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E. W. Walder

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1852-1853    Rooms at Jefferson House, Loudon, Tennessee.

1853                Rooms over Orme, Wilson & Co.’s. Store, Loudon, Tennessee.

1853                Rooms at the Athens Hotel, Athens, Tennessee.

1853                Address unknown, Loudon, Tennessee.

1853                Rooms at Leuty’s Hotel, Loudon, Tennessee.

E. W. Walder was recorded in three advertisements and three announcements in the Loudon Free Press (Loudon, Tennessee.) a fourth advertisement was recorded in The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee.)  For the first two advertisements and for the first announcement Walder was in partnership as Walder & Green (N. M. Green.)  The first advertisement ran from January 15 to March 5, 1853.

And while the wings of fancy still are free,

And I can view the Daguerreotype of thee:

Time has but half succeeded in his theft!

We take pleasure in announcing to the public, that our Gallery is now open at the Jefferson House.  Pictures taken in any weather, and warranted not to fade in the least.  A splendid assortment of Lockets, Breastpins, Rings, Fancy cases, and in fact, everything used in the art on hand.  Instruction given and outfit furnished for $100.  Prices of pictures from $2 to $20.  Everybody invited to call and examine the great variety of specimens,—whether they wish pictures taken or not.            Walder & Green.

The Gold Medal was awarded to Walder and Green, by the Georgia Fair, for the best Daguerreotypes.  Loudon, Dec. 18, 1852.

The first announcement appeared on May 13, 1853.  Those wishing Daguerreotypes are referred to the advertisement of Messrs. Walder & Green.  They are known to our citizens.

The second advertisement ran from May 13 to June 10, 1853.  Walder & Green’s Daguerrean Gallery at Loudon.  We take pleasure in announcing to the public that we have returned to Loudon, and taken Rooms over Orme, Wilson & co’s store; where we are prepared to take Pictures in the best Style.  Sick and Post-Mortem cases attended to promptly. 

Gold Lockets and Breast-Pins of the best materials, on hand and for sale.  Persons wishing perfect Likenesses would do well to give us a call.

Instructions in the Art given on reasonable terms.  Loudon, Tenn.  E. W. Walder, N. M. Green.

The third advertisement was recorded on September 23, 1853 in The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee).  Daguerrean Gallery, And while the wings of fancy still are free, And I can still view this Daguerreotype of thee, Time has but half succeeded in his theft.

Mr. Walder begs leave to announce that his Daguerrean Gallery is now open at the Athens Hotel for a few days.  Portraits executed in the most artistic manner, without regard to weather.  He has just received a new stock of Lockets, Breast-pins, and fancy cases of all sizes.  Instruction given, and instruments for sale at greatly reduced prices.  Every body invited to call.  Sept. 16, 1853.  

The second announcement appeared on September 30, 1853.  Daguerreotypes.—E. W. Walder, the accomplished Daguerrean Artist, is again in our town, on a short visit, and will be ready in a few days to issue likenesses of all who which them.  The approach of old winter is doubtless again putting serious notions into the minds of the young.  Of course they will desire to have the “face and features” of their sweet-hearts and leave their own in pledge.  Here is a chance!

The third announcement appeared on December 9, 1853.  Daguerreotypes!  We are pleased to announce that our friend E. W. Walder, well known to this community as an accomplished Daguerreotype artist, has again visited our town, and has rooms at Leuty’s Hotel.  All who wish to obtain pictures would do well to call on Mr. Wilder, as it is not likely a better opportunity will be presented.  See advertisement.

The fourth advertisement ran from December 9 to 16, 1853.  Walder’s Daguerrean Gallery!  Now Open at Leuty’s Hotel.  Mr. Walder begs leave to announce that he has returned to Loudon, and his Gallery is now open for the reception of visitors.  Lockets, Rings, Breast-pins, and all kinds of Fancy Cases on hand.

Every body invited to call!

Having recently visited the most celebrated galleries in the country and received additional instruction in all the new improvements.  Young men wishing to engage in the art would do well to apply immediately.  Price of Instruction and Apparatus complete, $100.   E. W. Welder.     E. W. Welder is not recorded in other photographic directories.

P. H. Vance

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1855                Rooms at the Athens Hotel, Athens, Tennessee.

P. H. Vance appeared in one announcement in The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee) on June 29, 1855.  Daguerreotypes.—Gen. P. H. Vance, a daguerrean artist of some celebrity, is at the Athens Hotel, where he will remain for a few days.  He is very successful in his line, there being a freshness and truthfulness about his pictures attained by no other artist that has visited our town.  We commend his skill to all who may wish to be daguerreotyped.

General P. H. Vance is not recorded in other photographic directories.

William Lawrence

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1850                Rooms at the Athens Hotel, Athens, Tennessee.                                          1851                Room at G. W. Mayo’s Hotel, Athens, Tennessee.

William Lawrence was recorded in two advertisements in The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee).  The first advertisement ran from April 12 to June 7, 1850.                                                              Daguerreotypes.                                                                                                                                  “Surprising art!  by which we lend                                                                                                                Our countenance to an absent friend                                                                                                                Or leave a token for the bower,                                                                                                                    here love laments the parting hour.”

Wm. Lawrence, a daguerrean Artist of long experience and much practice, respectfully informs the citizens of Athens and vicinity, that he has opened a room at the Athens Hotel, where he is prepared to take Miniature Likenesses by Daguerrean process, at prices so reduced as to bring it within the means of every individual to avail himself of the privilege of obtaining a memento so desirable, to bestow upon a loved one.  He respectfully solicits the patronage of Athens and McMinn counties.

Mr. L. could give many flattering notices of his skill, but he deems it unnecessary, as he wishes his work to recommend him.  Instruction given in the Art, and Apparatus furnished on liberal terms.  April 5, 1850.

The second advertisement ran from September 26 to October 10, 1851.  Daguerreotypes, The undersigned flatters himself that his prolonged experience will enable him to give entire satisfaction to those who desire Likenesses by this charming process.—Room at G. W. Mayo’s Hotel, where he will be pleased to renew his acquaintance with his old friends, and make as many new ones as may be disposed to give him a call.  Miniatures taken without regard to weather, and neatly set in a Morocco cases, Lockets, Breast-pins, & c.  W. Lawrence.

William Lawrence is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Athens, Tennessee, (McMinn County).  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a William Lawrence in Blount County, Tennessee in 1850.  It’s unknown if they are the same person.

W. T. Harris

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1853                Rooms in the building on the North side of the Public Square, Athens,                                              Tennessee.

W. T. Harris was recorded in an advertisement that ran from August 19 to September 2, 1853.

In The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee).  Daguerrean Gallery, W. T. Harris Respectfully announces to the citizens and public generally, that he has taken rooms in the building on the North side of the Public Square, between the Stores of McEwen & Gillespie and Geo. W. Ross & Co., for a few days only.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, whether they wish to “Secure the shadow Ere its substance fade,” or not.   Aug. 12, ’53.

W. T. Harris is not recorded in other photographic directories.

T. A. Gray

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N.D.                  6 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.                                                                            N. D.                187 Broadway, New York, New York.                                                                                    1859                Rooms over Mr. Cleage’s Store, Athens, Tennessee.

T. A. Gray was recorded in an advertisement that ran from September 9 to 16, 1859 in The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee). Ambrotypes and Photographs! T. A. Gray, Late Principal Operator of M. B. Brady’s Gallery, New York, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Athens and vicinity, his arrival, for the purpose of furnishing to all who may wish them, a life-like Picture of themselves or friends.  Twelve years experience in the business, and a constant residence in large cities, has enabled him to keep pace with all the improvements in the art, and can guarantee a good, durable Likeness to every one, or no charge.  His stock of cases is large and well selected, affording a great variety.

As an inducement, I will present all those who may buy fine cases a Gift Of Jewelry, worth from one to ten dollars.  Please call at my Rooms, over Mr. Cleage’s Store, and examine specimens.

T. A. Gray is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being an operator Ca. 1857 for Dobyns and Harrington in New Orleans, Louisiana. But not as an operator for Brady in New York or as being active in Athens, Tennessee.