs them right out in the sun

And whether in lockets, pins, rings, or a frame.

You’ll see that his pictures are always the same:

And then, I am sure you’ll conclude with the rest,

That he’s always a little ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from December 25, 1852 to January 22, 1853.

1853 April 30. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 30, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 44, Whole No. 822, P. 3.

Broken Crockery. China, Glass, Earthen, Marble, Alabaster, Pearls, Ivory, Shell, Ornaments, &c., are repaired with a stainless cenebt, and warranted, at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. All persons in want of perfect Daguerreotypes will do well to call soon as the subscriber expects to leave town in a few weeks. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from April 30 to June 18, 1853.

1853 June 11. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 11, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 47, Whole No. 828, P. 3.

Marriages. In this town, June 6, by Rev. W. B. Bond, Mr. F. B. Gage and Miss Laurietta Huntly, all of this town.

1853 June 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 25, 1853, Vol. 16, No. 49, Whole No. 830, P. 3.

Sign Stolen. Look Out for Rogues.

The ancient Sign of the “Old Daguerrean”

No More at E. Hall’s store { ? ]

For some rascally rogues, the other night,

Took it down and carried it out of sight.

Perhaps it was done from spite and spleen,

Or, perhaps, to plague the “Old Daguerrean,”

But the “Old Daguerrean,” he’ll pocket the wrong, And laugh at the rascals in his song.

Their labor of love was all in vain,

For the “Old Daguerrean” still works on the Plain,

And the people will come, as they can before,

To the Daguerrean rooms over E. Hall’s store.

With Pictures to suit from one dollar to four,

He sells them some days by the dozen or score,

And the crowds that go in, and the crowds that go out,

Tell the world what the “Old Daguerrean is about.

And since there’s no reason why he should depart,

You’ll find him at home and at work at his Art,

And the pictures he takes will plainly attest,

That the “Old Daguerrean” is ahead of the best.

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 2, 1853.

1853 August 20. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 20, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 5, Whole No. 838, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerreen.” Will open his daguerrean Gallery August 22 and be ready to wait on his customers there-after. St. Johnsbury, Aug 20, 1853.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 8, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 12, Whole No. 845, P. 3.

“The Old Daguerrean.” Premium Daguerreotypes. Let it be remembered that the “Old Dagerrean” of St. Johnsbury drew the premium on daguerreotypes at the late fair; and his pictures are pronounced by good judges to be equal, if not superior to the best city operators. Read what the newspapers say of the “old daggerrean:”

“He is really an excellent Artist and worthy of patronage.”—Anonymous Reporter.

“He is a capital workman in his line.”—The Caledonian.

Pictures of all sizes and styles put up at prices from 1 to 10 dollars. Pupils instructed in the art.

Call and examine Specimens. F. B. Gage St Johnsbury, Oct. 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to December 3, 1853.

1853 December 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 3, 1853, Vol. 17, No. 20, Whole No. 853, P. 4.

Children’s Daguerreotypes. Daguerreotypes of infants and small children are taken at the St. Johnsbury Daguerreotype Gallery in fair weather, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 1½ P. M., by a new process which renders success almost certain. Older persons taken in all kinds of weather and at all times of day. Always at home.

Forward Your Faces.

Wanted —Five cords hard wood fitted for the stove, and seasoned under shelter, for which a liberal price will be paid. Call and see. Any quantity of green wood taken in exchange for Daguerreotypes. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from December 3, 1853 to February 11, 1854.

1854 January 14. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 14, 1854, Vol. 17, No. 26, Whole No. 859, P. 3.

Wonderful Invention. Patent Stereoscopic or Statuary Daguerrean Gallery.

Since new things arise in these wonderful times,

I’ll tell you some news in some new-fangled rhymes:

Having nothing to do one bright afternoon,

I dropped into Gage’s Daguerrean Saloon.

And saw an invention so wonderous and new,

If you’ll listen a moment I’ll tell it to you.

Two pictures are taken of one person’s face,

And carefully finished and put in a case,

And two lenses before them are placed with precision.

To produce what is called “binocular vision”:

And when you look in through those lenses so blue,

What a wonderful sight rises up to your view!

There the person stands in the blue atmosphere,

Just as large as in life, just as perfect and clear,

Every thread of the dress a very wrinkle is there.

Even the pours of the skin and the fibers of the hair:

And you look till the sight all your sences mislead.

And you cry—Tis no picture, tis the person, indeed!

“Tis the strangest invention there is in these times,

As true in its nature as ‘tis in my rhyme:

And since ‘tis a Patent and Gage has a Right.

Call in then and ask him to show you “the sight.”

And when you have seen it, I’m sure you will say;

You’ll have your own picture put in that way.

The following commendation is from the Scientific American:—‘By looking through these (Lenses) the person whose likeness is taken, stands out solid and life-like, no more resembling a common picture than a statue does an oil painting. No one can have the least idea of the beauty of this invention, until he sees such pictures with his own eyes.’

Advertisement ran from January 14 to March 18, 1854.

1854 September 16. The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 16, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 10, Whole No. 894, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New! These pictures are different from any ever before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing. They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving. Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty; and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

The method of taking the Statutypes was discovered (after making a great variety of experiments) by F. B. Gage, of St. Johnsbury, and is known and practiced by him only. Specimens of these pictures are on exhibition at his Gallery. Artists are especially requested to call and examine them.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Instruction given in the Art. Any person wishing to learn the trade will find an excellent opportunity to do so by applying soon.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 2, 1854,

1854 September 30. The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) September 30, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 12, Whole No. 896, P. 3.

Caledonia County Fair. The annual Cattle Fair of the Caledonia County Agricultural Society was held at Danville, on Wednesday and Thursday…Premiums Awarded…

Daguerreotypes.

1st,, E. Perry, Danville, 1.00

2d., F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury, .50

1854 November 18. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 18, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 19, Whole No. 903, P. 3.

St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery, Greatly Enlarged. On account of the great rush of business the subscriber, finding it impossible to supply the demand for likenesses, has enlarged and otherwise greatly improved his Gallery. He has also engaged the services of two or three able associates, and trust that the future, he will not be obliged to send any away empty. His success in business has been such that he feels warranted in saying that the reputation of his Gallery is not surpassed by any other, either in or out of the State. Having enlarged his light and purchased a camera more than four times large as those in general use, he is now prepared to take family groups from two to twenty, in a style unsurpassed by any other establishment. His pictures at all times will be furnished I the best style of the art, and warranted. The Mezzotint Statutypes on exhibition at his Gallery are considered superior to all other pictures and are worthy an examination. Come and see them. F. B. Gage. St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1854 to March 24, 1855.

1855 March 31. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) March 31, 1855, Vol. 18, No. 38, Whole No. 922, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New!

These pictures are different from any before offered to the public, and are considered by the best judges the most desirable style of likeness which the Daguerrean Art is capable of producing. They have all the roundness and apparent solidity of a perfect statue, combined with all the richness of the most brilliant Mezzotint engraving. Pictures taken in this style have more character than if taken in the usual way, as every line, angle and wrinkle of the face is chiseled with the most unerring certainty, and all the peculiarities of expression are retained in the greatest perfection.—Light blue eyes taken by this process retain their expression, and have all the perfection of life.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to July 28, 1855.

1855 July 28. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 28, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 3, Whole No. 939, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. Patented in the United States, Great Britain and France. The term Ambrotype, by which these pictures are designated, is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, signifying everlasting. The picture is taken on plate glass, over which is placed a corresponding glass, the two being united by one indestructible gum, enabling the picture to retain its brilliancy for ages; it will not corrode at sea, or change in any climate; is beautiful in tone, bold and clear in its effect, and may be seen in any light. These pictures are taken at the St. Johnsbury daguerrean Gallery, where specimens may be seen.—Come and see them. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from July 25 to October 27, 1855.

1855 October 27. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 27, 1855, Vol. 19, No. 16, Whole No. 952, P. 3.

F. B. Gage, Daguerreotypist And Statutypist, St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery. Gage’s Mezzotint Statutypes. Something New!

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 17, 1855

1856 January 12. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 12, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 27, Whole No. 963, P. 3.

The Old Daguerrean.

Since the sleighing

Is so splendid,

And may soon be

Quite suspended,

Come up beaux and

Belles together,

Get your pictures

This fine weather.

Come good father

And fond mother,

Come with sister

And with brother;

Ere with palsy

Ye be shaken,

Come to Gage’s

And be taken!

Whether fleshy

Lean or Sharky,

Come up white folks

Come up darkey;

Both for ugly

Folks, and clever.

Gage takes pictures

Better’n ever.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to April 12, 1856.

1856 March 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) March 8, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 35, Whole No. 971, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. On account of the [demand] for Ambrotypes, the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery is open for the production of these beautiful and imperishable pictures, and my time will be devoted exclusively to this branch of picture taking.

As the chemicals used in this art are very Poisonous To The Artist, I shall not follow it more than a week, or ten days at most, and all those in want of these never-fading pictures must apply within that time or they will lose the opportunity. F. B. Gage.

1856 May 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) May 3, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 43, Whole No. 979, P. 3.

Ambrotypes. To Everybody. As this advertisement has never before been in print, and may never be again, the public are advised to read it, and permission is hereby respectfully given them to do so.

Have you heard what all the rage is?

‘Tis the Ambrotypes at Gages;

Pictures that are called by sages

The greatest wonder of modern ages.

To The Ladies.

Having lately enlarged my Gallery, and

fitted up a Reception Room in magnificent style,

the ladies will now find it pleasant to call and look

at the pictures. I would also remind them that

Queer old maids that’s cross and fretty

And young girls intensely pretty,

Wearing curls extremely jetty,

Will be very sure to get a

Capital Ambrotype at Gage’s.

About Babies.

Certain days will be mostly devoted to

taking pictures of babies of all styles

and qualities, such as

Babies little and babies bigger,

Babies that can squall with vigor,

Babies that cut quite a figure,

And all sorts, from white to nigger.

N. B.—Nigger means them that is sable complexioned

To The Gentlemen.

The Gentlemen will not be sent away empty,

as I am better than ever before prepared

To Extract

Men of wealth, and men of Fashion.

Men that sometimes get in passion

Men that put all sorts of trash on,

And in fact,

Any one brings the cash on!

F. B. Gage, Artist. St Johnsbury, May 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from May 1, 1856 to July 5, 1856.

1856 June 7. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 7, 1856, Vol. 19, No. 48, Whole No. 948, P. 3.

Beautiful Imperishable Ambrotypes Taken by the Man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from June 7, 1856 to November 8, 1856.

1856 August 16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 16, 1856, Vol. 20, No.6, Whole No. 994, P. 3.

Photographs: Beautiful Pictures on Paper. Ambrotypes: Imperishable Pictures on Glass.

Daguerreotypes: Are taken as usual at the St. Johnsbury Daguerrean Gallery.

Illuminated Ambrotypes: The Illumination of the Ambrotype was invented by F. B. Gage. They are more beautiful than any other picture. They are made by the inventor only and can be procured only by applying to the man with the Long Flowing Beard.

Advertisement ran from August 16 to November 8, 1856.

1856 October 4. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 4, 1856, Vol. 20, No.13, Whole No. 1004, P. 2.

List Of Premiums Awarded At The Annual Fair Of The Caledonian Co. Agricultural Society, Held At St. Johnsbury, Sept. 23 & 24, 1856…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimen Daguerreotypes &c.. F. B. Gage, St. Johnsbury 2.00

1856 October 10. Orleans Independent Standard. (Irasburgh, Vermont.) October 10, 1856, Vol. I, No. 40, P. 3.

Ambrotypes: Imperishable Pictures On Glass. Photographs: And other beautiful pictures are taken in the Greatest Perfection. By the man with the Long Flowing Beard, At St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Advertisement ran from October 10, 1856 to April 3, 1857.

1856 November 15. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

Gage’s Farwell.

Gage Is Going To Leave

These ‘ere frosty diggings,

And take no more pictures

Over Hall & Higgins’:

For he’s bound to flourish

In some Western city

Where the wintery weather

Aint so cold and gritty.

Therefore all ye people

Take this little warning:

Gage is going early

Some bright pleasant morning,

And if you want pictures

That beat all the nation;

Shun that little word

Called procrastination.

For a few weeks longer,

In all kinds of weather,

Gage will take the beaux and

Laughing belles together.

So bring your faces

And don’t stand a-croaking,

Gage means what is written

Without any joking!

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1856 November 15. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 15, 1856, Vol. 20, No.19, Whole No. 1007, P. 3.

This may certify, That Mr. F. B. Gage of St. Johnsbury, Vt., received theb following premiums at the First Annual Fair of the Conn. River Valley Agricultural & Industrial Association, held at Bradford, Vt. Oct. 14, 15 & 16, 1856.

1st premium on Ambrotypes, $3.00

1st “ Photographs, $2.00

1st “ Colortypes, $2.00

Advertisement ran from November 15 to 29, 1856.

1857 April 4. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 4, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 39, Whole No. 1027, P. 3.

Gage & Rowell, Ambrotype & Photographic Artists, St. Johnsbury, Vt., & Littleton, N. H. The Gallery at Littleton will be open only two or three weeks in every twelve. Open April 8, for one or two weeks.

Ambrotypes taken at less price than formerly. Old daguerreotypes cleaned to look as well aas new. Oil Paintings cleaned and Varnished.

At Bradford Fair, Mr. Gage drew

1st Premium on Ambrotypes $3.00

1st Premium on Photographs $2.00

1st Premium on Colorotypes $2.00

At Caledonia Fair,

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, &c. $2.00

(From the People’s Journal,)

“We feel warranted in recommending Mr. Gage as one of the first artist in the country.”

(From the White Mountain Banner.)

“Mr. Gage’s reputation is not excelled by anyartist in New England.”

(From the Caledonian.)

“Mr. Gage is an adapt in the line of his profession.”

(Humphrey’s Daguerrean Journal published in New York, City, says:)

“Mr. Gage’s Photographs are Gems. We can confidently say that we have never seen so pleasing a collection from one operator. They are an honor to the artist.”

Advertisement ran from April 4 to 25, 1857.

1857 May 2. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) May 2, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 43, Whole No. 1031, P. 4.

& So Forth, & So On. By The Flowing Beard.

How swiftly the moment of life hurry on,

Nor slow forth, nor slow on.

But swift as the tide of a swift rushing river

They flow forth & flow on,

Towards that dark, solemn land, where the

Footsteps of man

Never go forth, nor go on—

& so forth, & so on.

Then O, as you row down the River of Life,

As you row forth, & row on.

Have thy likenesses preserved in a case or a frame

To show forth & show on.

When thy form lieth cold in that land where no flowers

Ever grow forth, or grow on—

& so forth & so on.

Then take my advice, oh! Ye pictureless tribe!

Good advice as I know on;

With some “rocks” in your pockets, go forth

From your homes

Just go forth, & go on.

Not stop ‘till you reach Gage & Rowell’s Saloon.

With a good healthy glow on,

& so forth, & so on.

And e’en though the weather be cloudy or fair,

Or snow forth or snow on:

And e’en tho’ the tempest should rise in its wrath,

& blow forth & blow on.

Will take you a picture, you won’t be ashamed

When you go forth & so on.

To show forth & show on—

& so forth & so on.

Our Ambrotype pictures are greatly improved,

As we go forth, & go on.

Until they surpass everything in the world

That we hear on, or know on:

And our prices of late we have greatly reduced,

As we show forth & show on,

& so forth & so on.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 18, 1857.

1857 June 20. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) June 20, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 50, Whole No. 1038, P. 3.

Good Wheat. A Few bushels of Good wheat wanted in exchange for cash. F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to 27, 1857.

1857 September 5. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 5, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 9, Whole No. 1048, P. 3.

Get The Best Ambrotypes.

Get The Best Photographs.

Get The Best Likenesses

Of You selves,

Your Wives,

Your Children &

Your Friends.

Pictures furnished with all the latest improvements at Gage & Rowell. St. Johnsbury.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to November 14, 1857.

1857 September 26. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 26, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 12, Whole No. 1052, P. 3.

List Of Premiums. Premiums awarded by the Caledonia County Agricultural Society holden at St. Johnsbury on the 23d and 24th days of Sept., 1857…

Miscellaneous Articles…

Messrs. Gage & Rowell, St. Johnsbury, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, &c. 1.

1857 November 14. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 14, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 19, Whole No. 1059, P. 3.

Pictures for the Time! Ambrotypes For 25 Cents At gage & Rowell.

Then bring your sons

(As our cheap machine runs

Only three weeks from date,)

And take out your daughters

And trot out your quarters

Before its too late.

Johnsbury, Nov. 12, 1857.

Advertisement ran from November 14, 1857 to January 30, 1858.

1858 February 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) February 13, 1858, Vol. 21, No. 32, Whole No. 1072, P. 3.

“Life Size!!” Life Size Photographs: That surpass the most delicate Steel Engravings, at Gage’s.

Life Size Photographs Colored in oil colors until they surpass the portraits of the Old Masters, at Gage’s.

Improved Ambrotypes From 50 cents to 10 dollars each, at Gage’s.

Pictures of ‘Life Size’ are made at no other Gallery in Vermont. Come And See Them!!! F. B. Gage.

Advertisement ran from February 13 to August 7, 1858.

1858 September 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 12, Whole No. 1104, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day—Thursday…Floral Hall…Mr. Gage occupied one corner of the room, mostly with Photographs, both of individuals and rural scenery. They were pictures that do credit to the “man with the long flowing beard,” “and so-forth and so-on/”

Premiums…Miscellaneous Articles…

Best specimens of photographs, F. B. Gage 1.

1858 November 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) November 13, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 19, Whole No. 1111, P. 3.

Ten Reasons Why Daguerreotypes are Better than Ambrottypes.

They are more beautiful.

They are more lasting/

They are more life-like.

Not so liable to break.

Not liable to spot.

They never crack.

They never peal.

They never turn yellow.

The people are better pleased with them.

The public desire a return to the old favorite.

Therefore Daguerreotypes may be obtained at the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery. Photographs taken as usual.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to December 25, 1858.

1858 December 25. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) September 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 25, Whole No. 1117, P. 3.

Ambrotype Circular From the St. Johnsbury Portrait Gallery. F. B. Gage.

Jacob And Rachel. (A New Translation.)

Now Rachel had a desire to please Jacob. And she entered into the presence of a certain “Circulating Medium” And the ‘Medium’ took her face away from her, and fastened it unto glass, and he called it Ambrotype. And she paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents.

And she came and showed it unto Jacob. And when Jacob saw it, he kissed not the picture,—but he lifted up his eyes and howled. And he said it is not like unto thee; neither is it beautiful.

And moreover it hath that about it which will cause it to fade; having not that hard Patent Enamel which renders it imperishable.

And he cast it away from him and would behold it no more.

Now Rachel was sorely grieved, and she went into her chamber and wept. And she said “what shall I do?”

And behold a vision came unto her saying: “Go into the presence of the the man with the Long Beard, and it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.

Then she straitway (sic.) departed and entered into his presence. And behold her eyes were dazzled with the beauty of his pictures.

And he took her face away from her upon a glass; And he covered it with his Patent Imperishable Enamel. She paid him one shekel of silver, which is twenty-five cents neither more nor less.

Now when Rachel was come again where Jacob was, she showed it unto him. And behold he sized it, and when he had looked upon it he danced in the magnitude of his joy. Then he kissed Rachel and he said: It is even more beautiful than thou’et it hath thy resemblance perfect, Then he lifted up his eyes and kissed the picture, and he said; “It hath the taste of thy lips and I know it is like unto thee!” And Jacob showed it to all the regions round about, that others might go into the presence of the Long Beard, and do likewise.

1859 January 29. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) January 29, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 30, Whole No. 1122, P. 3.

Judgement Come at Last. The validity of James A. Cutting’s Ambrotype and Photographic Patents having been established by judicial decision. Every Artist in Boston has been compelled to buy a license and place himself under bonds not to sell any pictures for a less sum than 50 cents each.

The Artists of Caledonian county will be compelled to enter into the same arrangement. F. B. Gage, Agent for Patentees. St. Johnsbury, Vt

Advertisement ran on January 29 & February 5, 1859.

1859 April 30. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) April 30, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 43, Whole No. 1122, P. 2.

A Good Job. Gage does not dabble in poetry to the neglect of the chemicals. He is now engaged in engraving Negative Photographic Plates for the Stereoscope, from which millions of photographic pictures may be taken. Mr. Gage is employed by a New York house and we understand that this will not be less than a thousand dollar job for him. He is out now taking views of some of the wildest and most picturesque scenery for which Vermont is so noted. Some of our readers would be surprised at the beauty of such a picture as the Lyndon Falls, or a backwoods sugar camp, as brought out by an artist in a modern stereoscope. The fact that Mr. Gage is employed for this undertaking is only another evidence of his acknowledged superiority abroad as an artist. He is an inventor as well as a practical artist. He has now a book in press treating subjects connected with the art which he has so long made a study, the copyright of which is already sold. Aside from this, he is aregular paid contributor to a leading New York Journal, the articles of which are copied into a London paper, and from that translated into both French and German. We only mention these facts to show that we have an artist among us whose skill is appreciated and acknowledged by those who “know what’s what.”

1859 July 9. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 9, 1859, Vol. 23, No.1, Whole No. 1145, P. 2.

Omitted. [from an article entitled “The Business Of St. Johnsbury.”]

It was not our intention to slight any of our business population in the short account which we gave of the business of St, Johnsbury in last week’s paper, but we find that we omitted several. For instance:

F. B. Gage, the photograph, ambrotype and daguerreotype artist, is not the man to be slighted by us. Then there is…

1859 July16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) July 16, 1859, Vol. 23, No.2, Whole No. 1146, P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views. Mr. F. B. Gage succeeded in getting several stereoscopic views of the crowd that were collected here tge 4^th, among the most interesting of which figure the Fantastics.

1859 August 13. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 13, 1859, Vol. 23, No.6, Whole No. 1150, P. 3.

Sterescopic (sic.) Pictures and Sterescopes for sale at Gage’s.

The Wreck Of The Train of Aug. 9th; a striking picture for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

White Mountain Views, for the Sterescope, for sale at Gage’s.

Family Groups, made for the Sterescope at Gage’s.

Ambrotypes greatly improved and Photographs as usual at Gage’s.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 3, 1859.

1859 October 8. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 8, 1859, Vol. 23, No.17, Whole No. 1158, P. 2.

Caledonia County Fair…Second Day…Floral Hall…Photographs from Gage’s.

1859 December 3. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) December 3, 1859, Vol. 23, No.25, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Selling Out at Cost. Cheap Ambrotypes

Twenty-five cents a pop,

Over to Gage’s shop;

Popping ‘em fast as he can,

Woman, baby and man:

Making a regular rout,

Cleaning the Old Stock out,

For twenty-five cents a crack,

At either your face or back.

Short is the day of Grace,

Shave and forward your face,

Deborah, Jack and Nance,

Our you, will lose the chance:

The chance of getting a pop

For a Quarter, at Gage’s shop,

For when the old stock is through,

Higher the price of the new.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 30, 1859.

1874 August 16. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) August 16, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1935, P. 3.

Death of F. B. Gage. The death of Mr. F. B. Gage removes from our place a long-time resident, and an eccentric and in some respects remarkable character. He was eccentric in his dress, looks, and manner of life. Always wearing, his beard long and flowing, years ago when short beards were the style, he became a marked man. During a newspaper controversy some dozen or more years ago, he was designated by his opponent as “the man of rough exterior.” This nom de plume rather pleased than offended Mr. Gage, and he afterwards of and ten assumed it. Mr. Gage’s mind was of quite a literary [turn]. He formerly wrote a good deal of poetry, but later years he has given mor attention to story-writing, and was quite successful, especially in writing childrens’ stories, many of which were published in the Youth’s Companion. Some of his early poems had merit in both sentiment and wit, and many of them found their way into these columns in years past. He battled with disease all his life, and we doubt if he saw a “well day” in the last twenty years. He leaves a wife and four children.

In one of Mr. Gage’s published poems is the following verse which is appropriate to appear with this notice.

I have a treasure in the blue Beyound!

And since my brow is wrinkled o’er with time.

And all my dearest hopes have passed away

Seeking my treasures in that viewless clime.

I shall lay by my staff some Autumn day.

And pass into the blue Beyond!

1874 October 2. The Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.) October 2, 1874, Vol. 38, No. 1940, P. 3. Deaths. In St

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Ely, Erskine C.

April 3, 2025Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Ely & Popkins, Erskine C. Ely, Greenfiend Massachusetts, Henry Cushing, Melainotypist, Northampton Massachusetts, Photographer, St. Louis Missouripioneeramericanphotographers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 16, 1855.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View of all descriptions without reversing.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Portraits accurately copied.

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

Sick and deceased persons attended at their residences.

Instruction given in the art on most reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to May 26, 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 5, 1856.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rooms over W. H. Sanborn’s Store.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 13, 1856.

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

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

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

Premiums Awarded…Fine Arts…

E, C. Ely, Greenfield, ambrotypes 1.00.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 9, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sick or deceased persons attended at private residences.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 6 to 20, 1857.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reports of the Franklin County Agricultural Society…

On Fine Arts…

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

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

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

For the Committee, J. Deane.

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

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

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

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 24, 1858.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 23 to February 6, 1860.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from January 23 to September 24, 1860.

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 20 to May 4, 1860.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 8, 1860.

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

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

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

List Of Premiums…Fine Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, ambrotypes. 2.00.

Mechanic Arts…

Ely & Popkins, Greenfield, picture frames. 1.00.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from December 16 to 30, 1861.

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 21, 1862.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 12, 1862.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

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

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

Advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1862.

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

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

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

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

Carroll & Parmelee

September 30, 2024Retailer, Stereotypes, StereoviewsCarroll & Parmelee, New London Connecticut, Retailer, Stereoscope, Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1858-1859 14 Main Street, New London, Connecticut.

1859 January 6, 1859. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) January 6, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 526, P. 4.

Stereoscopes. We have this day received an assortment of Stereoscopes forming one of the greatest Ornaments for the Parlor ever introduced.

Also, a large selection of Stereoscopic Views. Among which may be found “The Honeymoon,” “Chatean de St. Cloud,” “Palace Views,” “Jardin Exposition,” “Hotel de Paris,” St. Oner,” &c. Carroll & Parmelee, 14 Main Street. aug24.

Bishop, J. R.

June 6, 2024Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Bishop & Cornelis, Cincinnati Ohio, Daguerreotypist, George W. Cornelis, J. R. Bishop, Photographerpioneeramericanphotographers

1853 Main & Fifth Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855 20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.¹

1857-1859 20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859 58 West Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857 February 7. The Cincinnati Daily Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 20, P. 2.

Bishop Gallery.—Stereoscopes, (new style) Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs. Every variety of size and style. No. 20 East Fourth street, near Sycamore.

1859 February 23. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) February 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 2.

Bishop’s Gallery. Photographs of the highest order, from the smallest to Life Size, Plain or Colored in Oil in the best style Cornelis. Ambrotypes,
Melainotypes and Daguerreotypes of every size—warranted to please in all cases. No 20 East Fourth street, between Main and Sycamore.

Advertisement ran from February 22 to March 11, 1849

1859 March 10. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 10, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Bishop’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Photograph Gallery, is removed from No. 20 to 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, where patrons, friends, and the public are invited to call.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 29, 1859.

1859 March 23. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 26, P. 2.

Home Interest…For fine Melainotypes, Ambrotypes or Photographs, go to Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth Street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop, 58 Fourth street, call particular attention to his fine Ambrotypes.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.

1859 March 31. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) March 31, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 1.

Home Interest…For Splendid and Life-Like Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to April 1, 1859.

1859 April 5. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 5, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, is the place to procure a splendid picture.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to 6, 1859.

1859 April 8. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, is the place to procure the most beautiful Pictures.

1859 April 12. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 12, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 43, P. 2.

Home Interest…The best Pictures, at Low Prices, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 April 19. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 19, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery is the place for the best and cheapest Pictures, No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran between April 19 and 20, 1859.

1859 April 22. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—None Better—and at prices to suit all; No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from April 22 to 26, 1859.

1859 April 29. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) April 29, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 58, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—Sure to please and prices satisfactory—No 58 West Fourth street.

1859 May 3. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 61, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember, Bishop’s Picture Gallery is No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 May 13. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 13, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 70, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery Fifty-Eight West Fourth street.

1859 May 24. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 24, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 79, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures, excelled by none, equaled by few. Call and see at No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to 25, 1859.

1859 June 3. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 88, P. 3.

Home Interest…Picture of every variety, plain or colored, in the best style, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

1859 June 14. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 14, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.

Home Interest…For the most beautiful Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to 15, 1859.

1859 June 28. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) June 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 110, P. 2.

Home Interest…The most perfect and beautiful pictures of every variety at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement rand June 28 to 29, 1859.

1859 July 2. The Daily Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 2, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 114, P. 2.

Home Interest…If you wish a picture that will give entire satisfaction, call at Bishop’s, 58 West Fourth street.

1859 December 20. The Penny Press. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

The Best and Cheapest Pictures are to be had at Bishop’s Gallery, No 58 West Fourth-street

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

Alfred Stephen

February 10, 2023Daguerreotypes, StereotypesAlfred Stephen, Clarksville Tennessee, Daguerreotypist, Sandel & Stephen, Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1853 Poston’s Building, Clarksville, Tennessee.

1854 Brick Building next to Hat Store, Clarksville, Tennessee.

1854-1856 Bryarly Buildings, Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee.

Alfred Stephen was recorded in ten advertisements and three announcements in the Clarksville Jeffersonian (Clarksville, Tennessee. The first advertisement appeared on November 23, 1853. Stereoscopic Or Solid Daguerreotypes. (For A Short Time Only.) Messrs. Sandel & Stephens Daguerreotypist from Nashville would announce to the citizens of Clarksville and vicinity, that they have fitted up rooms in [Poston’s] building near the Washington Hotel and are prepared to take Daguerreotypes in the very best style, and on reasonable terms.

They would also announce that they have a license from the Patentee, to take the new Stereoscopic pictures which have created such a sensation in the Scientific world.

Mr. Sandel has been located in Nashville for some time, and Mr. Stephen was engaged with M. M. Lawrence at the time he took the first premium at the World’s Fair in London in 1851.

Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.

Particular attention taken with the portraits of children.

Cloudy weather no obstacle.

P. S. Daguerreotypes copied from portraits or other pictures—pictures set in lockets, breastpins, rings, bracelets & c. and at a moderate rate.

The second advertisement appeared on December 7, 1853. Stereoscopic Or Solid Daguerreotypes. (For This Week Only.) Messrs. Sandel & Stephens Daguerreotypist from Nashville would announce to the citizens of Clarksville and vicinity, that they have fitted up rooms in Poston’s building near the Washington Hotel and are prepared to take Daguerreotypes in the very best style, and on reasonable terms.

They would also announce that they have a license from the Patentee, to take the new Stereoscopic pictures which have created such a sensation in the Scientific world.

Mr. Sandel has been located in Nashville for some time, and Mr. Stephen was engaged with M. M. Lawrence at the time he took the first premium at the World’s Fair in London in 1851.

Perfect satisfaction given or no charge.

Particular attention taken with the portraits of children.

Cloudy weather no obstacle.

The third advertisement ran on June 7 & 14, 1854. Minatures. (sic.)

“What find I here?

Fair Portia’s counterfeit? What Demi-god

Hath co so near creation?”

Alfred Stephen’s. Daguerreotype Rooms are at the brick building next to Joshua Brown’s Hat Store, where may be seen some of the best counterfeits of the beauty of Clarksville.

The first announcement appeared on June 14, 1854. We direct the attention of the reader to Mr. Alfred Stephen’s advertisement. When a gentleman attains the point of perfection in his art, as Mr. S. has done, he needs be commendation from the press and eulogiums are superfluous. Every picture that leaves his rooms is a stereotyped proof of his ability to win the admiration and patronage of all who desire a life-like and beautiful daguerreotype. We ask all who have not visited his rooms to call on him, one door below Joshua Brown’s Hat store, West side of the Square.

The second announcement appeared on June 21, 1854. The man who came to see the eclipse, has ordered a large sized Daguerreotype of “Nebraska Bill.” By the way speaking of Daguerreotypes, Stephens now getting up some of the most exquisite specimens we have seen. He took a copy of our phiz a mahogany the other day, [ ? ]

really, when we look at it we are surprised that people should not consider us a handsome man. We advise our neighbor of the Chronicle to patronize Stephens, for the pictures he would give him would not fail to be a source of great comfort to him, whenever the ladies, as they frequently do, dispute his pretension to beauty.

The fourth advertisement appeared on August 2, 1854. Daguerreotypes. Alfred Stephen would announce to the citizens of Clarksville that having made arrangements to visit [Garrettsburg] to practice his profession for a few weeks, he will close his rooms on Thursday the 10th inst.,—and reopen and reopen on Monday the 11 of September.

The fifth advertisement ran from October 18 to December 6, 1854. A Card. Daguerreotypes, Alfred Stephens, would announce to his old friends that he will reopen his Rooms, at the Old Stand, on Monday the 23ed inst., where he will be prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in his best style. All persons wishing pictures are invited to give him a call.

The sixth advertisement ran on December 13, 1854 to March 14, 1855. Mammoth Skylight Daguerrean Gallery. Alfred Stephens would announce that he has rented rooms, next to the new bank, in the lately erected building of Mr. W. Bryarly on the South side of the Public Square, Clarksville. He is having his rooms fitted up with a Mammoth Skylight; this great Desideratum besides affording extraordinary facilities for taking the largest sized “Family Groups” will enable him to offer to the public a better opportunity of securing Superior pictures, than has hitherto been presented to the and will certainly render his rooms the best and most complete in the State. He will also have on hand, a more complete assorted collection of new cases than has yet been submitted to the inspection of the Clarksville public. With these advantages, and by a continuance of the same unremitting attention to those who may honor him with a call, he trusts to retain those friends already made and to secure new customers. His rooms will be open early in January 1855. A. Stephen.

The seventh advertisement ran from March 21 to September 26, 1855. Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery! The subscriber has opened his new Gallery in the Bryarly Buildings, Public Square, and respectfully invites an examination of his rooms and a trial of his skill, confident that his arrangements will please, and his pictures give entire satisfaction. Alfred Stephen.

The third announcement appeared on June 13, 1855. Johnson And Gentry Caught.—Whether Johnson got Gentry, or Gentry got Johnson in the debate here, one thing is certain, Stephen’s got them both—we mean their pictures, at his Skylight Daguerrean Gallery and most excellent pictures they are. All who wish to see a good likeness of the Governor elect and the defeated candidate—in the words of Andrew Johnson and Meredith P. Gentry, can do so by calling at Stephen’s room. There is no better artist in the country than Stephens and he should be well patronized.

The eighth advertisement ran from September 19 to October 10, 1855. Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery. Alfred Stephen, will reopen his rooms on Monday October 1st.

The ninth advertisement ran from December 12, 1855 to January 2, 1856. Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery Bryarly’s Buildings, West Side Of The Public Square, Clarksville, Tennessee. Alfred Stephen would respectfully announce to the public that through the very liberal patronage heretofore extended to him, he has been induced to procure and arrange a suit of rooms in the elegant buildings recently erected by Mr. Bryarly.

He has constructed a large Sky-light, upon the plan of those in use by the best Artists in the Eastern cities, which gives him unsurpassed facilities and convenience for taking both single pictures and Family Groups, and avoids all those harsh shadows observable in portraits taken by the ordinary side-light.

For the especial convenience of the Ladies he has set apart and furnished a room for the toilet.

He gives special attention to Taking the pictures of Children, and would beg to remind Parents that much regret is occasioned by their delaying to secure the portraits of their little ones until death has removed them.

Business hours from 8 o’clock to 5 P. M.

N. B. During the short days parties are requested to come early.

The tenth advertisement ran from April 2 to June 4, 1856. Departure. Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery. Alfred Stephens would respectfully announce that he will finally leave Clarksville, the first week in May.

Alfred Stephen is not listed in other photographic directories.

D. Appleton

January 5, 2022Retailer, Stereotypes, StereoviewsD. Appleton, New York City, Stereoviewspioneeramericanphotographers

1853-1866 Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1859 346 & 348 Broadway, New York, New York.

D. Appleton was recorded in four advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York). The first advertisement appeared on April 6, 1859. New Stereoscopic Views.—D. Appleton & Co. are continuously adding new and attractive stereoscopic pictures to their large and varied assortment, an assortment newly made up, and containing nothing but carefully selected pictures—no old stock.

Every variety of boxes and slides on hand, and sold at reduced rates.

Stereoscopic pictures of individuals and family groups taken in beautiful style, and guaranteed.

In addition to an extensive stock of imported pictures, they are sole agents for the New York Stereoscopic Company, who are constantly manufacturing new pictures, to which the attention of purchasers is directed, as equal to the best, and cheaper than any of the ordinary good views now offered for sale.

The best glass slides of Egypt, the holy Land, Switzerland, &c., $20 per dozen, retail.

D. Appleton & Co., Nos. 346 and 348 Broadway, corner of Leonard street.

N. B.—Persons at a distance, by remitting $10, $15, $20 or $25 will receive to that amount in an excellent instrument and carefully selected pictures, of each styles as they may indicate.

The second advertisement appeared on May 9, 1859. Stereoscopic.—Burns. “The Trees under which he sat with his highland Mary,” “His Cottage Birthplace,” “The Banks and Braces of [Boony] Doon” and other spots sacred to his memory, forming a series of seven beautifully executed double photographs. Free by post—price $3. All who revere the memory of Burns should possess these real and graphic mementos of places and spots in which the poet lived wooed and died.

N. B.—A large collection of New and Beautiful Groups, Glass Pictures’ Illustrated Scenes, &c.; just received by the last steamer. For sale at wholesale and retail. D. Appleton & Co., 346 and 348 Broadway.

The third advertisement appeared on May 22, 1859. The Stereoscope, The Wonder Of The Nineteenth Century.—The stereoscope is one of the marvels which astonishes every one who has the opportunity of seeing it. By its instrumentality one can travel all over the world and see, as if on the spot, the extraordinary scenes, cities, public buildings in Athens, Rome, Egypt, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, &c. Send and get a circular describing the stereoscope, which can be had by enclosing a stamp to D. Appleton & Co., 346 and 348 Broadway. Family groups and country residences taken for the stereoscope.

The fourth advertisement appeared on November 18, 1859. Stereoscopes And Stereoscopic Views At Low Prices. “While Photography portrays the sublime and beautiful, the Stereoscope reproduces, in all roundness, and prominence the objects and scenes themselves.”—Sir David Brewster.

Stereoscopes.

A Stereoscope, Opera Glass Styles…………………………….. $0.75

A Stereoscope, Imitation Mahogany, flat Lenses……………… $1.25

A Stereoscope, Mahogany, fine flat Lenses……………….….. $2.00

A Stereoscope, Rosewood, fine flat lenses ………………….. $2.50

Besides these, some forty varieties, including instruments to hold 200 views without changing.

Stereoscopic Views.

50 Views of Paris, at………………………………………….. $1.50 per doz.

50 Views in Switzerland………………………………………$3.00 per doz.

50 Views in Scotland—Its Lakes, Abbeys, &c………………. $3.00 per doz.

64 Views of Celebrated Statuary—Goodman’s best………. $3.00 per doz.

150 Views in the United States, plain………………………… $4.00 per doz.

150 Views in the United States, colored…………………….. $5.00 per doz.

80 Views of European cities………………………………….. $3.00 per doz.

80 Views of European cities colored…………………………. $4.00 per doz.

A catalogue of more than 20,000 Views, together with Drawings of instruments, sent to any address on receipt of a stamp.

The Views may be sent by Mail, the Stereoscopes by Express.

A liberal discount to-dealers. D. Appleton & Co., 346 and 348 Broadway.

D. Appleton is listed in Stereoviews An Illustrated History And Price Guide.

[1] Stereoviews An Illustrated History And Price Guide

Samuel R. Sample

December 1, 2020Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Ottawa Illinois, Photographer, Robinson & Sample, Samuel R. Sample, Samuel T. Robinsonpioneeramericanphotographers

1858 Osman’s Post Office Building, Ottawa, Illinois.

Samuel R. Sample of the partnership of Robinson & Sample (Samuel T. Robinson and Samuel R. Sample) were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Ottawa Free Trader (Ottawa, Illinois). The announcement appeared on April 24, 1858. Pictures! Pictures!!—Messrs. Robinson & Sample have just fitted up, in the new post office block (third story) a handsome suit of daguerrean rooms, where they are now ready to make copies of the “human face divine” in a style up to the finest touches of nature. They appear to be adapts in the whole range of the photographic art. They take daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, spereotypes, metanotypes, hallotypes, and we don’t know how many other types; at prices ranging from about nothing upwards. Whether you can afford to have your handsome countenance perpetuated or not, go at least and see their pictures, for they are worth looking at.

The advertisement ran from May 1 to June 5, 1858. Photography In Ottawa! Robinson & Sample Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Ottawa and surrounding country that they have just fitted up a suit of rooms in Osman’s Post Office Building, where they are prepared to put up Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Spereotypes, Stereoscopes, Photographs, Hallotypes, &c., in the highest style of the art. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves.

Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made. Lockets, Pins, and Rings of all sizes filled. S. T. Robinson, S. R. Sample.

Samuel R. Sample, Samuel Robinson and the partnership of Robinson & Sample is recorded in A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers Preliminary Investigations into Photography as Practiced in Illinois, Excluding Chicago; from circa 1846 to 1914.

S. T. Robinson

November 7, 2020Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Eaton Ohio, J. T. Robinson, Photographers, S. T. Robinsonpioneeramericanphotographers

1857 Room of Mr. John Neal, adjoining R. P. Cunningham & Co.’s. Grocery Store, Eaton, Ohio. 1857 Main Street, Opposite Stephens & Co.’s Store, Eaton, Ohio.

S. T. Robinson was recorded in two advertisements in the Preble County Democrat (Eaton, Ohio). The first advertisement ran from May 21 to July 9, 1857. Photography In Eaton. The Subscriber respectfully announces to the citizens of Eaton and Preble County generally, that he has taken and entirely refitted the room of Mr. John Neal, adjoining R. P. Cunningham & Co.’s. Grocery, for taking Pictures. He is prepared to take Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Sphereotypes, Stereotypes, Photographs or Mezzographs.

Having had several years experience in the Photographic Art, he flatters himself that he is prepared to give satisfaction to all that may favor him with their patronage.

Prices—The Melainotype will be put up as low as 75 cents. Single Photographs, (whole size) $4; by the dozen, $10. Color Photographs, $10 each. Lockets, Pins, Rings, of any size, filled. S. T. Robinson. Eaton, May 21.

The second advertisement ran from July 9 to August 20, 1857. Photography In Eaton. Persons wishing Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Spereotypes, Stereoscopes, or Photographs, will please call on the subscriber on Main street, opposite. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather and on the most reasonable terms.

Copies enlarged and put up in the best of style. Lockets, Pins, Rings, of the smallest size, filled. S. T. Robinson.

S. T. Robinson is not listed in other photographic directories. It is possible that this is the same person as J. T. Robinson (posted yesterday 11-6-20).

W. B. Ranger

September 23, 2020Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Sphereotype, StereotypesAmbrotypist, Geneseo New York, Melainotypist, Photographer, Ranger & Geiger, Stereoviews, W. B. Rangerpioneeramericanphotographers

1857-1859 Main Street, Geneseo, New York.

W. B. Ranger was recorded in four advertisements in the Livingston Republican (Geneseo, New York). The first advertisement ran from October 29, 1857 to March 18, 1858. Pictures! Pictures! Take Notice, And Profit Thereby. Great Photographic Gallery In Geneseo. Two Large Rooms Combined. Geneseo not only takes the head of being one of the finest towns in Western New York, But in the Fine Arts Ranger & Geiger’s Photographic Gallery produces the finest, boldest most natural and life-like likenesses. Their Ambrotypes, Meininotypes, Cameotypes, Sphereotypes, and pictures taken on patent leather are superior to any taken elsewhere. Our pictures are not only the best, but they are the cheapest. Here you can get a good picture in a neat case For Fifty Cents And upwards. We have now on hand the largest and best variety of Stock, both Plain and Fancy Cases, of every style and quality. Miniatures taken in a clear and cloudy weather, and inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Frames, &c., &c. Pictures taken any size from that of a pea to the very largest size, and warranted. Views of Residences take; also Miniatures of the sick or dead, at their residence if desired. Copying of every description done in the best possible manner, and on short notice.

Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms. Strangers and citizens are requested to call and examine specimens. Don’t forget the place, West side of Main St., Geneseo. Rooms open from seven, A. M., until six P. M,. W. Ranger. J. Geiger.

The second advertisement ran from May 26 to August 11, 1859. Ranger’s Photographic And Fine Art Gallery, Now Open. I would say to the citizens of this town and surrounding country, that I have returned and taken charge of the old Daguerrean Gallery, West side of Main street.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Cameotypes, Grained Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Pictures on Patent Leather, Taken in the highest style of the art.

All who want pictures give me a call, and I will give you as good work as can be obtained elsewhere. Pictures of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences; old Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Paintings, taken and enlarged.

Citizens and Strangers are invited to call and examine work, whether they wish to purchase or not. Satisfaction given, and all work warranted.

Through instructions given in the art, and apparatus furnished. Don’t forget the place, west side Main Street, Geneseo. W. B. Ranger. my. 12.

The third advertisement ran from August 25 to December 8, 1859. Photographs, Photographs. Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Crayon Pictures! Pictures On Gutta Percha! To send to friends in a letter, without extra postage.

Diaphaneotypes, Old Daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c., Copied. Pictures of Deceased Or Sick Persons, Taken At Their Residences.

In fact, all kinds of Pictures that are known to the Photographic Art, that have been proved, taken in the highest style, and finished in the most durable manner Where? Why, At Ranger’s Premium Photograph Gallery! Geneseo, August 18, 1859.

The fourth advertisement ran from October 27 to December 8, 1859. Attention. Stereoscopes and Stereo Pictures. Something that every family should have in their parlors for their own gratification and to please their friends. I would say to the public that I have on hand the Stereo Pictures, and Stereoscopes, which I shall sell at the lowest possible rates. Views of all the principal points of interest in the world furnished to order, at city retail prices. I shall keep constantly on hand a variety of pictures and instruments of different prices. Call and see them at Ranger’s Photographic Gallery, Main St., Geneseo. oct. 20.

W. B. Ranger is not recorded in other photographic directories.

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