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Knight, L. E.

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1855-1856       Address Unknown, Coxsackie, New York.                       

1855 November 14.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. V, No. 31, Whole No. 230, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Subscriber, having constructed a Saloon with reference to the best facilities for taking Daguerreotypes, would announce to the inhabitants of Coxsackie and vicinity, that being located for a short time in Coxsackie, he is ready to wait on all those who wish for a clear, accurate, life like Daguerreotype Likeness!  Which all may have who will give a sitting, being determined (without any boasting or high sounding pretensions,) to fully answer the desires of any one who may wish to procure a first rate picture.  Although but a few years have elapsed since Daguerre first announced his wonderful discovery, it is now known in all civilized lands, and thousands there are who rejoice in the possession of the faithful miniature, which reveals the form, features and expression of some departed friend; and yet there are thousands, yes, millions, who morn the loss of friends, an accurate likeness of whom would be of inestimable worth.

Portraits and Daguerreotypes accurately copied.  Likenesses set in Lockets, Bracelets, &c.  Children can be taken best between the hours of 9 and 1.  Sick or deceased persons attended at their residences.  Suggestions.—Dark attire takes better than light.  Dark red and green take black, pink, light blue and light green are not good.  Figured dresses with strong contrast take well—plain better.—Dress with much luster show lighter than those with less.  Particular attention is given to persons having light or weak eyes.  Such persons are assured their eyes will be taken clear and expressive.  L. E. Knight.

Advertisement was recorded five times between November 14, 1855 and January 2, 1856.

Herrick, J. P.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Over W, P. Medell’s Dry Good Store, Coxsackie, New York.

1854 October 25.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 28, Whole No. 184, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  J. P. Herrick, Wing & Sisson’s New Building, Over W. P. Medell’s Dry Good Store.  Would respectfully invite your attention to his specimens of Daguerreotypes.  Every style of Cases, Frames or Locket, to be found in the market will be kept on hand, and his prices as low as those of any others, who are, by their work entitled to be regarded as competitors.  None but superior materials used.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to November 15, 1854.

Burrows, Mr.

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1855                Commercial Building, Coxsackie, New York.

1855 June 27.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  June 27, 1855, Vol. V, No. 11, Whole No. 219, P. 2.

Silver & Burrows, Premium Daguerreotypes!  The Subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens of Coxsackie and vicinity, that they have opened rooms in the Sky Light Gallery, in the Commercial Building, in this village, where they will be prepared to take, on the shortest notice, and in the most finished manner, Likenesses of any who may favor them with a call.

They would inform the public that they have recently purchased at a very high price, a whole size quick working instrument, which, together with other facilities, enables them to take the likenesses of a child, in the very short space of 5 seconds.  For portraits of adults by their process and improved instrument, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children a clear day is preferred.  All are invited to call, whether they wish to procure daguerreotypes or not.  No person will be obliged to take from our rooms a picture, unless perfectly satisfied.  Gold Lockets and a variety of fancy cases always kept on hand.  All work warranted not to fade; pictures taken from 75 cents upwards, size and style regulate the price.

Advertisement ran from June 27 to August 15, 1855.

1855 October 24.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 28, Whole No. 236, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  As Ambrotypes are taking the lead in the picture line in the cities, and Silver & Burrows not wishing that Coxsackie should be behind in the above beautiful art, are fitting up for the purpose of furnishing the picture loving community with those new and beautiful likenesses, taken on glass, call Ambrotypes. 

Unlike the Daguerreotype, they can be seen at any angle, and they are imperishable.

Silver & Burrows have recently purchased Daguerrean rooms in another village, and must leave soon to go there.  In order to place their pictures within the reach of all before they leave, the propose taking Family Groups, Daguerreotyped, three in a case, at 37½ cents a piece, making the whole group only $1.12½.  They will continue for a short time to take Daguerreotypes on small plates, including a neat case, for 50 cents.

Those having friends at a distance would do well to embrace the present opportunity, as the postage on the last mentioned is but nine cents to any part of the States, and the expense of sending one to Europe would be comparatively trifling.  Just think of it!—for 50 cents you can purchase and send a correct likeness of yourself to a dear friend residing hundreds of miles from you.

Don’t forget that their improved facilities enable them to take the likenesses of adults just as well on a cloudy day as on fair weather: for small children a clear day is preferred.

The above offer is only made to those who will call within a very few days, as their engagements to leave cannot be deferred.

All work put up in the very best manner, and warranted to never fade.

Rooms in the third story, Commercial Buildings, Coxsackie Landing.

Advertisement ran from October 24 to November 7, 1855.

Bronson, Oscar

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1853                House of Robert Kennicutt, Coxsackie, New York.

1853 February 23.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  February 23, 1853, Vol. II, No. 45, Whole No. 97, P. 3.

Delay not to secure Good Daguerreotypes Of yourselves and friends.  Many families bitterly regret having no likeness of their loved ones, who have passed away.  The fond father, the doting mother, the blooming child, the brother or the sister, are those who may soon be severed from the family connexion (sic.).  Are you willing they should sink to the grave, and you have no sun-painted memento of their familiar faces? No!  An afflicted father who had lost an amiable daughter was heard to say, “I would give all I am worth, and he was a very wealthy man, for a likeness of my child.  Reader, perhaps you cannot do a better thing, while your mind is upon the subject, than take an hour or two now, and visit the Artist, then you may at some future period have reason to feel grateful for these “Gentle Hints.”  Will this family attend to the matter without delay?—Why put it off when life is so uncertain.  The subscriber will be happy to see you at his rooms in the house of Robert Kennicutt to consult with you on the subject, to show you his specimens, and if you are suited, to take your Daguerreotypes.

Charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please.  Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Out-door Views and Miniatures of deceased persons, taken at the shortest notice.  For portraits of Adults by my process, and improved instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children a clear day, between 11 and 2, is preferable.  In dress avoid white, blue or light pink.  Oscar Bronson.

Advertisement ran from February 23 to April 6, 1853.