1847                Rooms on Court Street, over A. J. Peck’s Store, Watertown, New York.

1848                Address Unknown, Watertown, New York.

1849                Paddock’s Block, Watertown, New York.

1849-1850       Woodruff’s Block, over Keeler & Fuller’s Store, Watertown, New York.

1850-1852       13 Arcade Building, over the Post Office, Watertown, New York.

1851-1856       13 & 15 Arcade Building, over the Post Office, Watertown, New York.

1853-1855       8 Arcade Hall, Watertown, New York.

1854-1856       Court Street, next door to R. Johnson & Son’s Hardware Store,                              Watertown, New York.

C. P. Westcott was recorded in twenty-two advertisements and announcements in four different newspapers.  The first advertisement (which he was mentioned in) ran from June 2 to October 6, 1847 in the Northern State Journal (Watertown, New York). A Card.—The subscriber Takes This method of tendering his thanks to the citizens of this vicinity, for their very liberal patronage, for which reason he has permanently established his rooms a Daguerreotype Gallery in this village, and has secured the services of Mr. Westcott, who will be happy to receive calls, and will furnish Likenesses no inferior to former specimens.  Any confidence reposed in Mr. W.’s skill I trust will not be misplaced.

Rooms over A. J. Peck’s store, Court st.    Peter McNaught.    Watertown, May 25, 1847.

The first announcement appeared on May 23, 1849 in the New York Semi-Weekly Tribune (New York, New York).  From the Watertown Jeffersonian Extra of Monday.  The Great Fire at Watertown—List of Losses and Insurance.

American Hotel building…

Paddock Block—…Westcott’s Daguerrean Gallery, most of the valuables in which were saved….Arsenal-st…

The second advertisement ran from June 27 to November 14, 1849 in the Northern New York Journal (Watertown, New York).  Daguerrean Gallery.

Sunny skies and smiling faces, babbling brooks and flowering rills,

Happy homes in Pleasant places, flocks upon a thousand hills,

Mirth and music, love and leisure, little birds that gaily sing,

Flowers and foliage, peace and pleasure—these are thy delights, oh! Spring!

The season is therefore propitious

For taking pictures of you,

For, while ev’ry thing smiles so delicious,

If you would, you couldn’t look “blue,”

And to get a pleasant picture you must wear a pleasant face—

I’ve told you wen’s the proper time, now would you know the place?

Then away with your pallet and brushes,

(Let Phillips go on as he may,)                                              

Bring with you your happiest blushes,

And call, on a bright summer day,

At Westcott’s Daguerrean Gallery,

And stay but a minute or so,

And with pictures all fixed to your liking,

You can leave a few Dollars and go.

And if you’d have a locket, made just to fit the pocket of a lady or a lover, of a belle or a beau, You can have it in a “minit,” with a picture fitted in it, in a manner that the Ladies say, is “all the go”

Daguerrean Artists supplied with Stock of a superior quality, on short notice and on reasonable terms.        

Address C. P. Westcott, Over Keeler & Fuller’s Store.  Watertown, April ’49.

The third advertisement ran from December 19, 1849 to May 8, 1850, 1850 in the Northern New York Journal.  Lockets!!  Lockets!!!  Who wants a Locket of the best possible quality for the least possible price?  or rather, now that the holidays are approaching, when presents are the order of the day, who don’t want a Locket?  “If any speak!”  The most extensive assortment ever offered in Jefferson county will be found at Westcott’s Daguerrean Gallery, In the Woodruff Block, Watertown.   C. P. Westcott.                                                                     

The fourth advertisement ran from December 19, 1849 to April 17, 1850 in the Northern New York Journal.  Daguerrean Likenesses.—The best. Cheapest, most faithful, and most faithful, and most enduring, are to be had of the subscriber at the Woodruff Block, over Keeler & Fuller’s Store, in Watertown.  Likenesses taken at all hours of the day, and from the largest size down to the small dimensions as may be fitted into a bracelet, breast-pins, finger ring or watch-key.  C. P. Westcott.                                                                           

The fifth advertisement ran from December 17, 1849 to May 8, 1850 in the Northern New York Journal.  To Artists.—The subscriber has just received a better and more extensive assortment of all kinds of stock used by Daguerrean Artists, than was ever before offered for sale in Northern New York, amongst which are Superior Plates, of all sizes, Fancy and Plain Cases, of every variety, Several Superior Instruments, &c., &c., which will be sold in large or small quantities, and on terms satisfactory to purchasers.

Call and examine.  Rooms in the Woodruff Block, over Keeler & Fuller’s Store.  C. P. Westcott.

The sixth advertisement ran from May 15 to December 11, 1850 in the Northern New York Journal.  Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  C. P. Westcott Respectfully informs his friends and the public generally that he has removed to his new rooms fitted up in Clarke’s buildings opposite the Post office on Washington street.  He has perfected a convenient Sky Light by means of which he is enabled to take likenesses of all kinds in a few seconds.

Grateful to his friends for the very liberal patronage hitherto extended, and determined to merit a continuance of the same, he has at considerable expense fitted up the rooms to which he here calls attention.

Likenesses taken in a style unsurpassed, and enclosed in a neat Morocco cases, Lockets, Rings, &c., at reasonable prices.  He will take likenesses of sick or deceased persons and also make copies of printed or Daguerreotype portraits.

Business hours from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.

A full assortment of Gold Lockets, Fancy cases, &c. constantly on hand.

Daguerrean artists supplies with stock at wholesale prices.            

The second announcement appeared on September 19, 1850 in The New York Reformer  (Watertown, New York).  Jefferson County Agricultural Show and Fair Premiums—To Whom Awarded….Report of the Discretionary Committee—Premiums…

C. P. Westcott, Watertown, Daguerreotypes, $1.      

The third announcement appeared on December 19, 1850 in The New York Reformer.  C. P. Westcott’s new Daguerrean Gallery in the Arcade, over the Post Office, has been arranged and fitted up in a style of elegance and completeness that puts to the blush all establishments of the kind in this region.

He is there ready to put any Lady or Gentleman’s “face in pictures of silver” in just two seconds so that it will never come out.  As a Holiday present, what could be more appropriate than a perfect likeness—“one’s second self”—taken by Westcott, given as a memorial to a friend.

The seventh advertisement ran from December 19, 1850 to January 8, 1852 in The New York Reformer.  C. P. Westcott’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  The attention of the public is called to the superior facilities of this establishment for producing Miniatures of every desirable size and tone.  The reception Room, Ladies’ Dressing-room, Chemical Room. and Finishing Room, are all separate, and furnished in the most elegant style.

Cameras, of the largest size, of German and American manufacturer; Apparatus of all kinds; Columns, Pedestals, ect., etc., to suit all taste and positions.—The Operating Light was constructed expressly for the purpose, with a sky-light, or side light, to suite and fancies and wishes of his patrons.  Single Miniatures, or groups of any number, from the smallest size pictures to the largest ever made, taken by it in from 2 to 5 seconds, so quick that all can retain a good expression.

‘Tis his “to suit complexion feature, air,

So just, the life itself is there.”

Copies of Daguerreotypes, Portraits retaken with complete accuracy, by apparatus made expressly for the purpose.  All Daguerreotypes put up in substantial and beautiful cases, and secured with preservers.

Pearl, Jenny Lind, and Morocco Cases, of all sizes, and highest Finish.

Gold Lockets, Single and double, of all sizes; chains, pins and rings furnished at rates lower than ever before offered in this region.

To Artists.—A large assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, consisting of French and American plates, cases of different descriptions, chemicals, etc., etc., will be kept constantly on hand, and sold at unusually low prices.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please call and satisfy yourselves of the truth of what we say.  C. P. Westcott, Arcade, No. 13, over the Post Office.

The fourth announcement appeared on June 5, 1851 in The New York Reformer.  A. O. Howard.—It becomes our painful duty to record the sudden death of this estimable young man.  He was subject to fits from an injury upon the head received in his youth, and while riding in a buggy near Chaumont, where he had gone on business, he was attacked with a fit, fell from the buggy, and in falling broke his neck, causing instant death.  He had been engaged through the winter by C. P. Westcott, in his Daguerrean Gallery, in which business he was an expert operator.  He was about establishing himself in business, when he was overtaken by death in this sudden and unexpected manner.  His mild disposition, agreeable society and moral worth, will cause many friends and associates to morn his early death.

The fifth announcement appeared on June 5, 1851 in The New York Reformer.  C. P. Westcott’s Gallery.—Every thing in the Daguerrean art seems to have been collected by Mr. Westcott when he last visited the city.  He has some of the most magnificent Jenny Lind cases ever brought here.  They look princely, and as every body knows he can put princely faces in them if a subject only presented.  We feel free to invite all to an inspection of his new stock being convinced ourselves of its beauty and durability, we believe that others will be equally gratified with a sight even if they are not tempted to purchase.

The eighth advertisement ran from July 10 to October 16, 1851 in The New York Reformer. 

California Gold Lockets.  The subscriber respectfully begs leave to call the attention of the public to his new and elegant assortment of Lockets, Rings and Pins, which, for finish and quality of superiority of workmanship, are warranted to exceed anything of the kind ever before offered in this market, all of which he pledges himself to sell cheaper than can be bought this side of New York.

To the Ladies he would say that those wishing for an article of the latest style of manufacture and warranted genuine, had better call at his Daguerreotype Rooms before purchasing elsewhere. 

C. P. Westcott, Nos. 13 and 15 Arcade Building, Watertown.

The sixth announcement appeared on September 3, 1851 in theNorthern New York Journal.  

Dropping in at the Daguerrean Rooms of C. P. Westcott, a day or two since, we were

shown a large, life-like, and beautiful Daguerreotype of our esteemed friend, Rev. Homer B. Morgan.  As an exhibition of artistic skill, we have rarely seen this likeness equaled.

Rev. Mr. M. departed yesterday on his long way to Salonica, as a missionary; may the fullest of success and the best of health attend him in his philanthropic labors.

The ninth advertisement ran from January 14, 1852 to April 20, 1853 in the Northern New York Journal.  Daguerreotypes For One Dollar!  C. P. Westcott would call the attention of the public to his superior facilities for producing Daguerreotype Likenesses of every desirable size and tone.  The Reception Room, Ladies’ Dressing Room, Chemical Room, and Operating Room, are all separate, and furnished in the most elegant style.

Cameras, of the largest size, of German and American manufacturer; Apparatus of all kinds; Columns, Pedestals, etc. etc., to suit all taste and positions.—The Operating Light was constructed on scientific principles, expressly for this purpose, and is so arranged that it can be used as a sky-light, or side light, to suite and fancies and wishes of his patrons. 

Single Miniatures, or groups of any number, from the smallest size pictures to the largest ever made, taken by it in from 2 to 5 seconds, so quick that all can retain a good expression.  Daguerreotypes retaken and portraits copied with complete accuracy, by apparatus made expressly for the purpose.  All Daguerreotypes put up in substantial and beautiful cases, and secured with preservers.

Pearl, Jenny Lind, and Morocco Cases, of all sizes, and highest finish.

Gold Lockets, for one, two or four Miniatures; also Gilt Lockets of all sizes; chains, pins and rings furnished at unparalleled low prices..

Mr. Westcott is prepared to furnish correct Likenesses of persons, put up in substantial cases, at rates ranging from one to fifteen dollars.

To Artists.—A large assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, consisting of French and American plates, cases of different descriptions, chemicals, etc., etc., will be kept constantly on hand, and sold at unusually low prices.  C. P. Westcott, No. 13 & 15 Arcade.  Watertown, Jan 1, 1852.

The tenth advertisement ran from January 15 to July 22, 1852 in The New York Reformer. 

Daguerreotypes For One Dollar.  C. P. Westcott would call the attention of the public to his superior facilities for producing Daguerreotype Likenesses of every desirable size and tone.  The reception Room, Ladies’ Dressing-room, Chemical Room, and Operating Room, are all separate, and furnished in the most elegant style.

Cameras, of the largest size, of German and American manufacturer; Apparatus of all kinds; Columns, Pedestals, etc., etc., to suit all taste and positions.—

The Operating Light was constructed on scientific principles, expressly for this purpose, and is so arranged that it can be used as a sky-light, or side light, to suite and fancies and wishes of his patrons. 

Single Miniatures, or groups of any number, from the smallest size pictures to the largest ever made, taken by it in from 2 to 5 seconds, so quick that all can retain a good expression.

Daguerreotypes Retaken and Portraits copied with complete accuracy, by apparatus made expressly for the purpose.  All Daguerreotypes put up in substantial and beautiful cases, and secured with preservers.

Pearl, Jenny Lind, and Morocco Cases, of all sizes, and highest Finish.

Gold Lockets, for one, two or four Miniatures; also Gilt Lockets of all sizes; Chains, Pins and Rings furnished at unparalleled low prices..

To Artists.—A large assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, consisting of French and American plates, cases of different descriptions, chemicals, etc., etc., will be kept constantly on hand, and sold at unusually low prices. C. P. Westcott, No. 13 & 15 Arcade.  Watertown, Jan 1, 1852.

The seventh announce appeared on September 22, 1852in theNorthern New York Journal.  Premiums Awarded At The Late Fair…Discretionary…

Daguerreotypes, C. P. Westcott, Watertown. Diploma.

The eleventh advertisement ran from June 1, 1853 to February 21, 1855 in the Northern New York Journal.  C. P. Westcott, Daguerrean Artists, No. 8, Arcade Hall.  Keeps also constantly on hand all kinds of materials, with which he will supply Daguerreans at low prices.

The twelfth advertisement ran from February 8, 1854 to February 21, 1855 in the Northern New York Journal.  C. P. Westcott’s Daguerrean Galleries To accommodate his rapidly increasing business and finding one suit of rooms wholly inadequate to its transaction, while he keeps his splendid Rooms In The Arcade continually occupied, he has opened a new and commodious suite of rooms, expressly for first class pictures, with Sky Lights, on Court-st., next door to R. Johnson & Son’s Hardware Store.

With these ample and extraordinary facilities for taking likenesses, he Defies Competition, both as respects price, or the more essential requisites of truth to Nature, elegance, and softness of tone.  He has in his double suites of Rooms several    Experienced and Skilled Operators, expert and accommodating who pride themselves on their dispatch and accuracy.  He keeps a complete Assortment of Stock in all its varieties for Northern New York, with the latest improvements in Cases and Chemicals.

To The Ladies.  The ladies who visit a gallery for the purpose of sitting for a likeness, Should Remember these facts: If desiring dark drapery, they should wear black, red maroon, yellow, crimson, dark green or brown, If desiring light drapery, they should wear white, blue, pink, light green or light drab.  Black glossy silks and satins produce light shades and the effect is bad in the picture.

$1,000 worth of Gold Lockets, single, double and quadruple.  Pins and rings which he will sell cheaper than can be had this side of New York.

Thankful for the liberal patronage of the last seven years, he now renews his assurances of untiring devotion to the wishes of his old and new friends and patrons.  C. P. Westcott.

The thirteenth advertisement ran from January 18 to October 12, 1854 in The New York Reformer.  C. P. Westcott’s Daguerrean Galleries To accommodate his rapidly increasing business and finding one suit of rooms wholly inadequate to its transaction, while he keeps his splendid Rooms In The Arcade continually occupied, he has opened a new and commodious suite of rooms, expressly for first class pictures, with Sky Lights, on Court-st., next door to R. Johnson & Son’s Hardware Store.

Experienced and Skilled Operators, expert and accommodating who pride themselves on their dispatch and accuracy.  He keeps a complete Assortment of Stock in all its varieties for Northern New York, with the latest improvements in Cases and Chemicals.

To The Ladies.  The ladies who visit a gallery for the purpose of sitting for a likeness, Should Remember these facts: If desiring dark drapery, they should wear black, red maroon, yellow, crimson, dark green or brown, If desiring light drapery, they should wear white, blue, pink, light green or light drab.  Black glossy silks and satins produce light shades and the effect is bad in the picture.

$1,000 worth of Gold Lockets, single, double and quadruple.  Pins and rings which he will sell cheaper than can be had this side of New York.

Thankful for the liberal patronage of the last seven years, he now renews his assurances of untiring devotion to the wishes of his old and new friends and patrons.  C. P. Westcott.

The fourteenth advertisement (mentioned in) appeared on March 13, 1856 in The New York Reformer.  To Daguerreotype Artists.  Having disposed of my entire wholesale stock of Daguerreotype Materials to N. M. Smith & Co., Druggists, No. 8 Safford Block, I would now cheerfully recommend them to my customers and the public generally.  C. P. Westcott.

The Subscribers, in addition to the stock purchase of C. P. Westcott, are now receiving direct from the importers and most approved manufacturers, a full and general assortment of cases, Plates, Chemicals, and all materials used in taking Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographic Pictures; and will hereafter keep a full stock to supply operators in either of the above Arts.  Also Cameras, Tubes, and a general variety of apparatus used for that purpose.

Orders from Dealers and Operators filled with care, at the lowest Wholesale Prices.  All Goods safely packaged and forwarded according to directions.

They will also continue to keep a full stock of Drugs and Medicines, Oils, Varnishes, Dye-Stuffs, Paints, Window Glass, Brushes, Chemicals, &c., which they will sell at Wholesale or Retail at the lowest Market Prices.

No. 8 Safford Block, opposite American Hotel.  N. M. Smith & Co.

The fifteenth advertisement (mentioned in) appeared on July 17, 1856 in The New York Reformer.  Westcott’s Daguerrean Gallery!!  Still Takes The Lead, No.’s 13 and 15 Paddock’s Arcade.  Hart & Hose. (Successors to C. P. Westcott,) Are now operating in this extensive gallery, and continue to gain the confidence and approbation of the public, by furnishing those unequalled pictures, such as Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs And Micas, From the smallest to the largest size Photographs, in Oil Colors, Water Colors, and plain.  A large assortment of Gold Lockets, Cameras, Frames, cases, Plates, Chemicals, Apparatus, &c., Wholesale & Retail.

C. P. Westcott is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry under C. P. Wescott and active in 1855 in Watertown, New York.  American Daguerreotype by Floyd & Marion Rinhart record him as being active from 1850-1854.