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Brinsmaid Brother & Co.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , , , ,

1847-1850       Church Street, Burlington, Vermont.

1847 May 27.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  May 27, 1847, Vol. XLI, No. 28, Whole No. 2119, P. 3.

Messrs. Brinsmaid & Brothers, Church Street, Burlington, VT.  Having Enlarged and Improved their Store, are opening a fine stock of Watches, Clocks & Jewelry, And Every Article In The Daguerreotype Line Including German and American Cameras, At New York Prices.  Also German, English, American and Paris Fancy Articles.

Our Silver Claw Tongs and Silver Spoons, took the premium at the Great Fair of the American Institute, 1844.

Watches and Clocks and all work in our line attended to by an experienced Workman.

Terms Cash for Goods or work on delivery.  Good Goods at Low prices.  Brinsmaid & Brothers.

Advertisement ran from May 27 to June 24, 1847. 

1848 January 13.  The Voice of Freedom.  (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 13, 1848, Vol. IX, No. 30, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Goods.  Every article in the line including German and American Cameras, is kept for sale at New York prices, by Brinsmaid & Brothers, Jewelers, at Burlington, Vermont.

1850 May 30.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  May 30, 1850, Vol. 13, No. 651, P. 3.

A large Stock of Goods At Burlington, VT.  Selling off cheap for Cash.  J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth.

Preparatory to rebuilding our store intending to devote our whole attention to the Watch and Jewelry business, we offer our large and beautiful assortment of Clocks, Parlor, hall and store Lamps, Plated and Britania Goods, Silk, Umbrellas, Canes, Willow Ware.

Daguerreotype Goods, Perfumery, fine Cutlery, Musical Instruments, Rifles, Guns, Pistols, Fishing Tackle ad sporting goods.  Together with our extensive assortment of Fancy Goods, at very low prices, many goods at and below cost, intending to clear them out so as not to have to remove them.  In the line of goods, such as we intend to continue the sale of, we have laid in a fine stock, which we will sell at reduced prices, on the ‘nimble sixpence’ principle.

We have now and shall keep a good stock of cheap Silver and Gold Watches, as low to say the least, as can be had anywhere, as well as higher priced ones.  Our stock of Jewelry and Silver Ware is very full and complete, and quite low.

100 gross Daguerreotype Plates and Cases at low prices.

Genuine Star plates, 40 at [$22] per gross, $1.75 per doz.  Watches for $3, $5, and $6½; Lepies and levers for ten and twelve dollars, Gold watches for $20 and %25, and upwards.  Particular attention given to Watch repairing.  Brinsmaid, Brother, & Co.  J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth.  Church street, Burlington.

Advertisement was recorded from May 30 to June 13, 1850.

1850 May 31.  Vermont Centinel.  (Burlington, Vermont.)  May 31, 1850, Vol. XXXIX, No. 36, P. 3.

To Peddlers And Others.  Who buy for cash and who wish cheap watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Plated or German silver Spectacles and spoons are invited to examine our goods and prices.

Daguerreotype Operators, Can be supplied with goods at reduced prices, at about New York and Boston prices by the gross.  Brinsmaid Brothers & Co.

1850 May 28.  Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  May 28, 1850, Vol. XXV, No. 22, Whole No. 1260, P. 3.

A Large Stock Of Goods, At Burlington, VT., Selling Off At Reduced Prices!  Preparatory to rebuilding our store, and intending to devote our whole attention to the Watch and Jewelry business, we offer our large and beautiful assortment of Communion Furniture, Clocks, Parlor, Hall, and Store Lamps; Plated and Britannia Goods, Silk Umbrellas, Canes, WillowWare, Daguerreotype Goods, Perfumery, Fine Cutlery, Musical Instruments, Rifles, Guns, Pistols, Fishing Tackle, and Sporting Goods generally.

Together with our extensive assortment of Fancy Goods, at very low prices, many goods at and below cost, intending to clear the3m out so as not to have to remove them.  In the line of goods, such as we intend to continue the sale of, we have laid in a fine stock, which we will sell at reduced prices, on the “nimble sixpence” principle.

We have now and shall keep a good stock of cheap Silver and Gold Watches, as low, to say the least, as can be had anywhere, as well as higher priced ones.  Our stock of Jewelry and Silver Ware is very full and complete, and quite low.

100 gross Daguerreotype Plates And  Cases at low prices.   Genuine Star. 40 plates, $20 per gross, $1.75 per dozen.

Watches for $3, $5, and $6½ ; Lepines and Levers for $10 and $12; Gold watches for $20 and $25, and upwards.  Particular attention given to Watch repairing.

J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth} Brinsmaid, Brother & Co.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to July 2, 1850.

1850 May 31.  Vermont Centinel.  (Burlington, Vermont.)  May 31, 1850, Vol. XXXIX, No. 36, P. 3.

Selling Off!  No Credit.  Being tired of selling goods on credit, we from this time abandon it entirely, and will sell our stock off at such very low prices as will insure all to buy who wish to use or sell or give them away.

Preparatory to rebuilding our store intending to devote our whole attention to the Watch and Jewelry business, we offer our large and beautiful assortment of Clocks, Parlor, hall and store Lamps, Plated and Britania Goods, Silk, Umbrellas, Canes, Willow Ware.

Daguerreotype Goods, Perfumery, fine Cutlery, Musical Instruments, Rifles, Guns, Pistols, Fishing Tackle ad sporting goods.  Together with our extensive assortment of Fancy Goods, at very low prices, many goods at and below cost, intending to clear them out so as not to have to remove them.  In the line of goods, such as we intend to continue the sale of, we have laid in a fine stock, which we will sell at reduced prices, on the ‘nimble sixpence’ principle.

We have now and shall keep a good stock of cheap Silver and Gold Watches, as low to say the least, as can be had anywhere, as well as higher priced ones.  Our stock of Jewelry and Silver Ware is very full and complete, and quite low.

100 gross Daguerreotype Plates and Cases at low prices.

Genuine Star plates, 40 at [$22] per gross, $1.75 per doz.  Watches for $3, $5, and $6½; Lepies and levers for ten and twelve dollars, Gold watches for $20 and %25, and upwards.  Particular attention given to Watch repairing.  Brinsmaid, Brother, & Co.  J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth.  Church street, Burlington.

Advertisement was recorded from May 31 to July 12, 1850.

1850 June 6.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  June 6, 1850, Vol. XLIV, No. 29, Whole No. 2276, P. 3.

A Large Stock Of Goods At Burlington, VT.  Selling Off. Cheap for Cash.  J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth.  Preparatory to rebuilding our Store, and intending to devote our whole attention to the Watch and Jewelry Business, we offer our large and Beautiful Assortment of Communion Furniture; Clocks; Parlor, Hall and Store Lamps; Plated  Brillania Goods; Silk Umbrellas. Canes, Willow Ware, Daguerreotype Goods, Perfumery, Fine Cutlery, Musical Instruments, Rifles, Guns, Pistols, Fishing Tackle, and Sporting Goods Generally,—Together with our extensive assortment of—

Fancy Goods, at vey low prices, any goods at and below cost, intending to clear them out, an as not to have to remove them.—In the line of Goods, such as we intend to continue the sale of, we have laid in a fine stock, which we will sell at reduced prices, on the “Nimble sixpence” principle.

We have now, and shall keep a good stock of Cheap Silver & Gold Watches, as low, to say the least, as can be had any where, as well as the higher priced ones.—Our stock of Jewelry and Silver Ware is very full and complete, and quite low.

100 Gross Daguerreotype Plates & Cases at low Prices.  Best 40 Star Plates $20 per Gross, $1.45 per doz.; Cases as low in proportion.

 Watches for $3, $5 and 6½; Lepines and Levers for  $10 and $12, Gold Watches for for $20 and $25 and upwards.  Particular attention given to Watch repairing.  Brinsmaid, Broth & Co., Church Street, Burlington, Vt.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to July 18, 1850.

1854 October 12.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  October 12, 1854, Vol. XVII, No. 879, P. 3.

Gold & Silver Goods.  James E. Brinsmaid, Late Of And Successor To The Firm Of Pangborn & Brinsmaid, And Brinsmaid Brother & Co.

Continues business at the same Old Stand, Church street, Burlington, Vt., where he learned his apprenticeship, and where he has been in business twenty-one years.  He offers a larg stock of Gold and Silver Ware, Watches, Jewelry, and Fancy Articles, Musical Instruments, Coffin Plates, Communion Ware, Daguerreotype Goods, &c…

Advertisement ran from October 12, 1854 to November 15, 1855.

Bardwell, R. D.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1847                166 River Street, Troy, New York.

1847 July 12.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  July12, 1847, Vol 7, No. 17, Whole No. 329, P. 3.

Fancy Goods and variety Store.  R. D. Bradwell.  166 River street (between State and Congress.) Troy, N. Y, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Every description of shell,. Horn ad Ivory Combs, English, French and German Fancy Goods, brushes, perfumery, cutlery, Fancy Stationary, carpet Bags, willow ware, games, toys. &c.  Also Ladies frizzelts, Ringlets, Madona Bands, &c. Daguerreotype Plates, Cases, Chemicals &c.                                                                                                                                                                        

Artault, Francois A.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1842                46 Broad Street, New York, New York.

1842-1843       168½ Fulton Street, New York, New York.

1843-1844       235 Broadway, New York, New York.

1844-1845       149 Broadway, Lafayette Bazaar, Corner Liberty Street, New York, New York.

1847-1849       149 & 151 Broadway, Lafayette Bazaar, New York, New York.

1849                539 Broadway, Chinese Buildings, New York, New York.

1842 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 253, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

Daguerreotype—12 Daguerreotype apparatus complete, and new pattern, 

400 Branch Plates

6 Aromatic Lens

50 Bottles Hyposulphite of Soda

24 Bottles of Chloride of Gold

Chrome, Chloride of Iodine, Tripoli, and all kinds of Chemicals concerning the Daguerreotype just received by Packet ship Francois 1st, and for sale by Artault & Co.           

46 Broad Street, up stairs.                                                                                                    

Advertisement ran from March 9 to April 7, 1842.

1842 April 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 28, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 403, Whole No. 2071, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.—F. A. Artault & Co., lately 46 Broad street and now 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, have received by packet ship Albany, and offer for sale at low price—

25 complete Daguerreotype apparatus, new pattern.

500 French plates, large size.

50 acromatic lenses made at Paris by Alphonse, Giroux & Co.

100 bottles hyposulphate of Soda.

Also Tripoli of venise, iodine, chloruse of iodine, cromine, cromine of iodine, chloruse of gold, and the new accelerating substance.

Mr. F. A. Artault & Co. take this opportunity to inform their friends and customers, that they have removed their establishment from 46 Broad street to 168½ Fulton street near Broadway opposite St. Paul’s Church.                                                                          

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 28, 1842.

1842 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 134, Whole No. 3005, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  New Pattern Apparatus.—F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s church, Have received per packet ship Argo, and offer for sale at low prices, 300 French plates, large size, 88 inches half on 6 half; 25 complete Daguerreotype apparatus, new pattern; 50 aeromatic lenses, made at Paris, by Alphonse Giroux & Co.; 100 bottles hyposulphate of soda.

Also Tripoli of venise, iodine, chloruse of iodine, cromine, cromine of iodine, chloruse of gold, and the new accelerating substance.                                                                                  

Advertisement ran from

1842 July 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 9, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 187, Whole No. 3038, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus And Instruction, in the most approved process, for making splendid portraits and views, by F. A. Artault & Co. 168½ Fulton street, who have made arrangements to open a class for the reception of pupils, to commence on Monday, July 11th.

The class will be open for two hours each day, from eight o’clock A. M. to 10 o’clock A. M. and the pupils may continue in the class until perfectly satisfied.

Terms–$25 in advance.

F. A. Artault & Co. have just received by the packet Rhone, from Paris, 1,000 very superior Plates; also 25 improved Daguerreotype apparatuses, as well as an extensive supply of the best chemicals manufactured in Paris.                                                                          

Advertisement ran from July 9 to August 12, 1842.

1842 July 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 9, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 187, Whole No. 3038, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, New Pattern.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton Street.  This beautiful art has arrived at such perfection, that two hours instruction is sufficient to obtain a perfect knowledge of it—which will give gratis to those who purchase the apparatus at the store of F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street.  Price of the apparatus complete varies from $25 to $100.  Also—Acromatic Lenses, French plates, hyposulphate of Soda Tripoli, bromine, chloride of iodine, chloride of gold, &c.  Also, morrocco cases, and a good supply of new frames, gilded and paste board.  F. A. Artault & Co. are constantly receiving from Paris all kinds of fancy articles of the latest invention.        au. 26.

Advertisement ran from August 26 to September 30, 1842.

1842 October 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 5, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 275, Whole No. 3126, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  To The Photographic Artists.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have just received by packet ship Argo, an invoice of

            1000 Daguerreotype French Plates

            A new supply of the best and newest patterns apparatus

            100 ounces cromine of iodine

            50 pounds hydrosulphate of soda

            50 grammes of chloride of gold

            100 pounds of Tripoli of venise

            50 ounces chloride of iodine

            And a new book containing the latest improvements in the Daguerreotype.              oc. 5.

Advertisement ran from October 5 to November 27, 1842.

1843 April 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 8, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 98, Whole No. 3311, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  To The Photographic Artists.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, respectfully inform the photographic artists, and every person engaged in daguerreotype business, that they will receive by packet ship Emerald and Vilte de Lvoe—1000 French daguerreotype plates, 6½ inches by 8½, No. 30; 12French acromatic lenses, 3¼ inches diameter, made by Lereboura and Alf Giroux; 8 French acromatic lenses, 4½ inches diameter, prepared by Chevalier, for ranking larger sizes of portraits; 50 ounces bromine; 50 ounces chloride of iodine, and all the chemicals necessary for the daguerreotype.  ap. 8.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to May 13, 1843.

1843 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 121, Whole No. 3334, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Co-Partnership.—The co-partnership existing under the firm of F. A. Artault & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business of the late firm will be settled by N. Courtin.  F. A. Artault, A. N. Courtin.

1843 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 121, Whole No. 3334, P. 3.

Notice And Removal.—F. A. Artault, lately 168½ Fulton st., having dissolved by mutual consent his co-partnership, for giving all his attention to the Daguerreotype business, respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has removed his old Daguerreotype stand from 168½ Fulton st. to 235 Broadway, 2d story, where he has just opened several packages received by the last arrivals, containing 1000 French Daguerreotype Plates.  No. 30 and 40 warranted French Acromatic Lenses and all the chemicals necessary—complete apparatus.  He will be very glad to see all his old customers visiting his new place.

Please to give a call—235 Broadway, 2d story, rooms No. 2 and 3.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 13, 1843.

1843 September 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 11, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 249, Whole No. 3461, P. 3.

To Persons Wishing To Engage Themselves In The Daguerreotype Business.  F. A. Artault, 235 Broadway, 3d story front room, opposite the Park, respectfully informs the photographic artist that, intending to go to France in a few months, he wishes to sell, at very low prices, (lower than prime cost), 1000 French Daguerreotype plates, No. 30 and 40, 6½ by 8½ inches.

8 large apparatus complete, fixed with chromatic lenses of 4½ inched diameter, for full size portraits (large plates and half plates.

            20 complete apparatus for quarter plates and medium size.

            6 Chromatic lenses, 4½ inches diameter.

            12 Chromatic lenses 3 inches diameter.

            200 ounces of chloride of iodine.

            200 ounces pure cromine.

            50 pounds hydrosulphate of soda.

            100 grains chloride of gold.

            50 bottles of a new preparation made by M. Lerebours, for gilding the pictures.

            200 bottles French Tripoli.

            50 bottles rouge.

            50 bottles iodine.

            And a quantity of boxes, stands, and materials suitable for the Daguerreotype.

The greatest part of these goods arrived by the latest vessels, and are warranted to be pure and of the best quality.

Also—A new supply of frames, morocco cases, and a splendid Diorama, with 24 views, made in Paris by M. Daguerre, and very costly.  Please call at 235 Broadway, 3d story and front room.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 14, 1843.

1844 March 1.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 1, 1844, Vol. XLII, P. 3.

Benjamin Mooney, Auctioneer, y B. Mooney  Co.  Auction Merchant, Store No. 91 Maiden Lane…Wednesday, March 20.  At 12 O’clock at the auction room.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, &c.—The whole stock of F. A. Artault, retiring from that branch of business, consisting of daguerreotype materials.

Also, 500 large plates.

Also, 20 acromatic glasses.

Also, 20 daguerreotype apparatus.

Also, a lot of chemicals, frames, cases, &c., &c., well worthy the attendance of the artisan in that line.

1844 March 25.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 25, 1844, Vol. XLII, P. 3.

Benjamin Mooney, Auctioneer, y B. Mooney  Co.  Auction Merchant, Store No. 91 Maiden Lane…Wednesday, April 3.  At 12 O’clock at the auction room.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, &c.—The whole stock of F. A. Artault, retiring from that branch of business, consisting of daguerreotype materials.

Also, 500 large plates.

Also, 20 acromatic glasses.

Also, 20 daguerreotype apparatus.

Also, a lot of chemicals, frames, cases, &c., &c., well worthy the attendance of the artisan in that line.

1844 May 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 28, 1844, Vol. X, No. 149, Whole No. 3719, P. 3.

Attention—Save Your Money!  Daguerreotype Portraits, In The Finest And Best Style, including a Morocco Case or Frame, all for One Dollar.  Apply to the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway and also at 235 Broadway, third story, front room New York.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens, which are warranted, and although cheap they are equal to any at a cost of $3.  For the convenience of Ladies, Portraits will be taken by a Lady.

German Apparatus, warranted imported, complete $50, including complete instructions.

French Plates, Morocco Cases at reduced prices, Chemicals, Lenses, all imported by F. A. Artault, Well known in this line of business.           m. 28.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to July 6, 1844.

1844 September 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 4, 1844, Vol. X, No. 246, Whole No. 3846, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  T. A. Artault, 149 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, Lafayette Bazaar, offers sale, low for cash, 80 dozen morocco cases; a fine lot of gilt frames; 6 new apparatus, made by Chevalier and Lerebours, in Paris, 12 Achromatic glasses, 3½ inches; a lot of plates, chemicals, &c.

Advertisement ran from September 4 to October 1, 1844.

1844 November 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 25, 1844, Vol. X, No. 326, Whole No. 3926, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  Just Received from Paris, by packet ship Francis the First,

500 French Daguerreotype Plates, large size (star brand.)

            12 Archomatic Glasses, 3¼ inches diameter.

            12 dozen of Gilt Frames, of different sizes.

            6 German Instruments, for taking family groups.  And for sale cheap for cash by F. A. Artault, French Importer, Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, cor. of Liberty st.                    n.25.

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1844 to January 16, 1845.

1845 January 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 28, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 27, Whole No. 3989, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  F. A. Artault.  Importer of French Daguerreotype Materials and manufacturer of Morocco cases, offers for sale at the following cheap prices—

            Best quality of French Plates, No. 40, (medium) $3 dozen.

            Fine Morocco Cases, with white glass and fine borders, $3 dz.

Good quality of Daguerreotype Apparatus, including the instruction, all complete and warranted, $50.

            Acromatic Glasses, from $3 to $15.

            All the chemicals used in the Daguerreotype process, cheap.

F. A. Artault has received by the last steamship, the salt of gold for gilding the pictures, the new substances for polishing plates in two minutes, and the beautiful process of Mr. Fizean for reproducing the Daguerreotype Portraits on engraved plates. And to draw on paper an unlimited number.

If you are fond of the progress in this beautiful art, please to call at the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, corner of Liberty st.                                                                                           ja28.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to March 12, 1845.

1845 March 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 17, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 75, Whole No. 4037, P. 4.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty st.  This Establishment, founded the 1st of December, 1843, as a public store for the sale of every description of Staple and Fancy Goods, will be enlarged the 1st of May next.  The subscriber having rented the upper part of the building, 151 Broadway, will put in complete repair and fit up in a magnificent manner, two large galleries, where the traders, manufacturers and importers, will be able to obtain at a cheap rent, a fine and convenient store; and the ladies and gentlemen a splendid place of resort and a public and fashionable promenade.

Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has already rented the front part of the two galleries as a Daguerreotype Saloon, where she will continue as before, to give the most perfect likeness for One Dollar, including the best kind of Morocco Case or Frame.

Several Counters to let, with glass cases—enquire in the Bazaar.  T. A. Artault.  mh17.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to April 27, 1845.

1845 May 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 10, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 128, Whole No. 4090, P. 4.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, cor. of Liberty street, New York.  The cheapest and Most Attractive Store of the City.  For the convenience of the buyers, $10,000 worth of Fancy Goods, Toys, Perfumery, Cutlery, Jewelry and other varieties of goods, are displayed on the counters, and sold On An Entirely New Plan, At the following prices:—

            Counter No. 1……….12½ cents each article.

            Counter No. 2………..25       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 3………..50       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 4………..75       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 5…………$1.00  do    do    do.

All the goods are warranted to be genuine; the prices are fifty cent below the market prices, and by this new plan you can buy the goods at retail prices a great deal cheaper than at auction.

You will also find in the Bazaar, the most complete assortment of Sugar Plumbs and Candies, from 25 cents to $3 a pound; Jujube Paste, Chocolate, &c.

Two large Saloons have been fitted up in a magnificent style, as Ice Cream Saloons.  A competent person, from a Philadelphia establishment, has been engaged to take the entire management of the Ice Cream Department, and ladies and gentlemen will obtain at the Lafayette Bazaar, a real Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has fixed the front part of the two galleries of the Bazaar, as daguerreotype Saloons, where she will continue, to take the most perfect Likenesses For One Dollar, including a neat Morocco Case or Frame.

For further particulars apply to F. A, Artault, At the Lafayette Bazaar.  my6.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to

1845 August 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 5, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 193, Whole No. 4075, P. 3.

To The daguerreian Artists.  F. A. Artault, Importer of French Daguerreotype Goods offer for sale, at a cheap price:–

            500 Large Daguerreotype Plates, No. 40 and 30.

            500 Ounces Dry Iodine.

            200 Ounces Bromine.

            200 Ounces of Iodine.

            100 Pounds Hyposulphite of Soda.

200 drams Chloride of Gold and Salt of Gold; new article, Quicksilver, Tripoli, Rouge, Rotten Stone, Instruments, and all the articles useful in Daguerreotype.

            2 Gross Morocco Cases—a bargain.

            Apply at the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty st., up stairs.

Advertisement ran from August 5 to September 13, 1845.

1847 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 4, Whole No. 4601, P. 3.

To daguerrian Artists.  F. A. Artault, 149 and 151 Broadway, (Lafayette Bazaar) has just received per late Havre packets 1,400 French Daguerreotype Plates, large size, of the star brand, which he offers on reasonable terms.  Also, an invoice of French Chemicals, including dry iodine, Hyposulphite of Soda, Bromine, Chloride of Iodine, Salt of Gold, Tripoly Rouge, &c.  j5.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to February 8, 1847.

1847 July 1.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  July 1, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3

Novelties Are The Order Of The Day.  Summer Goods And Trade Open.

Just received by the Havre packet,40 cases of fresh and new styles of Fancy Goods and Toys, for the summer trade, and sold at the cheap price, in the Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Ice Creams and Ices, Philadelphia style.  Ladies and gentlemen will find in the Bazaar a real Ice Cream.—A Saloon has been fitted up in magnificent style.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.  J1.

Advertisement ran from July 1 to August 12, 1847.

1847 August 13.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  August 13, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3

Novelties Are The Order Of The Day.  Summer Goods And Trade Open.

Just received by the Havre packet,40 cases of fresh and new styles of Fancy Goods and Toys, for the summer trade, and sold at the cheap price, in the Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Ice Creams and Ices, Philadelphia style.  Ladies and gentlemen will find in the Bazaar a real Ice Cream.—A Saloon has been fitted up in magnificent style.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.  au13.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 4, 1847.

1847 December 6.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 6, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3.

The Holidays.  Great Celebration of Christmas and the Holidays, at the Lafayette Bazaar.  149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs.  Great opening exhibition, and cheap sale of forty cases of French and German Fancy Goods, imported expressly for the Christmas and New Years At Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty sdt., up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 11, 1847.

1848 March 15.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 15, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 3.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.  The cheapest and most attractive Fancy Establishment in America.

The proprietor of the Lafayette Bazaar respectfully invites an inspection of his splendid are rare stock, which he can say with confidence cannot be equalled by any other establishment in the United States; and prices will be found thirty per cent lower than those usually charged, and the arrangement for sale so simple and convenient (the prices all being marked) as to render the Bazaar the most attractive sales room in the World! And on inspection will be found so.

N. B.—The Trade and Country Merchants supplied on the most liberal terms.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for One Dollar; including a neat morocco case or frame.

Customers are received in a splendid Gallery, where they can see several Splendid Curiosities free of expense. 

Advertisement ran from March 15 to June 30, 1848.   

1848 May 25.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 25, 1848, Whole No. 5, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Apparatus

1849 May 26.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  May 26, 1849, Vol. XLVII, P. 3.

The Lafayette Bazaar, (Founded in 1843, by F. A. Artault, in the old stand 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs,) is now removed and re-opened on a larger scale at 539 Broadway, Chinese Buildings.

F. A. Artault, importer of French Fancy Goods, Toys, and Proprietor of the Lafayette Bazaar, respectfully informs his friends, old customers, and the public, that being obliged to leave his old establishment, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs, (his lease having expired,) he has rented for a number of years the front part of the Chinees Buildings, where he has opened his large stock of Goods, and fitted up, at great expense, the most Magnificent Establishment of the kind in New York.

The public will find at the Bazaar, as before, the greatest variety of Toys, Fancy Goods, Cutlery, Jewelry, Glass And China Ware, Dressing Cases, Music And Work Boxes, Purses, Bags, And Fans; Also Splendid French Gold Jewelry, Ladies Watches, Gold and Silver Patent Watches, &c. &c.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits, Only One Dollar, (including a neat Morocco Case or Frame.  The Lafayette Bazaar Daguerreotype Gallery hast been known these seven years to be the best place in New York for a Perfect Daguerreotype and Portrait, and which are taken in any weather, and warranted to give satisfaction.

To The Ladies:  Tea Room, Ice Cream Saloon and Ladies Restaurant! 

F. A. A. Proprietor of Bazaar, has also fitted up , in a superb style, a beautiful Ladies Restaurant, to be kept in the Parisian style, for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen visiting the Chinese Museum and Concert Room, (in the Chinese Buildings,) as well as the public in general.  This establishment is kept with neatness and respectability; the Bill of Fair comprises the very best the markets afford, which will be served up in the best manner at the most reasonable rates.  Ladies and Gentlemen can have dinners served a-la-Francaise, from 5 o’clock A. M. to 12 M. and Suppers at the closing of Theatres or Concerts; one of the best Ice Cream, Fruit Ices and Roman Punch makers has been engaged and the Bazaar will be always supplied with the best.  Ice Creams, Ices, Sorbets, Roman Punch, Champagne Ices, Pastry And Cakes Fresh Every Day.  The Greatest Variety Of Candies, Mottoes, Preserved Fruits, Comestibles, Pure and Genuine Wines And Cordials.  Oysters Stewed, Fried, Or In The Shell.  Parties Supplied At Short Notice.  Gentlemen’s Restaurant. 

Under the Ice Cream Saloon, F. A. Artault has fitted up a clean and neat Saloon as a Gentlemen’s Restaurant, kept a la Delmonico, where will be found every day, Breakfast, Dinner, and Supper, at very moderate price.  The wines and liquors are warranted genuine, and imported by F. A. A., who was formerly a wine merchant. 

Also—Claret, Champagne, Brandy, and every variety of Wines, Cordials, sold by the bottle, gallon or dozen, and by the cask.  Also—French Comestibles, Truffles, Sardines, Vinegar, Pickles, Preserves, Mustard, &c., &c.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to August 24, 1849.    

William A. Wisong

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1841-1859       2 North Liberty Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

William A. Wisong was recorded in six advertisements. The first advertisement was recorded on November 20, 1841 in the Edenton Sentinel and Albemarle Intelligencer (Edenton, North Carolina).  Artists, Painters, And Daguerreotypist’s Depot.  William A. Wisong, No. 2 N. Liberty st. Baltimore.  Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Window Glass, Paints, Oil, Varnishes, [ ? ], Turpentine, Brushes, & c. Artist Materials, and a full and complete assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, of Cases, Plates, Chemicals, &c., &c. at the very lowest price.

The second advertisement ran from November 25 to December 3, 1849 in the New York Herald  (New York, New York).  Fine Arts.—To All Professional Daguerreotypers and Amateurs of the Photographic Art throughout the United States.—The subscribers, owners of Talbot’s United States Patent for taking pictures on paper, by aide of the Camera Obscura, considering that it is more consonant with the spirit of the age and the free institutions of this country, to give access to a valuable invention to every one who desires it, have concluded to dispose of this Patent Right, together with their valuable improvements, in individual licenses, at the trifling sum of thirty dollars for each of the first two hundred licenses, and fifty dollars for each subsequent one.  For this sum every purchaser receives license to exercise the art throughout the United States, with the exception of the States of Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Texas, for which States the exclusive right has been sold previous to this arrangement; a copy of the original patent and a printed pamphlet containing a full, clear, and minute description of the process, as improved by the scribers.  For further particulars, apply to the subscribers or their agents, post paid, who will send by return of mail a full prospectus of all the conditions.  W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia.  Agent—E. White, 24 Broadway[1], New York City.

 A. Q. Browns, 228 Washington Street, Boston.

 Hale & Co., Boston.

 Eastern Patent Agency, Boston.

 W. A. Wisong, Baltimore

 W. A. Pratt, Richmond, Va.

 John C. Simons, King st., Charleston, S. C.

 Peter Smith, Cincinnati, O.

 Messrs. Long, St. Louis, Mo.

 D. McDonnell, Buffalo, N. Y.

The third advertisement was recorded on May 1, 1850 in the Albemarle Bulletin (Edenton, North Carolina).  Artists, Painters, And Daguerreotypist’s Depot.  William A. Wisong, No. 2 N. Liberty st. Baltimore.  Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Window Glass, Paints, Oil, Varnishes, [ ? ], Turpentine, Brushes, & c. Artist Materials, and a full and complete assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, of Cases, Plates, Chemicals, &c., &c. at the very lowest price.

The fourth advertisement was recorded on June 1,1852 in the Baltimore Pathfinder, Traveler’s Guide, and Business Register (Baltimore, Maryland).  Artists, Painters And Daguerreotypists’ Depot.  —0—Wm. A. Wisong, No. 2 N. Liberty st., Baltimore, Wholesale And Retail Dealers In Window Glass, Paints, Oil, &c., &c., Artists’ Materials, Daguerreotype Stock.

The fifth advertisement was recorded on June 1, 1852 in the Baltimore Pathfinder, Traveler’s Guide, and Business Register (Baltimore, Maryland). 

Daguerrean Galleries.

Marks, R. H.  159 Baltimore.

Marsters, J. D.  147 Lexington st.

Perkins & Bro., 211 Baltimore st.

Perkins’s Rooms, Franklin Hall Building, 1 North street.

Pollock, 155 Baltimore

Whitehurst, J. H.  297 Baltimore.

Daguerrean Stock.

King, F. W. & R.  33 South.

Wisong, Wm. A.  2 N. Liberty.

The sixth advertisement ran from June 30 to December 29, 1859 in the Civilian & Telegraph (Cumberland, Maryland).  Artists’, Painters’, and Photographers’ Depot. The subscriber has constantly on hand a full assortment of materials for the use of Artist, Painters, & Photographers.  Also on hand a large beautiful assortment of Stereoscopic Instruments and Views Embracing every variety of Foreign and American Landscapes, Statuary, Parlor and Rural Groups, & c.  The beauty and interest of the Stereoscopic Views upon the parlor table furnish a never ending source of entertainment both to visitors and the home circle.

Country Merchants supplied on the most reasonable terms.  W. A. Wisong, No 2 N. Liberty St., Baltimore, Md.           

William A. Wisong is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Baltimore from 1847-1859.  A quick note I have not researched the Maryland Newspapers in any comprehensive way, yet.  Maryland is rich in photographic history, and is on my to do list.

[1] Possibly a typo for 247 Broadway

Seth N. Williams

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

1852-1854       Granite Hall Building, Water Street, Augusta, Maine.

1855                Address Unknown, Rockland, Maine.

Seth N. Williams was recorded in four advertisements, one of which he was mentioned in, in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  The first advertisement ran from October 21, 1852 to January 13, 1853.  S. N. Williams, (Successor to A. J. Pierce,) Daguerreotype Gallery, Granite Hall Building, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  Likenesses taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather—Hours for Children from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.  Mr. Pierce will remain a few weeks at the Room.

Stock and Apparatus for sale at Boston prices.

The second advertisement ran from October 13, 1853 to February 9, 1854.  S. N. Williams, (Successor to A. J. Pierce,) Daguerrean Gallery, Granite Hall, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  Stock & Apparatus at Boston Prices.

He was mentioned in the third advertisement that that first appeared on June 22, 1854. 

Photographs, Stereoscopic Crayon, Crystalotypes, and other Styles of Pictures, May be found at Isaac H. Dupee’s Rooms, Granite Hall, Water Street, Augusta, Me.  I. H. Dupee respectfully inform his friends and the public generally, that he has taken the Rooms formerly occupied by Pierce & Williams, for the purpose of Daguerreotyping.  Having one of the largest Cameras in the city, he is prepared to take large pictures, and especially groups, (no matter how many,) arranged in the most appropriate style.  Having paid particular attention to taking Children, and being provided with a quick working Camera, he can take small children in one quarter of the usual time.  Hours for Children from 9 A. M. till 2 P. M.  Likenesses taken in clear or cloudy weather, and warranted perfect, for the low price of $1 and upwards, including case.  Also inserted in Rings, Pins, Lockets, Seals, &c., a large assortment of which he has on hand at all times.  H having had long experience in this business, solocots a share of your patronage.  All work entrusted to his care will be promptly attended to and warranted as good as the best.

A large assortment of Daguerreotype Materials for sale to the trade at Boston prices.  Operators furnished with every thing necessary to carry on business with.  Perfect satisfaction given in all cases.

Sick and deceased persons taken at their houses, if wished, as well as at his rooms.

Portraits, Daguerreotypes and Engravings, copied accurately and put in cases or frames.  The public are invited to call and judge for themselves.  Mr. Dupee, by attention to business, and keeping his rooms open at all hours, hopes to secure Miniatures of all who call and are in want.

I take this opportunity to return my thanks to my friends and patrons for their liberal patronage.  I have sold my Rooms to Isaac H. Dupee, formerly of Bath.  I can recommend him to all who may wish for a good Daguerreotype of themselves or friends.  Mr. D. has had long experience in the Daguerreotype business; he comes well recommended as an artist and a gentleman.  S. N. W.

The fourth advertisement ran from July 12 to August 2, 1855.  Ambrotypes.  Pictures Taken On Glass!  These new Pictures differ essentially from the Daguerreotype, as they can be seen at any angle, are not reversed, will not corrode , or change by time, are as permanent as the glass on which they are made, and will retain their brilliancy for ages.

Letters Patent have been obtained for the United States, Great Britain, and France, by J. A. Cutting, the inventor.

The following counties for sale:—Kennebec, Franklin, Piscataquis, Somerset, Lincoln, Waldo, and Aroostook.  For particulars apply to S. N. Williams, Agent, Rockland, Me.  June 27, 1855.

Seth N. Williams is recorded in ­Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Rockland, Maine as a daguerreian in 1855.  

C. P. Westcott

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

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

1848                Address Unknown, Watertown, New York.

1849                Paddock’s Block, Watertown, New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Hotel building…

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

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

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

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

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

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

The season is therefore propitious

For taking pictures of you,

For, while ev’ry thing smiles so delicious,

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

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

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

Then away with your pallet and brushes,

(Let Phillips go on as he may,)                                              

Bring with you your happiest blushes,

And call, on a bright summer day,

At Westcott’s Daguerrean Gallery,

And stay but a minute or so,

And with pictures all fixed to your liking,

You can leave a few Dollars and go.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daguerrean artists supplies with stock at wholesale prices.            

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Tis his “to suit complexion feature, air,

So just, the life itself is there.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Philo Allen

Retailer, ,

1847-1848       164 Main Street, Buffalo, New York.

Philo Allen was recorded in two announcements in the Morning Express (Buffalo, New York).  The first advertisement ran from November 11, 1847 to January 8, 1848.  Daguerreotype Apparatus.  Philo Allen, 164 Main street, Buffalo, respectfully calls the attention of Daguerrian Artists to his large assortment of articles for their use.  Having for a number of years past been dealing in these articles he feels confident he has a better assortment of genuine materials than can usually be found away from the metropolitan cities, and the large amount of his sales enable him to offer them at as low prices [as] the same quality of materials can be found in the Union. Among his assortment may be found—

Scovill’s medium, quarter and half size plates, No. 1 and 2. E. White’s do do., Cases, of all sizes, styles and quality, including silk, velvet and satin lined, extra gilt, &c., &c. Thermometer Tubes, Prepared Buckskin, Colors and Brushers, Color Boxes, Calcined Rotten-stone, Distilled Mercury, Hyper-sulphate of Soda, [ ? ] of Potassium Bromine, German and American, Warranted pure, Iodine, Chloride of Iodine, Roche’s Quick Stuff, Chloride of Gold, Rogue, Black Polish, &c., &c. Mattings and Preservers, different sizes, Plate Glass, all sizes, Black Walnut and Rosewood Frames, Also—Voigtlander’s and Langenheim’s celebrated Cameras, and other apparatus furnished at New York prices.  Every article warranted genuine.

Artist and others wishing any thing in this line are invited to call and take prices.  Philo Allen, 164 Main st. 

The second advertisement ran from August 31 to after September 9, 1848.  Daguerreotype Materials…Unreadable…Poor film quality, out of focus, low resolution and over exposed.

Philo Allen is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Buffalo, New York prior to April 1854 without a business address.

Yearout & Lipman

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , ,

1851-1852       Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

Yearout & Lipman (John T. Yearout & Lewis S. Lipman) were recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852in The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana).  Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

The above rooms are now furnished and open.  All are invited to call and examine for themselves.  While Thomas Jefferson Dobyns; John T. Yearout & Lewis S. Lipman are all recorded in other directories this entry provides additional information previously unrecorded.

George W. Schuyler

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1849                42 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

George W. Schuyler was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on April 25, 1849 in the Ithaca Journal and Advertiser (Ithaca, New York).  Daguerrian,—A large assortment of Scovill’s and French Plates, of the best qualities, assorted cases, Preservers, Mattings, extra glass, quickstuff, chlorides of gold, and gold saucers, rough and prepared cotton, etc. etc. at New York retail prices.  G. W. Schuyler, No. 42 Owego-st., Ithaca.

George W. Schuyler is not listed in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record a Schuyler in the partnership of Johnson & Schuyler in Ithaca, New York in 1849.  In my opinion they are not the same person, nor are Johnson & Schuyler daguerreian artists.  See Johnson & Schuyler post.

W. Schaus

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1853                303 Broadway, New York, New York.

W. Schaus was recorded in one advertisement that ran on November 29 & 30, 1853 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Color Boxes—Just Received an invoice of the best French colors for daguerreotypes, in boxes, with brushes, pencil, and case.  For sale wholesale and retail, by W. Schaus, printseller and artists’ colorman, 303 Broadway, up stairs.

W. Schaus is not recorded in other photographic directories.