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Lewis, Treadwell

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857-1860       158 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1857 February 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 26, 1857, Whole No. 7484, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotype Likenesses with Case, beautifully colored.  Great rush for portraits.  1,600 taken daily, at T. Lewis’, 158 Chatham street.

1857 March 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 4, 1857, Whole No. 7490, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotype Likenesses with a Case—beautifully colored.  Challenges the world to produce a more perfect or pleasing likeness at any price.  T. Lewis, 158 Chatham street.

1857 March 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 10, 1857, Whole No. 7496, P. 6.

Wanted—A Boy, To Clean Glass At T. Lewis’ 20 cent ambrotype gallery, 158 Chatham st.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Fellow Trow.

1855.  Not listed.

1856.  Not listed.

1857.  daguerreotypes—158 Chatham—h-124 Ludlow.

1858.  daguerrean—158 Chatham—h-Ludlow.

1859.  daguerrean—158 Chatham.

1860.  photographs—158 Chatham.

1861.  carman—h-65 First.

1862.  Not listed.

Lewis, Richard A.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, Photographs, , , , ,

1852-1859       142 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1860-1863       152 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1864-1885       160 Chatham Street[1], New York, New York.

1868-1875       2d Ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleeker Street, 158, 160 & 162 Chatham, New York, New York.

1886                190 Park Row, New York, New York.

1887-1890       61 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1852 November 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 8, 1852, Whole No. 7312, P. 1.

To Daguerreotype Artists.—For Sale Cheap, a whole size apparatus, with duffing machine, new; has never been used.  Inquire at R. I. Lewis, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 142 Chatham street, up stairs.

1854 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, York.)  November 9, 1854, Whole No. 6650, P. 5.

Daguerreotype Artist Wanted At R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street, none but a first rate artist need apply.  Good salary and permanent situation.

1855 May 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 24, 1855, Whole No. 6845, P. 5.

Photographs the place to procure perfect portraits of all sizes, at moderate prices, is at R. A. Lewis’s 142 Chatham street.

1855 September 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 7, 1855, Whole No. 6950, P. 4.

Those Beautiful Ambrotypes.—Don’t miss seeing them by any means.  Call at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, and you will be not only pleased but delighted.  Photographs and daguerreotypes taken also at low prices.

Advertisement ran on September 7 & 8, 1855

1855 September 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 10, 1855, Whole No. 6953, P. 5.

Superb Triumphs of Art.—The elegant colored ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, exceed anything ever before presented to the public.  Visit his gallery by all means.

1855 September 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 11, 1855, Whole No. 6954, P. 4.

A Charming Present to Friends may be Selected at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  His new style of ambrotypes, photographs and daguerreotypes are gaining golden opinions.

1855 September 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 12, 1855, Whole No. 6955, P. 7.

The Loveliest in the World!—That is the opinion of all who have seen the beautiful Ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, at No. 142 Chatham street.  His photographs and daguerreotypes are also worthy of notice.

1855 September 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 13, 1855, Whole No. 6956, P. 5.

Likenesses Upon Glass.—New York, Sept. 12th. 1855.—To The Editor Of The Herald:—A prominent article in your issue of to-day, under the caption of “New Discoveries in the Arts,” contains the following language:—”The latest novelty in the sun picture line is the instantaneous production of likenesses upon glass.  They are similar to the daguerreotype, but refined and perfected to the last degree.  Mr. Brady, with characteristic enterprise, was the first to introducer this branch, and his gallery is still the only establishment in this city which they are attainable.”  With all due deference to the opinions of the Herald, this is the most undeniably a mistake.  The likenesses upon glass, or ambrotypes, as termed by artists, have been taken at my establishment for a long time past, and furthermore, we have produced better specimens than at any other establishment in the Union; and in defying all competition, myself and assistants have a sufficient guarantee in the fact that we are at this time giving instruction to several Broadway Photographists, who are now under our tutelage, and who promise to become competent artists.  If the Editor of the Herald will call in person, or send an authorized representative to my gallery, No. 142 Chatham street, he shall be presented with an ambrotype that cannot be excelled by any artist in Broadway or out of it.  I remain, sir, very respectfully, yours, R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street.  James Gordon Bennett, Esq., Herald office, N. Y.

1855 September 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 15, 1855, Whole No. 6958, P. 5.

As Beautiful as a Diamond are those Splendid colored ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis.  No. 142 Chatham street.  He cannot be excelled by anybody.

1855 September 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Whole No. 6961, P. 5.

Caught at Last.—The Ambrotypes taken at 142 Chatham street, by R. A. Lewis, have secured the admiration of all who have seen them.  Instructions given in this beautiful art.  For terms, apply as above.  Visitors always welcomed.

1855 September 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 19, 1855, Whole No. 6962, P. 4.

Priceless Jewels—Such We Consider the likenesses of our friends when they are lost forever.  Then improve the present moment by calling at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, who has the best ambrotypes, photographs, and daguerreotypes in the city, at 142 Chatham street.

Mille. Rachel and the New York Herald are both noted by the public, but the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, contains a choice display of ambrotypes, photographs and daguerreotypes that please and delight the world at large.  Call and see for yourself.

1855 September 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 21, 1855, Whole No. 6964, P. 5.

A Band of Music in the Park To-Night would not create half the enjoyment received from seeing one of those beautiful ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  All who wish instructions will apply early.

1855 September 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 23, 1855, Whole No. 6966, P. 5.

“The Happiest Moment of my Life,” said a young and beautiful woman of our acquaintance, “was when I sat for an ambrotype at No. 142 Chatham street.”  Mr. R. A. Lewis, the artist, is constantly giving instructions.

1855 September 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 24, 1855, Whole No. 6967, P. 4.

Where to Get Instructed.—If you Wish to learn how to take those beautiful Ambrotypes, call upon R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, where the most charming specimens are exhibited gratuitously.

1855 September 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 25, 1855, Whole No. 6967, P. 4.

Arrival of the Crescent City off Quarantine.—The public are looking for her, while the ladies look after those splendid ambrotypes, taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

1855 September 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 26, 1855, Whole No. 6968, P. 5.

The Railroad Tracks Torn Up Along the Bowery would not raise half the excitement daily seen among the beauties of New York who call on R. A. Lewis, at No. 142 Chatham street, for their ambrotypes.

1855 September 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 27, 1855, Whole No. 6969, P. 5.

R. A. Lewis’ Ambrotypes, Taken at 142 Chatham street, are an improvement on all so-called patents.  Call and visit his gallery.

1855 September 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 29, 1855, Whole No. 6971, P. 5.

Ambrotypes Ahead of all Patents.—Call and see those exquisitely colored specimens taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  Instructions given if desired.  Photographs of distinguished men on exhibition.

Advertisement ran on September 29 & 30, 1855.

1855 October.  Transactions Of The American Institute Of The City Of New York, For The Year 1855.  (New York, New York.)  1856, P. 131 & 153.

List Of Premiums Awarded By The Managers Of The Twenty-Seventh Annual Fair Of The American Institute, October 1855…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and Ambrotypes.  Judges—W. J. Stillman, R. B. Brown, J. A. B. Besson

J. Gurney 319 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes.  A gold medal having been before awarded a Diploma.

M. B. Brady, 359 Broadway, for the second best daguerreotypes.  Silver medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the third best daguerreotypes.  Diploma.

Gurney & Fredericks, 349 Broadway, for the best plain photograph and best photographs in oil.  Gold medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the best photographs in water colors, and second best plain photographs.  Gold medal.

W. A. Tomlinson, 373 Broadway, for the best ambrotypes—a novelty in the art.  Silver medal.

R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, for the second best ambrotype.  Diploma.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.

C. C. Harrison, cor. Elm and White streets, for the best daguerreotype instrument.  Silver medal.

S. H. (Sic.) Holmes, 289 Broadway, for a double acting camera, Silver medal.

W. & W. H. Lewis, 63 Elizabeth street, for an improved daguerreotype coating box.  Diploma.

1855 October 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 1, 1855, Whole No. 6973, P. 5.

Ambrotypes.—Improvement on the Patent taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Call and see his beautiful specimens.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 October 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1855, Whole No. 6976, P. 5.

Ambrotypes Beautifully Colored, an Improvement on the patent.  Also Photographs and Daguerreotypes in every style of the art, at R. A. Lewis’ 142 Chatham street.

1855 October 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 11, 1855, Whole No. 6983, P. 5.

The Fortunes of a Beautiful Woman would be secured, if her ambrotype should fall into the possession of a man of wealth and taste.  That kind of pictures is taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

1855 October 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 12, 1855, Whole No. 6984, P. 4.

Splendid Exhibition Free to the Public.—Please call and see those lovely ambrotypes and photographs at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  Those wishing instructions will make immediate application.

1855 October 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 17, 1855, Whole No. 6989, P. 5.

Old Deacon Stebbins, of Podunk Village, says that the ambrotypes of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, can’t be beat.  Instructions are given in the art.

1855 October 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1855, Whole No. 6990, P. 5.

The Greatest Tragedian of the Age is Our own dear Ned Forrest; he beats the world as an actor, and R. A. Lewis at 142 Chatham street, beats the world on ambrotypes.  That’s so!

1855 October 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 20, 1855, Whole No. 6992, P. 5.

Great Excitement in the Sixth Ward.—It has just been decided that R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, can beat the world on ambrotypes.  All are delighted.  Go and visit him, by all means.  Instruction given to all pupils.

1855 October 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 26, 1855, Whole No. 6998, P. 5.

Strangers just from the Cars.—By all means call upon R. A. Lewis, at 142 Chatham street.  His ambrotypes astonish everybody.  They are splendid.  Instructions given in the art.

1855 October 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 31, 1855, Whole No. 7003, P. 4.

Clear Toned Ambrotypes.—The finest Specimens of this beautiful art are taken every day by R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street.  The public will do well to call and examine specimens.  Instruction given to all pupils.

Advertisement ran on October 31 & November 1, 1855.

1855 November 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 2, 1855, Whole No. 7005, P. 4.

A Notorious Fact, and You Know It.—The ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, at 142 Chatham street, excel anything of the kind in New York.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 7, 1855, Whole No. 7010, P. 5.

Ambrotypes and Photographs.—The Public have decided that the best place to have them taken is at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 10, 1855, Whole No. 7013, P. 5.

The Clearest Toned Ambrotypes, and the most brilliant are taken at R. A, Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Please call and see specimens.  Instructions given to pupils.

Ambrotypes.—These Beautiful and Much admired miniatures the best place in the city to procure them is at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 13, 1855, Whole No. 7016, P. 4.

Superb Ambrotypes.—These Brilliant Gems of art are taken in cloudy weather, as well as with a clear day, by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils thoroughly taught on application.

1855 November 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 17, 1855, Whole No. 7020, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes of R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, were awarded a premium at the Fair of the American Institute.  These beautiful gems of art are taken equally as well in cloudy as clear weather.

1855 November 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 20, 1855, Whole No. 7023, P. 4.

Premium Ambrotypes—The Most Brilliant and beautifully colored are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed in all the latest improvements in the art.

1855 November 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 23, 1855, Whole No. 7026, P. 5.

The Magnificent Daguerreotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street, are beautifully colored and have the appearance of the finest miniatures on ivory.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 24, 1855, Whole No. 7027, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are beautifully colored and have the appearance of the finest miniatures on ivory.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 27, 1855, Whole No. 7030, P. 4.

The Gems of Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are the perfection of brilliant, fine toned and beautifully colored.  Pupils instructed in the art.

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

The Superb Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are gaining golden opinions by every one who sees them, for they are superior to any that are taken elsewhere.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 December 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 1, 1855, Whole No. 7034, P. 5.

Magnificent Ambrotypes.—The best place in the city to have them taken with all the late improvements, is at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street.  Instruction given to pupils.

1855 December 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 4, 1855, Whole No. 7037, P. 5.

Brilliant Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored.  The best place to have them taken is at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed with all the late improvements in the art.

1855 December 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 19, 1855, Whole No. 7052, P. 4.

Gifts for the Holidays.—The Choice for this year are the beautiful ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  No connection with any other gallery in the city.

1855 December 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 21, 1855, Whole No. 7054, P. 5.

Holiday Presents.—If You would Like to make a gift that would please and delight your friends go to R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, and have your ambrotype taken.  They are perfect gems of art.

1855 December 22.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 4579, P. 8.

Handsome Ladies!—Pictures Taken Gratis!—The time fixed for the opening of Barnum’s Gallery Of Beauty has been extended for a short period $20,000 will be expended in Premiums to the 100 handsomest Ladies and for painting their portraits.  Highest prize $1,000.  For particulars see circulars at the Museum.  Daguerreotypes for this Gallery will be taken free of all expense to the sitter, if application be made to them immediately, by all the principal artists in the United States, including the following superior Daguerreotypist in the City of New York.

J. Gurney, No. 489 Broadway; M. M. Lawrence, No. 831 Broadway; S. Root, No. 363 Broadway;  Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway; R. Anson, No. 589 Broadway; Beckers & Piard, No. 264 Broadway; M. H. Kimball, No. 407 Broadway; J. W. Thompson, No. 315 Broadway, and 182 Fulton-st, Brooklyn; M. Kerston, No. 421 Broadway, cor. of canal; P. Welling, Cor. of Bleecker and Carmine-sts; P. G. Clark, No. 156 Bowery; Jullus Brill, No. 204 Chatham-st; R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham Square.

1855 December 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 27, 1855, Whole No. 7060, P. 4.

New Years Presents.—Ambrotypes, Photographs, and daguerreotypes, with all the late improvements, taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Prices moderate.  No connection with any other gallery.

1855 December 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 28, 1855, Whole No. 7061, P. 5.

The Dearest Object of Man’s [A? ration]  is a young and beautiful woman, and an ambrotype taken of her by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, is the next thing to it.  Call upon him.

1855 December 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1855, Whole No. 7063, P. 5.

Superb Ambrotypes—The Best in the City, are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street—the most beautiful New Years present you can make to your friends.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Lewis, Chatham Street — I had long heard of this artist and determined to give him a call. I was much pleased with his gallery. There were few specimens on hand, however, which show the superior skill of this gentleman. He ranks, however, I believe with the A No. l’s. [2]

1856 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1856, Whole No. 7068, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored or Plain.  The best in the city are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed at a moderate price.

1856 January 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 23, 1856, Whole No. 7086, P. 5.

Superb Ambrotypes, Plain or Colored, Price one dollar, taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 24, 1856, Whole No. 7087, P. 4.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Colored or Plain.  Price $1.  Photographs, whole size, $3; taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 25, 1856, Whole No. 7088, P. 5.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Colored or Plain.  Price $1.  Photographs, whole size, $3; taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.  Wanted a first rate daguerreotype artist, none other need apply.

1856 January 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 26, 1856, Whole No. 7089, P. 5.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Plain or Colored.  From $1 to $6;  Photographs, $3; daguerreotypes, large size, 50 cents, at R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1856, Whole No. 7098, P. 5.

The Splendid Ambrotypes Taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, opposite the National theatre, are admitted by everybody that they are perfect gems of art.  Prices, $1 to $6.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 October 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 20, 1856, Whole No. 7356, P. 5.

Photographs by a New Process, in from five to ten seconds, at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed.

Advertisement ran on October 20 & 21, 1856.

1856 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1856, Whole No. 7363, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, In Five seconds sitting.  Ambrotypes instantaneous, with the same bath and collodion.  Instruction given, or the formula sent by mail.  R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on October 26 & 29, 1856.

1856 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 9, 1856, Whole No. 7376, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, In Five seconds sitting;  ambrotypes instantaneous, with the same bath and collodion.  Printed Instruction sent by mail on receipt of $5.  R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on November 9 & 10, 1856.

1856 November 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 24, 1856, Whole No. 7391, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, Taken in five seconds sitting.  Ambrotypes instantaneous. Printed Instruction sent by mail on receipt of $5.  R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on November 24 & 25, 1856.

1856 December 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 16, 1856, Whole No. 7413, P. 5.

Cabinet Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored, only 50 cents; photographs $1, at R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on December 16 & 17, 1856.

1857 December 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 15, 1857, Whole No. 7775, P. 5.

Splendid Photographs only $1, at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, opposite the theatre.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1858-1859, advertisements P. 7.

R. A. Lewis, Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes, 142 Chatham, opposite Theatre.  Large Size Photographs, $1.  Duplicates, 50 cts.

Caution to the public.—As a certain individual, not far from 142 Chatham Street, has been in the habit of representing himself as Mr. Lewis, in order to secure the paltry price of a picture from persons who inadvertently stray into his rooms, in looking for the long established Gallery of R. A. Lewis, I take this method of notifying that I have but One Gallery, which is at 142 Chatham St.  By bearing this fact in mind, Deception will be avoided.  Richard A. Lewis, 142 Chatham St., opp. the National Theatre.

Lewis & Moits [Motts] celebrated Positive and Negative Collodions, wholesale and retail.

1859.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1859-1860, advertisements P. 7.

R. A. Lewis, Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes, 142 Chatham, opposite Theatre.  Large Size Photographs, $1.  Duplicates, 50 cts.

Caution to the public.—As a certain individual, not far from 142 Chatham Street, has been in the habit of representing himself as Mr. Lewis, in order to secure the paltry price of a picture from persons who inadvertently stray into his rooms, in looking for the long established Gallery of R. A. Lewis, I take this method of notifying that I have but One Gallery, which is at 142 Chatham St.  By bearing this fact in mind, Deception will be avoided.  Richard A. Lewis, 142 Chatham St., opp. the National Theatre.

Lewis & Holt’s celebrated Positive and Negative Collodions, wholesale and retail.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Fowler Trow.

1851.  Not listed.

1852.  Dago’types—142 Chatham—h-331 Grand.

1853.  Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-20 Mott.

1854.  Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-20 Mott.

1855.  Daguerreian—142 Chatham—h-18 Mott.

1856.  Daguerreotypist—142 Chatham—h-18 Mott.

1857.  Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1858.  Daguerrean—142 Chatham.

1859.  Photographer—142 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1860.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1861.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1862.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1863.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1863.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1864.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1865.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1866.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1867.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1868.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1869.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1870.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1871.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1872.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1873.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1874.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1875.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1876.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1877.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1878.  Photographer—160 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1879.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1880.  Photographer—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1881.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1882.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1883.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1884.  Photographer—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1885.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1886.  Photographs—190 Park Row—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1887.  Photographs—61 Bond—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1888.  Photographs—61 Bond—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1889.  Not listed.

1890.  Photographs—61 Bond—h-Brooklyn.

1891.  Not listed.

[1] Old No. 152 Chatham Street.

Lewis, George W.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , , , ,

1851-1857       Corner Main and State Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1855-1856       Address Unknown, Norwalk, Connecticut.[1]

1857-1859       Post Office Building, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1852 May 21.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  May 21, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 59, Whole No. 369, P. 2.

We refer our readers to the Daguerreotype Advertisements of Mr. F. W. Lewis and Messrs. Judson & Mackie.  They need no commendation from us.

1852 May 21.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  May 21, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 59, Whole No. 369, P. 3.

Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner Main and State sts.  Opposite the Franklin House, Bridgeport, Conn.  Having taken the above named Gallery, lately occupied by W. W. Naramore, and which has been known as a permanent Gallery, of long standing in this city, having had experience in the business, and having been engaged with Mr. Naramore since the first of September last, would respectfully call the attention of citizens and strangers to the above named rooms, where beautiful and perfect Likenesses are daily taken.

In sickness, and after death, Likenesses will be taken at residences, in or out of the city.  Copies taken from Daguerreotypes, Portraits, and Paintings at short notice.  Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

N. B.  Particular attention paid to taking Likenesses of children.  G. W. Lewis. 

Advertisement ran from May 21 to 31, 1852.

1852 June 2.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  June 2, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 65, Whole No. 375, P. 2.

Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner Main and State sts.  Opposite the Franklin House, Bridgeport, Conn.  The above named place  has been known as a permanent Gallery, of long standing by the citizens of Bridgeport, and is considered the only place in the city where a good and truthful likeness can be had.  The gems that are daily going from these Rooms have excited raptures whenever seen.

Recollect the place over the Savings Bank, corner State and Main street.

N. B.—A splendid Picture of the Union Coach Factory may be seen at the above rooms.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to December 22, 1852.

1852 December 22.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 22, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 150, Whole No. 460, P. 2.

Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner State and Main-st., Bridgeport.  We would once more call attention of the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity to the above named Gallery, and we would say that we are now receiving, in addition to our stock. Some beautiful Cases expressly for the Holidays, among which may be found Rich Pearl Sontag Cases of every variety of size and style, which for richness exceeds anything ever before offered in this city.

We won’t say anything about taking the highest premiums at the last annual fair, where there was no competition, but we do say if you will give us a call we will do our prettiest to give you good satisfaction.

We do not flatter ourselves as regard our reputation, but we do say, we will not be excelled in the production of good Daguerreotypes.

Sterescopic (sic.) Daguerreotypes.  This new discovery, the most valuable improvement yet made in the Photographic Art, may be seen at the above rooms, and must be seen to be appreciated.  Give us a call.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1852 to January 21, 1853.  

1857 February 19.  The Daily Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  February 19, 1857, Vol. 2, No. 178, Whole No. 936, P. 4.

New And Beautiful Discovery At Lewis’ Portrait Gallery Corner of Main And State Streets.  A New era in the Heliographic Art!  Great improvement on the “Ambrotype!”  Positive Pictures on Glass, Tinted and in Colors, surpassing in beauty, durability. Artistic effect and life-like expression and style, all Portraits or Miniatures ever before drawn by a pencil of light.  For fineness, roundness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone, they are wonderful.

Daguerreotype Miniatures in every style, and of all sizes.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied; outdoor views and miniatures of deceased persons taken at the shortest notice.

Remember—charges moderate, and likenesses warranted to please.  G. M. (sic?) Lewis, May 6, 1856.

Advertisement was recorded two times on February 19 & March 11, 1857.

1857 September 25.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  September 25, 1857, Vol. XLVII, No. 2475, New Series—XV, No. 821, P. 1.

New Photographic And Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscribers would respectfully invite the attention [of] the public to their new Gallery recently fitted up, in the Post Office Building.

For convenience of access, elegance of interior decoration, and arrangement of light requisite to produce first class pictures, our rooms are unsurpassed by any in the State.

Our Patent Ambrotypes, with recent and valuable improvements, have excited the surprise and admiration of the first judges of the art.  By no other process can the likenesses of little children be obtained so quickly and accurately as by this method.  The public will Please bear in mind that this is the only place in the city where this kind of pictures can be procured.

Our Photographs Or Paper Pictures, For truthfulness of likeness and expression are excelled by none.  This style of picture combines all the advantages of portraits in oil or water colors, while they are superior in fidelity to life, to the efforts of the best artists.  These pictures can be taken in every variety from full size to the smallest miniature, and colored in the highest style of art.  We still continue to furnish the Daguerreotype To those of our patrons who prefer it, although the superiority of the Ambrotype and Photograph have nearly banished it from public favor.  For lockets, Breast Pins, &c., we are prepared to furnish the Melainotype, A new and beautiful picture, combining sharpness of outline and fullness of detail with smallness of size.

All or any of the above named specimens of portraits taken in all weather and at short notice.  We would cordially welcome all who may please to visit our Gallery and examine our specimens, whether purchasers or not.

Remember—charges Moderate, And Likenesses Warranted To Please.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied; outdoor views and miniatures of deceased persons taken at the shortest notice.  Geo. W. Lewis.  G. R. Mallory.  June 26.

Advertisement was recorded from September 25, 1857 to January 15, 1858.

1858 December 22.  The Daily Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 22, 1858, Vol. V, No. 125, Whole No. 1481, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts…Photographs, &c.—the gallery of G. W. Lewis, Naramore, &c.  Fine pictures may be secured at either of the above places. 

1859 May 4.  The Daily Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  May 4, 1859, Vol. V, No. 236, Whole No. 1592, P. 2.

To whom it may concern!  Whereas Wm. W. Naramore, Jr., and G. W. Lewis, owners of the right to make Pictures on Glass, (Known as Ambrotypes,)  for Fairfield Co. State of Connecticut, do hereby caution all persons against making such pictures without license.  Wm. W. Naramore, Jr.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 6, 1859.

1859 August 18.  The Daily Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 18, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 22, P. 2.

Mr. Lewis at the Post-office building, exhibits some very fine specimens of Photographs.  The Photographic likenesses, it should be noticed, can be repeated or reproduced to any desirable number and at a small expense.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Leroy, Frank L.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1853-1856       Address Unknown, Warren, Ohio.[1]

1856-1857       Market and Main Streets, over Smiths & McCombs’ Store, Warren, Ohio.

1857-1860       Main Street, Warren, Ohio.

1860                Over Freeman Hunt & Co’s., Baking House, Warren, Ohio.

1860-1863       River Block, over E. E. Hoyt & Co’s Store, Warren, Ohio.

1864-1866       Address Unknown, Warren, Ohio.1

1856 January 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  January 23, 1856, Vol. 40, No. 23, Whole No. 2051, P. 3.

Frank Leroy, exhibits some beautiful specimens of Ambrotypes, and insists, with a good degree of plausibility, that he can improve on nature herself.

1856 January 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  January 23, 1856, Vol. 40, No. 23, Whole No. 2048, P. 2.

Ambrotypes!!—Or Daguerreotypes On Glass!  Having taken through instructions in the Art of Ambrotyping, from A. S. Robbins, late of New York and Philadelphia, one of the best Ambrotypist in Ohio.  I am ready to wait on any and all who may give me a call, at my rooms over Smiths & McCombs’ Store, corner of Market and Main streets.

I am prepared to take likenesses of all sizes, from medium to full size, either positive or negative pictures; or in single cases, showing either: the positive or negative.  The cases are made expressly for Ambrotypes.  These pictures can be taken in all kinds of weather, from 8 o’clock A. M. to 4 o’clock P. M.

Through Instructions given in the Art, at moderate charges.  F. L. LeRoy.  Warren, January 23, ’56.

Advertisement ran from January 23 to September 10, 1856.

1856 September 17.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  September 17, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 5, Whole No. 2085, P. 2.

Photographs!  New And Beautiful Era In the photographic art—Photographs upon paper, surpassing in beauty, durability, artistic effect, and life-like expression any style Portraits or Miniatures ever before drawn by a pencil of light.  For fineness, Roundness, depth of light and shade and richness of tone, they are wonderful.

The subscriber returns thanks for past patronage, and takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that he is now prepared to take Life-size Portraits mounted upon canvas and finished plain, or colored in oil, crayon, or pastil, from $25 to $100, and warranted satisfactory.

Small size Photographs can be taken upon paper and mailed to any part of the United States, at a very small expense.

Particular attention paid to taking out scenes and landscapes.  Also likenesses of deceased persons. 

Daguerreotypes, or miniatures of deceased persons, however poor, can be magnified to life size and made perfect.

Ambrotypes taken for $1.00 and upwards.

Instructions given in all branches of Photography, upon reasonable terms.

Remember, charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please.  F. L. Leroy.  Warren, Sept. 17, 1856.

1856 September 24.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 3.

Photographs.  The other day we dropped in to see our friend Frank LeRoy, and although we knew he kept posted in regard to the new improvements in his business, yet we were somewhat surprised to see the proficiency he has already attained in taking large sized Photographs, as manifested by various specimens exhibited in his rooms.  At present Mr. A. S. Robbins is with him, a gentleman well known as being one of the most successful artists in his line.  Several Photographs, life-size, which were on exhibition at the late Fair, would compare favorably with any we have ever seen; Particular, finished in oil, is a production of which any artist might well be proud.  See advertisement in another column, and give them a call.

1856 September 24.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Trumbull County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums.  List of Premiums.  The premiums were all awarded by the Committees with a knowledge of the numbers only, and the names were added by the Secretary…

Class 14.  Unclassed Articles…

No. 16, case ambrotype portraits, (these were marked “perfect” by the committee,) diploma Leroy & Robbins.

No. 18, magnified photographs, $2.00 and diploma Leroy & Robbins.

No. 19, convex daguerreotypes, F. L. Leroy, $1.00.

1856 September 24.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Photographs!  New And Beautiful Era In the photographic art—Photographs upon paper, surpassing in beauty, durability, artistic effect, and life-like expression any style Portraits or Miniatures ever before drawn by a pencil of light.  For fineness, Roundness, depth of light and shade and richness of tone, they are wonderful.

The subscriber returns thanks for past patronage, and takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that he is now prepared to take Life-size Portraits mounted upon canvas and finished plain, or colored in oil, crayon, or pastil, from $25 to $100, and warranted satisfactory.

Small size Photographs can be taken upon paper and mailed to any part of the United States, at a very small expense.

Particular attention paid to taking out scenes and landscapes.  Also likenesses of deceased persons. 

Daguerreotypes, or miniatures of deceased persons, however poor, can be magnified to life size and made perfect.

Ambrotypes taken for $1.00 and upwards.

Instructions given in all branches of Photography, upon reasonable terms.

Remember, charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please.  F. L. Leroy.  Warren, Sept. 17, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 24, 1856 to

1856 December 3.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 3, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 16, Whole No. 2096, P. 3.

Photographs.  A day or two since, we looked into the rooms of Messrs. Leroy & Robbins, and were agreeably surprised to find a gallery of pictures ornamenting their walls.  They have, with a praiseworthy enterprise, procured new instruments of the most improved kindfor taking photographs of life size, and their success in taking miniatures, is a sure guarantee of what they are capable of doing with the larger size.

Their Ambrotypes are fully equal to any taken in the large cities.

Mr. Lery has been in the business here for several years, and always kept pace with the improvements of the age.  Mr. Robbins has done more than this.  He has originated some, and added to those of others.

1857 February 4.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  February 4, 1857, Vol. 41, No. 25, Whole No. 2105, P. 3.

Photographs They were the painted forms of other times, ‘Twas all they left of virtues or of crimes, Save vague tradition.

The desire to leave behind us some token that we have been, which can call up in memory of those who have loved us, the remembrance of our features, is deeply implanted in every human breast.  Just as strong is the wish to possess the likeness of those we have loved upon their lineaments when they have journeyed to other lands, or to that bourne, from whence no traveler returns.  How strong is the latter wish, is often unknown, until the opportunity to gratifyit, has passed away forever.

We have on a former occasion spoken of the Ambrotypes taken by our Townsmen Robbins & LeRoy.  They have now arrived at a high degree of perfection in the art of Photographing, and their pictures will bear favorable comparison with those taken in any part of the United States.  Mr. Leroy has been a successful operator in the daguerrean and ambrotype line, in this town, for many years, and Mr. Robinson, (who is now associated with him,) brings to his aid, wider experience, a scientific skill, and inventive genius, equalled by few, and surpassed by none.  A call at their rooms will furnish sufficient evidence of the success of their efforts.

1857 May 6.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 6, 1857, Vol. 41, No. 38, Whole No. 2118, P. 3.

Photographs. 

“Sounds that address the ear, are lost and die

In one short hour; but that which strikes the eye’

Lives long upon the mind; the faithful sight

Engraves the knowledge with a beam of light.”

The vast superiority of the photograph over the old daguerreotype and the more recent ambrotype, is acknowledged by all.  Our friends, Robbins & LeRoy, have acquired a high degree of perfection in the new art.  They combine practical experience and skill, with inventive genius, and a love for their art.  In their room can be seen photographic portraits of several of the prominent citizens of the town.  Some of these are life-size, and others smaller, down to the miniature locket.  The large ones are colored by Crawford whose room is in the same building.  The magnified colored photograph bids fair to almost supersede the painted portrait.  There are several reasons for this.  First, its superiority as a correct likeness, for as the sitter looks, at the time when the picture is taken, so must his likeness; and next, the price, which is not more than half the cost of a painting.  The durability of each will be the same, as the colors used are alike in both cases.  

1857 December 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery.  Messrs. Robbins & LeRoy have opened new rooms on Main Street, one door south of Porters’ Bookstore, and invite their friends, (we are confident they have no enemies,) to give them a call.  We dropped in the other day, and were astonished to find ourselves in one of the best Galleries in the West.  We havn’t space to particularize, but their rooms are furnished with taste and luxury which the proprietors know well how to display.  Lovers of the fine arts can pass an hour there very pleasantly.

As to Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., all we have to say is, that if person does not get a handsome picture, the fault is not with them, for the likeness is sure to be produced, and in a style not to be surpassed.

Those in search of New Years Gifts for their friends, had better call “before purchasing elsewhere.” 

1857 December 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

Robbins & LeRoy’s new Photographic Rooms are open.  Drop in and see us—it will do you good.  Robbins & LeRoy. 

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.

1857 December 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

Call at the New Rooms of Robbins & LeRoy, and get a Likeness for your sister, cousin, or—you know who, for a New Years Gift.

Advertisement ran on December 23 & 30, 1857.

1857 December 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

Life-Size Photographs, and the smallest conceivable Ambrotypes, for pins, Lockets, &c., can be had at the Photographic Gallery of Robbins & LeRoy. 

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.

1857 December 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 23, 1857, Vol. 42, No. 19, Whole No. 2151, P. 2.

A splendid Lot Of Cases, new style, Gold Lockets, &c., waiting to be filled, at Robbins & LeRoy’s New Rooms on MainStreet. 

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1857 to January 27, 1858.

1858 January 13.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  January 13, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 22, Whole No. 2154, P. 2.

Never Mind The Weather.—With our splendid light we can take a first rate picture in cloudy as well as pleasant weather.  No charge to the exhibition.  Robbins & LeRoy. 

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 27, 1858.

1858 January 13.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  January 13, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 22, Whole No. 2154, P. 2.

49 Ambrotypes!—Taken at Robbins & LeRoy’s New Rooms last week, and plenty of material left to take more.  Call in.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 27, 1858.

1858 January 27.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  January 27, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 24, Whole No. 2156, P. 2.

Robbins & LeRoy are now taking a new and beautiful specimens of Art, the Crayontype, call and see them. 

Advertisement ran from January 27 to February 24, 1858.

1858 February 3.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  February 3, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 25, Whole No. 2157, P. 2.

Our India Ink Painter is doing some fine work.  Call and see his specimens.  Robbins & LeRoy. 

Advertisement ran on February 3 & 10, 1858.

1858 February 17.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  February 17, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 27, Whole No. 2159, P. 2.

Photographs!!  Decided Improvements Are daily being made; and new specimens on Exhibition at Robbins & LeRoy’s.  Warren, Feb, 17, 1858.

Advertisement ran on December 17 & 24, 1858.

1858 March 10.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  March 10, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 30, Whole No. 2162, P. 3.

Something New, In the way of pictures, can be seen, almost daily, at the Photographic Rooms of Robbins & LeRoy.  We will not say that they are the best Artists in the country; but we have seen specimens from their establishment, equal to any we ever saw from other Artists.  They possess the happy faculty of getting a good picture, of those who lay no claim to beauty.  We know whereof we write.  Call in—you will be cordially received whether you want a picture or merely wish to “look around.”

1858 May 5.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Who does not know that Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes, Photographs Spereotypes, and all other types in the Photographic Art, are being taken most successfully at Robbins & LeRoy. May 5, ’58.

Advertisement ran from May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Crayon Photographs are all the rage, only 25 cts., by the dozen.  Just the thing for Gift Books, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.

Advertisement ran from May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

New Specimens Of Citizens daily, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.

Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Prices for cheapness and quantity unequaled, at Robbins & LeRoy’s.

Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December 28, 1859.

1858 May 5.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 38, Whole No. 2170, P. 2.

Will You?  wont you just come up and see Robbins & LeRoy.

Advertisement ran on May 5, 1858 to December, 1859. 

1858 May 19.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 19, 1858, Vol. 42, No. 40, Whole No. 2172, P. 3.

Mr. A. S. Robbins, Has left town for a few weeks.  He requested us to say that his partner, Mr. LeRoy, will still be found at their rooms, and that he is fully competent to take Photographs and all other styles of pictures, in the most satisfactory manner.  The fact that Mr. R. had more immediate charge of the Photographic department, may have led some to suppose that Mr. LeRoy was unacquainted with this branch; but a trial will convince all that he is thoroughly posted.

1858 August 18.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  August 18, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 1, Whole No. 2185, P. 3.

Photographs.  Robbins  LeRoy inform us that they are again prepared to take Photographs on short notice, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from August 18 to December 28, 1859.

1858 October 20.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  October 20, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 10, Whole No. 2194, P. 3.

The Fair.  The Annual Fair of the Trumbull County Agricultural Society came off on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week…

Domestic Manufactures,–In this department there was about the usual articles…

Our friends Robbins & LeRoy by their exhibition of paintings, ambrotypes and photographs which they had brought out en-masse, contributed more of the beautiful than any other single person or firm.  They deserve credit for their enterprise, and we have no doubt the exhibition will be ultimately advantageous to them.

1858 October 27.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  October 27, 1858, Vol. 43, No. 11, Whole No. 2195, P. 1.

Premium List…Unclassed Articles…

Color Photograph portraits, 2.00 to Robbins & LeRoy, Warren.

Plain Photographs, 1.00 to Robbins & Leroy.

Ambrotypes 1.00 to Robbins & Leroy.

Daguerreotypes, Diploma, to Robbins & Leroy.

1859 March 9.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  March 9, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 30, Whole No. 2214, P. 3.

Improved Photographs.  Messrs. Robbins & Leroy, of this place, are taking photographs of life size, by a new process, which is a very great improvement over the old, both as regards the quality of the picture, and the time occupied in taking it. From forty-five seconds to five minutes. (owing to the weather,) is all the time necessary to enlarge a picture to life size, while before, it required from four to eight hours.

The improvement in the picture itself, is quite as marked, the large pictures being equally as fine and distinct, as the small photograph, or ambrotype, requiring no coloring, but being as perfect as an engraving.  The facility with which these pictures are taken, also enables the artist to furnish them at a greatly reduced price.

Robbins & Leroy are prepared to give instructions to artists who may desire to avail themselves of this valuable improvement, and to furnish them with the necessary apparatus.

1859 April 20.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  April 20, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 36, Whole No. 2220, P. 3.

Having a Run.  A travelling daguerrean car took up its location on Main street, a few rods south of the Gallery of Messrs Robbins & LeRoy a few days since.  These gentlemen thought the owner of the car was cutting in on their trade, so they got out large handbills, advertising that they would take good pictures for five cents each.  They have faithfully kept their promise, and such a run as their rooms have had, we venture to say was never seen in a similar establishment before.  On Monday they took one hundred and three good pictures, one hundred one, in one hundred and one sittings—taking only two pictures the second time.  We fancy that is hard to beat.

1859 May 18.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 18, 1859, Vol. 43, No. 40, Whole No. 2224, P. 3.

A Card.  Messrs. Robbins & LeRoy would return thanks to their numerous friends, for their patronage and encouragement during the past few weeks, and will endeavor by keeping up with the times in all improvements in their line, and sparing no exertions to please all who may call on them, to merit a continuance of the same.  As an item of news, we would state that in four weeks, during the excitement, we took over three thousand likenesses.

1859 October 26.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 11, Whole No. 2246, P. 1.

List Of Premiums Awarded at the 14th Annual Fair,…unclassed articles…

Robbins & Leroys’ Magnified Photographs, without coloring.  A series of life size portraits of the most striking fidelity and instantly recognized by the acquaintance of the persons, has delineated.  The Exhibition of Photographs by these gentlemen shows that they carry their art to a perfection which may challenge competition in any quarter.

1859 November 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 15, Whole No. 2251, P. 3.

Ambrotype Stock, &c.  Our enterprising friends, Robbins & LeRoy, have made an addition to their formerly (as we thought,) very complete Daguerrean Rooms, in the shape of a neat sales-room, filled with stock for the supply of artists in the same line of business.  They have a very large variety of instruments, Materials, Chemicals, Cases, Gilt Frames, &c.  Some of the cases exceed in beauty anything of the kind which we have seen, and give evidence of very good taste in their selection.  The own exact knowledge of all the details of their profession—without which it would be impossible for them to be, as they are, among the best operators in the country—renders them peculiarly fitted to select, both for themselves and others, precisely those materials which are necessary for the production of good pictures.

1859 November 30.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  November 30, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 16, Whole No. 2252, P. 2.

Robbins & Le Roy, Dealers In All Kinds Of Ambrotype and Photographic Stock And Chemicals.

Cases of all kinds, Plain and Fancy, Gilt Frames, oval and square; large variety.—German Sax paper, and card boards, of the best quality. Ambrotype and Negative Glass, black and white, always on hand at reduced prices.

N. B. Good Pictures, As usual, taken at all times, of all styles, and with The Latest Improvements, Robbins & Le Roy, 25 Main Street Warren, Nov. 30, ’49.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1859.

1859 December 28.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 28, 1859, Vol. 44, No. 20, Whole No. 2256, P. 3.

Photographs of Capt. John Brown.  Messrs. Robbins & Leroy have on exhibition at their rooms, some capital photograph likenesses of Capt. John Brown.  They will furnish them at the very low price of fifty cents each.

1860 April 4.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  April 4, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 34, Whole No. 2270, P. 3.

Robbins & LeRoy, Dealers In All Kinds Of Ambrotype and Photographic Stock And Chemicals.  Cases of all kinds, Plain and Fancy, Gilt Frames, Oval and square; large variety.—German Sax paper, and card board of the best quality.  Ambrotype and Negative Glass, black and white, always on hand and at reduced prices.

N. B.  Good Pictures, As usual, taken at all times, of all styles, and with The Latest Improvements, Robbins & Leroy, 25 Main Street.

Advertisement ran from April 4 to May 2, 1860.

1860 May 2.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 2, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 38, Whole No. 2274, P. 3.

Great Fire.  On Monday, this town, which twice before has been terribly scourged by fire, was visited for the third time, and more severely than ever.  The fire commenced just before 1 o’clock, in the steam turning factory of Truesell & Townsend, south of the canal…

Robbins & LeRoy, Daguerreans  2,300 Loss.  No Insurance.

1860 May 9.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 9, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 39, Whole No. 2275, P. 3.

New Locations.  The following are some of the changes of locations by business men, occasioned by the late fire…

Robbins & Leroy,  Daguerreans, Over Freeman Hunt & Co’s., Baking House, 3d floor.

1860 May 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.

Photographic.  As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, the firm of Robbins & Leroy has been dissolved, and Mr. Robbins, for the present confines himself to business of furnishing to artist, every variety of Ambrotype and Photographic Instruments and Stock.—The Skill and taste of Mr. Robbins as an artist, and his experience and honorable reputation as a dealer in these articles, peculiarly qualifies him for the business.

For the present, he is located on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House.

When the brick block, on Market Street,—now being built by Patch & Opdycke and  Andrews & Weeks, shall be finished, Mr. R., will occupy the third floor over Patch & Opdycke, and will, then, in addition to the selling of stock &c., resume the taking of ambrotypes and photographic pictures.  The rooms will be built with especial reference to this business, and will be equal to any in Ohio.

Mr. Leroy has gone into the room on Market Street, formerly known as the City Hall, over Freeman, Hunt & Co’s. Banking House, where he is already in full operation, taking the likenesses of all who wish to “see themselves as other see them.”

The long experience and known skill of Mr. L., is a sufficient guarantee that he will give satisfaction to all.

1860 May 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.

Dissolution.  Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the style of Robbins & Leroy has been dissolved by mutual consent.  Those knowing themselves indebted to the late firm are requested to make payment to A. S. Robbins, who will be found, for the present , on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House.  Those having claims against said firm, will present them to him for settlement.  A. S. Robbins, F. L. Leroy.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 13, 1860.

1860 May 23.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  May 23, 1860, Vol. 44, No. 41, Whole No. 2277, P. 3.

 Ambrotype Stock.  The Firm of Robbins & Leroy having been dissolved, the subscriber has located himself on South Street, three doors east of the Gaskill House, where he will keep on hand constantly all kinds of Ambrotype and Photographic Instruments and stock.  He has now on hand a full stock of these articles, and is daily receiving additions, and is prepared to furnish to artists everything necessary for their business.  A. S. Robbins.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 13, 1860.

1860 December 12.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 12, 1860, Vol. 45, No. 18, Whole No. 2306, P. 3.

The New Buildings.  A few weeks ago, we promised to give a short description of each of the new business buildings erected in this town since the great fire of last April.  We will begin with that of Messrs. E, E. Hoyt & Co.

This building is a part of what is called the River Block, and stands on the west side of Main Street, at the foot of Market Street, running back to the Mahoning River.  It is of brick, 33 by 65 feet, and three stories high…

On the third floor are the Ambrotype rooms of F. L. LeRoy.  The reception room is 16 by 22 feet, handsomely carpeted and furnished.  The operating room is 16 by 45 feet, and is lighted by a large sky light, and an immense window on the north side, 12 feet in height, and some six feet wide.  The sides and ceiling of this room are painted dark blue.  Its great length gives any variety of focus which may be desired in taking groups, &c.  In one is the magnifying room, furnished with a double ceiling, slide, &c., and in the other is the dark room, with a reservoir supplied with water from the roof.  It is probable that there is no better operating room in the country.

1860 December 26.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 26, 1860, Vol. 45, No. 20, Whole No. 2308, P. 3.

LeRoy’s New Photographic & Ambrotype Rooms In River Block Over E. E. Hoyt & Co’s Store, Are now in successful operations where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in the different styles of the art.  Photographs taken from the smallest to the largest size.  Especial attention given to the copying and enlarging to any size. 

Old Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes

Ambrotypes of all sizes taken, and in all kinds of weather.  My light is such as to enable me to take the pictures of children of almost any age.  Patronage of the public solicited.  Charges for work reasonable.  F. L. LeRoy.

Advertisement ran from December 26, 1860 to August 12, 1863.

1868 December 2.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  December 2, 1868, Vol. 53, No. 16, Whole No. 2722, P. 3.

Mr. F. L. Leroy, who is well known to our citizens as a successful photographer, has removed to Youngstown, to follow his old business.  We can recommend Mr. Leroy to the citizens of Youngstown as well versed in his vocation, and have no doubt that in his new home he will meet with the appreciation to which his merits justly entitle him.

1869 June 9.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  June 9, 1869, Vol. 53, No. 43, Whole No. 2749, P. 3.

…All the Old Negatives Made by LeRoy, is in the possession of Terrell & Dodd, from which copies can be had by calling or addressing Terrell & Dodd, Warren, Ohio.

[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.

Lenox, Edwin S.

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1855                75 Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois.

1856 February 1.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 105, P. 2 & 3.

Review of the Manufacturers of Chicago for 1855.  In presenting our readers with the fourth Annual Review of the Manufactures of Chicago, we are happy to say , that this important arm of our prosperity continues to keep pace with the general growth of the city and country…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c.  The Daguerrean business is not strictly speaking a manufacturing branch of industry, yet as there is in this city a large amount of capital invested in establishments of this kind, we have thought it  but proper to include them.  During the past two years Daguerrean rooms have increased very rapidly; and we are happy to record the fact, that Chicago has some of the best operators in the United States.

A. Hesler, Daguerrean and Photographer, Metropolitan Block, Lasalle street.

This is the largest Daguerrean establishment in the United States.  It consists of 12 large rooms, most appropriately fitted up.  The show rooms are luxuriously furnished.

Mr. Hesler’s Daguerreotype likenesses have taken the premium at the World’s Fair, New York, and at several of the State Fairs throughout the United States.  He was formerly situated at Galena, in this State, and moved to this city in December, 1854.

The following is a statement of his business during 1855.

Capital Investment…………$22,000

Va. Of Pictures, &c.………..$38,000

Material used……….………$18,000

Wages used………………….$6,500

No. of operators employed….10.

Root, Cook & Fassett, Daguerreotypist and Ambrotypist, 131 Lake street.

This establishment was only commenced las September, since which time they have acquired a good reputation as Daguerreans.  Some of their pictures have taken premiums at State Fairs and Industrial exhibitions.

The Following is a statement of their operation from Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1855.

Capital Invested……….$3,000

600 pictures……………$2,000

Raw material used……..$400

H. W. Williams, Daguerrean Artist, 58 West Randolph street.

The amount of business turned out in this establishment during the past year, is as follows:

Capital Invested……$500.

Value of pictures……$1,500.

No. of operators…….2.

Taylor & Lenox, Ambrotypist and Daguerreans, 75 Lake street.

This firm commenced business in September last.  They are the proprietors of the patent right of Cutting’s process of Ambrotyping, for this State and Wisconsin.  The figures during the few months they have been in business, we did not receive.

C. H. Lillibridge, Photographer, 77 Lake st….No report.

C. C. Kelsey, Daguerrean, 96 Lake st………..Blanks not returned.

G. E. Gordan, Daguerrean, 44 Dearborn st…..No returns.

E. G. Stiles, Daguerrean, 139 Lake st…………Blanks not returned.

P. Von Schneidau, Daguerrean, 142 Lake st….Blanks not returned.

Leigh, John

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , , ,

1849                Mansion House, Augusta, Georgia.

1849                Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1849                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1850                Spann’s Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.[1]

1850-1852       Metcalf’s New Building, Opposite Masonic Hall, Augusta, Georgia.

1851                Rooms at the Spann Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1853                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1854-1855       Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856                Public Square, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Augusta, Georgia.

1857                In front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1857                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1849 February 6.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  February 6, 1849, Vol. XIII, No. 32, P. 3.

Last Call.  Those Who Wish their lineaments portrayed in life-like colors, that will never fade,

We bid you come, and we will give the hue

Which future ages shall admiring view—

And all for two dollars.  Call soon at Leigh & Co.’s. Daguerrean Rooms, Mansion House, and secure the shadow, ere the substance fades.  Our stay will be limited to only a few days longer.  Come and come quick.  Leigh & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to 17, 1849.

1849 July 21.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  July 21, 1849, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Leigh’s Beautiful; Daguerreotype.  Mr. Leigh (Late of New Orleans) respectfully announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity that he is now ready for the reception of company and those wishing a fine likeness and a highly finished picture of themselves or friends would do well to embrace this opportunity, as another so favorable may not soon offer.

Mr. L.’s stay will be limited as other engagements will soon call him hence.

Ladies will find it would add much to their Pictures to dress in black or colored dresses.  July 6, 1849.

1850 December 21.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  December 21, 1850, Vol. XIV, No. 302, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotypes.—Messrs Leigh & Tucker, grateful for patronage received the past season, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Augusta and vicinity, that as soon as their new Daguerreotype rooms can be completed in the new building now being erected by Mr. Metcalf, opposite the Masonic Hall, they will be prepared (assisted by one of the first artists of New York) to wait upon all who may wish their Premium Sky-light Daguerreotypes.  Their Rooms are being arranged expressly for their business, and will afford superior facilities; and they flatter themselves that all will be pleased with the style, beauty, and finish of their pictures.

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1850 to January 17, 1851.

1851 February 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Those who wish an excellent thing of this sort, would do well to call at Mr. Leigh’s rooms in the Spann Hotel.  We direct attention to his advertisement.  He is a South Carolinian by birth, and, beyond doubt, calculated to come up to his promises.

1851 February 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes!  Mr. Leigh of the firm of Leigh & Tucker, Augusta, Ga., whose Pictures was awarded the first Premium at the State Fair of Georgia, would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Spann Hotel, and would be pleased to wait on all that may favor him with their patronage.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to May 15, 1851.

1851 April 18.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  April 18, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 9, P. 3.

Premium Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Leigh, Tucker & Perkins would respectfully announce to the citizens of Augusta, and vicinity, that their new and splendid Picture Gallery is now open for the reception of visitors.  By the aid of our greatly improved Sky-Light, we can produce a style of Daguerreotypes, unequalled by any that have ever before been offered in this city.  We would call attention, particularly to the specimens of our style of fine, large head.  Those are numerous other specimens of the Art, the Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to call and examine, at our Rooms in Metcalf’s new Iron Front Building, opposite the Masonic Hall.

Daguerreotype Stock and Instruments for sale at reduced prices.

Advertisement was recorded between April 18 to June 29, 1851.

1851 May 29.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 29, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 19, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Car.  Mr. Leigh the Daguerreotypist, who has been for some time occupying rooms in the Spann Hotel at this place, has had a Daguerrean Car constructed at the carriage-manufactory of our enterprising townsman, Mr. Abner Bushnell.  It is indeed an admirably arranged and elegantly finished thing, reflecting credit upon those who devised as well as those who built it.  We doubt if a neater or more convenient specimen of the kind, has yet been made.   Its advantages for the business are manifest.  Having lights at the sides, and a sky light which can be regulated easily according to the judgment of the artist, the precise degree of light can be readily attained.  In travelling, pictures can be produced without the delay and trouble usually required to make the necessary arrangements.  Here is always an elegant little saloon, with velvet-cushioned seats, and silk curtains, ready fixed and exactly adapted to the purpose of operating speedily and successfully.  The establishment, although very large and commodious, can be easily drawn by four horses, over any ordinary road.  Its entire cost (with harness) is near $1000, and the whole affair is one of those daily increasing proofs, that “some things can be done well as others,” even in the back country of ours.

The front of the car is ornamented with a landscape view, and from the top arises a beautiful vari-colored stain banner, a fit ensign of the taste exhibited below.

We wish for Mr. Leigh, whose sojourn here has won for him the respect of our community, many a pleasant and profitable jaunt in his travelling gallery.  The present is Car, No. 2, of the firm of Leigh & Tucker.  In their No. 1, the pictures were taken, that bore off the premium at the Georgia exhibition.  In their No. 2, others may be taken, that will win the prize at the next annual fair of the South Carolina Institute.  We will see.

1852 January 1.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  January 1, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 1.

Leigh, Tucker & Perkins’ Improved Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery.—The Pictures now being taken at this establishment, by the aid of an entirely new Apparatus and Sky Light, arranged expressly for the purpose, are pronounced by all superior to any that have ever been offered in this city.

We have just received a new stock, consisting of every variety of plain and fancy cases, into which Pictures will be inserted in the neatest and most caring manner.

Particular care will be bestowed on the arrangementbof Family Groups, and to the attitudes of single Pictures.

A general assortment of Plates, Cases, Polishing Materials, &c., constantly on hand for sale.  o11.

Advertisement was recorded between January 1 to June 29, 1852.

1853 March 9.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 9, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he is fitting up a New Car, and will be ready in a few days to offer to them a New and Superior Style of Pictures!  having an advantage of a recent improvement in the finish and polish of the Plate, he feels confident that he will be able to offer to them a very Superior Picture.

He has also made arrangements for an instrument, by which he will be enabled to take Pictures of Children in the short time of one second.  J. Leigh.         

Advertisement ran from March 9 to April 6, 1853.

1853 July 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  July 6, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 25, P. 1.

Leigh’s Beautiful Daguerreotypes, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he is now ready to serve all that may be desirous of obtaining one or more of his Unrivalled Daguerreotypes.

Mr. L. is prepared to take any of the different styles of Pictures the Art is capable of.

Ladies will find that black or dark dressing will add much to the beauty of the Picture.  May 1.

Advertisement ran from July 6, 1853 to February 1, 1854.

1854 November 16.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  November 16, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 44, P. 3.

The Daguerrean Car, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he will be ready by Monday the 20th inst., to furnish all that may favor him with a call, with a Correct Daguerreotype Likeness, in any of the different styles they may desire.                                                     

November 16, 1854 to January 24, 1855.

1856 October 9.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  October 9, 1856, Vol. XX, No. 241, P. 2.

Pictures!  Pictures!!—Run to the Chalmers Daguerrean Gallery, and get a first rate Ambrotype for one dollar.

Photographs taken in superior style.  Call and examine specimens.

All kinds of Ambrotype Goods for sale—Sensitive Collodeon [sic.]—a number one article manufactured by ourselves, always on hand fresh.  Leigh & Chalmers.

1856 November 12.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  November 12, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 44, P. 2.

Leigh & Co.’s. Ambrotype Car.  This beautiful and most complete Car is now on our Public Square, under the management of Mr. A. T. Lyon, a skillful artist, and one well prepared to take Ambrotypes of every description in a style second to none.  We bespeak for Mr. Lyon an extensive patronage, first because he is a native of our Town, and secondly, because his specimens of Ambrotypes are highly creditable to any one.  See advertisement in another column.

1857 April 15.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  April 15, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 14, P. 2.

Serious Loses By Fire.  On Sunday morning last, about day-break, Mr. John M. Whitt’s Machine and Cabinet Shop, in this place, was discovered to be in flames past all possibility of being saved.  The fire rapidly spread to his Steam-mill adjoining, and to the Coach Manufactory and Black-Smith shops of Mr. John Leigh; also on the other side, to a cottage building occupied by Mr. Stanmore B. Griffin.  All of these were entirely consumed, together with a large portion of their contents.  The loss in machinery and tools of all kinds was very severe Messrs. Leigh, Witt, Griffin, Riddell, Covar, Paul and Hurlbut being the sufferers.  Some of them lost their entire implements of trade.  The whole loss is estimated at about twenty-five thousand dollars, and no insurance.  Messrs. Leigh and Witt are the principle losers their damages being reckoned by them at a sum not short of twenty thousand dollars.  The fire company was out and all possible exertions made lessen the disaster, which came near at one time being much more extensive.  It is not known how the fire originated, but supposed to be the work of an incendiary.

1857 April 29.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  April 29, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 16, P. 2.

Leigh’s Ambrotypes.  The Ambrotypes, now being taken by Mr. Leigh in his Car, are pronounced the very best that have yet been exhibited here.  Mr. Leigh, our readers know, suffered a heavy loss by the late fire.  We suggest that there is a way here to help him in his difficulties and get full value received for the kind act.  Sit for one of his very beautiful ambrotype likenesses.  It will be a favor to the worthy operator and a gratification to yourself.  The car stands in front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building.

1857 May 27.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 20, P. 2.

Absent.  Mr. John Leigh requests us to state that he is necessarily compelled to be absent from the Village and his Ambrotype Car until Monday next.  All in want of fac simile Ambrotypes will therefore not call until next week when they can be accommodated “pretty briefly,” and in a satisfactory manner.

1857 July 8.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  July 8, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 26, P. 3.

The Car Is Off!  The Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and all indebted to him for Ambrotypes, that he will positively leave Edgefield in a few days, and they are particularly requested to call and settle without delay.  John Leigh.                

1858 March 17.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh’s Daguerrean Car left yesterday and will be located for a short time at Mr. Carson Warren’s.  Thence it will proceed towards the Ridge.

1858 December 10.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  December 10, 1858, Vol. 6, No. 32, Whole No. 292, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We are requested by Mr. Leigh, the well known Ambrotypist, to say that he will be in our village in the course of 10 or 15 days, and will than give our citizens the opportunity of obtaining Ambrotype Likenesses finished on the highest Style of his art.

Mr. Leigh is an Artist of peculiar aptitude for his profession, and from his long experience has established a high character as a proficient in his art.

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940. P. 74.

Leeman, N. S.

Ambrotypes, ,

1857                Crockett Building, Rockland, Maine.

1857 April 16.  Rockland Gazette.  (Rockland, Maine.)  April 16, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 16, P. 3.

Something New.  The subscriber wishing his friends and the public generally to know of his whereabouts, takes this method of informing them that he is at present to be found at the Crockett Building, where he is putting up some of the best pictures to be found in the city.

Also,—A new style which in many respects are far in advance of the Ambrotype and which at the present time are taking the lead of all others in large cities where they are best known.

Please call and see for yourselves.  N. S. Leeman.

Advertisement ran from April 16 to May 7, 1857.

Layton, B. F.

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1857                Address Unknown, Boonesboro, Iowa.

1857                Address Unknown, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

1857 September 24.  Fort Dodge Sentinel.  (Fort Dodge, Iowa.)  September 24, 1857, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  The Undersigned Will be in Fort Dodge, on the 15th of September, with his Ambrotype apparatus, and will remain only one week.  Persons who are desirous of obtaining Miniatures, must be prepared at the time of his arrival.—The Type is warranted not to fade.  They are beautiful and brilliant, presenting all the natural appearance of the person, showing every feature plain and distinct.  Gentlemen and Ladies, old and young, should avail themselves of this opportunity.  B. F. Layton, Boonesboro, Aug. 17, 1857.

Lay, Frederic L.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , ,

1857-1858       173 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1861-1865       31 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1866-1867       36 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1857 January 19.  Boston Daily Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 19, 1857, Telegraph Vol. V, No. 764, Chronicle Vol. X, No. 1353, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery.  Messrs. Lay & Heywood will give their attention to making all the different styles of Pictures that are made at the present day.

And Mr. Lay, being an Artist that, received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, will give his attention to finishing Portraits from Miniatures and Life Size in Oil, Pastile, [sic.] Water Colors and Indian Ink, and would invite all to call and examine specimens at 173 Washington Street, (Formerly Chase’s Old Stand,) Boston.

Advertisement ran from January 19 to April 10, 1857.

1857 January 22.  Boston Daily Chronicle.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 22, 1857, Telegraph Vol. V, No. 767, Chronicle Vol. X, No. 1355, P. 2.

Thalberg’s Portraits.  Messrs. Lay & Heywood, at 173 Washington street, have succeeded in taking an admirable photographic likeness of this celebrated artist, and are prepared to receive orders from his friends for his pictures in all of the different styles, from miniature to the side of life.  Music dealers supplied on reasonable terms.

1857 March 17.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 17, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 322, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to April 14, 1857.

1857 March 19.  Lowell Daily Journal and Courier.  (Lowell, Massachusetts.)  March 19, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5232, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement was recorded five times between March 19 to April 17, 1857.

1857 March 19.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  March 19, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 18, Whole No. 1006, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 19 to April 16, 1857.

1857 March 20.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 20, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Whole No. 664, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1857.

1857 March 20.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  March 20, 1857, Vol. 51, No. 17, Whole No. 2631, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1857.

1857 March 26.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  March 26, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 24, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 26 to April 23, 1857.

1857 March 27.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  March 27, 1857, Vol. III, No. 9, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street. Boston.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to May 1, 1857.

1857 April 2.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  April 2, 1857, Vol. 12, No. 49, P. 4. 

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype Ad Daguerreotype Gallery, o. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 23, 1857.

1857 April 30.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  April 30, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8283, P. 4. 

Ambrotype, Photograph, And Daguerreotype Gallery.  Lay & Heywood  173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 30, 1857 to January 7, 1858.

1857 May 9.  The Granite Farmer And Visitor.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 9, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 18, P. 2.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype, And Dagudrreotxpe (sic.) Gallery.  No. 173 Washington St., Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 9 to June 6, 1857.

1857 May 14.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. XXX, No. 51, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.

1857 May 14.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  May 14, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 31, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 11, 1857.

1857 May 15.  Bennington Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 15, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 11, Whole No. 843, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington street, Boston.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1857.

1857 June 10.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 10, 1857, Vol. CVII, No. 7959, P. 3.

Ambrotype, Photograph, Daguerreotype Gallery.  Lay & Heywood  173 Washington street.

Advertisement was recorded on June 10 & July 18, 1857.

1857 June 16.  Coos Republican.  (Lancaster, New Hampshire.)  June 16, 1857, Vol. II, No. 28, Whole No. 70, P. 3.

Lay & Heywood’s Photograph, Ambrotype, And Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

1857 August 13.  Boston Daily Bee.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 13, 1857, Vol. XXXI, No. 4748, P. 1.

Ambrotype, Photograph And Daguerreotype Gallery.  Lay & Heywood 173 Washington street.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 16, 1857.

1857 August 22.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  August 22, 1857, Vol. XXVIII, No. 8379, P. 2.

An artistically Executed Picture.  The attention of promenaders down Washington street is sure to be directed to the splendid photograph of the Orpheus Glee Club, by Lay & Heywood.  Its flue tone, life-like expression and tasteful adornment are acknowledged by all.  We think it the best arranged group of large size that ever came under our cognizance.  A large number of persons may at any time be seen gazing at the picture in the window of Wade’s music store where it is now placed.

1857 September 11.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 11, 1857, Vol. 51, No. 42, Whole No. 2656, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1857.

1857 September 12.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  September 12, 1857 Vol. LXVIII, No. 37, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Haywood, (sic.) Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.  Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran five times between from September 12 to October 24, 1857.

1857 September 15.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 15, 1857, Vol. 7, No. 348, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Haywood, (sic.) Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 13, 1857.

1857 September 17.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 17, 1857, Vol. 13, No. 21, P. 3. 

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to October 22, 1857.

1857 September 17.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  September 17, 1857, Vol. 20, No. 45, Whole No. 1031, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to October 15, 1857.

1857 September 18.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  September 18, 1857, Vol. III, No. 34, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from September 18 to October 16, 1857.

1857 September 18.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 18, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 40, Whole No. 664, P. 3.

Photograph, Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Gallery, Lay & Heywood, Proprietors, 173 Washington Street, Boston.

Messrs. L. & H. give their particular attention to finishing Portraits of deceased persons, from Daguerreotypes, in Oil, Pastile, Water Colors, and India Ink; and Mr. Lay being an artist that received his education in one of the first Academies in Germany, has the advantage of procuring the best artist in Europe—giving us facilities for the execution of portraits which are not to be excelled at any other establishment.  We have a large collection of portraits of distinguished persons from all parts of the country, in various styles, which the public are invited to call and examine.  Mr. H. gives his attention to the Photographic department, and in this branch of the art is fully competent to execute orders from College Classes, Societies, and associations of men who may wish to preserve, for future reference, a record of familiar faces.

In the other departments we are able to say that we employ none but the best operators, and are prepared to furnish Miniatures, in Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will give perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement was recorded three times between September 18 to October 9, 1857.

1857 October 14.  Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  October 14, 1857, Vol. CVII, No. 7995, P. 3.

Photographs.—The extent to which the wonderful invention of the daguerreotype has been pushed, is remarkable, and nowhere has the art of taking portraits been more successful pursued than in this country.  The French and Italian artists seem to have been most happy in their views of public buildings, ruins, and of statuary; we have seen no stereoscopic views of natural scenery, or of family groups, more skilfully done than the English; but for portraits our American artists thus far, we believe, are acknowledged to be unrivalled throughout the world.  This is doubtless owing to the fact that especial pains has been devoted in this country to this department of the art.  Photographic views of faces are now taken with such facility and accuracy that families are greatly to be blamed if they neglect to provide themselves with a faithful memorial of those whom absence or death may soon withdraw, perhaps unexpectedly, from the family circle.  There was a time when the miniature of a friend was a luxury only to be possessed by those who could afford to pay liberally for the painting, and who were willing to exact from the sitter the patient tribute of affection required by his oft-repeated visits to the painter’s studio.  Now they may be obtained for an expenditure of time and money altogether inconsiderable.

We have been led to these remarks by the examination of some fine photographic portraits executed by Messrs. Lay & Heywood, whose gallery is at No. 173 Washington street.  They are possessed of every facility for the successful prosecution of their art, they are patient and persevering in their efforts to please their sitters, and in the cases which have fallen under our eye, their executions have been crowned with remarkable success.

1859-1860.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1564-1860.  P. 389.

Bavarian portrait painter, born about 1836, working in Boston 1859-1860. 

1863.  Boston Directory (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 65. 

F. L. Lay’s Photographic Atelier, No. 31 Winter Street, Boston.

At this Establishment particular attention is given to the Artistic Arrangement of Sitters, and making Highly Finished Portraits, especially Copies of Daguerreotypes or other Pictures.

Cartes De Visite Of Superior Quality.

[1] A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Lawton, J.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841-1842       Rooms over the Post Office, Saxtons River, Vermont

1841 December 6.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  December 6, 1841, Vol. 4, No. 159, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature.  Painting.  The Subscriber has taken rooms for two weeks over the Post Office at Saxtons River Village—then at Walpole, N. H. for a few weeks, where he will take Miniature Likenesses on the photographic process.  By his success in obtaining clear pictures and exact likenesses, he hopes to obtain public patronage.

Gentlemen and Ladies of this vicinity are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens. J. Lawton.

Advertisement ran from December 6, 1841 to January 24, 1842