1855                517½ Main Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.

1855 May 10.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  May 10, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 229, P. 2.

Something to Think About.  Carpenter, Swymmer & Co. in Louisville again, making No. 1 Daguerreotypes for One Dollar.  They have bought from T. Harris his rooms, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, where they will be ever ready to receive visits from their old customers.  That they can beat all creation in making good pictures is too well known in this city to require further comment.

Their charges in every case will be found moderate, and all work warranted. 

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 27, 1855.

1855 June 9.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 9, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 255, P. 2.

Go, with your friends, to Carpenter, Swymmer & Co., when you are in need of Daguerreotypes.  The best place in the city for family groups.

1855 June 18.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 18, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 262, P. 2.

Parents, Take Heed.  Twas only yesterday we heard a fond mother express the wish, “If she only had a Daguerreotype of her child,” buried but a few days ago.  Often had she thought of having one made, but neglected it until—too late.  How many more parents are there that think the same, but are putting it off from time to time until they too will find it “too late.”  Carpenter, Swymmer & Co. are noted for taking the best pictures of children in the city.  Room 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.                                                                                                

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 25, 1855.

1855 June 23.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 23, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 267, P. 3.

Do you wish to make a good investment?  If so, call on Carpenter, Swymmer & Co., and get one of their superior daguerreotypes.  You will never regret it.  Rooms 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.

1855 August 1.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 1, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 13, P. 2.

For the People’s Benefit—Daguerreotypes Fifty Cents.  At the Rooms of Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, there you can get a true likeness, and the cost is merely nominal.

All sittings are made by the proprietors, and having none but polite and obliging employees, visitors can depend upon being well treated while at their rooms. 

Advertisement ran from August 1 to 27, 1855.

1855 August 28.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 28, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.  Pictures of this description can be had at the rooms of Carpenter & Swymmer, No. 517½  main street, between Third and Fourth.  Their charges are more moderate than at any other like establishment in the city.

All work warranted, and every care taken to give perfect satisfaction.                

Advertisement ran from August 28 to September 7, 1855.

1855 October 23.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 84, P. 2.

What is the Use Of any one paying a high price for an article when the same thing can be had for a less price, and at the same time as good in every respect, ( and better in some), as the high price “article.”  Carpenter & Swymmer make “Ambrotypes” for $2 that will compare with the best in the city.  For brilliance of tone and finish, they are unequalled.  Another great item is, they are put up with only one glass, so that you need not have your pockets double lined to ensure its safety, if you should wish to carry it three squares.  The double glass is of itself nothing; it adds no beauty to the picture—makes it none the less liable to damage, and is only feeble breast work for a week enemy.

Carpenter & Swymmer, Daguerreotypist, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 November 3.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 3, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 94, P. 3.

Go to Carpenter & Swymmer for the best Ambrotypes, and Daguerreotypes, Main street, between Third and Fourth.

1855 November 13.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 13, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 102, P. 3.

Fine Colored Photographs.  Having secured the services of the most celebrated Photographers in the United States, we are now prepared to furnish these beautiful pictures to all who may furnish us with their orders.  The style of the coloring of our Pictures far surpasses any now made in this city, as there is no one in the city competent to finish Photographs by the same process—it being entirely different from anything heretofore introduced.  All are most cordially invited to call and examine the specimens now on exhibition.

Daguerreotypes Made as usual.  Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 November 26.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 26, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 113, P. 3.

Our Photographs Defy all Competition.  And, if any one thinks there is humbug in the assertion let them call at our Rooms and examine the specimens on exhibition, and they will be fully satisfied that what we say is correct.  The process by which our Photograph Pictures are made and colored is different from that of other operators, and for this reason we can guarantee finer Portraits than can be had elsewhere.  Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 December 1.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 1, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 117, P. 4.

The Eighth Wonder of the Age!  Colored Photographic Pictures For Five Dollars!  This day, December 3d, we commence making the finest Colored Photographs for $5.  Having employed two extra painters and Photographers, we are now able to do any amount of work that may be entrusted to our care.  Satisfaction guaranteed in every case,  Instruction in Photographs and Painting.  Daguerreotypes at our usual prices.  Plain Photographs for $3. 

A present of Two Plain Photographs will be made to every person having one colored.  Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 December 4.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 4, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 119, P. 2.

Every one can now have a fine colored “Photograph” for only five dollars, by calling on Carpenter & Swymmer.  A present of two plain ones is also made to every purchaser.

1855 December 7.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 7, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 122, P. 2.

At Carpenter & Swymmer’s, you can get a fine colored Photograph for $5.  Nothing could be ore appropriate for a holiday gift.  A present of two plain ones is also made to each purchaser.

1855 December 29.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 29, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 140, P. 2.

Swymmer’s Photograph and Daguerrean Gallery, No. 517½ Main st., between Third and Fourth.  All work at this establishment will be executed with care and at reasonable prices.