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Harrison, Charles C.

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1847-1848 rear 15 City Hall Place.[1]

1848-1851 289 Broadway, New York, New York.

1850-1851 293 Broadway, Room No. 4, Lafarge Building, New York, New York.

1851-1853 85 Duane Street, New York, New York.

1853-1855 White corner Elm, New York, New York.¹

1857 Fifty-Third Street, near East River, New York, New York.

1860-1861 East 53d., New York, New York.¹

1862-1864 458 Broadway, New York, New York.¹

1848 July 17. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) July 17, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Whoever has seen the Daguerreotype pictures of Messrs. Holmes & Harrison, No. 289 Broadway, could not fail to have noticed the beauty and finish for which the picture of these artists are so justly celebrated.

At a great expense, they have erected an immense sky-light, by means of which they produce miniatures in every respect true to nature. In clearness of execution, and correctness of expression, their pictures are unsurpassed. The distortion of the features, occasioned by the usual method, is avoided; and what is particularly worthy of mention, by their arrangement, light eyes and complexions are taken equally as well as dark, and make equally as good pictures, which, before this process, was thought impossible.

Particular attention is paid, by the above gentlemen, to the taking of family groups. And the family picture produced by these artists, have met with universal admiration.

Messrs. Holmes & Harrison have fitted up a fine gallery, and are daily adding beautiful They are young, and very deserving artists, well worthy of the patronage which they are daily increasing—and we heartily wish them the success and fortune which they deserve.

1849 March 22. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 22, 1849, Whole No. 5403, P. 3.

Men’s, Women’s And Children’s Daguerreotypes.—The Likenesses taken at the great skylight are fast receiving the public confidence, and improving the taste for artistic pictures, so little thought of by the blundering daubs in Broadway and about town, who set themselves up for artists, with little to praise them but a skill for extorting high prices, and the blowing of their own dollar trumpets. The public have been caricatured, humbugged, and victimized so much by these magnificent model artists, that their days are short, if good pictures will accomplish the work; which may be obtained at reasonable cost, consisting of large family groups, portraits, and miniatures, of all sizes, at the great skylight establishment of Harrison & Holmes, Lafarge Building, No. 289 Broadway., room 37.

1849 April 3. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 3, 1849, Whole No. 5415, P. 5.

Good Morning, Reader, Good Morning! If You are well and in good hue or with yourself and all the world, the good time has come to have your living features reflected into a beautiful daguerreotype likeness, which is no where performed more scientific and artistic than at the mammoth sky light of Harrison & Holmes, Lafarge building, No. 289 Broadway, room 36 and 37.

1849 April 14. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 14, 1849, Whole No. 5424, P. 3.

To Daguerreotypists And Others.—For Sale a Power Wheel, similar to that used by Mr. Harrison, Daguerreotypist, No. 289 Broadway, for buffing plates, grinding lenses, &c. It could be used for other purposes, such as turning, &c. Address W. C. H., office of the Herald.

Advertisement ran on April 14 & 15.

1849 April 17. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 17, 1849, Whole No. 5429, P. 5.

Rev. Dr. Power’s Likeness—Harrison & Holmes took the last Daguerreotype Likeness of this great and good man. Excellent original copies may be seen by the friends of the deceased at the Skylight establishment, No. 289 Broadway, rooms 36 and 37, La Farge Building, corner Reade street.

1849 May 5. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 5, 1849, Whole No. 5447, P. 3.

Optical Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.—One year since, Harrison & Holmes established the Daguerrian art on a new and original plan from anything of the kind in the Old or New World. With the erection of a mammoth Optical Light, and a perfected Instruments, combining all the French, German, English, and American inventions, together with aid of celebrated Chemists, they have succeeded in producing a new and original class of Portraits and Miniatures of the highest artistical excellence, both astonishingly accurate and classically beautiful, which command universal attention, admiration, and patronage. Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway.

N. B.—Our friends will pay no attention to the disreputable cards or signboards of our Christian competitor in the same building: such cards are no credit to Jew or Gentile. H. & H.

1849 May 21. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 21, 1849, Whole No. 5463, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—The Optical Sky-Light Daguerrian Establishment, No. 289 Broadway, is newly improved, enlarged, and renovated for the season, making it rank with any similar concern in the world, for producing Portraits and Miniatures of artistic excellebce. See our Specimen Pictures; no charge for getting up for pair of stairs; no extortion of prices. Harrison & Holmes.

1849 June 10. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 10, 1849, Whole No. 5483, P. 3.

Harrison & Holmes’ Optical Sky-Light Daguerreotypes, Portraits, Miniatures, and Groups, done in the best style of the art, and satisfactory both to the [heads] and pockets of all their patrons. Call and see specimen pictures. No. 289 Broadway, 4^th story.

1849 June 20. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 20, 1849, Whole No. 5493, P. 3.

8,489 Daguerreotype Likenesses Taken at the Great Optical Skylight Daguerreotype establishment in twelve months, composed of all classes of the living and deceased community, such as loafers, gentlemen, ladies, outcasts, divines, tailors, coblers, and other distinguished bodies in this great country. The pictures artisized at the Skylight are not surpassed, if equaled in this or any country. Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, 4^th story.

1849 June 23. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 23, 1849, Whole No. 5496, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken Coolly.—Harrison & Holmes have the coolest rooms in town to have a likeness taken. Report says that several respectable citizens mysteriously disappeared lately, while they were courageously sitting for likenesses at some of the hot rooms. They suddenly fell into a melting mood, and nothing has been seen of them but sundry coats, hats, boots, wigs, &c. To avoid these dreadful consequences and as you value comfort and good pictures, visit the Optical Skylight Rooms, 289 Broadway, room 37, 4^th Story.

1849 June 30. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 30, 1849, Whole No. 5503, P. 3.

The Man In The Moon.—To Harrison & Holmes. Gentleman: I accept your polite invitation to sit for my daguerreotype at your popular establishment, and will call when I visit New York by the serial steamer, about the 4^th of July. An artist in the Moon capable of taking your style of pictures would coin the dust; supposed you send out one. When I arrive, please to present me to some fair lady, who would consent to the honored distinction of the “Woman in the Moon.” Yours truly, Man In The Moon. To Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway, 4^th story, U. S.

1849 July 12. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 12, 1849, Whole No. 5514, P. 3.

Father Mathew With The daguerreotypers—This fine old Irish gentleman honored Harrison and Holmes, yesterday, with a sitting, for a superb Daguerreotype Likeness, which was taken to the satisfaction of the great Apostle of Temperance and his friends. No. 289 Broadway, Fourth Story.

1849 July 20. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 20, 1849, Whole No. 5522, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Families Or Clubs Of Ten or more persons, daguerreotyped 100 per cent cheaper. The most superior pictures taken at the Skylight Rooms of Harrison & Holmes. Pictures that have originally caricatured elsewhere, retaken for half-price. Pictures and paintings, lithographs, statuary, views, and landscapes, done in the best manner, at No. 289 Broadway, 4^th story.

Advertisement ran on July 20 & 21, 1849.

1849 July 26. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 26, 1849, Whole No. 5528, P. 3.

The Irving and the Astor House—500 guest, of these and the other noted hotels, have visited the Optical Skylight Daguerrean Rooms, for their superior likenesses, including Father Mathew and other eminent ladies and gentlemen, from home and abroad. The people at large give us flattering demands for artistic service—thanks to them. Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, Fourth Floor.

N. B. $500 that no better likenesses are done, or can be produced, than those taken at the Optical Skylight.

1849 September 9. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 9, 1849, Whole No. 5573, P. 3.

289 Broadway Daguerreotypes.—Reader, if you want a superior likeness, go to the New Optical Light, 289 Broadway, Harrison or Holmes will serve you with a picture of merit. Their prices are reasonable, and daguerreotypes generally considered the first class, by artists and people of taste. Call and see H. & H., 289, 4^th story.

1849 September 24. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 24, 1849, Whole No. 5588, P. 2.

Daguerrean Fine Arts—No Humbug Here—No Fifty cent or Dollar Pictures taken.—If you want a truly good specimen of yourself, in miniature, visit the Optical Sky-light, No. 289 Broadway, 4^th story, where nothing short of the finest Daguerreotypes are sold. Harrison & Holmes, corner Reade st. Room 37.

1849 September 27. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 27, 1849, Whole No. 5591, P. 2.

Bishop Hughes’ Daguerreotype—Harrison & Holmes had the pleasure of taking two specimen likenesses of the Bishop, yesterday. The pictures delighted the Bishop and will please his friends. The great men of the country are fast learning the way to the Optical Daguerrian establishment of H. and H., 289 Broadway, 4^th story.

1849 October 23. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 23, 1849, Whole No. 5617, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—For a superior likeness and a fine picture, apply at the Optical Sky Light. Nothing in the art has been or is produced, superior to the miniatures which are taken daily at this light, by the proprietors, No. 289 Broadway, fourth story. See specimens—get a likeness, and you are convinced. Harrison & Holmes.

1849 November 2. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 2, 1849, Whole No. 5627, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes—citizens And Strangers in want of likenesses should call at the Optical Sky Light, Bo. 289 Broadway, where the first-class of pictures are done, and no other. All who sit for miniatures at this place get well served. Call and see the specimens.

1849 November 16. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 16, 1849, Whole No. 5641, P. 3.

Harrison & Holmes Optical Daguerreotypes done in the first style of the art, by the proprietors, No. 289 Broadway, fourth story, opposite the Irving House, Take a look at the specimens, if you please.

1849 November 21. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 21, 1849, Whole No. 5646, P. 2.

Henry Clay’s Daguerreotype.—This gentleman is expected to visit Harrison & Holmes’ establishment this day, or to-morrow, and have his likeness taken by the optical light. Pictures made by this light are accurate, artistic and pretty, not surpassed nor excelled by any. Harrison & Holmes, No. 259 Broadway.

1849 December 12. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 12, 1849, Whole No. 5667, P. 3.

Christmas And New Year’s Daguerreotypes.—The pictures taken by Harrison & Holmes makes suitable presents in all seasons. Rooms corner Reade and Broadway, No. 289, at the Optical Light, fourth story. Harrison & Holmes.

1849 December 22. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) December 22, 1849, Whole No. 5678, P. 2.

Christmas Daguerreotypes.—We are prepared to treat all our friends with Christmas Pictures, in the most liberal and superior manner. Call early, as the Clerk of the weather is very fickle about these days. Harrison & Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, Optical light, 4^th story.

1850 January 21. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 21, 1850, Whole No. 5706, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—Reader, If Yu Want A good likeness and a superior picture, visit the skylight establishment, No. 289 Broadway, and you will not be disappointed. See our specimens, take a sitting, and realize he fact. Harrison & Holmes.

1850 January 24. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 24, 1850, Whole No. 5709, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—500 Ladies, 300 Children, 400 Firemen, 100 Policemen, 250 Citizen Soldiers, 50 Lawyers, 100 Doctors, 20 Editors, 10 Barbers, 6 Boot-blacks, 35 Actors, 25 Hotel-lords, 20 Negroes, 10 Indians, 6 Loafers, [ ] big fat men, and 2,000 ladies and gentlemen of the world, have had their likenesses taken the last two years by Harrison& Holmes, No. 289 Broadway.

1850 February 16. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 16, 1850, Whole No. 5732, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—St. Valentine. Venus, Cupid & Co., are respectfully informed. If they should want pictures taken to visit the optical skylight establishment, No. 289 Broadway, where the [excellen cies] of the heart and the beauties of the mind are blended or reflected into the physiognomy of the people. Harrison & Holmes.

1850 February 23. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 23, 1850, Whole No. 5739, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison and Holmes No. 1 pictures, give accurate likenesses, use the materials, charge fair prices, pay particular attention to ladies and children, and try to preserve the confidence win the good opinion of all who admire the good works [of] art as produced at the Optical Daguerrean Establishment No. 289 Broadway. Call and see.

1850 March 9. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 9, 1850, Whole No. 5754, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison and Holmes No. 289 Broadway, make superior likenesses. You that want them, remember the number 289, and go there when you get ready. Prices as usual, from two to ten dollars. No. 289 Broadway, opposite the Irving House. No. 289, remember that. Rooms 36, 37 and 39; large skylight. Harrison & Holmes.

1850 March 16. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 16, 1850, Whole No. 5760, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison and Holmes respectfully inform their friends, that six hundred thousand individuals of New York and the suburbs, that they are ever ready to serve applicants with good likenesses and fine pictures, in short notice, at fair cost, from two to ten dollars, at the old stand, No. 289 Broadway, corner of Reade street, at the large skylight.

1850 March 23. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 23, 1850, Whole No. 5767, P. 3.

Wanted—A Boy Or Young Man, Who Is Accustomed to preparing Daguerreotype Plates, and will be attentive to business. Call this morning or Monday, between 8 and 9 A. M. , with recommendations, at No. 289 Broadway, Room 37.

1850 March 30. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 30, 1850, Whole No. 5774, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—As Man was intended by his maker, not only to be “for a day, but for all times,” he should heed well how his likeness is taken, for the posterity living after him; therefore, we advise the reader to make choice of competent hands to picture the world. None we know of more so, than Harrison & Holmes, 2889 Broadway.

1850 April 3. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 3, 1850, Whole No. 5778, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Every man, Woman, and Child, wanting likenesses, should go to Harrison & Holmes’s skylight, and get a fine picture, instead of throwing themselves away with the old masters, who sell their [ ] for 50 cents and $1 a-head. Prices at the Skylight, $2 to $10. Try Them. No. 289 Broadway.

1850 April 8. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 8, 1850, Whole No. 5783, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway, make good pictures for $2 to $10. Professor Humbug does them up brown in a rag for 50 cents to $1. If H. & H. rely upon the good sense of the people for business; the Professor depends on gullibility, and the exhibition of the elephant, for success. Which is best, must be apparent to our readers.

1850 April 27. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1850, Whole No. 5802, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Harrison & Holmes make superior Likenesses and fine Pictures for $2 to $10. If you want a picture large or small, go to the optical Sky-Light—nothing in the art can excel the productions made there. Rooms 289 Broadway.

1850 May 20. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 20, 1850, Whole No. 5824, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes taken before Breakfast.—Early risers, and others, who have no time during business hours to get their likenesses, may be served to their liking, at sunrise every bright morning during the summer. After breakfast, first come first served, at the sky light. Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway.

1850 May 31. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 31, 1850, Whole No. 5835, P. 2.

New York Daguerreotypes.—Harrison & Holmes—have won the credit of making as fine Portraits as the art has produced, and from all accounts they intend to preserve and merit the laurels of public opinion by good works in future.—289 Broadway, sky-light rooms.

1850 June 12. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 12, 1850, Whole No. 5847, P. 3.

Pictures for Posterity—Dead Men’s Daguerreotypes live after them, as do their deeds.—Those who [ ? ] to have very perfect likenesses to preserve for their [posterity], may be served by Harrison & Holmes, at [ ? ] a from $2 to $10. Some of the 600,000 heads of New York [ ? ] taken daily at the sky-light, 289 Broadway.

1850 June 25. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 25, 1850, Whole No. 5860, P. 6.

Daguerreotypes.—Call on Harrison & Holmes if you want a faithful likeness, and a fine picture. Their prices a suitable to both the rich and the poor. Rooms light and airy, in La Farge building, by the Irving House, No. 289 Broadway.

1850 June 29. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 29, 1850, Whole No. 5864, P. 2.

New Discovery in the Daguerreotype Art.—Dr. Cyrus has invented an Electro Galvanic Buff for polishing plates, and preventing them from oxidizing, in every variation of atmosphere. This buff gives a sensitiveness to plates heretofore unknown, and enables the operator to take pictures in less than half the ordinary time of sitting. Harrison & Holmes have purchased a right in this new discovery, and will prove the importance of it to all who may demand fine pictures, at their rooms, in the Lafarge building, 289 Broadway.

1850 July 8. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 8, 1850, Whole No. 5872, P. 3.

Harrison & Holmes, Improved Daylight vs. Plaine’s Gas—Paine has made one Daguerreotype by his light: H. & H. have made 10,000. Paine talks of lighting the Astor: H. & H. have lit up the whole country with brilliant expressions of people. For a fine picture, try the improved daylight, 289 Broadway, room 37.

1850 October. Transactions Of The American Institute Of The City Of New York 1850. P.21 & 41.

List Of Premiums Awarded By The Managers Of The Twenty-Third Annual Fair Of The American Institute, October 1850…

Daguerreotypes.

M. A. & S. Root, 363 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes. Silver medal.

J. Gurney, 189 Broadway

Meade Brothers, 233 Broadway,

Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway,

D. E. Gavit, 247 Broadway,

C. M. Cary, 187 Broadway

For excellent daguerreotypes, no difference being perceptible to the Judges. Silver medal to each.

Meade Brothers, 239 Broadway, for superior chemically colored daguerreotypes. Diploma.

Minors’ Work.

Thomas B. Atkins, 219 Fulton-street, Brooklyn, for daguerreotypes. $5 and a certificate.

1850 October 24. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 24, 1850, Whole No. 5979, P. 2.

Best Portrait of Miss. Charlotte Cushman.—The lovers of the daguerreotype art are invited, with all those who wish to see the best likeness of this celebrated artist, to call at the gallery of C. C. Harrison, No. 293 Broadway. (Lafarge Building,) where they will be gratified with a view of the finest specimen as well as the most truthful likeness of the original in this city. C. C. Harrison, 293 Broadway, room No. 4 Lafarge Building.

25 October 1850. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1850, Whole No. 5980, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded at the Fair of the American Institute. We give to-day a continuation of the list of premiums, of which we had not space for insertion yesterday. To-morrow, we shall conclude it entire and make what comments we judge proper on the whole affair.

Silver Medals:

Langenheim & Co., New York, best Talbotypes.

M. A. & S. Root, New York, Best daguerreotypes.

J. Gurney, New York, second best daguerreotypes.

Meade & Brothers, New York, do do.

Harrison & Holmes, New York, do do.

D. E. Gavit, Albany, N. Y., do do.

*C. M. Cary, New York, do do.

*possibly Preston M. Cary.

1851 January 7. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) January 7, 1851, Vol. XLIX, P. 2.

Holmes, the Daguerreotypist, respectfully invites ladies and gentlemen to visit his new sky parlors and take a peep at the collection of premium pictures and favor him with a sitting for specimens and gems of art. Families beautifully pictured in groups, on the largest plates, for $10. Sky Parlors, 289 Broadway, late Harrison & Holmes.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 31, 1851.

1851 April 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 6, 1851, Whole No. 6740, P. 3.

Md’lle Carolina Loyo.—A full length Daguerreotype Portrait of this distinguished equestrienne, (size, 11 x 15,) taken by C. C. Harrison with his ne plus ultra Camera, can be seen at his gallery, 293 Broadway. Those that are in doubt of the above being any but the great original, are particularly invited to call and be satisfied.

1851 April 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 9, 1851, Whole No. 6743, P. 2.

“Harrison’s Camera.”—The attention of all those who are about purchasing Daguerreotype Instruments, is directed to the following recommendation from one of the oldest operators in the country, and one who has been “tried in the furnace of experience. C. C. Harrison, No. 293 Broadway. Waterbury, April 1, 1851. Dear Sir. It affords me much pleasure, after giving the instrument I purchased of you last week, a fair trial, and having had eleven years experience as an operator, to be enabled to bear testimony to the superiority of your Camera over all others, not excepting those made by “Voigtlander & Sons,” for the sale of which I was some time agent, at Boston. Yours, respectfully, Albert Litch, formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.

1851 April 26. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 26, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3128, P. 4.

Our attention was called a few days since to some extraordinary sized Daguerreotypes taken by our old friend Gurney, 189 Broadway. These superb specimens of the Daguerrian art which are far superior in point of size to any that we have seen, were taken with a new and powerful instrument manufactured in this city by C. C. Harrison. While we admire the perfection to which theses large and beautiful pictures have been brought, we cannot help feeling a peculiar pride the instrument by which they were made is of Yankee manufacture.

1851 September 13. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) September 13, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3247, P. 4.

Forty Thousand Daguerreotypes sold at Holmes’s Gallery, No. 289 Broadway, in five years. While rival establishments complain of dull business, Holmes is honored daily with visitors, demanding their pictures. The secret is, Holmes makes a fine Daguerreotype, bold, clear, distinct, expressive, and picturesque, with the light and shades blending artistically into a tone and color everlasting, beautiful, and truthful to life. Rooms all on the fourth floor, No. 289 Broadway, late Harrison & Holmes.

1851 October 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 27, 1851, Whole No. 6941, P. 4.

The American Institute. Close Of The Fair—Balance Of The Medals Premiums.

Daguerreotypes.

M. S. & S. Root, N. Y., best daguerreotypes, gold medal.

J. Gurney, N. Y., second best daguerreotypes, silver medal.

J. D. W. Brinkerhoff, N. Y., for still life daguerreotype views, silver medal.

A. A. Holmes, New York, still life daguerreotype views, silver medal.

Joseph Atkins, New York, cameo still life daguerreotype views, silver medal.

H. T. Insley, New York, illuminated daguerreotypes, silver medal.

C. C. Harrisson, New York, daguerreotype camera, gold medal.

[There was considerable excitement about the daguerreotypes; and what was so singular, it was the daguerreotypist themselves that constituted the jury. There was a majority and a minority report, and the committee of the Institute felt quite embarrassed about the business.]

1851 October 28. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 28, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3285, P. 5.

—Harrison’s Cameras.—Among the gold medals granted at the recent Fair, at Castle Garden, we are pleased to see that one was bestowed upon Mr. C. C. Harrison, of this City, for his very superior American Cameras, for the Daguerreotype. The Camera is the instrument in which the prepared plate is put, upon which the light fastens the likeness to be taken, and upon their excellence depends, in a very great measure, the finish and perfection of the Daguerreotype pictures. Hitherto, German Cameras, only, have been in use in this country, and it was believed impossible to manufacture here, Cameras good enough for the purpose. But Mr. Harrison has exceeded all expectation. He has produced not only a larger, but a better Camera, in every respect, than the German, and the very best Daguerreotypes at the Fair, and we may say, therefore, the best yet exhibited in the world, were taken by means of his Cameras. Mr. Harrison deserves the gold medal for his skill and ingenuity, and as Americans, we feel proud of the manner in which he has earned it.

1851 October 29. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 29, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3286, P. 6.

American Institute. Twenty-Fourth Annual Fair of the American Institute—Official Declaration of Premiums. Daguerreotypes.

M. A. & S. Root, No. 363 Broadway, best Daguerreotypes—Gold Medal.

J. Gurney, No. 159 Broadway, 2d best Daguerreotypes,—Silver Medal.

J. D. W. Brinkerhoff, No. 383 Broadway, for Still Life Daguerreotype Views—Silver Medal.

S. A. Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, Still Life Daguerreotype Views.—Silver Medal.

Joseph Atkins, No. 219 Fulton-st., Brooklyn, Cameo Daguerreotype—Silver Medal.

H. E. Insley, No 311 Broadway, Illuminated Daguerreotypes—Silver Medal.

Krochls & Vetters, No. 499 Broadway, Photypes—Silver Medal.

Mrs. Bertha Wehnert, No. 385 Broadway, Phototypes.—Silver Medal.

C. C. Harrison, No. 85 Duane st., Daguerreotype Cameras.—Gold Medal.

1852 October. Annual Report of the American Institute of the city of New York.

Premiums Awarded by the managers of the 26^th Annual Fair of the American Institute Oct. 1852….Manufacturing and Mechanical Department…Daguerreotypes

J. Gurney, 189 & 349 Broadway for best daguerreotypes……………Gold medal

Meade & Brothers, 233 Broadway, 2d best daguerreotypes…………Silver medal

Brinkerhoff & Co., 383 Broadway, 3d best daguerreotypes…………Diploma

Samuel Root, 233 Broadway for imitation crayon daguerreotypes….Silver medal

S. A. Holmes, 289 Broadway, for excellent daguerreotype views……Diploma

C. C. Harrison, 86 Duane-Street, for Camera Instrument……………..Gold medal,

Having before Award, Diploma

1853. Official Catalogue of the New-York Exhibition of Industry of All Nations. 1853.

Class 10. Philosophical Instruments And Their Products.

68. Daguerreotype instruments and camera of various sizes. – Charles C. Harbison sic. [Charles C. Harrison], manu. 85 Duane Street, New-York City.

1854 January 20. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) January 20, 1854, Vol. XIII, No. 3,981, P. 6.

The [1853] Exhibition At The Crystal Palace. Official Awards of Juries.

Jury F. Class 10. Philosophical Instruments And Their Products….

Silver Medal.

Whipple, John A. Boston, Mass, U. S., for Crystalotypes a new art.

Bronze Medal.

Butler, Alexander. [ ? ] U. S., for several excellent Daguerreotypes.

Brady, Mathew B. New-York City, U. S., for uniformly excellent Daguerreotypes.

Harrison, C. C. New-York City, U. S., for Camera.

Hesler, Alexander, [Galena, Ill.], U. S., for several beautiful Daguerreotypes,

Lawrence, Martin M. [New-York City], U. S., for excellent Daguerreotypes, particularly “past, present, future.”

Root, Samuel. New-York City, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes.

1854 January 21. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) January 21, 1854, Vol. XIII, No. 3,982, P. 3.

The [1853] Exhibition At The Crystal Palace. Official Awards of Juries.

Jury F. Class 10. Philosophical Instruments And Their Products….

Honorable Mention.

Gurney, Jeremiah. New-York City, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes

Harrison & Hill. Brooklyn, U. S., for Daguerreotypes

Long, E. St. Louis, Mo., U. S., for an exquisite Daguerreotype of a lady.

Meade Bros. New-York City, U. S., for Daguerreotypes of “Seven Ages of Man.”

Moissinet, Dobyne & Richardson, New-Orleans, U. S., for Daguerreotypes.

North, W[illiam]. C. Cleveland, U. S., for Daguerreotypes.

Peters Otis F. [sic.], New-York City, U. S., for Stereoscopes.

Root, M. A., Philadelphia, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes.

Whitehurst, J. H., Baltimore, U. S., for fine Daguerreotypes.

1855 October. Transactions Of The American Institute Of The City Of New York, For The Year 1855. (New York, New York.) 1856, P. 131 & 153.

List Of Premiums Awarded By The Managers Of The Twenty-Seventh Annual Fair Of The American Institute, October 1855…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and Ambrotypes. Judges—W. J. Stillman, R. B. Brown, J. A. B. Besson

J. Gurney 319 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes. A gold medal having been before awarded a Diploma.

M. B. Brady, 359 Broadway, for the second best daguerreotypes. Silver medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the third best daguerreotypes. Diploma.

Gurney & Fredericks, 349 Broadway, for the best plain photograph and best photographs in oil. Gold medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the best photographs in water colors, and second best plain photographs. Gold medal.

W. A. Tomlinson, 373 Broadway, for the best ambrotypes—a novelty in the art. Silver medal.

R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, for the second best ambrotype. Diploma.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.

C. C. Harrison, cor. Elm and White streets, for the best daguerreotype instrument. Silver medal.

S. H. (Sic.) Holmes, 289 Broadway, for a double acting camera, Silver medal.

W. & W. H. Lewis, 63 Elizabeth street, for an improved daguerreotype coating box. Diploma.

1856 May 8. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) May 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 30, P. 2.

Fires. A fire broke out in the depot of the Harlem and New Haven Railroad, in New York, Thursday morning last, which caused a loss of probably $100,000. The building was a very large one, and was occupied by several manufactures, as well as the railroad companies. The building was not wholly destroyed. The principal losses were—Edward Anthony daguerreotype manufacturer, loss $24,000—fully insured; E. S. Peckham, spectacle manufacturer, $20000—no insurance; T. L. Bishop, gutta percha manufacturer, $8,000—fully insured; Chas C. Harrison, optician and daguerreotype instrument maker, $4,000—insured one-half;…

1857 November 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 5164, P. 6 & 7.

Premiums Awarded at the Twenty ninth Fair of the American Institute…Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Hallotypes, &c.

M. B. Brady, No. 359 Broadway, N. J., for best plain and retouched photographs.

………………………………………………………………………………….Small Gold Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for plain and retouched Photographs (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)……………………………………………………………………..Diploma

M. M. Lawrence, No. 381 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Daguerreotypes and Miniatures in Oil

…………………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway, N. Y., for instantaneous Daguerreotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Aquerille.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Aquerille.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

S. C. Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographic Views.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

B. Hafnagel, No. 413 Broadway, N. Y., for photographic Views and copies of Prints.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

Phillip E. Bogart & Co., No. 58 Pine street, N. Y., for Photographs by the Solar Camera.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….Diploma

G. N. Bernard, Syracuse, N. Y., for Photographs on Wood.

…………………………………………………………….…………………………Bronze Medal

C. C. Harrison, Fifty-third Street, near East River, N. Y., for Photographic Cameras (a Silver Medal having been before awarded………………………………………………………Diploma

Robert A. Werner, No. 25 East Broadway, N. Y., for an ingeniously planned Diaphragm.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

A. Beckers, No. 411 Broadway, N. Y., for a Stereoscopic Panorama.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

R. Newell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for three delicately tinted Portraits.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

New York City Directories. (New York, New York.)

1846. Not Listed

1847. daguerreotypes, rear 15 City Hall Place.

1848. daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway & rear 15 City Hall Place, h—15 City Hall Place.

1849. daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway, h—528 Pearl.

1850. daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway, h—85 Duane.

1851. daguerreotypes, 289 Broadway & 85 Duane, h—162 Varick.

1852. dag. Inst’s., 85 Duane, h—Jersey City.

1853. dag. Inst’s., White corner Elm, h—Jersey City.

1854. dag. Inst’s., White corner Elm, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1855. Optician, White corner Elm, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1856. Not Listed.

1857. Not Listed.

1858. Not Listed.

1859. Not Listed.

1860. cameras, foot East 53d, h—East 53d near Second Ave,

1861. cameras, foot East 53d, h—East 53d near Second Ave,

1862. manuf. of Camera Tubes—458 Broadway, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1863. manuf. of Camera Tubes—458 Broadway, h—East 53d near Second Ave.

1864. manuf. of Camera Tubes—458 Broadway, h—313 East 53d.

[1] New York City Directories.

Evans, G.

April 8, 2025Daguerreian Stock and Materials, DaguerreotypesDaguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, G. Evans, Worcester Massachusettspioneeramericanphotographers

1841-1842 6 Stone Block, Corner of Main & Central Streets, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1841 September 20. Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association

Exhibited Daguerreotype Apparatus and Miniatures at the Third Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. No award was given.

1841 December 1. The Worcester Historical Society Publications. New Series Vol. 1, No. 8 April 1935. The Daguerreotype Art and Some of its Early Exponents in Worcester. p. 436.

In Part “G. Evans, Manufacturer and dealer in Daguerreotype Apparatus, No. 6 Stone block, corner of Main & Central Streets. Photographic miniatures taken in seconds.”

1841 December 1. The Massachusetts Spy. (Worcester, Massachusetts.) December1, 1841, Vol. 71, No. 48, Whole No. 3583, P. 3.

G. Evans, Manufacturer and Dealer in Daguerreotype Apparatus, No. 6 Stone Block, Corner of Main and School Sts., Worcester, Mass. Daguerreoscopes manufactured at this establishment are warranted superior to any thing of the kind ever manufactured in this country. Every instrument is thoroughly tested before delivery, and specimens of their power sent with them. Orders for Apparatus [on] (post-paid) letters of inquiry, concerning the extraordinary art, will receive immediate attention.

Photographic Miniatures taken in a few seconds—set in morocco cases or gold lockets.

Statuary, Buildings, Landscapes, Paintings, and Machinery copied with a accuracy unequalled by any artist or draughtsman.

Persons who purchase one of his improved Apparatuses, will be instructed in this valuable art gratuitously.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1841 to February 23, 1842.

Davis, Jr., Daniel

January 30, 2025PatentBoston Massachusetts, Daguerreian Cameras, Daniel Davis Jr., Patent Holderpioneeramericanphotographers

1839-1845 11 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1842 75 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846-1852 428 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1853 526 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1842 July 13. Boston Semi-Weekly Advertiser. (Boston, Massachusetts.) July 13, 1842, Vol. LXXIX, No. 6388, P. 3.

By Clark & Hatch [Office No. 56 Milk st.]…

Electrical Machines. On Tues next, at 11 o’clock—at office, Three superior Electrical Machines, suitable for schools or families.

Daguerreotype Apparatus—2 very complete Daguerreotype Machines, made by Professors Plumbe & Davis, with a book of instructions, by M. Daguerre. Also a handsome Show Case…

1842 October 22. United States Patent Office.

Daniel Davis, Jr. of Boston, Massachusetts, Assignor to John Plumbe, Jr. Patent No. 2826. Improvement in Coloring daguerreotype-pictures.

1851 February 26. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 26, 1842, Vol. XXII, No. 6330, P. 2.

A Chance For The Knowing Ones. It will be seen from an advertisement in our columns today, that Mr. Daniel Davis, the well known manufacturer of electrical instruments, 428 Washington street, offers a reward of one thousand dollars to any one who will furnish a solution of the phenomenon, known as “spirit rapping,” without reference to the spiritual theory. Mr. Davis is a well respectable citizen, who makes his offer in good faith and form a sincere wish to be enlightened…

1851 February 26. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) February 26, 1842, Vol. XXII, No. 6330, P. 3.

$1,000 Reward. I hereby offer the sum of One Thousand Dollars to the person who will satisfactorily explain the phonemes of the so called “Spiritual Manifestations,” without reference to their being made as they purport to be, by departed spirits.

I am induced to make the above offer, from having seen various articles in the newspapers in relation to the so called “Spirit Rappings,” in which many hard names are used, denouncing those who believe in them.

Believing, as I do, that it is much more easy to cry “humbug” than it is to explain these things, the above reward is offered in good faith, and will be promptly paid. Daniel Davis, Magnetic Instrument Maker, 428 Washington st.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Butler, William H.

September 2, 2024DaguerreotypesDaguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, John Plumbe Jr., New York City, Rachel Butler, William H. Butlerpioneeramericanphotographers

1841-1842 7½ Bowery, Corner Division Street, New York, New York.

1845-1846 Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1847 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848-1850 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851-1854 251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1839. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1839/1840, Published by Thomas Longworth. not listed.

1840. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1840/1841, Published by Thomas Longworth. No occupation listed, 30 Cherry, h-25 Chestnut.

1841. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1841/1842, Published by Thomas Longworth. No occupation listed, 7½ Bowery, h-25 Chestnut.

1842. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1842/1843, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 7½ Bowery, h-416 Pearl.

1843. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1843/1844, Published by John Doggett. Not listed.

1844. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1844/1845, Published by John Doggett. Not listed.

1845. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1845/1846, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-68 Church.

1846. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1846/1847, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-3 Read.

1847. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1847/1848, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotyper, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1848. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1848/1849, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1849. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1849/1850, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1850. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1850/1851, Published by John Doggett. daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1851. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1851/1852, Published by Doggett & Rode. Not listed.

1852. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1852/1853, Published by John Fellow Trow. Not listed.

1853. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1853/1854, Published by John Fellow Trow. Artist, 251 Broadway, h-New Rochelle.

1854. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1854/1855, Published by John Fellow Trow. Not listed.

1854. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1854/1855, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—artist 251 Broadway, h-211 Sixth Ave.

1855. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1855/1856, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy 271 Sixth Ave.

1856. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1856/1857, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy goods 271 Sixth Ave.

1857. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1857/1858, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—no occupation listed, h-19 Carmine.

1858. New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) 1858/1859, Published by John Fellow Trow. Rachel Butler—not listed.

1841 October 12. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) October 12, 1841, No. 12,046, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions—Daguerreotype plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article, superior polished substance. Lenses, and Miniature cases of all descriptions made to order; also apparatus for taking likenesses, with directions, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer. WM H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, corner Division street, N. Y.

Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran on October 12 & 13, 1841.

1841 October 13. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) October 13, 1841, No. 12,047, P. 2.

Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood[2], in their second visit to Central America, have taken out with them a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype apparatus, with a view of obtaining photographic drawings of the curious remains of aboriginal architecture in that country.

1841 October 16. New-York Observer. (New York, New York.) October 16, 1841, Vol. XIX, No. 42, Whole No. 962, P. 4.

A Second Trip.—We learn that Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood, having supplied themselves with a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype Apparatus, sailed on Saturday for Central America, with the purpose of taking Daguerreotype impressions of the ruins in that country.

1841 December 2. New York Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 2, 1841, Vol. I, No. 202, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions, Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article. Superior Polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer.

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran from December 2 to 4, 1841.

1842 March 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 9, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 353, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

1842 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 395, Whole No. 2063, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus Of All Descriptions.—Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article. Superior polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions; also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer. Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st., N. Y. Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 21, 1842.

1847 June 2. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 2, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, and entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease.

We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention. It is to be hoped that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 4. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat. (Brooklyn, New York.) June 4, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 132, P. 2.

The House Of The Million Faces.—Even to the philosophic student of human nature,—indeed specially to such an one—The walls of Plumbe’s rooms, in Broadway, New York, are provocative of worlds of thought and comparison! How curious the reflection that of the innumerable features presented in that house of a million faces, each is or has been vital, and you see but a counterfeit of what is moving and acting in some part of the world!…….We Observe by the following from the New York Courier, that a much needed improvement has been effected by Mr. Plumbe:

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children, that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease. We learn from Mr. Butler of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is a result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention. We hope that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 22. St. Lawrence Republican. (Ogdensburgh, New York.) June 22, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 28, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in a mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the ridge and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce. One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease. We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments, to which he has given his personal attention. We hope that it may yield him a full reward.—Courier.

1851 May 30. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 30, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3,286, P. 6.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil are most perfect portraits. They combine all the beauty of a fine miniature painting, with the detail of the Daguerreotype.

1851 May 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 28, 1851, Whole No. 6791, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 June 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 5, 1851, Whole No. 6799, P. 4.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—Specimens of this new and interesting discovery can be seen at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on June 5 & 6, 1851.

1851 June 10. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 10, 1851, Vol. XLIX, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes In Oil—Mr. Butler, the proprietor of Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, in Broadway, has discovered a process of transferring a daguerreotype impression to a metallic surface, which admits of being colored in oil. We have seen several portraits taken in this way, which combine the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the miniature painting. They are soon taken, and are much cheaper than the ordinary miniature on ivory. Mr. Butler has likenesses of several of our prominent citizens in view at his rooms.

1851 June 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 20, 1851, Whole No. 6814, P. 4.

Mr. W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has discovered a process of making daguerreotypes in oil, at a single sitting of a few seconds: the portrait being finished without any further trouble to the sitter. Portraits, Miniatures, and even Daguerreotypes, are copied by this process perfect. The price is but very little more than that of as ordinary Daguerreotype of the same size.

1851 June 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 21, 1851, Whole No. 6815, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. This new discovery should be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 24, 1851, Whole No. 6818, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil—By W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. This new and interesting discovery in the arts must needs be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 28, 1851, Whole No. 6822, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. Should be seen to be appreciated. These beautiful pictures fully realize the wishes of the discoverer.

1851 July 9. Culturist and Gazette. (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.) July 9, 1851, Vol IV, No. 28, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes In Oil. Colors.—A New York paper says that a gentleman connected with Plumbe’s National Daguerrian Gallery in that city, has made a discovery by which daguerreotypes are fixed upon panels, so that an artist is enabled to produce likenesses in oil colors in a brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy. It is supposed that this discovery will lead, in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.

1851 July 10. The Farmers’ Cabinet. (Amherst, New Hampshire.) July 10, 1851, Vol. 49, No. 48, P. 2.

And Still Another.—The ne plus ulta in the Daguerreotype art will seem to have been reached when the following discovery shall have been combined with the wonderful discovery of Mr. Hill.

Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, New-York, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of the artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting! We have seen a number of specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced. The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of Daguerreotyping.

1851 July 19. Norfolk County Journal. (Roxbury, Massachusetts) July 19, 1851, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil Colors.—We are not quite enabled to announce the discovery of a process whereby daguerreotypes may be instantly taken, with all the natural colors in oil, but the next thing to such a process has been produced. Mr. William H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, corner of Broadway and Murray street, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of an artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting! We have seen a number of specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced. The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead, in a measure to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.—[N. Y. Sun.

1851 August 23. Copway’s American Indian. (New York, New York.) August 23, 1851, Vol. 1, No. VII, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil. William H. Butler, Proprietor Of The Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 November 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 13, 1851, Whole No. 6958, P. 5.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new discovery combines the fidelity of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Being put on a metallic surface, their durability cannot be questioned. Specimens can be seen at Mr. B.’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, over Tenney’s Jewelry store.

Advertisement ran on November 13 & 15, 1851.

1852 February 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 3, 1852, Whole No. 7039, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—A New and Beautiful discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway. These pictures combine the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on February 3 & 4, 1852.

1852 February 10. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 10, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Advertisement ran on February 10 to 13, 1852.

1852 March 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 9, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, ought to be seen by all lovers of art.

Advertisement ran from March 9 to 13, 1852.

1852 April 2. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 2, 1852, Whole No. 7093, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery, by William H. Butler, (Plumbe National Gallery,) No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Only one sitting required.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 8, 1852.

1852 April 7. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) April 7, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery which was made by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combining as it does, the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting producing Daguerreotypes in permant colors, Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes as copied to nature.

1852 April 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 15, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,430, P. 5.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Specimens of this new and important discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made.

1852 April 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 15, 1852, Whole No. 7106, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, on exhibition at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, should be seen by all who admire truthfulness and beauty combined.

1852 April 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 16, 1852, Whole No. 7107, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil. At Mr. Butler’s rooms, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are specimens of Mr. B.’s new and beautiful discovery; also copies of Daguerreotypes of deceased persons.

1852 April 17. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 17, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,432, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This beautiful discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 17, 1852, Whole No. 7108, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combining, as it does, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting. This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 17 & 18, 1852.

1852 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1852, Whole No. 7111, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combines, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting. This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 24, 1852.

1852 April 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 21, 1852, Whole No. 7112, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway. This new and beautiful discovery, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype, with the finest miniature painting. Portraits, miniatures, and Daguerreotypes, copied perfect, and imperishable.

1852 April 24. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) April 24, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,438, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil, By William. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made. This new art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 24. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) April 24, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—The discovery which Mr. Butler, of No. 251 Broadway, has recently brought out, is certainly a beautiful art, combining as it does the detail of the Daguerreotype of deceased persons are copied by this process with perfect satisfaction.

1852 April 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This important discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, be gratifying to those who are in possession of a Daguerreotype of a friend, and who wish to obtain a copy of the same, in all its fidelity, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from April 27 to May 1, 1852.

1852 May 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, merits the attention of those who value a truthful likeness as well as a beautiful picture, as both are combined by this discovery.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 7, 1852.

1852 May 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 6.

Wanted—A Smart Intelligent, American young man, to learn the daguerreotype art. Apply at the Plumbe Gallery, 251 Broadway.

1852 May 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 7, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,449, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. W. H. Butler, at the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has invented a new style of Daguerreotypes in Oil, which we do not admire and consider inferior in fidelity and reliability to the best sun-portraits. It has some points of superiority, however, and we invite to it the attention of Daguerreotypers, presuming that it may yet prove the basis of an important advance in their Art.

1852 May 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 8, 1852, Whole No. 7129, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by Mr. Butler, Plumbe’s Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. These portraits excel and others ever made for truthfulness, beauty, permanency. Daguerreotypes copied satisfactorily. One sitting only required.

1852 May 11. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) May 11, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,452, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 May 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 11, 1852, Whole No. 7132, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway , upper corner of Murray street, several specimens that are worthy of the attention of all. Especially those who have Daguerreotypes of deceased friends.

1852 May 12. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 12, 1852, Whole No. 7133, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art is deserving the attention of all whom admire truth and beauty of finish in a portrait. Only one sitting is required, and is finished on a metallic surface.

Advertisement ran on September 12 to 15, 1852.

1852 May 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 18, 1852, Whole No. 7139, P. 6.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, Plumbe Gallery. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran on May 18 to 22, 1852.

1852 May 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 25, 1852, Whole No. 7146, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This interesting discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 28, 1852.

1852 June 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 1, 1852, Whole No. 7153, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Plumbe National Gallery. These portraits are on a metallic surface, and equal in finish the finest miniature painting. They are imperishable, as well as the most truthful and beautiful pictures ever made.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to 5, 1852.

1852 June 2. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 2, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,471, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 June 8. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 8, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,476, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper cor. of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery. These beautiful Portraits, equal in finish to the finest miniature paintings, with the truthfulness of the daguerreotype.

1852 June 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 8, 1852, Whole No. 7160, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street—Plumbe National Gallery. These portraits are equal in finish the finest miniature painting. Being on a metallic surface, they are imperishable, as well as truthful and beautiful. Only one sitting is required. Daguerreotypes copied.

Advertisement ran from June 8 to 19, 1852.

1852 June 16. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 16, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, Plumbe National Gallery. These beautiful portraits equal in finish the finest miniature painting being on a metallic surface, imperishable, truthful and beautiful, only one sitting is required, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1852 June 18. The Evening Post. (New York, New York.) June 18, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s new discovery in the arts must be of great importance to those who desire truthfulness as well as beauty in a portrait, and to which there cannot be any change, being on a metallic surface and finished in the best of oil colors.

Mr. B. has finished several portraits of persons who were deceased, to the great delight of the friends of those whose portraits were made.

1852 June 19. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,486, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery. These beautiful Portraits, are truthful, imperishable and equal in finish to the finest Miniature paintings. By this, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons are copied to the life.

1852 October 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 14, 1852.

1852 October 19. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,590, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. This beautiful art combines truth and beauty in the picture, making the most faithful portraits ever made.

Advertisement ran on October 19 & 20, 1852.

1852 October 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 20, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st. This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniatures, thus making it as true as it is beautiful. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to 23, 1852.

1853 February 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) February 24, 1853, Whole No. 7369, P. 5.

A Daguerreotype in Oil of the late Hon. Daniel Webster, by Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, is said by all who have seen it to be the best portrait of this eminent person that has ever been made.

1853 March 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

A Daguerreotype in Oil, by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. These portraits combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Portraits of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.

1853 March 1. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the largest as well as the most interesting collection of portraits in the world. No one should fail to visit this old and renowned establishment.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.

1853 March 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the most interesting collection in this country. Anny one acquainted at all with the history of this country should not fail to examine the portraits of its distinguished individuals.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.–These beautiful pictures combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 11. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 11, 1853, Whole No. 7384, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most eminent friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street .

Advertisement ran on March 11 & 12, 1853.

1853 March 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 15, 1853, Whole No. 7388, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. These beautiful specimens of nature and art, have the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied to nature.

1853 March 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 16, 1853, Whole No. 7389, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. These pictures combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature. Painting daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

1853 March 17. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 17, 1853, Whole No. 7390, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most intimate friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

1853 April 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 16, 1853, Whole No. 7420, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Mr. Butler, by this new and beautiful discovery, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits, to the life.

1853 April 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 19, 1853, Whole No. 7423, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s daguerreotypes in oil combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

1853 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

A Portrait of President Pierce, from life, to be seen at Mr. Butler’s rooms, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street; also the portraits of many of the most distinguished individuals in this country.

1853 April 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The Discoverer of this new and beautiful process, Mr. W. H. Butler. No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits to nature. One sitting only is required to produce the most perfect likeness ever made.

1853 April 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 21, 1853, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature. Only one sitting required.

1853 April 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 22, 1853, Whole No. 7426, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copies of portraits, and miniatures, made to life.

Advertisement ran on April 22 & 23, 1853.

1853 April 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 26, 1853, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—There is on exhibition at Mr. W. H. Butler’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, specimens of this new and beautiful art, that must be interesting to all lovers of the fine arts. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 April 27. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) April 27, 1853, Whole No. 7431, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to life.

1853 July 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway, contains the largest collection of portraits of celebrated individuals in this country. A new discovery has been added to this gallery. Daguerreotypes in oil, by William H. Butler. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

1853 July 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—A New and Important Discovery has been made by William H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, by which daguerreotypes can be finished with all the beauty of the finest miniature painting, thereby producing the most perfect likeness ever made.

1853 July 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 22, 1853, Whole No. 7515, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied permanently.

1853 July 23. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 23, 1853, Whole No. 7516, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons to the life. One sitting only required.

1853 July 26. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) July 26, 1853, Whole No. 7519, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied permanently. One sitting only from life is required.

1853 August 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 3, 1853, Whole No. 7527, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 August 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 5, 1853, Whole No. 7529, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life, in oil colors, and the metallic plate.

1853 August 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 6, 1853, Whole No. 7530, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors.—Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, has perfected the art of producing a portrait with all the fidelity of the daguerreotype and the finish of the finest miniature painting. Only one sitting required. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 August 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 9, 1853, Whole No. 7533, P. 5.

1853 August 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, (Plumbe National Gallery,) upper corner of Murray street, who has perfected his discovery in this new and beautiful art which combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 August 19. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. It is only necessary to say it has not changed its location for the last eleven years. Its collection is the largest in the world.

1853 August 24. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) August 24, 1853, Whole No. 7548, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler’s discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. The specimens at his room, corner of Broadway and Murray streets, are worthy of the admiration which they receive from every one who has seen them. Daguerreotypes copied.

1853 September 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street—This beautiful art combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. These portraits, for faithfulness, beauty and durability, are unequalled in the world.

1853 September 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. Contains the largest collection of portraits of distinguished individuals in this country. This celebrated gallery fully sustains the reputation which it has so long enjoyed for its superior portraits.

1853 September 16. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 16, 1853, Whole No. 7566, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway has at his rooms on the upper corner Murray streets some beautiful specimens of his new art, combining, as they do, the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes copied in this new style.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to 18, 1853.

1853 September 20. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 20, 1853, Whole No. 7570, P. 1.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil. By Mr. Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 September 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Mr. William. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 September 29. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Continues to furnish the patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have gained for it a celebrity that has never been surpassed. Mr. Butler’s new art combining the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the first miniature painting.

1853 October 4. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This well known establishment continues to serve its patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 6. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,891, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, we see, to furnish its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 6, 1853, Whole No. 7586, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, continues to furnish its patrons with the same satisfactory manner that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,892, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues to satisfy its patrons.

1853 October 7. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,892, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper cor. of Broadway and Murray-st., who is enabled to copy Daguerreotypes of deceased persons.

1853 October 7. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 7, 1853, Whole No. 7587, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on October 7 & 8, 1853.

1853 October 13. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 13, 1853, Whole No. 7593, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 15, 1853, Whole No. 7595, P. 5.

1853 October 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 15, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,899, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,901, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, to furnish its patrons with the inimitable style for which it has been so long.

1853 October 18. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,901, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, corner Murray street.

—This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, continues, to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 21. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 21, 1853, Whole No. 7601, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This beautiful art combine the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 22. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 22, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,905, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This new art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 22. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 22, 1853, Whole No. 7602, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.—This well-known establishment continues to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for years.

1853 October 25. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,907, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

1853 October 25. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 25, 1853, Whole No. 7605, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to 29, 1853.

1853 November 3. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 3, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,915, P. 7.

1853 November 3. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 3, 1853, Whole No. 7614, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-street. This new art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 November 5. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 5, 1853, Whole No. 7616, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The specimens which Mr. Butler has of his new art, at his rooms on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Should be seen by all who admire beauty and truth combined.

1853 November 8. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) November 8, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,919, P. 6.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This beautiful art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on November 8 & 9, 1853.

1853 November 8. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 8, 1853, Whole No. 7619, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street are at the most truthful, as well as the most beautiful portraits ever made.

1853 November 9. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) November 9, 1853, Whole No. 7620, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 December 15. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) December 15, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,951, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., are the pictures of people as they are.

1854 January 6. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 6, 1854, Whole No. 6345, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful discovery combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. They are in fact, daguerreotypes with the true colors of nature. One sitting only is required, and, being on a metallic surface, and finished in oil colors they are the most permanent, as well as the most truthful portraits ever made. Daguerreotypes copied in colors.

Advertisement ran on January 6 & 7, 1854.

[1] New York City Directory.

[2] James Lloyd Stephens; Frederick Catherwood; [Sam S. Cabot] information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

S. H. Williams & Co.

March 26, 2023Daguerreian Stock and MaterialsDaguerreian Cameras, Honolulu Hawaii, S. H. Williams & Co.pioneeramericanphotographers

1848 Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

S. H. Williams & Co. were recorded in two advertisements in the Polynesian (Honolulu, Hawaii). The first appeared on March 18, 1848. Flour, Hides, &c. For Sale by S. H. Williams & Co. 300 barrels superior Columbia River Flour; 2000 Sandwich Island hides; 25 superior Sea Otter Skins; 67 Rolls 40 yards each 4×4 China Matting.

The second appeared on July 1, 1848. For Sale A Daguerreotype apparatus, with chemicals complete. Apply to S. H. Williams & Co.

S. H. Williams & Co. is not recorded in other photographic directories. It appears from the first advertisement the Williams was a purveyor ad not a daguerreotypist.

Frederick Schramm

January 15, 2023Daguerreian Stock and Materials, DaguerreotypesBurlington Iowa, Daguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, Frederick Schrammpioneeramericanphotographers

1847 Address Unknown, Burlington, Iowa.

Frederick Schramm was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on December 22, 1847 in the Iowa Territorial Gazette and Burlington Advertiser (Burlington, Iowa). Daguerrian Apparatus for Sale. Mr. Frederick Schramm, of this city has an excellent Daguerrian Apparatus, all complete, for sale on Liberal Terms. dec 1 ’47.

Frederick Schramm is not recorded in other photographic directories. Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865 does list a Schramm. They speculate that it is John Siegmund Schramm. It is unknown if Schramm was a daguerreotypist or if he was just selling the apparatus.

John G. Wolf

November 4, 2021Daguerreian Stock and Materials, DaguerreotypesDaguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, John G. Wolf, New York City, Opticianpioneeramericanphotographers

1840 86 Nassau Street, New York, New York.

1840 40½ Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1841 23 Chambers Street, New York, New York.

1844 90 Nassau Street, New York, New York.

John G. Wolf was recorded in three advertisements and an entry from the residence section of New York City Directory. The first advertisement ran from February 22 to 25, 1840 in The Evening Post (New York, New York.) Daguerreotype. In reply to the many advertisements

for the construction and sale of the Apparatus for the Daguerreotype. I wish to make this public announcement, that besides the Optical part, I construct the whole of the apparatus, and furnish single or double glasses,[and] that, to my knowledge, all glasses hitherto used for this purpose in this country have been supplied by me. I offer to every one who wishes to make a progress in the art to suit their several wishes, and explain the effects of different modifications of the lenses; and take the liberty to call upon all the scientific gentlemen who have until now practiced this art in New York, who have used my glasses, to testify their satisfaction to their friends of my workmanship. W. G. Wolf, Optician, 86 Nassau st.

The second advertisement appeared in the Evening Star (New York, New York) on July 6, 1840.

Daguerreotype Likenesses. Mr. Y. G. Wolp (sic.) takes pleasure in announcing to the public, that he will take Photogenic, or Daguerreotype Likenesses in the course of a week. He feels confident in asserting from his many recent experiments, that he will be able to practice them in a much shorter time, and far superior to any that has yet been taken. Residence, 40½ Chatham street.

John G. Wolf, daguerreotype 23 Chambers was recorded from the 1841/1842 New York City Directory. (New York, New York.)

The third advertisement appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) and ran from June 4 to 6, 1844. Daguerreotype Cameras. J. G. Wolf, Optician, No. 90 Nassau street, up stairs, informs the Public that he manufactures a new kind of Daguerreotype Apparatus; for taking large and small Portraits, with one instrument. It is far superior than any Camera before in use.

N. B. Lenses for daguerreotype and Telescopes; Achromatic and Single, also Priams, Microscopes and Spectacle Glasses, of Glass or Crystal, warranted correct, ground and polished, by J. G. W.

John G. Wolf is recorded in other directories and other sources.

D. H. Witt

November 1, 2021Daguerreian Stock and MaterialsD. H. Witt, Daguerreian Cameras, Fayette Missouripioneeramericanphotographers

1848 Address Unknown, Fayette, Missouri.

D. H. Witt was recorded in one advertisement in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri) on June 10, 1848. Daguerreotype Apparatus For Sale. A Camera, of good size and great power, together with a lot of stock, such as plates, chemicals, and fixtures will be sold cheap. Apply to D. H. Witt, near Fayet.

D. H. Witt is not recorded in other photographic directories. It is unknown if he was a daguerreotypist, an amateur, or a retailer.

C.V. Ussam

June 25, 2021DaguerreotypesC.V. Ussam, Daguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, Unknown Locationpioneeramericanphotographers

1858 Address and Location Unknown.

C.V. Ussam appeared in one announcement in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York) on December 10, 1858. New-York City News. Burning of the Harlem R. R. Depot. Great Loss Of Property. Four Men Buried in the Ruins.

This morning sometime between 3 and 4 o’clock, the Harlem Railroad Depot, in Centre street, caught fire on the White street side, and was partially destroyed, together with a large amount of property….

…C. V. Ussam, daguerreotype apparatus, loss $500.

C.V. Ussam is not recorded in other photographic directories. It is unknown if Ussam was a daguerreotypist or supplier.

C. Wells Simons

January 19, 2021Daguerreian Stock and Materials, DaguerreotypesC. Wells Simons, Daguerreian Cameras, Daguerreotypist, New York Citypioneeramericanphotographers

1842 155 Broadway, New York, New York.

C. Wells Simons appeared in one advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on September 15, 1842. For Sale—Improved Daguerreotype Apparatus, with full instructions, for sale low—Persons, who in consequence of the depressed times have been thrown out of employment, may, with a very limited capital, enter into this elegant profitable business with a certainty of success.—There are many towns, even in this State, that have not yet been visited by any operators; and at the South and West there is a first rate field open for those wishing to travel.

A full knowledge of the Art can be obtained in a few days, by applying to C. Wells Simons, 155 Broadway, N. Y.

N. B.—Persons in the country can be furnished with the Apparatus, and written instructions that will enable them to operate successfully. C. Wells Simon.

C. Wells Simons is not recorded in other photographic directories. C. Wells Simons was not listed in the 1841-1842 or the 1842-1843 New York City directories. It is unknown if Simons was an amateur or professional daguerreotypist or a retailer of daguerrean equipment.

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