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W. Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, Keeseville, New York.   

W. Smith was recorded in one advertisement that ran on July 23 & 30, 1853 in the Essex County Republican (Keeseville, New York).  Daguerreotypes Taken for 50 cts. and upwards for six days only.  Daguerreotypes warranted to remain perfect for years, Mr. S. has a superior German Apparatus—has a splendid lot of stock—has had an extensive practice for the last few years and has spared no [ ? ] enables him to produce likenesses unsurpassed in [ ? ] of tone and richness of expression in a very few seconds.

N. B.  Pictures taken in any weather.  Light dress Dark dress [ ? ]. Persons desiring perfect Likenesses are respectfully invited to favor us with a call.     

W. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. E. & L. K. Smith

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850-1851       Rooms at Hobson’s Hotel, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

S. E. & L. K. Smith were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Yazoo Democrat (Yazoo City, Mississippi).  The announcement appeared on October 24, 1850.  We commend all who desire to see their faces “as others see” them, to read the advertisement of S. E. & L. K. Smith.  They warrant perfect likenesses or no charge.  The rapidity with which the impression is taken, enables them to take a correct image of a child, which has heretofore been found to be very difficult.  They exhibit a number of very fine specimens and if their work does not equal them, they ask to pay.  Give them a trial.

The advertisement ran from October 24, 1850 to July 9, 1851.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. S. E. & L. K. Smith, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Yazoo city, and the surrounding country, that they have just returned from an absence of 3 months spent in visiting the principal galleries at New York, Philadelphia, Boston, etc., in procuring the latest improvements, and have now opened a gallery at Hobson’s Hotel for the purpose of executing likenesses on an improved style.  Working with our Magnetic Buffs, we are enabled to take pictures in one fourth the time that has been customary heretofore.  By this improvement we will warrant the likenesses of any child.  The difficulty heretofore experienced in taking likenesses of persons with weak or blue eyes is entirely obviated.  These buffs prevent dampness in rainy weather, which is the desired object that operators have long sought for, as a perfect picture can be taken at all times and in any climate.  Among our numerous specimens can be seen the Sweedish Nightingale Jenny Lind.

Ladies and Gentlemen, are invited to call and examine specimens, and sit for pictures.  We have a variety of fancy pins, Lockets, and Frames constantly on hand.  Cameras, Apparatus and instructions, furnished or reasonable terms.

N. B.  Operators by forwarding us $10 can procure these magnetic buffs, with full directions how to use them, which we will warrant to perform according to the above description.             

S. E. & L. K. Smith are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Miss Alice Smith

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

1857                Address Unknown, Watertown, New York.

Miss Alice Smith was recorded in one announcement in The New York Reformer (Watertown, New York) on October 1, 1857.  Jefferson County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded…Pictures…

Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Thos. Waite, Pamelia, book.

Best Specimens Photographs, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. & $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Photographs, G. S. Rugg, Watertown, book.     

Miss Alice Smith, Watertown, recommended, $3.00.

Hart & Hose, Watertown, recommended, $2.00

Those recommend a discretionary premium of $3.00 to No. 207 for best Ambrotypes, also one of $2.00 to No. 65 for 2d best Ambrotypes.

The committee would recommend that, at the next annual exhibition there be one premium for the best ambrotypes and one for the 2d best, and also a premium for the best ambrotype views.  A large portion of the pictures exhibited were of this character, and as they form a very interesting part of the exhibition the committee have recommended premiums to be given, and that greater inducement be offered by the society hereafter for the exhibition of specimens of art.  E. Q. Sewall, T. C. Chittenden, Jr., E. H. Smith, Judges.

Miss. Alice Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Watertown, New York.

Mayo G. Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                2 Hussey’s Block, Corner Main and Union Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts

1842                R. Pollard’s Corner of Chestnut and Centre Streets., Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Mayo G. Smith was recorded in three announcements and three advertisements in the Nantucket Inquirer (Nantucket, Massachusetts).  The first announcement appeared on September 8, 1841. 

Dentistry.  Drs. Smith and Ward, who this morning announced the opening of their office in this town, come hither, we can assure the public, with the highest testimonials in reference to character and ability…

We have also been favored with a view of several admirable specimens of Daguerreotype portraiture, in which wonderful art Dr. Smith received instructions from Prof. Morse of the N. Y. University.  If he should find leisure, by this most indisputably accurate process, to immortalize the lineaments of certain of our friends and neighbors, we hope he and they may be induced to seize the present opportunity for snatching from oblivion some faces, that are worth saving from the corrosion of time.

The second announcement appeared on September 15, 1841.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  All who have eyes, noses, and mouths worth having in remembrance of their children and friends should be reminded, that an excellent opportunity is afforded for a few days longer, of having said lineaments faithfully copied and neatly encased from injury in a shape and size fit for transmission to posterity, and which may endure long after the breathing original shall cease to be.  This method of obtaining likenesses of course exceeds every other in correctness, for nature is the limner and she makes no mistake.  Persons about to leave their homes, should avail themselves of so desirable a chance of leaving with their friends, a keepsake that shall be of priceless value,—or of tacking with them the loved “features of a face” which though “graven on the feeling heart,” may never again in substance, salute their vision.  “young men and maidens, old men and children,” sit still just fifteen seconds and ye are painted in a style that no artist’s pencil can equal.  We refer our readers to the advertisement of Dr. Mayo G. Smith, on our third page.

The first advertisement ran from September 15, 1841 to September 22, 1841.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.   “Secure the shadow ere the substance falls.” 

The subscriber having been initiated in the mysteries of Photography, by Prof. Morse of the N. York University, respectfully informs the inhabitants of this place that he is ready to take likenesses, by this interesting process, at the office of Smith & Ward, 2 Hussey’s Block, corner main and Union street. Mayo G. Smith                                                          

The announcement appeared on September 22, 1841.  The Daguerreotype.  We annex an article from the Boston Transcript of the 10th inst. in  relation to this very interesting and wonderful art.  Many persons in this town who have applied to Dr. Smith for the purpose of being “born again” assured us they would not part with the likeness obtained by this process, on any consideration, so correctly are they delineated.  Indeed, we have had our own phiz transferred with an accuracy and finish truly astonishing.  Individuals can be supplied with exact and beautiful portraits in a few seconds, at the room of Smith & Ward, corner of Main and Union streets, neatly enclosed in morocco cases, which will give entire satisfaction.

Thanks to the praiseworthy liberality of the French government, the benefits of this wonderful discovery are confined within no narrow limits, now that the secret has been fairly bought, and handsomely paid for, the world at large seem resolved to make the most of it.  Go where we will, in city or country, we find a “Photographic Institution” in full operation; and the mantel piece or the centre table of every person of taste is almost sure to contain, among its other ornaments, the counterfeit presentment of the human face divine, traced by the unerring finger of nature herself.  It is now, we think, not quite two years since its first discovery, and it is quite surprising to see with what rapidity this invention has made its way throughout the length and breadth of the land.

We have always been great admires of fidelity in a portrait.  We want no fancy sketches of ourself or friends.  Yet painters are almost always sure, though perhaps unintentionally, to give us a face rather as they conceive it should be, than as it really is.  Copley’s freedom from this habit is one of the greatest merits of his masterly pictures.  He painted you a face and figure just as he found them, and that, too, with a boldness and depth of shadow, absolutely unequalled in our day.  Such pictures are worth having and keeping.  The photographic drawings, it is true, are far from being substitutes for the triumphs of artistical skill in limning, and, above all in color, but they are yet invaluable for their perfect truth.  We are sure, when we sit down before the wonder working apparatus, of being mirrored exactly as we are, and this alone is enough to reconcile us, in this case, to the absence of every thing else which we value in a portrait.  Where we are so fortunate, indeed, as to possess both, we have nothing farther to ask.

It was stated, a short time since, that M. Daguerre has been constantly engaged in perfecting his discovery, and that a great improvement in the length of time requisite for the process has been the result of his labors.  We have no doubt that still farther improvements will yet be made; and you can only express the hope that so indefatigable and scientific a man may live long to enlighten and benefit mankind.

By the way, speaking of Photography, we will subjoin, for the amusement of those of our readers who have been Daguerreotyped, a graphic sketch of the new style of portrait printing, and of its effect upon the sitter, extracted from a humorous and witty contribution to the Littell’s Museum, on Photographic Phenomena:—

Apollo, whom Drummond of Hawthornden styled

“Apelles of Flowers”

Now Mixes his showers

Of sunshine, with colors by clouds undefilled;

Apelles indeed to men, women, and child,

His agent on earth, when your attitude’s right,

Your collar adjusted, your locks in their place,

Just seizes one moment of favoring light,

And utters three sentences—“Now its begun”—

“It’s going on now, sir.”—and “now it is done;”

And lo!  As I live, there’s that cut of your face

On a silvery plate

Unnering as fate.

Worked off in celestial and strange mezzotint,

A little resembling an elderly print.

“Well, I never!”  all cry; “It is cruelly like you!”

But Truth is unpleasant

To prince and to peasant.

You recollect Lawrence, and think of the graces

That Chalon and Company give to their faces:

The face you have worn fifty years doesn’t Strike you!

The Criticisms of the Sitters.

“Can this be me!  Do look, Mamma!”

Poor June begins to whimper,

“I have a smile, ‘tis true;—but pa!

This gives me quite a simper.”

Says Tibb, whose plays are worse than bad,

“It Makes my forehead flat;”

And being classical, he’ll ad!,

“I’m blow’d if I like that.”

Courtly, all candor, own his portrait true;

“Oh, yes, it’s like; yes, very; it will do.

Extremely like me—every feature—but

That plain pag-nose; now mine’s the Grecian cut!”

Her grace surveys her face with drooping lid;

Prefers the portrait with Sir Thomas did;

Owns that o’er this some traits of truth are sprinkled;

But view the brow with anger—“Why it’s wrinkled!”

“Like me!” cries Sir Turtle: “I’ll lay two to one

It would only be guess’d at by my foes;

No, no, it is plain there are spots in the sun,

Which accounts for those spots on my nose.”

“A likeness!”  Cries Crosslook, the lawyer, and sneers;

“Yes the wig, throat, and forehead I spy,

And the mouth, chin, and cheeks, and the nose, and the ears,

But it gives me a cast in the eyes!”

The second advertisement ran from September 25, 1841 to November 24, 1841.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.   “Secure the shadow ere the substance falls.” 

The subscriber having been initiated in the mysteries of Photography, by Prof. Morse of the N. York University, respectfully informs the inhabitants of this place that he is ready to take likenesses, by this interesting process, at the office of Smith & Ward, 2 Hussey’s Block, corner main and Union street.

Likenesses, enclosed in neat morocco cases, will be furnished for from $3 to $5, Groups in proportion.  Mayo G. Smith.          S15

The third advertisement ran from November 5 to November 12, 1842.  Teeth.  M. G. Smith having returned to Nantucket, informs his friends and the public generally, that he is prepared to perform all operations in Dentistry particularly the medical and surgical treatment of alcerations, diseases of the gums and all alveolar complaints…

M. G. S. has also a Daguerreotype Apparatus by which he can take permanent and perfect likenesses…

…Office at R. Pollard’s corner of Chestnut and Centre Sts.

Mayo G. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.

M. K. Smith

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851                Merchant near Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

M. K. Smith was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 27 to October 11, 1851 in The Polynesian (Honolulu, Hawaii).  M. K. Smith’s Daguerreotype Gallery, On Merchant, Near Fort St., Is now open for the reception of visitors.

M. K. Smith would respectfully inform the citizens of Honolulu, that after repeated experiments, he has succeeded in getting his apparatus into Prime Working Order, and is prepared to take likenesses “better than the best” and at prices lower than ever known on the Islands.

Operative hours from 9 a. m., to 4 p. m.  Satisfaction guarantied.

Matthew K. Smith is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Portland, Oregon in 1851.  Pioneer Photographers Of The Far West A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865 also mentions smith being active in Honolulu in 1851.

L. K. Smith

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850-1851       Rooms at Hobson’s Hotel, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

1851                Rooms over the Post Office, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

1852-1853       Rooms nearly opposite J. Heard & Co., Yazoo City, Mississippi.

L. K. Smith was recorded in four announcements and five advertisements in The Yazoo Democrat (Yazoo City, Mississippi).  The first announcement and first advertisement is when he was in the partnership of S. E. & L. K. Smith and appeared on October 24, 1850.  We commend all who desire to see their faces “as others see” them, to read the advertisement of S. E. & L. K. Smith.  They warrant perfect likenesses or no charge.  The rapidity with which the impression is taken, enables them to take a correct image of a child, which has heretofore been found to be very difficult.  They exhibit a number of very fine specimens and if their work does not equal them, they ask to pay.  Give them a trial.

The advertisement ran from October 24, 1850 to July 9, 1851.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. S. E. & L. K. Smith, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Yazoo city, and the surrounding country, that they have just returned from an absence of 3 months spent in visiting the principal galleries at New York, Philadelphia, Boston, etc., in procuring the latest improvements, and have now opened a gallery at Hobson’s Hotel for the purpose of executing likenesses on an improved style.  Working with our Magnetic Buffs, we are enabled to take pictures in one fourth the time that has been customary heretofore.  By this improvement we will warrant the likenesses of any child.  The difficulty heretofore experienced in taking likenesses of persons with weak or blue eyes is entirely obviated.  These buffs prevent dampness in rainy weather, which is the desired object that operators have long sought for, as a perfect picture can be taken at all times and in any climate.  Among our numerous specimens can be seen the Sweedish Nightingale Jenny Lind.

Ladies and Gentlemen, are invited to call and examine specimens, and sit for pictures.  We have a variety of fancy pins, Lockets, and Frames constantly on hand.  Cameras, Apparatus and instructions, furnished or reasonable terms.

N. B.  Operators by forwarding us $10 can procure these magnetic buffs, with full directions how to use them, which we will warrant to perform according to the above description.             

The second announcement appeared on September 3, 1851.  Mr. L. K. Smith, the popular Daguerreanist, has returned to our city, and will soon have his rooms fitted up over the Post Office, where he will be prepared to furnish good pictures as true to nature as nature’s self.  Mr. Smith informs us that he has all the latest improvements in his art.

In his advertisement, which will appear next week, he will speak for himself.

The second advertisement ran from September 10 to December 3, 1851.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The subscriber respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Yazoo City, and vicinity, that he has returned and fitted up rooms over the Post Office, where he will be enabled to take miniatures in an incredibly short time; having been to the expense in perfecting a large and powerful light, expressly for the business, and feels confident in saying that he will warrant miniatures to those who may favor him with a call that cannot be surpassed for tone or brilliancy.

Likenesses taken equally as well in cloudy as in clear weather.  L. K. Smith. 

The third announcement appeared on October 27, 1852.  Mr. L. K. Smith, the well known and excellent Daguerrean Artist, has just returned to Yazoo City with a fresh stock of the best materials for taking pictures, that we have ever seen in the south.  Mr. S. is direct from New York, with all the latest improvements in the science.  He is now fitting up rooms in the same building that he occupied last winter, nearly opposite J. Heard & Co., where he will soon be ready to accommodate all who desire to “procure the shadow ere the substance fades,” in the very best style, and upon terms most favorable.

The fourth announcement appeared on November 3, 1852.  Smith’s Dancing Academy.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Yazoo City and vicinity, that he proposes opening a Dancing School at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, on Friday the 5th inst.  He has, during the past summer, visited some of the most fashionable dancing Academies of New York and Philadelphia, familiarizing himself with many figures and fancy dances, such as the Gorletxia, Schottish & Fancy Polkas, Cotillions, Highland fling, Hornpipes, &c., &c.

Particular attention will be paid to the conduct of the Scholars.

Private lessons given in any of the above named dances if required.   L. K. Smith.

The third advertisement ran from November 10, 1852 to January 12, 1853.  Smith’s Daguerrean Gallery Is Now Opened.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Yazoo City and vicinity, that his Gallery is now opened; situated nearly opposite Heard’s Store—where can be seen the finest specimens and stock ever offered in this city.  Having been to the expenses of perfecting a large and powerful light, the greatest attention will be given in taking the miniatures of children.  As I have been absent for the last six months visiting the most celebrated Galleries in the Northern Cities, and securing all the latest improvements—I feel justified in saying that I will warrant pictures that cannot be surpassed for tone or brilliancy.

I would respectfully invite the Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine the beautiful style of cases.  No charge made for looking on, or taking a miniature for the purpose of showing you how you look at the present time.  L. K. Smith. 

The fourth advertisement ran from January 26 to March 16, 1853.  Notice.  All those who wish Daguerreotypes taken by Smith, before his departure, must make an early application, as I shall leave Yazoo City in a few weeks.  I have a splendid stock of all kinds of fancy cases, which will be sold cheap for cash.  Come one, come all, and I will give you a token for a mere song, that you can leave to those you hold near and dear, when you have gone to return no more.  L. K. Smith.            

The fifth announcement appeared on March 9, 1853.  We are assured by Mr. Smith, that he will only remain here one week longer—during which time, he will furnish daguerreotypes at prices more favorable than have ever been obtained in Yazoo City.  Give him a call before he leaves.

L. K. Smith is not listed in other photographic directories.

J. E. Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms at the Pierson House, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

J. E. Smith was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 11 to 18, 1853 in The Wyandot Pioneer (Upper Sandusky, Ohio).  Smith’s First Premium Daguerreotypes.  J. E. Smith, Would Respectfully inform the citizens of Upper Sandusky and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Pierson House, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses.—

Citizens and strangers who wish to obtain an accurate, artistic and life-like miniature at a very moderate price, will find it to their interest to call at the above establishment, where entire satisfaction is guaranteed.  Having a very superior light, with instruments of the most powerful kind, and having adopted the system of Daguerreotyping as now practiced by the celebrated Roots, of Philadelphia and New York.  Mr. SD. Flatters himself to be able to offer to the patrons of the art, a style of daguerreotypes either singly or in groups which has never been surpassed.

Room open and operating in all kinds of weather, from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Engravings, paintings, and likenesses of deceased persons copied at short notice.

Persons having inferior pictures can have them re-taken at a trifle cost.

Please call and examine specimens, whether you want a daguerreotype or not.  J. E. Smith, Artist.                 

J. E. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. B. Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Public Grounds, near the Court House, Pulaski, New York.

J. B. Smith was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in theNorthern Democrat (Pulaski, New York).  Yankeeism.—The old custom of fitting off rooms in each village for taking sky-light Daguerreotypes is thrown into the shades.  A Daguerrean establishment, with sky and side-light, was trundled into our village this week, and located on the public grounds near the Court House.  The operator is taking pictures of rare perfectness, and at low prices.  Some of his specimens equal any we have ever seen elsewhere.

See his card in another column.

The advertisement ran from August 28 to Septtember18, 1851.  Empire Daguerriean Gallery!  J. B. Smith, Would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Pulaski, and its vicinity, that he will remain for a few days at this place with his portable Gallery, (on wheels) which is fitted up expressly for the business, having Sky and Side Light combined.  In this combination of light which may be used separately if required, the unpleasant shades have been reduced, and mellowness, prominence and richness given to the likeness.  This double arrangement of sky and side light being thus increased in amount, must and does give quick results.  They are now ready and prepared to take in the Most Approved Style, pictures of all sizes, warranted to give satisfaction, and at reasonable prices.  He flatters himself from his long experience and from his thorough knowledge of all the improvements pertaining to the Daguerrean Art, that his work will not suffer in comparison with that of any operator in America.

All those who have not already secured the likenesses of themselves or friends, should not suffer the present opportunity to escape.

Likenesses Of Children taken in from three to four seconds in the morning, when the weather is clear.  Adults at all hours of the day and in all kinds of weather.  Particular attention is paid to taking Family Groups.

Perfect copies taken from old Daguerreotypes or Portraits, warranted to suit in all respects, or no charge.

Persons having sick or deceased friends of whom they wish Miniatures, can be waited upon at their residences.

Miniatures neatly set in Cases, Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c.  Ladies and Gentlemen are solicited to call and examine specimens.

Pictures put in neat cases for $1 each.                       

The second announcement appeared on September 11, 1851.  Smith’s Daguerrian Gallery still remains in town and is immortalizing numbers of pretty faces.

J. B. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Pulaski, New York in 1851.  It is unknown if J. B. Smith is the same person who was active in Nantucket, Massachusetts in 1846.

J. B. Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Orange & Main Streets, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

J. B. Smith was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on April 22,1846 in the Nantucket Inquirer (Nantucket, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  J. B. Smith respectfully invites the citizens of Nantucket to call at his rooms, corner of Orange and Main Streets, and examine specimens of Daguerreotype Miniatures produced by the highly improved German Camera.  The capacities of this instrument are excelled by no other Camera now in this country, and all persons desirous of obtaining a life like miniature of themselves, are invited to sit for a picture.  No charge will be made unless the likeness prove perfectly satisfactory.  Likenesses taken in cloudy or even stormy weather equally good.

Terms—For extra sizes set in frames, cases, or lockets, from $2, to $10.  a15.

J.B. Smith is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

H. A. Smith

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1855-1856       Rooms in the Buckeye Hall Buildings, Opposite the Post Office, Fremont, Ohio.

H. A. Smith was recorded in five advertisements in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio).  The first advertisement ran from December 7 to 21, 1855.  Fremont Picture Gallery.  H. A. Smith, Daguerreotypist, Respectfully informs the citizens of Fremont, and vicinity, that he has opened a suit of rooms, in the building known as the “Buckeye Hall Building, nearly, ” opposite Messrs. S. Buckland & Co.’s Drug Store, where intends operating in the Daguerreian and Ambrotype Business.  He has a fine Sky-Light, together with a large Side-Light, fitted in expressly for his own benefit, and under his own directions.  You will find them just suited for the purpose designed.

Pictures taken in Rainy or Cloudy Weather as well as in Clear.  Children’s Pictures taken in Clear Weather in two seconds.  Patrons may rest assured of getting Perfect Miniatures.

His charges will be reasonable.

To the Aged—to those in Middle Life—to the Young—All, now have an opportunity of obtaining “Choice Lights of Remembrance,” to gladden the future, and more especially so, should Death remove the beloved ones from sight.  His services can be had at any time by those wishing to obtain Likenesses of Deceased or Sick persons.

Hours for Children, from 9 A. M., to 2 P. M., Clear weather.  Rooms Adjoining Dr. Parker’s Dental Office, and directly opposite Roberts & Sheldon’s Hardware store.  H. A. Smith.  Fremont, Ohio.

N. B.—Instruction given in Daguerreotyping, Ambrotyping, Pencil Drawing and Oil Painting.  H. A. S.                                                                          

The second advertisement ran from December 28, 1855 to March 28, 1856.  Good News!  Smith, the new Daguerreian, is now taking those fine Ambrotypes, of which, “you read of.”  They are just The thing—they combine durability with beauty, distinctness with softness of tone, and the color of life without the aid of the painter, they can be seen through the glass and are not reversed, like the daguerreotype.

You can see them in any light.  They are free from the polish of the silver plate, and Cannot Be Defaced.  They are impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for Ages Unimpaired.

You are invited to call and look at them, at the New Gallery in Buckeye Hall Building. H. A. Smith.   

The third advertisement appeared on  January 25, 1856.  Only Fifty Cents!!  You can get at the New Gallery opposite the Post Office, Fremont, a good Daguerreotype Likeness, for Fifty Cents! or a fine Ambrotype, one that is beautiful and life-like, and imperishable, for One Dollar.  Call early, as the Artist’s stay in town is limited to a few weeks.  Now is the time to get Good Pictures, and no mistake.  Children’s pictures taken in two seconds.  Copying neatly executed.  Hours for children, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m., clear weather.  Adults pictures taken in any weather.  All work Warranted good, or no charge.  Oil Paintings, and fine French Engravings, beautifully framed, for sale.  H. A. Smith.

The fourth advertisement appeared on February 22, 1856.  Only Ten Days!  Pictures On Glass For One Dollar!!  Don’t forget the place.  Rooms in “Buckeye Hall Building,” opposite the Post Office, Fremont.  The Rooms will be closed the first of March.  The Artist leaves for Fostoria (or Rome) in a few days.

“First come, first served.  H. A. Smith, Artist.  Fremont, Ohio, February 22d, 1856.

The fifth advertisement appeared on April 18, 1856.  Fremont Picture Gallery.  I. B. Sharp, successor to H. A. Smith, respectfully informs the citizens of Fremont and vicinity, that he is still taking those Ambrotypes in the Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Smith.  Pictures taken in Rainy or Cloudy weather as well as Clear.  Children’s Pictures taken in clear weather in two seconds!  Patrons may rest assured of getting perfect miniatures. 

Instructions given in Ambrotyping.  Terms, reasonable.  Rooms in Buckeye Buildings, opposite the Post Office.                                                                                               

H. A. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.