Category Archives: Stereotypes

Alfred Stephen

Daguerreotypes, Stereotypes, , , ,

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

Retailer, Stereotypes, Stereoviews, ,

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

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Stereotypes, , , , , ,

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

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

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

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Sphereotype, Stereotypes, , , , , ,

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.

Parker C. Purviance

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

1856-1859       At his residence on 2nd Street, one door South of Merrell and Carter’s Tin-                                       ware establishment Clearfield, Pennsylvania.                                                          1859                   Corner of Second and Cherry Streets, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Parker C. Purviance is recorded in three announcements and four advertisements in the Raftsman’s Journal (Clearfield, Pennsylvania).  The first announcement appeared on June 18, 1856.  Ambrotypes.—By reference to card of P. C. Purviance, it will be seen that he is now prepared to take Ambrotype Likenesses, as well as Daguerrean.  We have seen several of his pictures, and would say that they are, truly, most magnificent.  Persons desirous of having a good likeness of themselves, or friends, can procure the desired object, by calling at Mr. Purviance’s Gallery at his residence, on 2d street.

The first advertisement ran from June 18 to December 3, 1856.  P. C. Purviance, Ambrotypist and Daguerreotypist, Clearfield, PA.

Gallery at his residence on 2d Street, one door South of Merrell and Carter’s Tin-ware establishment.

The second advertisement ran from December 10, 1856 to June 15, 1859.  Ambrotypes.—P. C. Purviance, Professor of Photographic Chemistry.  Gallery at his residence on 2d Street, one door South of Merrell & Carter’s Tin-ware establishment, Clearfield, Pa.  Days of operation:  Friday and Saturday of each week.

The second announcement appeared on March 10, 1858.  Those who wish to secure a truthful likeness on glass, (i. e. an ambrotype,) would do well to call at Purviance’s Photographic Gallery, on 2d st., as he is now supplied with good chemicals, &c.  His terms are cheap and accommodating; he never charges unless the picture is satisfactory.  Remember the place: 2d St., next door to Merrell & Carter’s Iron and Tin-ware establishment.

The third announcement appeared on June 15, 1859.  We direct attention to the new Photographic Gallery of Mr. Purviance on the corner of Second and Cherry street—otherwise designated by the sign of the Red Flag—where the constant attention of Mr. P. is devoted to the business.  We are authorized to say that life-like and beautiful Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Niellotypes, &c. are taken at this Gallery at very low prices, and entire satisfaction given to customers.

The third advertisement appeared on June 22, 1859.  Ambrotypes For 15 Cents.—The subscriber has opened a new Picture Gallery on the corner of Second and Cherry streets, Clearfield, at the sign of the Red Flag, to which he devoted his whole attention, and where Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Ferrotypes, Stereoscopes, Nielloyypes, and in fact all varieties of Photographs on Glass, Iron and paper are taken and put up in a superior manner.  Don’t trust his word, but call and examine his specimens, and judge for yourselves.  Being connected with one of the leading Galleries of Pittsburgh, he will be constantly in the receipt of every new and variety of Sun-Light pictures together with such aid and such information as will enable him to produce the most Life-Like and best toned specimens of the Art.  In order that all may have an opportunity of procuring copies of their faces he has determined to be reasonable as to prices; 15 cents and upwards according to size, fixtures and case.  Remember the place, the sign of the Red Flag, corner Second and Cherry streets, directly opposite Judge Moore’s.  Parker C. Purviance.

The fourth advertisement ran from August 3 to December 21, 1859.  P. C. Purviance, Ambrotypist, corner of 2d and Cherry streets, Clearfield, Pa.

Parker C. Purviance is not recorded in other photographic directories.

James Prentice

Retailer, Stereotypes, , ,

1859                66 Nassau Street, New York, New York.

James Prentice was listed in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York) and one entry from the 1859 New York City Directory.  The first advertisement ran on  May 23, 1859.  Spectacles, Stereoscopes and Views.—A New and splendid assortment can be had at 66 Nassau street.

The second advertisement appeared on May 31, 1859.  Spectacles, Stereoscopes and Views in great variety, at J. Prentice’s,  66 Nassau street.

The entry from the 1859 New York City Directory (residence section).  Jas. Prentice.  Math. Insts. 66 Nassau st. h.—33 Delancey.

James Prentice as a retailer is not listed in other photographic directories.

J. A. Pattenson

Stereotypes, ,

1854                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

J. A. Pattenson was listed in one advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on June 10, 1854.  To The ladies—Wanted, One or Two Ladies with a capital on one hundred and fifty dollars, to learn the stereoscope daguerrean art.  A lady having this amount of capital, and wishing to get in a good and honorable business, good inducements will be made by addressing J. A. Pattenson, Broadway Post Office, with the name and residence.

J. A. Patterson is not listed in other photographic directories.

Marcus A. O’Brien

Photographs, Stereotypes, , , , ,

1855                369 Broadway, New York, New York.

Marcus A. O’Brien was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on August 15, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes, Photographs and Stereoscopes.—Marcus A. O’Brien, so long and favorably known as principal operator in one of the oldest galleries in the city, would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken the first class establishment known as Gaige’s International Daguerrean Gallery, 369 Broadway, first door above Taylor’s saloon.  Photographs, from cabinet to life size, taken less than at any other establishment in the city.  Daguerreotypes, photographs and stereoscopes taken in all kinds of weather.

Marcus A. O’Brien is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active in New York city 1853-1859, but is listed without a business address in 1855.

William McBeath

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Stereotypes, , ,

1858                Rooms on Bellevue Street, between Main and Court Streets, Opelousas,                                        Louisiana.

William McBeath was recorded in two advertisements in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The first advertisement ran from February 27 to March 20, 1858.  Something New Beautiful Pictures.  Such as the Ambrotype, Melainatype, Stereotype and Ambrograph Pictures, taken on the most reasonable terms.  Miniatures inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., in beautiful style.

All persons wishing good life-like pictures of themselves or friends, are invited to call and examine specimens and judge for themselves.  Entire satisfaction given or no charge.  Rooms on Bellevue street, between Main and Court Streets.  Wm. McBeath.

The second advertisement was recorded on June 19, 1858.  Attention!  Ambrotypes!  I have just received, direct from New Orleans, a fresh supply of Cases, Chemicals, &c., and am now prepared to take miniatures on the most reasonable terms, viz: from $1.00 to $10.00.

I will also fill Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., in the most beautiful style and manner, my terms are cheaper than any other Artist in the Parish, by at least 50 per cent.            Now is the time to insure good pictures, as I intend to abandon the profession on the 24th instant.

N. B.—I will sell my entire stock to any one who may wish to embark in this elegant Art, and give full instructions in it, on the most reasonable terms. William McBeath.

William McBeath is not recorded in other photographic directories.