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Crouch, William T.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ferreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1857-1859       68 & 70 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858                58 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857 October 13.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 13, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 230, P. 2.

J. J. Woodbridge Has sold his Gallery, Nos. 68 and 70 Fourth street, to a company who intends to refurnish it in fine style.  A rush is expected, as they will furnish Ambrotypes, in good cases, for 25 cents.  The regular Dollar size will be taken for 75 cents.

1857 October 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 245, P. 2.

Get One Of those perfect pictures, in a case, for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1857 November 23.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 23, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 225, P. 2.

25 Cent Pictures, in Cases, The rush continues to Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, for his 25 cent pictures.

1857 November 25.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 25, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 227, P. 2.

Cheaper than Ever Are the Pictures by Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth.  Get one.

1857 December 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 257, P. 2.

Holiday Presents, Such Pictures as are made at 68 and 70 West Fourth, in cases for 25 cents.

1858 January 1.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 259, P. 2.

10,000 Daguerreotypes Will be made this day at Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth.  Get one for 25 cents.

1858 January 8.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 8, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 265, P. 2.

Gen Cass Arrived.  The General, on his way to Kansas, will stop at the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, today, and get one of his 25c pictures.

1858 January 11.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 11, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 267, P. 2.

Get Your Phiz Taken.  All can afford to get one of Crouch’s 25 cent Daguerreotypes.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth.

Advertisement ran on January 11, 12, 18, & 25, 1858.

1858 January 27.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 27, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 281, P. 2.

They Suit The People.  Such Pictures as are gotten up by Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West 4th.

1858 January 29.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 29, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 283, P. 2.

Strange but True, That one can get a Daguerreotype for 25 cents, by dropping in at the Gallery of friend Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 January 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 30, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 284, P. 2.

Get Your Picture Taken by Prof. Crouch, who takes them for 25 cents, can be found at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 February 13.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 13, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 296, P. 2.

A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents, And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 February 16.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 16, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 298, P. 2.

Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.

1858 February 19.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 19, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 301, P. 2.

The 25c. Portraiture, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, suit the people.

1858 February 22.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 303, P. 2.

‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.

1858 February 23.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 23, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 304, P. 2.

Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.

1858 March 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 309, P. 2.

‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful Picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 698  & and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.

1858 March 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 3, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 311, P. 2.

Just the Style.  Suits the people.  We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 March 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 5, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 1, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 6, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 2, P. 2.

A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents. And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 west Fourth.

1858 March 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 4, P. 2.

All the Go, The 25 cent Daguerreotype made at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 March 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 5, P. 2.

Just the Style.  Suits the people.  We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 March 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 7, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 16.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 16, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 10, P. 2.

All the Go, The 25c Daguerreotypes at the Star Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.  Get one.

1858 March 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 11, P. 2.

Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 March 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 13, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 15, P. 2.

Your Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 March 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 17, P. 2.

Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 March 26.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 26, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 19, P. 2.

The 25 c Daguerreotypes, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.

1858 March 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 21, P. 2.

Your Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 March 31.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 23, P. 2.

The Ladies Should Know That Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, takes their pretty faces for 25 cts.

1858 April 2.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 25, P. 2.

The 25c. Daguerreotypes Made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.

1858 April 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 27, P. 2.

You Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 April 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 29, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 April 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 31, P. 2.

Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran on April 9 & 16, 1858.

1858 April 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 39, P. 2.

For Your Daguerreotype Call on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West 4th street.

1858 April 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 41, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 April 23.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 23, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 43, P. 2.

Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 April 25.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 45, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 April 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 47, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 April 30.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 30, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 49, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 3, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 51, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 53, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 55, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 56, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 57, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 May 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 59, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 May 14.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 61, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 62, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 65, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 Cents Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, makes them for 25 cents.

1858 May 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 67, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 68, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 73, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 May 31.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 75, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by Prof. Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 76, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents.  Drop into the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.

1858 June 4.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 4, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 79, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 June 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 81, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 82, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents.  Drop into the Gallery of Mr. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.

1858 June 14.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 87, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 88, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 June 18.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 18, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 91, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.

1858 June 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 93, P. 2.

Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 94, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 June 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 96, P. 2.

Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.

1858 June 25.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 97, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.

1858 June 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 99, P. 2.

Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 100, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies, Daguerreotypes that are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 July 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 102, P. 2.

Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.

1858 July 2.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 103, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 July 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 105, P. 2.

68 and 70 West Fourth street.  We have engaged so veral well known artist to assist us for this day.—Come early to avoid the rush.  W. Crouch.

1858 November 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 214, P. 2.

Star Gallery.  We take pleasure in announcing that Wm. T. Crouch (that prince of picture taking,) has purchased the above Gallery No. 58 West Fourth street, and fitted it up in a superior style, thus rendering it a delightful place of resort for the ladies and lovers of art.  His Ferreotypes, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are truly most beautiful specimens.  To the photographs both plain and colored, and which for richness of tone and life like appearance cannot be surpassed, we would call particular attention.  We would say to the ladies, one and all [go to] the Star Gallery for your pictures.  Free to visitors.

1858 November 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 218, P. 2.

Crouch’s Star Gallery, 58 Fourth street, is the place to see the fashions of the city.  Ladies and gentlemen notwithstanding the cloudy weather, continue to crowd his Gallery daily, and all eager to obtain one of his Ferreotypes, the only imperishable picture that is made.  Call and see him.

1858 December 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 233, P. 2.

The Star Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, excels any cheap gallery in the city for good Pictures, and accommodations cannot be surpassed in any.  Call and see their specimens, and while there get one of their 25 cent Pictures—you will find the time well spent.

1859 December 6.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 6, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 92, P. 2.

Who would not send a friend a Picture, when they can be had for ten cents, at 68 West Fourth-street.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 12, 1859.

1859 December 17.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 102, P. 2.

Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street, is the place for cheap pictures.  Ten cents will procure them.  Go and get one.

Advertisement ran from December 17 to 23, 1859.

1859 December 24.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 3.

Pictures for Ten Cents can be had at Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street.  Every person is invited to call and see for themselves.

Advertisement ran from December 24 to 31, 1859.

Cowan, Henry Y.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1858-1859       22 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                14 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858 September 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 169, P. 2.

Cowan’s Picture Gallery.  Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, Cin., O., the best place in the city to get a good picture for a little money.  The subscriber has newly fitted large and tastefully arranged Picture Rooms, easy of access, at the above premises, and is prepared to take any kind of pictures, in every variety of style known in the art, at prices the lowest in the city, for the same style of cases, and guarantees to give satisfaction or no charge.  Remember the place No/. 22 Fifth st., bet. Main and Walnut, where beautiful pictures, life like, are taken daily.  Go and see.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to 28, 1858.

1858 September 20.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 20, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 171, P. 2.

Go and see Cowan’s new Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street.  He is taking beautiful pictures at prices to suit the people.  See advertisement.

1858 September 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 29, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 179, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery.  Good Melainotypes and Photographs Are Taken Daily In Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Citizens and strangers are most cordially invited to visit the Gallery and examine specimens.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 193, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery.  No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style known in the art, at prices lowest in the city.  Get one.

1858 October 16.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 16, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 194, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures are admired by all who see them.  Gallery No. 22 Fifth street, between Walnut and Main.

1858 October 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 21, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 198, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth st., is the place to get beautiful pictures of every style.  Get one.

1858 November 11.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 216, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style , at prices the lowest in the city, and guaranteed to give satisfaction, or no charge.

Advertisement ran on November 11 & 12, 1858.

1858 November 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 218, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style , at prices the lowest in the city.

1858 December 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 247, P. 2.

Every description of Pictures, perfect and beautiful, can be obtained by calling at cowan’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth street.  Paintings in oil furnished on short notice.

1858 December 18.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 18, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 248, P. 2.

For Holiday Presents, Go To Cowan’s Picture Gallery, No. 22 West Fourth street.  We would remind those that are looking for suitable Presents for the Holidays, that few things would be more acceptable than a fine picture of yourself.  We are prepared to take any kind of pictures in every variety of style known in the art, at prices the lowest in the city; and guaranteed to give satisfaction or no charge.

1859 March 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 1, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—Get One.  Cowan, assisted by that well known artist, Bloom, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, is making perfect pictures of every style, at prices to suit the people.—Remember.

1859 March 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 3, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are meritorious works of Art, and the people know it.  Therefore visit his Gallery, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 March 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 5, P. 2.

Cowan’s Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, where are lady friends can get such Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., as they may wish.  Artist Bloom officiates in the operating room.  Call.

1859 March 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 12, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—Get One.  Cowan, assisted by that well known artist, Bloom, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, is making perfect pictures of every style, at prices to suit the people.—Remember.

1859 March 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 15, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 9, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are meritorious works of Art, and the people know it.  Therefore visit his Gallery at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 March 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 11, P. 2.

Children’s Pictures.  Every Mother should have the Daguerreotype of her self and little ones.  Go to Cowan’s Gallery 22 West 5th street, and get them.

1859 March 17.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 1.

Home Interest…Mr. H. Cowen, of No. 22 West Fifth street, is executing, so the ladies say, the finest Photographs and other styles of pictures, of any one in town.  Those interested should give Mr. Cowan a call.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to 19, 1859.

1859 March 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 1.

Home Interest…Mr. Cowen, of No. 22 Fifth street, has lately associated with him Mr. Bloom, formerly of No. 14 Fifth street.  Two such artist as these are sufficient guarantee as to the quality of their work.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Most Beautiful—Those Photographs taken at Cowen’s, no 14 Fifth street.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Pictures of every style at half price.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Cowan’s pictures speak for themselves.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, From life size to breastpin pictures, at your own price.

1859 May 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 6, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 54, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Life-Size Pictures, plain or in Oil, at half the usual price.

1859 May 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 6, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 54, P. 2.

Call at Cowan’s—See Cowan.  Buy your Pictures of Cowan, 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

See Cowan’s Show Case, 22 West Fifth, Life-size Pictures at half price.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are Works of Art.  Gallery 22 West Fifth street.  Call and see them.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery.  Everybody goes there for his beautiful Pictures.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery—Prices Reduced.  Call on Cowan.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—The Finest Made.  22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Large Size Photographs, At half the usual charge.  Gallery 22 West Fifth street.

1859 August 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Cowen’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth-street.—If you want a superior Ambrotype, Photograph, Mezzograph, or a good picture of any style, go to Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.  Bloom has charge of the gallery.

1859 August 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery—Cowen’s No. 22 West Fifth-street, under Bloom’s management.  If you want a magnificent Photograph go to Cowen’s; for a Ambrotype go to the same place.  Remember, pictures of all styles taken at Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.

Advertisement ran on August 29 & 30, 1859.

1859 September 13.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 13, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 20, P. 3.

For fine Photographs, Melainotypes or Ambrotypes, call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom, He warrants to please.

Advertisement ran on September 13 & 14, 1859.

1859 September 19.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 19, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 25, P. 3.

Good Photographs, plain or colored, can be had cheaper than elsewhere at the Central Gallery. Corner Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 September 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 34, P. 3.

For a good Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype, don’t fail to call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 October 5.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 5, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 39, P. 3.

For $5 you can get a fine Oil colored Photograph in a good gilt frame at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 October 13.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 46, P. 3.

Good Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are taken at the Central Gallery cheaper than elsewhere in the city, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Carpenter, Marion

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                20 West Fifth Street, between Main and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio

1859 February 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 2.

Home Interest…For a nice colored Photograph, at a reduced price, or a fine Melainotype of yourself or friends, go to Carpenter, No. 20 West Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.  Satisfaction always guaranteed.

Advertisement ran from February 22 to March 1, 1859.

1859 May 31.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 31, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 85, P. 2.

Home Interest…For One Dollar only, you can get a nice Photograph neatly framed at Carpenter’s No. 20 West Fifth street.

1859 December 7.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 7, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 93, P. 2.

Diaphanotype.—This new style of Picture is destined to supersede all others.  Carpenter’s No. 20 West Fifth-street, is the only establishment in which they can be had.  Drop in and see them, then judge for yourself.

1859 December 9.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 9, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 95, P. 2.

Don’t Delay!—The most artistic, satisfactory and durable Likeness now made, is the Diaphanotype, taken only at Carpenter’s Gallery No. 20 Fifth-street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 December 10.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 10, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 96, P. 3.

Diaphanotypes.—We have seen all styles of pictures in the photographic art, and, we believe, are acquainted with the attractive features of each.  The solograph has its merits, and so, also, the daguerreotype, the melainotype and the ambrotype, but none of them combine so satisfactorily all the requisites of a portrait, with the beauty and finish of a picture, as the diaphanotype, taken only at Carpenter’s gallery, No. 20 West Fifth-street.  They have a number of fine specimens, among them one of Judge Douglas, which should be examined by all lovers of art.

1859 December 12.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 12, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 97, P. 2.

The great defect in Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., is that they too frequently fade.  Carpenter, No. 20 West Fifth-street, has devoted a series of years to remedy this defect, and has at length produced the Diaphanotype, which he warrants to retain its color.

1859 December 14.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 14, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 99, P. 2.

Have You Seen It?—We mean the new style of Picture taken on Glass by Carpenter, at No. 20 West Fifth-street?  The Diaphanotype is very life-like, and must become popular.

1859 December 16.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 16, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 101, P. 2.

Diaphanotypes.—This style of Picture, the most satisfactory yet introduced, is having a big run at Carpenter’s, No. 20 West Fifth-street, between Main and Walnut, north side.

1859 December 21.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 21, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 2.

During the holidays, Carpenter, No. 20 West Fifth-street, will be prepared to supply the public with any amount of Diaphanotypes.  These pictures are superior to any other known.  Go and get one.

1859 December 23.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 23, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 107, P. 3.

Diaphanotypes can be had at Carpenter’s Gallery, No. 20 West Fifth-street, at less rates than charged for other pictures.  Those desiring Christmas tokens should by all means go to Carpenters and Procure a Diaphanotype.

1859 December 28.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 28, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 111, P. 3.

Something New.—The new style of Picture just introduced by Carpenter, at No. 20 West Fifth-street, is all the rage.  The Diaphanotype is unequaled for brilliancy and depth of tone.  They make a very suitable holiday present.

1859 December 30.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 112, P. 2.

No. 20 West Fifth-street.—All husbands who desire to make their wives an acceptable New Years present, should go to Carpenter’s, No. 20 West Fifth-street, and sit for one of his Diaphanotype pictures.  Don’t neglect it.easonable prices.

Bishop, J. R.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereotypes, , , , , ,

1853                Main & Fifth Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.1

1857-1859       20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                58 West Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857 February 7.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 20, P. 2.

Bishop Gallery.—Stereoscopes, (new style) Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs.  Every variety of size and style.  No. 20 East Fourth street, near Sycamore.

1859 February 23.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 2.

Bishop’s Gallery.  Photographs of the highest order, from the smallest to Life Size, Plain or Colored in Oil in the best style Cornelis.  Ambrotypes,
Melainotypes and Daguerreotypes of every size—warranted to please in all cases.  No 20 East Fourth street, between Main and Sycamore.

Advertisement ran from February 22 to March 11, 1849

1859 March 10.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Bishop’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Photograph Gallery, is removed from No. 20 to 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, where patrons, friends, and the public are invited to call.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 29, 1859.

1859 March 23.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 26, P. 2.

Home Interest…For fine Melainotypes, Ambrotypes or Photographs, go to Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth Street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop, 58 Fourth street, call particular attention to his fine Ambrotypes.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.

1859 March 31.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 1.

Home Interest…For Splendid and Life-Like Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to April 1, 1859.

1859 April 5.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 5, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, is the place to procure a splendid picture.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to 6, 1859.

1859 April 8.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, is the place to procure the most beautiful Pictures.

1859 April 12.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 12, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 43, P. 2.

Home Interest…The best Pictures, at Low Prices, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 April 19.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 19, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery is the place for the best and cheapest Pictures, No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran between April 19 and 20, 1859.

1859 April 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—None Better—and at prices to suit all; No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from April 22 to 26, 1859.

1859 April 29.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 29, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 58, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—Sure to please and prices satisfactory—No 58 West Fourth street.

1859 May 3.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 61, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember, Bishop’s Picture Gallery is No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 May 13.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 13, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 70, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery Fifty-Eight West Fourth street.

1859 May 24.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 24, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 79, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures, excelled by none, equaled by few.  Call and see at No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to 25, 1859.

1859 June 3.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 88, P. 3.

Home Interest…Picture of every variety, plain or colored, in the best style, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

1859 June 14.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.

Home Interest…For the most beautiful Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to 15, 1859.

1859 June 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 110, P. 2.

Home Interest…The most perfect and beautiful pictures of every variety at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement rand June 28 to 29, 1859.

1859 July 2.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 2, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 114, P. 2.

Home Interest…If you wish a picture that will give entire satisfaction, call at Bishop’s, 58 West Fourth street.

1859 December 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

The Best and Cheapest Pictures are to be had at Bishop’s Gallery, No 58 West Fourth-street

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

Barnes, Marcilia W.

Colorist, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1853                Address and Location Unknown.

1853                Address Unknown, Leoni, Michigan.

1856                Address Unknown, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.           

1857                Address Unknown, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1852 October.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) October 1852, Vol. IV, No. 4, P. 257.

To The Editor of the Pho. Art-Journal:  Mr. H. H. Snelling—Sir; I see by a notice in the last Journal that the N. Y. State Daguerrean Association is to convene in your city, Oct. 6th.  I have watched the progress and reports of these meetings with much interest for two reasons; first, hoping that much good might result from associated efforts, and that a friendly interchange of views and a fraternal reciprocity would help to do away with that selfishness, which has been to predominant among daguerreans; a selfishness as characteristic of the profession as of inventors of quack medicines and cure-all-receipts.  Honorable exceptions there are, however, to these charges, which a generous charity demands us to allow, exceptions which I have happily witnessed, and for which I have felt grateful.

Secondly, I have been anxious to know whether female operators are to share its friendship and receive of its benefits.  From the silence maintained on the subject, I have inferred that we were not cordially welcome into the fraternity, that we were either not considered competent to perform the labor with honor to the profession or were stepping beyond our appropriate sphere and practicing an innovation; I am not disposed to reiterate the claim to equality of the sexes so often made the theme of remark in these days of progression; but if the above is the case, I would simply ask if female talent and genius have not been sufficiently developed to warrant the idea that the intricacies of the art, and its perplexities may not be overcome by the quick perceptions and patient perseverance of the female mind.  A quickness of apprehension and a ready judgement are necessary requisites, and does woman fail in these?  Has she not a love for the beautiful equally as strong, also as good taste for artistic arrangement?  What though she may not have threaded the analytical mazes of chemistry, can she not judge of cause and effect so far as her knowledge has extended.  Does the host of daguerreans who are traversing the country understand the science perfectly; many of whom will curl the lip with contempt at the idea of a lady taking daguerreotypes.  Permit me to respectfully request you, if not inappropriate, to obtain an expression of the Association on this subject, by resolution or otherwise, that I and others who are practicing, may know that we have the sympathy and good wishes of wise and competent minds.  If it be a lucrative employment may we not share in its profits?  If an honorable profession may we not try to win the laurals?  If it be an art designed to elevate and inspire the mind with a love of the beautiful and an admiration of the great source of all wisdom and beauty, the fountains of light, who can more readily appreciate it, than the cultivated and refined sensibilities of women?  Yours, &c.  Marcelia W. Barnes.       

Our fair correspondent is right, and we will venture to answer for it, she is as fully entitled to the benefits of the Association as any member of the profession.  There is no clause in the Constitution or By-laws that debars and lady daguerrean from membership; on the contrary, we know that the liberal members—they are  all so—of the Association desire the countenance and assistance of the female portion of our daguerreans.  Our correspondent has  only to observe the form for admission as laid down in the By-laws to become, we feel sure, a Mamber of the N. Y. State Daguerrean Association.

1853 February.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) February 1853, Vol. V, No. 2, P. 112.

Minutes of The N. Y. State Daguerrean Association…Moved that Nichols, Benedict and Whitney, be a committee to investigate the character and good standing of the persons proposed for membership, and report at this meeting.,,

The committee of investigation reported the names of J. B. Marcus, Chenango; G. Evans, Utica; L. Gray, Oswego; E. A. Hudson, Syracuse; Mrs. Agnes M. Armstrong, Peekskill; Mrs. Marcelia W. Barnes, Salem Cross Roads; all of whom were unanimously elected…

1853 May.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) May 1853, Vol. V, No. 5, P. 301-302.

For the Phot Art-Journal.  H. Snelling, Esq.—Sir, Having been a reader of your valuable Journal from its commencement, allow me to express my gratitude for the pleasure it has afforded me; and not only pleasure, but much benefit…

I have been two years and a half a practitioner…

Marcella W. Barnes.  Leoni, Jackson Co. Mich., April 20th.

1853 November.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) November 1853, Vol. VI, No. 5, P. 315.

Comments on the New York State Daguerrean Association meeting in Utica, New York.

Marcelia W. Barnes, Salem, Chautauque, Co. N. Y.

1856 January.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) January 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 24.

Communication.  Elkhorn, Walworth Co., Wisconsin.  Nov.25, 1855.

1857 April.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) April 1857, Vol. X, No. 4, P. 122.

Art…Cincinnati, O., April 3, 1857…Having been in this city for some time taking lessons in coloring photographs.  Photography here is in the hands of those well calculated to do honor to the profession.  The 25 cent advertisements often meet the eye; yet those Galleries which maintain an honorable price are sustained.  The Galleries of J. P. Ball, J. Porter, Faris & Hawkins, with their courteous and gentlemanly proprietors, are an honor to any city, and Cincinnati may well be proud of her artistic reputation, as well as many of her other characteristics.  An enlightened community are always sure to sustain and encourage true genius, and the more so, as they rise in the scale of mental wealth and intellectual cultivations.  Marcelia W. Barnes.

1860 January.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) January 1860, Vol. XIII, No. 1, P. P. 16-17.

Poem[1]

[1] Citation from Nineteenth-Century Photography An Annotated Bibliography 1839-1879.  By William S. Johnson.

Applegate, James R.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1859                58 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio

1859 March 1.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 1, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 7, P. 3.

Home Interest…Go to the Broadway Gallery of Art, if you wish to get a fine 20 cent picture.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 9, 1859.

1859 March 21.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 1, 1859, Vol. 21, No. 24, P. 1.

Home Interest…Who would think that one could get his likeness taken for a twenty-five cent piece?  Such, however, is the fact, and the place is at the Broadway Gallery of Art.

Advertisement ran from March 21 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Magnificent Pictures are taken at the Broadway Gallery of Art for the nominal sum of twenty-five cents.  “Wonderful.”

Advertisement ran from March 28 to April 20, 1859.

1859 April 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 2.

Home Interest…The Broadway Gallery of Art, is noted for its fine specimens of Sun pictures, and a good likeness may be procured here for a quarter of a dollar.

Advertisement ran from April 22 to 27, 1859.

1859 April 27.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 27, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 56, P. 2.

Home Interest…Applegate’s Broadway Gallery of Art is noted for its fine specimens of Sun Pictures, and a good likeness may be procured here for a quarter of a dollar.

Advertisement ran from April 27 to May 13, 1859.

1859 May 14.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 14, 1859, Vol. 71, No. 7, P. 2.

Home Interest…We understand that t            he best and cheapest likenesses in the city are to be had only at Applegate’s Broadway Gallery of Art.  They cost only twenty-five cents.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to June 8, 1859.

1859 June 7.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 7, 1859, Vol. 1, No.91, P. 2.

Home Interest…Twenty-five cents is a small amount, but it will buy a Likeness at Applegate’s Broadway Gallery of Art, that you will not give a thousand for a few years hence.

1859 March 1.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 1, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 91, P. 2.

Home Interest…Those who want to get a good and cheap likeness of themselves, or friends should call immediately at Applegate’s Broadway Gallery of Art.  The cost of likenesses at this establishment, is only 25 cents each.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to July 2, 1859.

1859 August 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Twenty-five Cent Ambrotypes can be had at Applegate & Co.’s, No. 58 Broadway.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to 29, 1859.

1859 August 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Applegate &  Co.’s Gallery, No. 58 Broadway.—Who would not have a likeness of themselves at a cost of only twenty-five cents.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to 29, 1859.

1859 August 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

No. 58 Broadway—Applegate & Co., are taking unexceptionable pictures at twenty-five cents.

1859 August 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

Where should I go for a good likeness?  Asked a young lady of her lover.  His immediate answer was, Applegate’s, 58 Broadway.

1859 December 8.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 8, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 94, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.—Notwithstanding the fact that Applegate, at No. 58 Broadway, has become notorious for his admirable, cheap pictures—for which he has [a] great demand—he is equally successful in all his larger undertakings, which is abundantly attested by the fine photographs, ambrotypes and solographs on exhibition at his gallery.  We can cheerfully advise our readers who want a good picture of any kind to go to Applegate’s.

1859 December 13.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 13, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 98, P. 2.

Warranted Not To Fade.—The Pictures taken at the Broadway Gallery, No. 58 Broadway, are warranted not to fade.  The Artists take especial pains with their work; they don’t send out Pictures put up in an inferior manner, and do not get up new names for an old process, and say, “Such and such Pictures fade—you’d better get one of my new ones.”  That game is played out.  Call at the Broadway Gallery for superior work of art.  Their Ferrotype, Ambrotype and Melainotype are Pictures that will not fade; and the prices at No. 58 are about one-third less than at other Galleries.  Call and see specimens.

1859 December 16.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 16, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 101, P. 2.

Superior Fancy Cases, with quarter-plate Pictures, at the Broadway Gallery, at one-third the price charged at other Galleries.  Recollect.

1859 December 16.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 16, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 101, P. 2.

For First-Class Ambrotypes—Every-body visits the Broadway Gallery, at No. 58.

Advertisement ran on December 16 & 17, 1859.

1859 December 17.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 102, P. 2.

The cheapest Ambrotype Gallery in the world is the Broadway Gallery.  Superior Ferrotypes taken to send in letters.  Fancy cases below cost.

1859 December 17.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 102, P. 2.

Great reduction in prices at the Broadway Gallery, No. 58 Broadway, Remember, every body.

1859 December 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Buy your Ambrotypes at No. 58 Broadway.

1859 December 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Get your Photographs at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Get your Christmas Pictures at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

Fancy Cases, at one-third the price charged at other galleries, at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 21.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 21, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 2.

At The Broadway Gallery, No. 58 Broadway.

1859 December 21.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 21, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 2.

Superior Plate Ambrotypes at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 21.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 21, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 2.

Extra Ferrotypes at the Broadway Gallery, No. 58.

1859 December 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 106, P. 3.

Hundreds daily visit the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 106, P. 3.

Beautiful Colored Pictures taken at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 106, P. 3.

Superior Fancy Cases at the Broadway Gallery, No. 58, at half the usual Price.  Don’t forget.

1859 December 23.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 23, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 107, P. 3Get all your Christmas Pictures at No. 58 Broadway.

1859 December 23.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 23, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 107, P. 3.

Pictures in fancy cases at the Broadway Gallery at one-third the price charged at other Galleries.

1859 December 24.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 108, P. 3.

Call at the Broadway Gallery, everybody.

1859 December 24.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 108, P. 3.

Christmas Pictures at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 24.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 108, P. 3.

A nice Picture at the Broadway Gallery.  Superior Pictures in natural colors for Christmas.

1859 December 26.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 26, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 109, P. 3.

Pictures every trial, at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 26.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 26, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 109, P. 3.

Hundreds rush daily to No. 58 Broadway.

1859 December 26.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 26, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 109, P. 3.

Beautiful Fancy cases, with superior plate ferrotypes, at the Broadway Gallery, No. 58 , below Lower Market.

1859 December 27.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 27, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 110, P. 3.

Eighteen hundred people got Pictures at the Broadway Gallery yesterday.  Great reduction.

1859 December 27.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 27, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 110, P. 3.

Lockets, Pins and Rings, filled with superior Pictures at No. 58 Broadway.  Extra plate-pictures taken.

1859 December 30.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 112, P. 2.

Buy your Holiday Pictures at the Broadway Gallery, No. 58 Broadway.  Extra Fancy Cases cheap.

1859 December 30.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 112, P. 2.

Pictures taken in Natural colors at the Broadway Gallery.

1859 December 30.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 112, P. 2.

50,000 Ambrotypes and Melainotypes can be had at the Broadway Gallery for Holiday Presents.

S. Rea

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850                23 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1851                Rooms in Sharpe & Yandee’s Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.

1852                Address Unknown, Indianapolis, Indiana.

S. Rea (probably Sampson Rea) was recorded in one advertisement and five announcements.  The advertisement ran from January 15 to February 14, 1850 in the  Cincinnati Commercial Tribune (Cincinnati, Ohio).  Rea’s National Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 23 4th st., between Main and Sycamore.  Mr. Rea respectfully informs his patrons and the public generally, that he has recently at a very heavy expense, remodeled and re-fitted his splendid suit of Daguerreotype rooms; in doing which he has ad an eye specially to the comfort and accommodation of the ladies, and he pledges himself that neither pains nor expense shall be spared on his part to render his gallery one of the most fashionable and genteel resorts in the city.

Those calling on Mr. R. for pictures, either single or in groups, are positively assured that they shall have entire satisfaction in every sense of the word, or no charge.

Pictures taken of all sizes, and at all prices, the price ranging according to size and put up in every variety of style.

Hours for operating from 9 o’clock A. M., to 4 o’clock P. M., without regard to weather.

The five announcements were recorded in the Indiana State Sentinel (Indianapolis, Indiana).  The first appeared on February 6.  Mr. Rae’s Portrait Gallery of members of the convention is rapidly filling up.  Amongst the portraits already taken, we observe those of many of the most prominent members of the convention.  These likenesses are perfect, and we have never seen them equaled as works of art.  When completed, the picture will be a beautiful and enduring specimen of the perfection to which the delicate art of Daguerreotyping has been brought by an Indiana artist, and will be alike creditable to the State and honorable Mr. Rae.

Mr. Rea proposes to get up a similar picture of the members of the Senate, to be deposited with this one in the State Library as the property of the State.  If the Senators will call at his rooms and examine his pictures, we are sure they will all willingly do their part towards getting up the picture.

The second announcement appeared on June 12, 1851.  Mr. Rea, the Daguerrean Artist, has removed to the State Library his portraits of fifty members of the Convention.  Taken altogether they are the best specimens we ever witnessed of the perfection to which the beautiful art, originated by Daguerre, has arrived.  Each portrait is a perfect likeness, and shows the features of the face, the hair on the head and each freckle or mole, which marked the original, with a distinctness and truth to nature which could be attained by no other process, and which we never saw before, even in a Daguerreotype.  The gift is an enduring monument of Mr. Rea’s skill and proficiency as an artist.

The following are the names of the gentlemen whose portraits are embraced in Mr. Rea’s Collection: 

T. W. Gibson, Robert Dale Owen, W. F. Sherrod, A. P. Hovey, Geo. W. Carr, W. H. English, Secretary, Daniel Kelso, H. P. Biddle, H. Allen, W. M. Dunn, W. S. Holman, W. R. Haddon, J. B. Foley, Smith Jones, S. P. Mooney, B. F. Brookbank, J. S. Newman, T. A. Hendricks, Jonathan Harbolt, J. P. Chapman, D. Reed, James Lockhart, J. E. Blythe, H. Prather, James Elliott, Jefferson Helm, H. E. Carter, Allen Hamilton, T. I. Bourne, J. F. Carr, W. March, J. B. Niles, R. H. Milroy, C. W. Barbour, M. G. Bright, H. P. Thornton, J. W. Borden, C. C. Nave, J. L. Spann, J. G. Read, J. Rariden, P. M. Kent, D. Kilgore, E. D. Taylor, N. B. Hawkins, O. P. Badger, S. Hall, M. A. Duzan, J. P. Dunn.  **Only 49 names appeared in the article.

The third announcement appeared on October 9, 1851.  “Here Life Seems Speaking From A Hundred Frames.”—The new and beautiful Daguerreotype Rooms of Mr. S. Rea are completed, and are now open for the reception of visitors.  The quality of Mr. Rea’s pictures has always been greatly admired, but since he has introduced the improvement of his new sky-light, and side-lights, he is enabled to give a much better finish to Daguerreotypes, and to produce a more perfect picture than heretofore.  By his new arrangement of light, the difficulty heretofore experienced in taking the likenesses of children, aged persons, and those with light-colored or weak eyes, has been removed, and an impression is taken on the plate in a very short space of time.  We have seen several of his pictures taken by the new light, and for beautiful gradation of light and shade, clearness in the image, and the softness of tone, we have never seen them equaled.

The Metropolitan Gallery consists of two large rooms, in Sharpe & Yandee’s building.  One is used for operating, and the other as the gallery and reception room.  The latter is tastefully and splendidly furnished, the pictures being arranged on each side of the room, and also in the frame-work of a circular moveable case, placed on a pedestal in the centre of the room.  His beautiful assortment of fine gold lockets and breastpins for miniatures, occupy a portion of this case.

Mr. Rea has secured the services of Mr. Charles W. Purcell, of Baltimore, an experienced operator, and he pledges himself that not a picture shall leave his establishment that does not give entire satisfaction.

The fourth announcement appeared on October 28, 1852.  The State Fair.  It is supposed that fifty thousand persons visited the Fair yesterday….

S. Rea, of this city, exhibited in two large frames, Daguerreotypes of the members of the last Senate and House, of this State.  Also, likenesses of many of the young ladies of this city—beautiful, of course, or they would not have been likenesses.  These Daguerreotypes were executed in Rea’s best style, which is equivalent to saying that they cannot be excelled in the world.

Mr. Weibling, from Connersville, also exhibits some excellent Daguerreotypes.  Many of his pictures very nearly, if not quite, equaled Rea’s, and were highly creditable productions.

The fifth announcement appeared on November 4, 1852.  Premiums Awarded at the First Annual State Fair of Indiana, 1852, as Reported by the Several Committees….Manufactured Articles….

Daguerrean Art, four frames, from the studio of S. Rea, Indianapolis.  The crowd of admiring spectators who constantly surrounded these pictures, attested the approbation of the public.  They were justly regarded as admirable specimens of the art, in style of finish, posture, coloring, and design.  They are worthy the general commendation they received.  Premium $10 and diploma.

Daguerreotypes, a case from W. Weibling, of Connersville, containing several creditable portraits, and exhibiting a good degree of taste and skill in the artist.  $2 and diploma.

Fancy Label, attached to Rea’s Daguerrean collection, from the same.  The committee pronounce them creditable specimens of the art.

S. (Sampson) Rea is recorded in other photographic directories (Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.)  Further research is needed on Rea, I have only scratched the surface of the Ohio and Indiana newspapers, but preliminary research suggests that they are the same person.  

Several questions remain unanswered, does Rea have a connection with the Plumbe Gallery in Cincinnati?  Recorded in the Cincinnati newspaper the gallery is referred to as “Rea’s National Daguerreotype Gallery”  the similarity to “Plumbe National Daguerreian Gallery” comes to mind.

In the same advertisement dated January 15, 1850 he refers to his patrons and the public generally.  This suggest that he may have been operating earlier than January 15, 1850.

In the third announcement dated October 9, 1851 states that “Mr. Rea has secured the services of Mr. Charles W. Purcell, of Baltimore” to work with/for him.  While in Baltimore he did work for Plumbe.  Is this another connection to Plumbe, or just is it just coincidence?

Moore

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Stereoviews, , , ,

1859                Near the Ferry Landing, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Moore was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on November 14, 1859 in The Penny Press (Cincinnati, Ohio).  Art Palace.—We hope our citizens desirous of procuring likenesses of themselves and family will call at the “Art Palace,” near the ferry landing, and let Mr. Moore demonstrate to them that his pictures are of a superior order.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Stereoscopes are executed in the best style.  In this latter branch, in particular, he has been experimenting for the last ten years, and has now one of the best instruments in the country.  Let everybody call and examine the likenesses taken with it.

Moore is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Cincinnati.  William H. Moore was active in Cincinnati in 1857 to 1897 his address in 1859 was 10 W. Fifth Street,[1]  which is several blocks from the waterfront.  One might speculate that “near the ferry landing” might suggest that his Art Palace was a boat?

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Lewis W. Bloom

Photographs, , ,

1857-1858       14 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1859                Fourth and Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.1

1859                Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky.

Lewis W. Bloom is recorded in one announcement on September 17, 1859 in The Penny Press (Cincinnati, Ohio).  Gone To Frankfort.—Lewis Bloom, the excellent photographist, has gone to Frankfort, Ky., where he has formed a connection with the Clark Daguerriean Gallery.  He is a young man of no small merits, and his works must soon induce him to the good people of that meridian.

Lewis W. Bloom is as being active in Cincinnati from 1857-1859 but not in Frankfort, Kentucky. C. A. Clark is recorded as being active in Frankfort in 1859-1860.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

A. S. Bloom

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

N. D.               14 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                22 West Fifth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                Corner of Fifth and Western-Row, Cincinnati, Ohio.

A. S. Bloom advertisements were recorded under the heading of Home Interest fifteen times, once in The Daily Press and fourteen times in the Penny Press.  Bloom ran Henry Y. Cowen’s and Harrison & Collins galleries.  The first advertisement ran from March 22 to 26, 1859 in The Daily Press (Cincinnati, Ohio).  Home Interest…Mr. Cowen, of No. 22 Fifth street, has lately associated with him Mr. Bloom, formerly of No. 14 Fifth street.  Two such artist as these are sufficient guarantee as to the quality of their work.

The second advertisement appeared in The Penny Press (Cincinnati, Ohio) on August 22, 1859.Home Interest…Cowen’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth-street.—If you want a superior Ambrotype, Photograph, Mezzograph, or a good picture of any style, go to Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.  Bloom has charge of the gallery.

Third advertisement ran on August 29 & 30, 1859.  Home Interest…Photographic Gallery—Cowen’s No. 22 West Fifth-street, under Bloom’s management.  If you want a magnificent Photograph go to Cowen’s; for a Ambrotype go to the same place.  Remember, pictures of all styles taken at Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.

Fourth advertisement ran on September 13 & 14, 1859.  Home Interest…For fine Photographs, Melainotypes or Ambrotypes, call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom, He warrants to please.

Fifth advertisement Appeared on September 19, 1859.  Home Interest…Good Photographs, plain or colored, can be had cheaper than elsewhere at the Central Gallery. Corner Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Sixth advertisement appeared on September 29, 1859.  Home Interest…For a good Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype, don’t fail to call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Seventh advertisement appeared on October 5, 1859.  Home Interest…For $5 you can get a fine Oil colored Photograph in a good gilt frame at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Eighth advertisement appeared on October 13, 1859.  Home Interest…Good Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are taken at the Central Gallery cheaper than elsewhere in the city, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Ninth advertisement appeared on October 24, 1859.  Home Interest…A S. Bloom, the well-known Daguerreian, has in charge the Central Photograph, Melainotype and Ambrotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.  He is making Pictures cheaper than elsewhere in the city.

Tenth advertisement appeared on October 26, 1859.  Home Interest…Bloom’s Photographs never fail to please.  Call on him and have your Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype taken, at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.

Eleventh advertisement appeared on October 29, 1859.  Home Interest…We have no hesitation in directing people not the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery for a truthful and artistic picture.  A. S. Bloom is an artist who understands the magic effect of light and shadow.

Twelfth advertisement appeared on October 29, 1859.  Home Interest…Cheap Pictures, and of the best style of art, you can get at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, under charge of A, S, Bloom.

Thirteenth advertisement appeared on October 31, 1859.  Home Interest…Bloom’s Photographs. Melainotypes, Ambrotypes can not be excelled in beauty of art in the city.  Prices moderate at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.

Fourteenth advertisement appeared on November 3, 1859.  Home Interest…Pictures that won’t fade are made by A. S. Bloom, and cheaper than elsewhere, at the Central Photograph, Melainotype and Ambrotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.

The fifteenth advertisement appeared on November 16, 1859. Home Interest…Harrison & Collins’ Central Bee-Hive Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.  Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes taken cheaper than elsewhere in the city.  Oil Colored Photographs, made of all sizes, from life to the smallest miniature.  Pictures neatly set in Lockets, Breast-pins, Finger rings and Bracelets.  All work warranted.  A. S. Bloom, Artist.A. S. Bloom is not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. S. Bloom is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1859 or before.  Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 by Diane VanSkiver Gagel does list Bloom as being active in Cincinnati in 1861 & 1862.