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Beniczky, Kornel W.

1854-1856       293 Broadway, New York, New York.

1857-1860       65 Chatham, New York, New York.

1860                210 Bowery, New York, New York.

1862-1873       2 New Chambers, New York, New York.

1863                151 Fourth, New York, New York.

1853  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1853/1854 published by John Fowler Trow.

Not listed in residence directory.

1854  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1854/1855 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, K. W.—Daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.

1855  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1855/1856 published by John Fowler Trow.

Not listed in residence directory.

1856  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1856/1857 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W.—Artist, 293 Broadway.

Burgess, Nathan G., (Burgess & Beniczky), Photographers, 293 Broadway.

1857  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1857/1858 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Cornelius—Photographer, 65 Chatham, h-287 Fourth.

Burgess, Nathan G., (Burgess & Beniczky), Photographers, 293 Broadway.

1858  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1858/1859 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Cornelius—Photographer, 65 Chatham

1859  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1859/1860 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer, 65 Chatham, h-114 Chrystle

1860  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1860/1861 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W. & Co.—Photographers, 209 Bowery & 65 Chatham, h289 Madison.

1861  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1861/1862 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W.  Not listed.

1862  New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1862/1863 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Cornelius W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-289 Madison

1863 New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1863/1864 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Cornelius W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers,& 151 Fourth,  h-59 West Washington Place.

1864 New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1864/1865 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.

1865 New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1865/1866 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.

1866 New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1866/1867 published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-82 Sixth Ave.

1867-1873 New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1867/1868-1873/1874, published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.

1874 New York City Directories (New York, New York.)  1874/1875, published by John Fowler Trow.

Beniczky, Sarah, wid. Kornel W.—Photographer—2 New Chambers, h-59 West Washington Place.

1856 April 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1856, Whole No. 7170, P. 6.

To Artists.—Wanted. An Artist, Who Understands the art of painting photographs, to go to a Southern city, to whom a liberal price will be paid.  Apply immediately at Burgess & Beniczky’s photographic gallery. 293 Broadway, up stairs.

1856 May 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 6, 1856, Whole No. 7190, P. 5.

Pearl Ambrotypes.—A New Discovery in ambrotypes.—Pearl ambrotypes, which possess all the brilliancy and whiteness of a daguerreotype, are taken only at 293 Broadway, by Burgess & Beniczey (sic.).  Pupils taught this new art.  Photographs taken for $1; colored, for $5, by A. Cosmas, artist, from Paris.

1856 June 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 17, 1856, Whole No. 7237, P. 7.

For Sale—A Splendid Uniform Belonging to an officer of the 69th Regiment N. Y. S. M., consisting of cap, coat, epaulettes, sword, belt, pants, &c.  To be sold low, on immediate application at Burgresss and Beniczky’s photographic rooms, 293 Broadway.

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

Fremont, Filmore and Buchanan.—Ambrotype portraits of Presidential candidates for sale, wholesale and retail, by Burgess & Beniczky, No. 293 Broadway.  Agents wanted.

1873 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1873, Whole No. 13,617, P. 8.

Mortuary Notice.  Beniczky.  On Monday December 1, at his residence, No. 59 West Washington Place, K. W/ Beniczky, aged 43 years.

Bendann, Daniel

Ca.1853-1854 77 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

1855                Address Unknown, Baltimore, Maryland.

1856-1857       110 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

1858                145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.

1859                205 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1854 June 13.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  June 13, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 199, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.—Mr. Daniel Bendann, an operator at Whitehurst’s Daguerrean Gallery in this city, has shown us some very beautiful specimens of his art, in some views, taken by himself, of the handsome residence of Mr. Stewart, on Brook Avenue.  The beautiful Mansion, embowered in a grove; the family group gathered upon the porch; the horses and carriage seen, at a little distance, in the shade of the trees, all are the very counterpart of life.  Mr. Bendann deserves great credit for this work.  He is a young artist, who has been for several years associated with the accomplished Mr. Metcalf, the principal operator in Whitehurst’s gallery.  He bids fair to be an ornament to his profession.

1856 March 31.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  March 31, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 73, P. 2.

A Card.—The subscriber for the last three years connected with the establishment of Mr. J. H. Whitehurst in this city, and lately at Baltimore, begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has taken the commodious and well arranged rooms No. 110 Main street, next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s jewelry store, and fitted them up thoroughly, in a neat and elegant manner, for the purpose of conducting the Ambrotype, Photograph and Daguerreotype Business, with all their latest improvements; and hopes that by strict attention to business, and by the production of good pictures, to merit a liberal share of the public patronage.

Respectfully, Daniel Bendann.

A nice front room, suitable for a single gentleman, for rent, low.  Inquire at the Gallery.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to April 1, 1856.

1856 April 5.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  April 5, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 78, P. 2.

Notice.—I have just received a lot of Fancy Cases for Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and would invite those wishing Pictures to give me a call, as I have no doubt of being able to please.

D. Bendann’s Photographic Gallery, 110 Main st., next door to Mitchell & Tylers.

A front room over the gallery for rent.                                                                      

Advertisement ran from April 5 to 8, 1856.

1856 April 15.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  April 15, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 86, P. 2.

To get an easy and graceful position, either in an Ambrotype, Photograph, or Daguerreotype, go to D. Bendann‘s Gallery, who has the most happy faculty of getting that pleasant expression so desirable in a Picture; and as his prices are reasonable, he would request those wishing a counterpart of themselves to give him a call.

Gallery 110 Main street, next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s Jewelry store.

Advertisement ran April 15 & 16, 1856.

1856 April 17.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  April 17, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 88, P. 2.

To get an easy and graceful position, either in an Ambrotype, Photograph, or Daguerreotype, go to D. Bendann‘s Gallery, who has the most happy faculty of getting that pleasant expression so desirable in a Picture; and as his prices are reasonable, he would request those wishing a counterpart of themselves to give him a call.

Gallery 110 Main street, next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s Jewelry store.

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

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

Sic. Bendon. — Photographs seem to be this artist’s forte; he was the first to introduce them to any extent in this city. I believe he has done a brisk business, since he commenced, a few months ago, which is calculated to keep up one’s spirit, but with this artist it has had a contrary effect, for right in the midst of his business he took the Blues (a military company), and has not got entirely rid of them yet, although he has been taking golden pills from them daily. His large photographs of Gov. Wise and Wm. P. Ritchie, are fine specimens of the art. His ambrotypes are not so numerous nor so good as his paper pictures. If he would take a few lessons from some first-rate

ambrotypist, he could excel in that, as he now does, in all the other branches of the art.

1856 June 6.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  June 6, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 131, P. 2.

Richmond L. I. Blues.—I take pleasure in informing those ladies who have been desirous of seeing the Photographic Likenesses of the Richmond L. I. Blues, (active and honorary members,) that they are now ready and on exhibition at my Gallery, where they and the public are most cordially invited to call and see them.  The set consists of one Hundred and Twenty-Five Pictures.

Dan’l Bendann, 110 Main st., Next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to 11, 1856.

1856 June 13.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 136, P. 2.

Some persons seem to be laboring under the mistake, that because the better class of our community patronize Bendann’s Photographic Gallery, his prices are higher than other establishments.  He would inform the public that ladies and gentlemen will go to his Gallery, not only to Get Pictures cheaper than anywhere else, but also because they are not persuaded to take a Picture unless it pleases.

Dan’l Bendann, 110 Main st., Next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s Jewelry Store.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to 14, 1856.

1856 June 16.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  June 16, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 139, P. 2.

It is to be regretted that so little attention is paid by the soi dissant Artist of the present day, to the prose and expressions of their subjects.  Bendann seems to be endowed with the rare faculty of getting that ease of position and naturalness of expression, so desirable, but seldom attained, in pictures, Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in their perfection, upon the most accommodating terms at Dan’l Bendann, 110 Main st., Next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s Jewelry Store.                                                                                                             

Advertisement ran from June 16 to 19, 1856.

1856 July 2.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  July 2, 1856, Vol. X, No. 2, P. 2.

The Photograph, multiplied an infinitum; the Ambrotype, visible on both sides of the plate, and the brilliant Daguerreotype—all can be gotten, finished in the most elaborate manner, at Bendann’s Photographic Gallery, and that, too, upon the most reasonable terms.  Call and examine specimens.  110 Main st., Next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s.    

For Rent—Two most desirable front rooms over my Gallery, suitable for single gentlemen.

Dan’l Bendann.                                                                                                          

Advertisement ran from July 2 to 4, 1856.

1856 July 10.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. X, No. 9, P. 2.

Great inducement to those wishing Fine Pictures.—In consequence of the general dullness of business during the month of July, I will take Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, at greatly reduced prices.  The best of work made, and no picture sold unless it pleases.  I would only invite a call, having no doubt of being able to please the most fastidious.  Particular attention paid to children’s pictures.  Call early at D. Bendann’s 110 Main st., Next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s.                                                                                 

Advertisement ran from July 10 to 12, 1856.

1856 August 12.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  August 12, 1856, Vol. X, No. 37, P. 2.

Oh, dear, what a Picture, rare!

Exclaimed a maiden, pure and fair.

Where had you that Ambrotype made?

With such graduations of light and shade?

At Bendann’s Gallery, where I am sure

You as fine a one can procure;

And he’ll not charge you near as much

As some ignorant, pretending botch.

And if the first one you should not pleasing find,     

He’d soon make one more suited to your mind.

Bendann’s Photographic Gallery, 110 main street.                                                   

1856 September 4.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  September 4, 1856, Vol. X, No. 57, P. 2.

A good Picture consists not only in a mere likeness of a person, but it should also possess that person’s natural expression—not tortured into that unmeaning stare so observable in most Sun-Pictures.  The real artist will not brook a solitary position into which to force old and young, grave and gay, but diversified it so as to harmonise (sic.) with his subject.  To get an Ambrotype or Photograph, to reflect you naturally, we would advise you to try D. Bendann’s Photographic Gallery, 110 Main st., next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s.                                                 

Advertisement ran from September 4 to 6, 1856.

1856 October 13.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  October 13, 1856, Vol. X, No. 100, P. 2.

Something new, beautiful and meritorious—eclipsing anything yet attempted in the way of Pictures.  They gave a prominence of relief and softness of tint never before attained.  In them we also avoid the somber look heretofore so objectionable in Ambrotypes, and as the sitting is but a second, it is invaluable for children.  The subscriber has spared neither pains or expense to introduce this truly beautiful art in this city, and hopes that an appreciative public will give him their support.  He produces faultless portraits in all weather, and at all hours of the day.  D. Bendann, Gallery, 110 Main st., next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s.     

Advertisement ran October 13 & 14, 1856.

1856 October 28.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  October 28, 1856, Vol. X, No. 113, P. 2.

Bendann’s Photographic Gallery is the resort of those wishing the artistic and natural representations of themselves, not those stiff and wooden things called Pictures.  An easy and graceful position is as necessary to a good picture as a good fit for a garment; without it both are tasteless.  Photographs, Ambrotypes, Stereographs, and Daguerreotypes, taken in a style unsurpassed; and as his charges are so moderate as to put his work within the reach of all, he would solicit a call, at 110 main street, next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s.                     

Advertisement ran on October 28 & 29, 1856.

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

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

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

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

Photographs, by D. Bendann, second class diploma.

1856 November 18.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  November 18, 1856, Vol. X, No. 131, P. 2.

Bendann’s Star Gallery of Photographs and Ambrotypes, continues to be the resort of those wishing tasty and faithful Portraits of themselves, friends, and children.  He produces faultless Portraits in all weathers, and at all hours of the day.  A call is cordially invited, to examine specimens, at 110 Main street, next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s Jewelry Store, where pictures are warranted to please, or no charge.   D. Bendann.                                       

Advertisement ran from November 18 to 20, 1856.

1856 December 23.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  December 23, 1856, Vol. X, No. 161, P. 2.

The most appropriate and desirable Christmas or New Year’ Gift, either to a parent, child or friend, is an enduring copy of yourself.  You must have a good one, however.  For such a one, go to Bendann’s Photographic Gallery, and get one of those Chrystal Miniatures, he is so justly famed for.  They are really gems of art.  Should you wish several, he will duplicate you into a half dozen Photographs at but little more cost than you would have to pay elsewhere for a single picture.  Gallery 110 Main street, next door above Mitchell & Tyler.                 

Advertisement ran from December 23 to 25, 1856.

1857 February 16.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  February 16, 1857, Vol. XI, No. 40, P. 2.

Something Novel and Piquant.—having greater facilities than ever, to make that beautiful style “of picture, the Photograph,” and being enabled to make an indefinite number of copies from a single sitting.  I will, if ladies and gentlemen form clubs, from ten to fifty of their friends, take their Portraits, and furnish each of them with an illustrated album of the whole, or place them into any style of Book or Album, at a small cost, there by enabling persons to have a gallery of their friends, and a valuable ornament at the same time.  Call and see specimens at Bendann’s Photographic Gallery, 110 main street, next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s.         

Advertisement ran from February 16 to 18, 1857.

1857 April 3.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  April 3, 1857, Vol. XI, No. 80, P. 2.

Free and interesting Exhibition.—Bendann has just returned from Washington with a fine Photograph of President Buchanan delivering his inaugural Address.  Also, Photographs from life of the following distinguished gentlemen:  Ex-President Pierce, Senators Butler and Toombs, General Cass and Quitman, Lieut. Maury of the National Observatory, Messrs. Orr of S. C., Faulkner and Letcher of Va., Geo. Peabody, Esq.; the late lamented Preston S. Brooks and Jno. M. Clayton; several committees of congress, and others.  The public are cordially invited to call and see them at Bendann’s Gallery of Photography, 110 Main st., next door above Mitchell & Tyler’s.                                                                                                                                   

Advertisement ran April 3 & 4, 1857.

1858 January 28.  The Daily Dispatch.  (Richmond, Virginia.)  January 28, 1858, Vol. XIII, No. 24, P. 2.

Splendid Photograph Of The Monument And Equestrian Statue, taken by D. Bendann, at Sanxay & Co.’s. Photographic Rooms, where duplicates are exhibited and for sale.  145 Main street, sign of Gothic Window.                                                                                      

1859 November 2.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 2, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 526, P.1.

Closing Of The Fair.  Yesterday evening the twelfth annual exhibition of works of industry and art at the Maryland Institute, closed in the presence of a large an assemblage as has been convened since its opening—the Blues’ band being present during the evening….Award of Premiums…Class No. 43.—

Bendann & Bros., for Retouched Photographs, Silver Medal.

F. W. & R. King, for Stereoscopic and View Cameras, Silver Medal.

Bell, John R.

1857-1865       117 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1858.  Charlestown City Directory.  (Charlestown, Massachusetts.)  P. 43.

John R. Bell’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, and Photographic Rooms, No. 117 Hanover St., cor. Friend St., Boston. 

Copies from Paintings, Statuary, and everything appertaining to the art, executed in the best style, and at the lowest rates.


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

Beers, William A.

1855                11 & 12 Street Building, New Haven, Connecticut.

1855-1859       144 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

1855 June 4.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 4, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Copartnership Notice.  The subscribers would notify their patrons and the public generally, that they have formed a Copartnership under the firm of Beers & Mansfield for the transaction of the Daguerrean business in all its branches.  Wm. A. Beers, Sereno Mansfield, “Union Daguerrean Gallery.”

Owing to the above arrangement, having united the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Wm. A. Judson, in Elliot’s Building, with those of Wm. A. Beers, Street’s Building, and having thoroughly refitted and improved the interior of both Galleries, we are prepared to execute Pictures of any and all styles at either establishments, in the most artistic manner, and with all the modern improvements of the profession.  Our splendid collection of specimen pictures on exhibition are well worthy the attention of those who are (or may be) in want of a likeness, either for themselves or their friends, as we warrant all our own work to be unsurpassed by any Operator in the trade.  Our instruments are of the best manufacture now in use, and our stock of the most superior quality, therefore, we flatter ourselves that with this superiority, together our double advantage of a side and sky light, we can please all our patrons in all respects, as at no other Gallery in the State are the same conveniences secured.  Likenesses of infants and Children taken in a few seconds, and warranted perfect to life.  A liberal discount made to families or groups.  Our arrangements for taking sick or deceased persons is second to none.  We also take views of Churches and all other Buildings, either in or out of town, at short notice and on reasonable terms. 

Tendering our thanks to patrons for past favors, we hope by strict attention and “superior work” to merit a continuance of the same.

Instruction given in the Art.

Hours of Operating from 7 A. M. to 7 P. M.

Prices of Pictures, from 50 cents to $30.  Beers & Mansfield, Practical Daguerrean Artists, Union Gallery, No. 144 Eliot’s Building, and 11 & 12 Street Building.

Advertisement ran from June 4 to 7, 1855.

1855 November 24.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  November 24, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Photographic Portraits On Glass.  The Proprietors of the Union Daguerrean Establishment would respectfully call the attention of the public to this entirely new process for taking the most  beautiful pictures on glass.  By the Photographic method, a likeness is obtained far superior to any produced by either the Ambrotype, The Photographic, or the Daguerrean.  Muck less time being required in the process than by those methods, the Photogenic is peculiarly adapted for taking of children and family groups, a true and life-like expression being thereby much more readily obtained.  Having received instructions of a superior artist and skillful operator of New York city, and having fitted up our rooms expressly for this purpose, we would respectfully request any to favor us with a call who may wish for a First-Rate Portrait on glass, or by the Daguerrean process.

N. B.—Pictures copied, and old Daguerreotypes removed and replaced by the Photogenic.

Prices made satisfactory.

Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, 142 Chapel st. Elliot’s Building.  Beers & Mansfield, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 24 to 29, 1855.

1855 December 3.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 3, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

What A Perfect Resemblance!  How beautiful it is taken!  Are the remarks that are made daily  by crowds of Ladies and Gentlemen, who visit our Gallery, and take away with them one of our specimens of the Daguerrean or Photogenic art.  Pictures on glass executed by us are pronounced by competent judges far superior to any other process, for taking a correct likeness, ever offered to the public.

Prices in all cases made satisfactory.

N. B.—All pictures warranted not to fade or corrode in the least.  Children and groups taken extraordinary.  Call soon at Beers & Mansfield’s Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, Elliot’s Building 144 Chapel st.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 10, 1855.

1855 December 11.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 11,

1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Those Pictures on Glass That are on exhibition, and are daily taken, at the Union Gallery, seemed to please all who have examined and procured one.  The brilliant tone and life-like appearance cannot be surpassed.  By the way Daguerreotypes executed by us are pronounced by good judges to be as good, if not a little better, than pictures which are generally taken.  We Invite all to give us a call, and examine our specimen, as we should be happy to exhibit them.

Read this.  Our prices are cheaper than at any other establishment in the city, and our Cases, Frames and Lockets superior in finish and durability.

N. B.—Children taken life-like and cheap.

Remember the place, Beers & Mansfield’s Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, 144 Chapel st. Room 5 and 7 Elliot’s Building.

Advertisement ran from December 11 to 15, 1855.

1855 December 18.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 18, 1855, Vol. X, P. 3.

Beauty Restored!  The Greatest Praise Awarded To Beers & Mansfield.  For their superior pictures on Glass.  Also, for their highly finished Daguerreotypes, which are daily taken in large numbers at their Gallery,  We would most respectfully remind the Ladies and Gentlemen of New Haven, and all who intend to procure a Likeness for the Holidays, that we have made ample arrangements for the accommodation of all who may see fit to favor us with their patronage.  We have a good assortment of Cases, Frames, &c. all of which we have marked much below the usual prices.  Our $1.00 Pictures will be sold at 75 cents, and others in proportion—until after the Holidays.

Remember the place,  Beers and Mansfield’s Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, 144 Chapel st. Rooms 5 and 7 Elliot’s Building.

Advertisement ran from December 18 to 20, 1855.

1855 December 24.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. X, P. 3.

Unfading Gifts.  Something Splendid For Holiday Presents.  What can be more suitable for a token of affection and esteem, or for a Holliday Present, than one of those life-like and unfading Glass or Daguerreotype portraits executed by Beers & Mansfield.  Ladies and Gentlemen, we would respectfully remind you, that in making our selection of Cases, Frames, &c. we have not forgot to secure a good assortment, (many of them new patterns, never before offered to the public,) all of which are now ready, and on exhibition at our Gallery, for you to select from.  We have reduced our prices very low, and shall do our best to please all In Cases, Picture and Price.  $1 Pictures are reduced to 75 cents.  All others in proportion.

We will close by wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Our Rooms will be open all day Christmas and New Years.  Please remember the number, and give us a call.  Beers & Mansfield, Artists, Rooms 5,6 and 7 Elliot’s Building, 144 Chapel st.

Advertisement ran from December 24 to 31, 1855.

1859 January 1.  Columbian Register.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  January 1, 1859, Vol. XLVII, No. 2406, P. 3.

Christmas and New Year’s.  Grand Attraction.  Something very appropriate for Holiday Presents!  Imperishable Gifts.  Beers Mansfield’s, at 144 Chapel st., Is The Place.  We wish to call the particular attention to our patrons and all seekers of something beautiful, durable and truly appropriate for a holiday present, to our splendid assortment of Cases, Frames, etc., many of them entirely new patterns, purchased especially for this occasion.  It is our intention to insert in them any style of Photograph, Ambrotype, or Daguerreotype (including the hermetically sealed

Beals, Alonzo H.

1857                Address and Location Unknown, Maine.

1859-1860       103 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

1857 October 8.  Maine Farmer.  (Augusta, Maine.)  October 8, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 42, P. 1.

Show & Fair Of The So. Kennebec AG. Society.  The Fifth Exhibition of this Society occurred at Gardiner, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 23d, 24th, and 25th ults.  We are indebted to the report of the Bath Tribune for the substance of the following account….

Paintings, Drawings, &c…

Best display of Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, dip.  A. H. Beals; for Photographs, $1, do; Painted Photographs, $1, Beals & Butman; Ambrotypes, 75c, H. M. Green.

1859 February 19.  Maine Rural.  (Gardiner, Maine.)  February 19, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

Notice.  Photographs And Ambrotypes.  (repeated six times.)  The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Gardiner and Vicinity that he has take the Gallery Formerly occupied by Beal’s, opposite the Gardiner Hotel, and is prepared to execute all work pertaining to the Photographic Art, In all its branches, in the Best Manner, And hopes by fair and honorable dealings to merit the public favor and patronage.  J. S. Variell, Gardiner, Jan. 22, 1857. 

Possibly A. H. Beal who was active in

N. D.-1853      86 Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

1854                Room over Hill’s Confectionery Store, Biddeford, Maine.


[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

Bratt, William

1860                Markham Street, over the Post Office, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1860 May 12.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. 17, No. 22, P. 2.

Our Arkansas Gallery.—For a year or more we have been collecting pictures of places and prominent persons in Arkansas, and have succeeded in getting up quite a little gallery.  Among others, we are indebted to Mr. E. A. Hines, for an excellent likeness of Capt. Pike, and to Mr. Wm. Batt, the daguerrean artist for some views.  One is a view of the Woodruff building, another of the Ashley mansion in this city, and still another of the city of Napoleon in this State. 

Mr. Batt’s establishment is on Markham street, on the corner of the block above  the post-office, where he furnishes excellent ambrotypes for 25 and 50 cents.

Bartlett, Pliny

1856-1858       258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

N. D. Ninth Plate Ambrotype Advertising Card. 

Bartlett’s Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 258½ Washington Street, 3d door north of Avon Place, Boston.  Copying done in the most perfect manner and at the lowest price.

N. D. Ninth Plate Ambrotype Advertising Card. 

Bartlett’s Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 258½ Washington St.  (Sign of the Large Camera,) Boston.  Ambrotypes taken at all prices from 25 cents to $5.00.

1856 September 11.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 11, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 20, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1856.

1856 September 11.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  September 11, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 979, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 2, 1856.

1856 September 12.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 13, Whole No. 637, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 12 to October 10, 1856.

1856 September 12.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. L, No. 42, Whole No. 2604, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 12 to November 14, 1856.

1856 September 19.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  September 19, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 34. P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 19 to October 17, 1856.

1856 September 20.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  September 20, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 38, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 20 to October 11, 1856.

1856 October 21.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  Vol. 6, No. 301, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 18, 1856.

1856 October 22.  Bellows Falls Times.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 October 22.  Farmer’s Museum.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from October 22 to November 26, 1856.

1856 October 22.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 27, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..72c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 October 23.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 23, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 20, 1856.

1856 November 7.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  November 7, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 36, Whole No. 816, P. 4.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 7 to 28, 1856.

1856 November 27.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St., Boston.  (Third door North of Avon Place.)

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.40

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.50.

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including picture, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 November 27.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 31, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St., Boston.  (Third door North of Avon Place.)

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.40

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.50.

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00

And Upwards.  Lockets, including picture, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1856.

1857 July 10.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  July 10, 1857, New Series—Vol. 8, No. 23, P. 3.—Old Series—Vol. 24, No. 33.

Bartlett’s 25 Cent Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms No. 258½  Washington Street, Boston.  (Sign Of The Great Camera.)

1857 November 27.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  November 27, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 21, P. 3, New Series No. 73.

Bartlett’s 25 Ct. Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms No. 258 Washington street, Boston.  (Sign of the Great Camera)

Strangers from the country visiting Boston, who wish good pictures, will do well and save money by calling at our rooms.

N. B.—Copying done in the most perfect manner, and at the lowest prices.


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

Bartlett, Henry H.

1848                Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.

1850                194 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1851-1857       192½ Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1854                Address Unknown, Winsted, Connecticut.

1857-1859       337 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1848 April 27.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Portrait of General Houston.—A lithographic portrait of the veteran of Texas has been published by E. S. Cleveland, from a daguerreotype taken by Bartlett & Fuller, of Hartford, and transferred to stone in this city by F. Davignon.  The likeness is very striking, and the execution of the lithography extremely good. Sam had the good sense to sit without the wig he got in New York last winter, and in his own grey hair, which, though somewhat thinner than the locks he bought of the hair dresser, becomes him much better.  Colman, No. 203 Broadway, is agent for the sale of this portrait.

1850 August 2.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 2, 1850. (advertisement from Carlos Gabriel Vertanessian)

H. H. Bartlett’s Premium Daguerreian Saloon, over 194 Main street.

Pictures taken of all sizes, for rings or lockets, and cases large or small, and at prices from one dollar up to the nicest article.

Picture of children taken in Three Seconds.  This Saloon has the desideratum of a beautiful Sky Light.  A good picture warranted or no charge.  Call and examine.  March 2.

1850 November 9.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 9, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1768, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct. 1850…

Fine Arts And Art…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, best original landscape in oil, ……….Gold Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, best daguerreotype likenesses,……gold medal.

A. Washington, Hartford for daguerreotype likenesses, ,,,,..,silver medal.

1851 January 25.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 25, 1851, Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 4488, P. 4.

H. H. Bartlett’s Premium Daguerreian Saloon.  Over 194 Main street.  Pictures taken of all sizes, for rings or lockets, and cases large or small, and at prices from one dollar up to the nicest article.

 Pictures of children taken in three seconds.  This Saloon has the desideratum of a beautiful Sky Light. 

A good picture warranted, or no charge.  Call and examine,  march 2 [1850].

Advertisement was recorded five times between January 11 to March 8, 1851.

1851 January 25.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 25, 1851, Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 4448, P. 4.

H. H. Bartlett’s Premium Daguerreian Saloon.  Over 194 Main Streer. 

1851 July 5.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 5, 1851, Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 4511, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber respectfully invites those who are in want of a good likeness to call and examine some of the finest specimens of the art ever produced, and at prices which cannot fail to please, at their old establishment premium Daguerrian Saloon, 192½ Main street.  The subscribers pledge themselves that their work shall give perfect satisfaction or no charge, and stand ready at all times to furnish these splendid likenesses from the oldest person down to the youngest child, and from the largest plate picture down to the smallest locket, ring, or bracelet.

To those who have lost a friend or relative by death, the subscribers are ready at all times to wait on them at their homes where perfect likenesses of deceased persons will be produced, perfect copy’s taken from old paintings, daguerreotypes, &c.—Country artists furnished with all the different kinds of stock used in the business.  Bartlett & Nichols, 192½ Main street.

Advertisement ran four times between July 5 to August 16, 1851.

1852 January 17.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 17, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4539, P. 3.

Bartlett & Nichols,  Daguerreians, 192½ Main Street, Hartford.  Having been award the first premium for the last three successive years by the Hartford County Agricultural Society for the best Daguerreotypes, they would inform the public that they may be found at all hours of the day ready to wait on all who may favor them will their custom.  We invite all  that have not seen our specimens to call and examine them and learn our prices, which wi;; be found as low as any other establishment where likenesses of equal worths are produced.  Particular attention paid to producing perfect likenesses of children of all ages, and perfect satisfaction given to all or no charge.  A large assortment of stock always on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms.  Office second door north of the Connecticut Hotel.  Bartlett & Nichols, 192½ Main street.

Advertisement ran twenty-four times between January 17 to December 25, 1852.

1852 October 30.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 30, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4580, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October 1852.

The small Gold Medal To Bartlett & Nichols, for best Daguerreotype Likenesses.

1853 February 12.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  February 12, 1853, Vol. XC, No. 4595, P. 4.

H. H. Bartlett’s Daguerreian Rooms, No. 192½ Main Street, Hartford.  The subscriber having made new arrangements in business is now on hand, and prepared to serve the public promptly, at all hours of the day in furnishing his unsurpassed Daguerreotypes, for which the first premium has been awarded for several years past.  He invites all that have not seen his specimens to call and examine them and learn his prices, which will be found as low as any other establishment where likenesses of equal worth are produced.  Particular attention paid to producing perfect likenesses of children of all ages, and perfect satisfaction given to all or no charge.  A large assortment of stock always on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms.—Office second door north of the Connecticut Hotel.  H. H. Bartlett, 192½ Main st., up stairs.

Advertisement ran twenty-nine times from February 12, 1853 to February 25, 1854. 

1853 December 24.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 24, 1853, Vol. XC, No. 4640, P. 1.

Report Of The Hartford County Agricultural Society…

Fine Arts and Arts.  To The Hartford County Agricultural Society.  The Committee on Fine Arts and Arts, having attended to the duties of their appointment, respectfully report…

The display in daguerreotypes was large and beautiful—those from the gallery of H. H. Bartlett were far superior to any submitted.  The frame containing the large portraits of Judge John Tracy, Esq., Henry B. Beach, Esq., Dr. Taft, A. B. Redfield, Esq., and J. H. Foster, Esq., attracted great attention.  It has always been a matter of extreme difficulty to produce heads of a large size, without magnifying every blemish and defect, and exhibiting the head itself out of drawing.  In these specimens, however, Mr. Bartlett seems to have overcome those difficulties entirely, and produced likenesses at once correct in outline, and superior in texture and finish.  Mr. Bartlett’s beautiful crayon head daguerreotypes were perfect gems, and far superior to anything of the kind that have ever come under the notice of your committee.  They are entirely different from the ordinary daguerreotypes, and possess almost the delicacy and finish of a miniature.  Your committee awards Mr. Bartlett a discretionary premium on his beautiful Crayon heads as will be seen by referring to the list.  Several specimens from the gallery of S. K. Nichols were very fine.  The likenesses of Hon. James T. Pratt, R. A. Erving, Esq. and Col. Cooley were exceedingly fine pictures, fully sustaining Mr. Nichols’ reputation as an artist.

Mrs. Mary A. Parker submitted a few daguerreotypes that would do credit to any artist in the city, being surpassed but by a few on exhibition.  In ladies and children Mrs. Parker is uncommonly successful:  Likeness of Prof. Silliman and Rev. A. C. Coxe with others, by A. Washington were very good, showing a marked improvement over any previously submitted.

1854 January 7.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 7, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1933, P. 4.

Daguerrian Gallery.—H. H. Bartlett—No. 192½ Main Street, Hartford—continues to take Daguerreotype Likenesses in the most perfect manner.  His apparatus is of the best and most costly kind, and all of his materials are selected with reference to their pure quality.  His extensive experience also enables him to speak confidently of his ability to please all who may call upon him.  His Gallery is the oldest in the city, and he has taken more likenesses than any other one.  [Jan 1853]

1854 March 4.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 4, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4650, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  H. H. Bartlett, 192½ Main Street, Continues to get up his superior and well known Premium Daguerreotypes.  He has heretofore, and will continue to defy competition, in style, beauty, or finish.  Pictures in Crayon, plain and of any size or style desired, will be furnished on the most satisfactory terms.  Attention is called to the following extract from the Report of the Committee on Fine Arts, at the late Fair in this city:—

“The display in daguerreotypes was large and beautiful  Those from the gallery of H. H. Bartlett were far superior to any submitted.  The frame containing the large portraits of Judge John Tracy, Esq., Henry B. Beach, Esq., Dr. Taft, A. B. Redfield, Esq., and J. H. Foster, Esq., attracted great attention.  It has always been a matter of extreme difficulty to produce heads of a large size, without magnifying every blemish and defect, and exhibiting the head itself out of drawing.  In these specimens, however, Mr. Bartlett seems to have overcome those difficulties entirely, and produced likenesses at once correct in outline, and superior in texture and finish.  Mr. Bartlett’s beautiful crayon head daguerreotypes were perfect gems, and far superior to anything of the kind that have ever come under the notice of your committee.  They are entirely different from the ordinary daguerreotypes, and possess almost the delicacy and finish of a miniature.  Your committee awards Mr. Bartlett a discretionary premium on his beautiful Crayon heads as will be seen by referring to the list.” 

Advertisement ran twenty times from March 4 to November 25, 1854.

1854 April 22.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  April 22, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1948, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  H. H. Bartlett, 192½ Main Street, Continues to get up his superior and well known Premium Daguerreotypes.  He has heretofore, and will continue to defy competition, in style, beauty, or finish.  Pictures in Crayon, plain and of any size or style desired, will be furnished on the most satisfactory terms.  Attention is called to the following extract from the Report of the Committee on Fine Arts, at the late Fair in this city:—

“The display in daguerreotypes was large and beautiful  Those from the gallery of H. H. Bartlett were far superior to any submitted.  The frame containing the large portraits of Judge John Tracy, Esq., Henry B. Beach, Esq., Dr. Taft, A. B. Redfield, Esq., and J. H. Foster, Esq., attracted great attention.  It has always been a matter of extreme difficulty to produce heads of a large size, without magnifying every blemish and defect, and exhibiting the head itself out of drawing.  In these specimens, however, Mr. Bartlett seems to have overcome those difficulties entirely, and produced likenesses at once correct in outline, and superior in texture and finish.  Mr. Bartlett’s beautiful crayon head daguerreotypes were perfect gems, and far superior to anything of the kind that have ever come under the notice of your committee.  They are entirely different from the ordinary daguerreotypes, and possess almost the delicacy and finish of a miniature.  Your committee awards Mr. Bartlett a discretionary premium on his beautiful Crayon heads as will be seen by referring to the list.” 

Advertisement ran fifteen times from April 22 to December 16, 1854.

1854 October 28.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1975, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct., 1854…

Fine Arts.  Gold Medals To…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, for fine Landscapes in Oil.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, Best Daguerreotype likenesses.

Silver Medals To…

R. D. O. Smith, Hartford, for Peroscopic (sic.) Daguerreotypes.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Bartlett & Babbitt of this city, daguerreotypist, are now in Winsted, where they intend spending a few days, and the citizens of that place and vicinity will have an opportunity to secure superior pictures with very little trouble to themselves.  The artist are among the first of their profession and can hardly fail of giving satisfaction.

1854 December 2.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4689, P. 3.

Premium Gallery of Daguerreotypes, 192½ Main Street.  H. H. Bartlett has associated with him in business J. G, Case, of Norwich, Ct., and continues business at his old and popular stand, which we have refitted making our arrangement in regard to light superior to any in this city.  From our long experience in the Art, (our detestation of  humbuggery) and our indefatigable efforts to please, will with dispatch wait upon all who may favor us with a call.  Stereoscopic, Crayon, and all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner.

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city.  Bartlett & Case.

Advertisement ran from December 2, 1854 to November 3, 1855.

1854 December 4.  Hartford Daily Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 4, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 285, Whole No. 5113, P. 2.

Premium Gallery of Daguerreotypes, 192½ Main Street.  H. H. Bartlett has associated with him in business J. G, Case, of Norwich, Ct., and continues business at his old and popular stand, which we have refitted making our arrangement in regard to light superior to any in this city.  From our long experience in the Art, (our detestation of  humbuggery) and our indefatigable efforts to please, will with dispatch wait upon all who may favor us with a call.  Stereoscopic, Crayon, and all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner. 

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city.  Bartlett & Case.  Hartford, Nov. 27, 1854.

1855 January 27.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 27, 1855, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1988, P. 4.

Premium Gallery—of—Daguerreotypes, 192 Main St.  Do You Want A Good Picture—One That Cannot Be Excelled!  Call On The Subscribers, Who Will Spare No Pains To Please. 

Stereoscopic, Crayon And all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner.

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city,  Bartlett & Case.

1855 June 18.  Hartford Daily Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 18, 1855, Vol. XIX, No. 149, Whole No. 5264, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Bartlett & Case, 192 Main street, are taking very superior Daguerreotypes, which they invite the public to call and examine.  Their gallery is open daily, to which they invite visitors.  An examination of their rooms will cost you nothing but time, and in return will afford the pleasure of examining the finest assortment in pictures in the city.  Daguerreotypes taken with all the modern improvements of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.  N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city. 

1855 October 13.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 13, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4734, P. 2.

The State Fair…Class VIII.—Fine Arts.  The North half of this booth is devoted to musical instruments.  There are a number of melodeons, pianos and other instruments, by various makers.

The south half of the building is devoted to pictures, oil paintings, drawings, photographs, daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, &c.  Bartlett & Case, W. H. Chase and C. W. Davis, are prominent exhibitors of daguerreotypes.  N. A. Moore has some very perfect photographs and daguerreotypes.  H. Happen (sic.) [Hooper] of New Haven has a fine show of photographs.  G. N. Gannis of Waterbury, has some colored photographs in oil, splendid pictures, and worthily  sustaining the reputation of Waterbury, in this department of art.

1855 November 3.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 3, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4737, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs.—Bartlett, Case & Co.., 192½ Main st., having enlarged their premises by the addition of another room with a large sky-light, are now ready to fill orders for Likenesses or Views, promptly, in the highest style of the art, and by all the improved and improving methods, whether by Ambrotyping, Daguerreotyping or Photographing.—None but the most experienced artists employed.  Please call at our rooms and examine the finest specimens to be found.

Advertisement ran from November 3, 1855 to  July 18, 1857.

1855 December 13.  Religious Herald.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 13, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 50, Whole No. 648, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.  Bartlett & Case, 192 Main st., are taking very superior Daguerreotypes, which they invite the public to call and examine.

Their Gallery is open daily, to which they invite visitors.  An examination of their rooms will cost you nothing but time, and in return will afford the pleasure of examining the finest assortments of pictures in the city.

Daguerreotypes taken with all the modern improvements of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N.B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city. March 14.

Advertisement was recorded on December 13 & 27, 1855.

1856 November 8.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 8, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4790, P. 1.

Hartford County Fair.  Premiums Awarded by the Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct 3d, 1856…

 Fine Arts…

N, A, Moore, superior Photographs, Silver Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, superior col. Photographs, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, superior Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

1857 July 18.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 18, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4826, P. 3.

Bartlett, Hart & Co.’s.  Old Established Gallery of Art, 337 Main St.  The proprietors have now on exhibition at their gallery, the largest and best variety of Daguerreotypes, Photographs, (colored and plain) Ambrotypes, and Photographic Portraits in oil, from the cabinet to life size, to be found in Hartford.  The public may rest assured that the well earned reputation of the gentlemen connected with the different departments of this establishment, will be maintained by the constant production of the “very best pictures” in every branch of the art.  Bartlett, Hart & Co., 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from July 18, 1857 to March 19, 1859.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1858 November 11.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 183, P. 2.

Visit To Mr. Hart’s Rooms.—We yesterday called upon our Artist friend, Mr. Alfred Hart, at his rooms 237(sic.) Main street, and found him, as usual, busied in the mysteries of his profession, but withal as genial in his manners and as attentive to the calls of his friends as ever.  Mr. Hart is so well and favorably known to our citizens, that it seems scarcely necessary to speak in commendation of him.  His portraits and landscapes are much admired.  But there is a branch of his profession, less pretentious perhaps though we think really of more importance to the people, to which we wish especially to refer.  We allude to the beautiful and life-like Colored Photographs of Bartlett, Hart & Co., the finishing touches to which are imparted by Mr. Hart, and which possess all the excellence of a portrait, are indeed far mor accurate and truthful, and may be procured at a much less price.  The desirableness of these pictures can scarcely be over estimated.  Any one possessing a daguerreotype of a deceased friend may readily, and at a small price, have substituted for it a good-sized picture, which shall be a fac-simile in expression, while the delicate process of coloring seems virtually to restore the living subject.  A fine collection of these photographs may at all times be seen at the rooms of the above firm.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By Any Process, Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors.  They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s And No Where Else In The City.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes, Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those Beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to April 14, 1859.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The celebrity which Bartlett & Hart have each acquired in different branches of Art, has had the effect of creating no slight stir among their professional brethren; and what is better, has caused the Old Daguerrean Gallery, 337 Main st, to become the popular institution of Hartford, for Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, as well as numerous other styles of pictures, and more especially for the elegantly finished Photographs In Oil, which are undoubtedly the most beautiful  perfect and valuable Cabinet Portraits ever painted.  Daguerreotypes copied in every style from $1 to 50.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to September 1, 1859 & September 10 to November 26, 1859.

1859 March 26.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 26, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4914, P. 3.

The Most Beautiful And Durable Pictures Are The Photographs Painted In Oil Colors At Bartlett & Harts, And No Where Else In This City Bartlett & Hart’s Is The Gallery Where The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have Always Been Made.

Advertisement ran on March 26 and April 2, 1859.

1859 May 25.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 348, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By any Process Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And Nowhere Else in the city.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery, 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to September 1, 1859.

1859 August 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 2, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 96, Whole No. 406, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing between Bartlett & Hart, is by mutual consent this day dissolved,  H. H. Bartlett, Alfred Hart, Hartford, July 30, 1859.

1859 September 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  September 2, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 123, Whole No. 433, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By any Process Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors They are made at H. H. Bartlett’s, And Nowhere Else in the city.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have always been made at H. H. Bartlett, And they are making those beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery, 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from September 1, to December 30, 1859.

1859 November 28.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 28, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 196, Whole No. 506, P. 2.

The celebrity which H. H. Bartlett has acquired in different branches of Art, has had the effect of creating no slight stir among their professional brethren; and what is better, has caused the Old Daguerrean Gallery, 337 Main st, to become the popular institution of Hartford, for Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, as well as numerous other styles of pictures, and more especially for the elegantly finished Photographs In Oil, which are undoubtedly the most beautiful  perfect and valuable Cabinet Portraits ever painted.  Daguerreotypes copied in every style from $1 to 50.

Advertisement ran from November 28 to December 31, 1859.

Bartholomew, Charles G.

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

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

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

1857                Genesee Street, Auburn, New York.

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Auburn, New York.

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 2, 1849.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from June 12 to August 14, 1850.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to September 21, 1853.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. P. Senter,  Genesee St.

 C. G. Bartholomew,  Genesee St.

 J. B. Swift,  Genesee St.

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

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

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

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

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