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Fuller, H. W.

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1848                Rooms at the Hotel, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1848 August 19.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  August 19, 1848, Vol 12, No.5, Whole No. 577, P. 3.

Fuller’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, At the Hotel, St Johnsbury Plain.  H. W. F. is now prepared to execute pictures in a superior style, at prices as low as any in the country.

By the aid of new chemicals, most splendid results are obtained; and numbers are being delighted daily at the astonishing perfection to which this art has attained.

In an instant, as it were, upon the shining silver surfacetrayed the laughing countenance of joyous youth in all its freshness, from the verist child to the most aged it is equally applicable as the unerring delineator of life.

Delay not, then, as opportunity shall present, to secure one, two, three or six of these mementoes of life, which, under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.

Citizens or strangers visiting his rooms, can have their miniatures taken and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or frames, in a few minutes.

All miniatures will be finished in the highest perfection of the art; and taken equally as well in cloudy, as in fair weather.

The public are respectfully invited to visit his rooms and judge for themselves.

Prices, from $1.00 to $2.00,  Mr. F. will remain in town but a few days.

Froebe, Throdore W.

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1858-1859       King Street, corner Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 20.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 20, 1858, Vol. I1,

No. 47, Whole No. 99, P. 3.

Honolulu Ambrotype And Daguerrean Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends and the public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 20 to June 24, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Having The Intention To Leave these Islands, I have sold my business of taking Ambrotypes, etc. to Mr. Froebe, and thank the public for the patronage I have had.  H. Stangenwald.  Honolulu, May 1, 1858.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 May 22.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 3, P. 3.

Honolulu Daguerreian And Ambrotype Gallery.  I Take The Liberty To Inform My friends And the Public in general, that I have bought from Mr. Stangenwald the business of taking Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes, and hope that the public will give me the same patronage Mr. Stangenwald has enjoyed.  I promise the strictest attention.  TH. W. Froebe.

Advertisement ran from May 22 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 9.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  October 9, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 23, P. 2.

Photographs.  Slowly but surely the various developments of science and art come singly or in groups and take up their abode in our island home, bringing with them memories of happier days or prospects of a brighter future.  Among the many which we might mention, there certainly is none which recommends itself so strongly to the imagination and desire of the casual traveler as well as the permanent resident, as does the Daguerrean art through all its various developments and improvements, the very latest of which is Photography, combining with beauty and precision of execution of execution a durability which other branches of the art have failed to attain.  We learn that Mr. T. Froebe (successor to Mr. H. Stangenwald) is now prepared to execute Photograph likenesses on either paper or leather in a style that will compete with the best from any where else.  His Rooms are in King street, third door, up stairs, from the corner of Fort street, where Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs can be procured at any time of the day.

1859 April 30.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 30, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 52, P. 2.

Don’t miss the Opportunity Of securing a photograph picture of the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the Odd Fellows’ Hall which can be had from Mr. Froebe at his Daguerrean rooms in King Street.  The picture is perfect in an artistic view, and represents the scene just after the commencement of the address by Mr. Durham; a most favorable opportunity, while every body was quite, in rapt attention on the speaker.  We understand that copies of Mr. Froebe’s photographs will be forwarded to the “Illustrated London News’ and the Leipsig Illustrirte Zeitung.”  In connection with this subject we would simply give utterance to what seems to be a general conviction, that the portraits of their Majesties the King and Queen, now to be seen at Mr. Froebe’s rooms, are most splendid specimens of the art which no one that visits the rooms should fail to enquire for.  We learn that the price for photograph copies of the portraits of their Majesties is $3 each, or $5 for both.

1859 June 4.  The Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  June 4, 1859, Vol. XVI, No. 5, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per BK Yankee, for San Francisco, May 30–…Theo W. Froebe,…

Frink, George E.

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1852                97 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

1852 May 27.  Morning Journal and Courier.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  May 27, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 126, P. 4.

Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscribers having fitted up the Room No. 97 Chapel street, known as Peck’s Old Stand, would respectfully invite the patronage of the public.  The junior member of the firm has, for a number of years past, been connected with the Gallery of Major Moulthrop, Esq. where he was for some time under the instruction of Mr. Litch—undoubtedly the best artist who has ever taken pictures in this city.  We are confident of our ability to please all who are desirous of obtaining well defined, rich-toned pictures; and haop by courteous treatment and a disposition to give ample satisfaction to those who favor us with a sitting, to gain the good wishes of the community.  Art has dipped her pencil in sunbeams to preserve the face of loved ones—so that we may still have something to remind us of our friends when they are far away, or no more among the living.

“There is a reaper, whose name is Death,

And with his sickle keen,

He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,

And the flower that grows between.”

Andrews & Frink.  m4.

Frentz, Henry C.

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1855-1857       Summit Street, between Oak and Adam Streets, Toledo, Ohio.

1855-1857       Louisiana Avenue, East Side, between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysville, Ohio.

1858                Summit, Between Monroe and Jefferson, Toledo, Ohio.

1860                53 Summit, Toledo, Ohio.[1]

1867                235 and 233 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio.1

1877-1885       235 Summit Street, Corner Oak Street, Toledo, Ohio.1

1855 November 30.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  November 30, 1855, Vol. 7, No. 320,

Whole No. 2144, P. 2.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrian Gallery, Summit Street, California Row, between Adams

and Oak Streets.

Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect from 31c to $10.

Instruction given in the art by the German Process.  Pupils Wanted.

1855 December 1.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  December 1, 1855, Vol. III,

No. 29, P. 5.

$100 Reward!—Ho for the New Comers!  We understand that Messrs. Frentz & Brown are

fitting up a new Gallery for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, filling Lockets, &c. on the

new and improved German, American and French process.  Prices are to be low; pictures cheap

only 31 cents!  Will open 10th Dec.  They Must Succeed!

Their rooms are in Hood’s building, on Louisiana Avenue, between 1st and 2d streets,

Perrysburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1855 to March 22, 1856.

1856 February 23.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  February 23, 1854, Vol. III, No. 41, P. 3.

For The Journal.  I think we ought to know who are our neighbors.  Mr. Fiehl (sic.) has put up his residence in Perrysburg.  But who is this Mr. F., a great many will ask.  Reader, if you only would ask me, I could tell you all about him.  Shall not speak much about his family.  At least his father a great many have heard of.  His father, General Fiehl, fought with the great Napoleon at Leipzig.  Every one of Napoleon’s allied generals left him, when they saw his dark future; but General F., with his four regiments of hussars, did not leave him.  He fought to the very last.  Wherever there was danger you could hear his voice; you could see his tall figure.  You could see victory wherever he went, and, till at last he was surrounded by Blucher with his savage Prussians.  Blucher was ten times as strong, but F.’s hussars would not surrender.  They were mostly killed except a few, they were taken prisoners, F. amongst the lot, who was imprisoned, but afterwards liberated and lives still.      

Mr. Fiehl, Jr., came here to see the country, ton see the great republic America.  He intended to stay two or three years; has been here now one year; has seen the west, south, east and north, and thought of returning. 

I must go back to the sweet past to explain all.  Ten years ago, when but a boy, when life seemed but a pleasant dream, I and Mr. F. were school mates.  Two years ago I left Germany, traveled through France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, &c., and then left for America; but excuse me, readers, I only meant to say have always since I left Germany corresponded with Mr. F., and was the first to welcome him when he landed at New York.  For my sake Mr. F. will stay here one year longer—will stay at Perrysburg and sell Pictures for 31 Cents! (his yearly rent amounts to 20,000 francs.)  Mr. F. spent seven years of his life in the scientific institutions of Paris, so he knows all about the business.

When I last visited Perrysburg.  Mr. F. told me he liked the place, and its inhabitants well, and in particular the ladies; they are all good looking he says.  Perrysburg and Maumee ladies beat the world, by George!  he says.  Henry C. Frentz.

1856 March 1.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  March 1, 1854, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 4.

A Blunder.—In the communication last week from Mr. Frentz, the name Zichl was misprinted Fiehl.

1856 March 29.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  March 29, 1854, Vol. III, No. 46, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz, Cheap Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs between

Front & 2d. Streets, Perrysburg, O.  Pictures taken at all times, in any weather, equally perfect,

from 31 cents to $10.00.

Instruction given in the art by the German process.  Pupils wanted.

1856 April 3.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  April 3, 1856, Vol. 8, No. 1012,

Whole No. 2616, P. 2.

To Rent.  A Dwelling House situated on Cherry st., three rooms up-stairs. Four below, good

cellar, cistern, and vegetable garden, large enough to supply a family with vegetables of all

kinds, good barn, &c., &c.

Inquire of Dr. J. Klauser, or Henry C. Frentz. 

1856 April 5.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. III, No. 47, P. 5.

Henry C. Frentz’s Cheap Ambrotype & Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, Between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysburg, O.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88 cents to $15.00

Advertisement ran from April 5 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 17.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  May 17, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 8.

Business Cards.  Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, Near Hall’s Block.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Daguerreotypes, from 31c. to $10.  Perrysburg, April 5, ’56.

Advertisement ran from May 17 to June 14, 1856.

1856 May 31.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  May 31, 1854, Vol. IV, No. II, P. 2.

Now or Never.  The Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, on Louisiana, will remove in two weeks.  All persons wishing good Daguerreotypes for 31 cents, or good Ambrotypes for 50 cents, will please call before two weeks expires, as this is their last chance to get cheap and good pictures.

Advertisement ran from May 31 to June 7, 1856.

1856 July 19.  The Perrysburg Journal.  (Perrysburg, Ohio.)  July 19, 1854, Vol. IV, No. X, P. 4.

Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Summit Street, between Oak and Adam sts., Toledo, Ohio.

Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.

Photographs from $2.00 to $25.00.  april 5, 1856.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to September 4, 1857.

1858.  Polk’s City Directory.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  1858, P.226.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, &c.

Dunshee, Henry L. (Ambrotype artist) Summit, between Adans and Madison, north side.

Frentz, Henry C. Summit between Monroe and Jefferson, south side. (not listed in residence directory.)

Weeks, A. B. 53 Summit. (not listed in residence directory.)

1858 August 24.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  August 24, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3394, P. 2.

Here Is A Chance.  Old Frentz will sell you a beautiful Frame Ambrotypes for 18½ cents.  Call and see.

1858 September 7.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  September 7, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3406, P. 2.

Don’t Overlook This!  Anybody that wants a good likeness a cost price, he should go to Frentz.  He is the oldest Picture taker in Toledo.  Has the nicest rooms! Takes the best pictures, (so they say,) and keeps the largest variety of the choicest Cases, so all can choose amongst a thousand dozen.

1858 October 25.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  October 25, 1858, Vol. 17,

Whole No. 3446, P. 4.

Hezekiah L. Hosmer, Receiver Plfft. vs. John J. Flynn and John Ruth, Defts.} Lucas Common Pleas.

John J. Flyn will take notice, that on the 2d day of October, 1858, Plaintiff filed his petition in the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Lucas, and State of Ohio, and in the office of the Clerk of said court, against the above defendants, the object of which, is to obtain possession of part of lot 120 in the Port Lawrence division of the city of Toledo, being 20 feet front on Summit street, and the same premises leased by plaintiff, as the Receiver of the Port Lawrence Company, April 1, 1856, to John Burwell and Henry C. Frentz, which lease was assigned by said Burwell and Frentz to Defendant Flynn; said Burwell and Frentz, also conveying to said Flynn their interest in the building on said premises.  Said petition also seeks judgement against said Flynn, for the cost of suit, and damages for the detention of said premises, at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum from the from the first day of October, 1858, to the date of the rendition  of said judgement.  It further prays, that Defendants pay $16.94 back rent and interest due, with interest thereon at ten per cent from the date of the Judgement, and forthwith remove said building from said premises, and in default of said payment and removal, that the interest of said John J. Flynn in said building be sold, and the proceeds applied to the payment of said costs, damages, back rents and interest due Plaintiff.  Said Defendant John J. Flynn is required to answer said petition, on or before the 4th day of December, 1858.  E. Bissell, Jr., Plfft’s Atty.  Oct. 2, 1858.

1859 February 16.  Daily Toledo Blade.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  February 16, 1859, Vol. 12,

No. 39, P. 2.

Only Two Week Longer.  If you want a beautiful Ambrotype for 12 cents, go to old Frentz.  I take the same pains with a 12 cent picture as I would with a five dollar one.  Don’t pay 50 cents to others, for what you can buy [for] 12 cents from me!  I have been in Toledo six years, (the oldest Picture taker here,) have sold many pictures, and I believe have always satisfied my customers.  It is not the money I gain, but the good satisfaction I can give that makes me feel nice.  I will take a specime3n of every one who buys a picture.  My large frame that will hold 12000 likenesses, will ready by spring.  I take specimens for it now.

1860.  Polk’s City Directory.  (Toledo, Ohio.)  1860.

Frentz, Henry C.  Photographist, 53 Summit.  (not listed in residence directory.)

[1] Advertisements not recorded.  In 1867 advertisements reads “A general assortment of Photo. Materials.” By 1879 he advertises “Dealer in Artist an Photo Materials.”   

French, John U.

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1855-1857       6 Union Building, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1855 September 1.  Granite Farmer And Visitor.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 1, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 35, P. 3.

The New Patent Ambrotypes And Mezzographs.  Messrs. J. A. (sic.) French, & Co., operating Department conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, from the rooms of the celebrated Artists, Cutting & Baldwin (sic.) Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 1 to October 6, 1855.

1855 September 5.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 5, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 242, P. 3.

The New Pictures!  Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype And Mezzographs!  Messrs. J. U. French, & Co., Rooms, No. 6, Union Building.

Operating Department Conducted by Mr. B. F. Hall, From the rooms of the celebrated artists, Cutting & Bowdoin, Boston.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to 17, 1855.

1856.  Manchester City Directory, Business Directory.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  1856. P. 177.

French, J. U. & Co., 6 Union Building.

1856 February 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  February 16, 1856, Vol. X, No. 2, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  “See yourselves as others see you.”  If you want a perfect likeness, get one of Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  They can be taken in cloudy weather as well as fair and in less than one fourth the time of a common daguerreotype; are much clearer and more lifelike—will never fade—and are better in every respect.

The Only Place In The City where they can be obtained is at No. 6 Union Building.

Pictures put up in Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c., with neatness and dispatch.

All Pictures warranted to give satisfaction. 

Prices ranging from One to Twelve Dollars.

Remember the place.  J. U. French & Co.  feb13.

Advertisement was recorded from February16 to August 13, 1856.

1856 September 27.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 27, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 38, P. 3.

Ne Plus Ultra.  J. U. French & Co., No. 6 Union Building, Elm Street, Have The Only Gallery In The County Where Ambrotype Pictures Can be obtained.  All others are only imitations of the genuine Ambrotypes.  Citizens and Visitors should bear this in mind, and call and examine for themselves.—French & Co. put up Ambrotypes & Ambrotypes, In all the customary forms of Frames, Cases and Lockets.

All pictures to give satisfaction, or no pay.  Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the unite efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts and 2 new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of Glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids, making it as enduring as the Glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taken on a single Glass, and covered with varnish and black paint will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine Pictures all have the Patent stamp.  Cutting & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors. 

Advertisement ran from September 27 to November 13, 1856.  

1856 September 30.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  September 30, 1856, Vol. 6, No. 298, P. 3.

Ne Plus Ultra.  J. U. French & Co., No. 6 Union Building, Elm Street, Have The Only Gallery In The County Where Ambrotype Pictures Can be obtained.  All others are only imitations of the genuine Ambrotypes.  Citizens and Visitors should bear this in mind, and call and examine for themselves.—French & Co. put up Ambrotypes & Ambrotypes, In all the customary forms of Frames, Cases and Lockets.

All pictures to give satisfaction, or no pay.  Re-Issue of the Ambrotype Patent.  The great merit of the Ambrotype Pictures has been most signally shown by the unite efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts and 2 new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of Glass, with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which cannot be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids, making it as enduring as the Glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taken on a single Glass, and covered with varnish and black paint will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine Pictures all have the Patent stamp.  Cutting & Brown (sic.) [Bowdoin], Originators and Proprietors. 

Advertisement ran from September 30 to October 14, 1856. 

1856 November 25.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  November 25, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 87, P. 2.

It seems by the daily papers that Mr. Brown ad Mr. Hopkins are obliged to discuss the durability of their pictures—say nothing of merits, and Mr. French & Co. seem determined to patent the Greek language, but I would inform the public that at Goddard’s rooms, Smyth’s Block, they can get a picture either Ambrotype or Daguerreotype, that will speak for itself.  Call and see his 50c cases.

Advertisement ran from November 25 to December 5, 1856.

1856 December 23.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  December 23, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 111, P. 3.

Gifts For The Holidays!  All those who are looking for Christmas And New Tear’s Presents, Will bear in mind that one of French’s Beautiful and Life-Like Ambrotypes, Would be the most acceptable gift you could make; especially when put up either in one of his splendid new-style cases, or one of those beautiful Gold Pins or Lockets, which he is selling very cheap or the occasion.

The only Ambrotype Gallery in the City.  No. 6, Union Building, J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from December 23 to 31, 1856.

1857 January 1.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. XI, No. 118, P. 3.

Something New.  The Subscriber is now prepared to furnish the public with those new and beautiful pictures, styled “Enamelled Photographs.”  They are taken on fine canvass and resemble a nice painted portrait and are as durable; and a much more correct likeness can be obtained in this way.  They are suitable for sending to a distance, as you can enclose them in a letter and send them to any distance without injury, and they can be furnished for the low price of Fifty cents, or as low as the lowest , ad as good as the best.

Pictures put up in all their various styles, sizes, and prices.  J. U. French, No. 6 Union Building.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to February 26, 1857.

1857 March 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

Take Notice.  The undersigned, Daguerreotypers of Manchester, will for the future charge from one to three dollars, according to size, for putting pictures in cases bought of Pedlars, so that they will cost at least twenty-five cents more than the same cases and pictures bought at any rooms in the City.  F. A. Brown, F. D. Hopkins, J. U. French & Co., R. A. Miller, A. H. Snow, J. Goddard.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to 17, 1857.

1857 March 31.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  March 31, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 39, P. 3.

J. U. French & Co. Call attention to their increased facilities for supplying the public with Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs.  They have now re-fitted their Rooms, and it should be remembered, theirs is the only gallery in the city where Genuine Ambrotypes Can be obtained.  Their Daguerreotypes will also compare favorably with any produced elsewhere,  they have also in operation a complete apparatus for taking Enameled Photographs!  In the best style.  Their whole apparatus is in excellent order.  Call and examine specimens, at No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange.  J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to May 14, 1857.

1857 May 16.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  May 16, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 78, P. 3.

Melainotypes!  Great Improvements in Picture Taking.  J. U. French & Co.  Wish to announce to the public that this is the only establishment in the city where the new and beautiful variety of pictures, called “Melainotypes,” can be obtained.

These pictures, by a new invention, are taken upon Sheet Iron, which has been expressly prepared for the purpose, and then enameled; and the style constitutes, in many important features, a great improvement on all other methods of taking pictures.  For durability, there is no question of their superiority—They will receive a fall without a fracture; a bend without injury; may be washed off when soiled; be handled without the the face being marred, unless abused by such handling as would deface the best oil painting, and are more suitable for lockets than either Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes.

They have now excellent facilities for putting up in the best style, and are prepared to furnish the public with superior pictures of this kind; and also, as heretofore, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Photographs.

This is the only Gallery where the Genuine Ambrotypes can be obtained.  Melainotypes and Photographs furnished for Fifty Cents Each!  J. U. French & Co.  No. 6 Union Building, Opposite Merchants’ Exchange.

Advertisement ran from May 16 to July 25, 1857.

1857 July 24.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  July 24, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 136, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Melainotypes!  Daguerreotypes and Photographs!!  At J. U. French & Co.’s Gallery, No. 6, Union Building, (opposite Merchants’ Ex.)

For firmness of tone and beauty of finish, our Ambrotypes excel any that can be taken in this city.  Call and examine our specimens and see for yourselves.

Pictures taken as cheap as the cheapest, and warranted equal to the best.  J. U. French & Co.

Advertisement ran from July 24 to August 14, 1857.

1857 August 14.  Manchester Daily Mirror.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  August 14, 1857, Vol. XII, No. 154, P. 4.

Letter from New York.—No. 8.  From our New York Correspondent.  Mr. Babbinger has his daguerreotype and bids farewell to Manchester.  New York, Aug, 11, 1857.

Dear Mirror:—I am home.  Congratulate me.  But before leaving Manchester to find this end of the journey, my friends expressed a desire to have a keepsake, and therefore nothing must suit but that I give them a daguerreotype.  We left High street and were not long in finding the spacious rooms of Messrs. J. U. French & Co., No. 6, Union Building (opposite Merchants’ Exchange).—Upon being ushered into their parlor, I was surprised at the many works of art scattered around the rooms.  A gentleman who commanded a distinguishing degree of suavity (I see their advertisement in the Daily Mirror) approach me, and ask the size I preferred.  They had cases from a square inch to a square foot, and I suppose can manufacture them a square yard if required.  They could give a picture on glass, leather, sheet iron, steel, platinum, black board, canvass, or anything else.  As regards cases, their assortment include velvet, leather, gutta-percha, and wood of all sorts.  I had but little to say about it, and therefore, a square inch case, of gutta-percha, and a glass were set aside to receive in an everlasting style, my features.

In the operating room the Co. of the concern took me, and I was deposited without let or hinderance. A phrenological thing with two feelers was set against the rear of my cranium, to make me stay put—and “now Mr. Babbinger.” Said the Co., “hold your head up like a man, and look at this (see muzzle of the camera in daguerreotype).—Don’t wink, don’t sneeze, don’t look sour, but look natural and pleasant.”  He retired behind the curtain, and I commenced to look pleasant,—succeeded with the exception of two winks, and one time I sneezed—notwith-stand his admonition not to sneeze.

He took my newself into a room painted black and soon emerged thence.  It was a success, and so pleased was Mr. Co. that three more were taken, but for what purpose I have never ascertained.  The best one can be seen by those desirous to see my plaintive cast of countenance, at No. 0012 High St.

Let me remark, in leaving, That French & Co., understand their business,—good company they always keep, as here I met the Editor of the prominent paper in Manchester, and others.

Good-buy, Manchester—good-bye, mills,—girls—Bedford—Hanover St. Church,—Daguerreotype Saloons, and apothecary shops,—Farewell, noble warriors of the “Antique and Horrible Regiment”—Miss Perrywinkle and Ganges if you have tears to shed, shed them now.  And in short let me say to the most learned Judges, Senators elect, editors, friends private, and acquaintances, in the busy whirl of political life, au revoir.  When you call upon your friends in New York, remember I should be pleased to meet you at 4444 Manhattan Island.

When I arrived in New York, two days after the above, I was home-sick and glad to read the newspaper and there discovered that the world had not ceased its untiring roll in my absence.

In my next I will give a resume of the prominent news of the past few weeks ad teach your Hodge Podge a lesson.  Peleg Q. C. Babbiger, Manhattan Island.

1859 October 11.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1859, Vol. 9, No. 456, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Now is your time to get a Good Picture For 25 Cents. At No. 6 Union Building, opposite Merchants’ Exchange, Either Ambrotype Or Melainotype, And warranted to fit.  J. U. French.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to December 27, 1859.

Friedal, Charles

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1853                11 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1853-1854       Rooms at the Bank, Jackson Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1853                Address Unknown, Houma, Louisiana.

1855                Room at the Opelousas varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

1856                Room over the Episcopal Church, South side West Corner of The Public Square, Clinton, Louisiana.

1853 June 25.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  June 25, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 29, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken by C. Freidal, (late of No. 11, St. Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that having had long experience in the Art, and having procured all the late improvements, he feels assured of giving all who may favor him with a call satisfaction.  His Pictures are taken with life-like colors, and perfect fac similes of the originals.  Children and groups taken in superior style.  Rooms At The Bank.

Family groups of from 3 to 10, companies, Societies, Classes of Schools, numbering from 10 to 20 or over, are taken in superior style.  Pictures copied, miniatures or lockets magnified on larger daguerreotype plates, or larger daguerreotypes copied in small sizes for lockets or rings.  All of which will be done satisfactorily, or no pay.             

Advertisement ran from June 25 to July 9, 1853.

1853 July 2.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 2, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 30, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  Dear White—I take great pleasure in recommending to the public, through your valuable journal, Mr. Freidal, the Daguerrian, now located for an indefinite period at the old Bank on Jackson street.

Mr. F.’s. pictures are superior to any hitherto taken in this place.  He has had ten years experience in the business, and his apparatus are extraordinary for excellence of finish and powers of concentration.  Mr. F. comes highly endorsed by persons in New Orleans.  A young lady whose opinion I highly appreciate, while I no less appreciate the young lady herself, says, “Mr. Freidal’s pictures are more beautiful than the originals.” (*) Who will gainsay her opinion?  Now, Mr. White, do go and have your beautiful face made still more beautiful, that you may seem to be where you “are not.”  Edwin.

*We should think that impossible in the case of “Edwin”!—ED. Min.

1853 July 9.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 31, P. 2.

A Flattering Picture.—A defeated candidate for the presidency of the “Ugly Club,” who was perfectly furious because his claims were so slighted, has been to Mr. Freidal’s Daguerrian Rooms at the old Bank on Jackson st., and had his shadow struck on to a metallic plate.  Now he not only admits that he ought not to have had the office, but declares his intention of withdrawing altogether from the Order, he has so “grown in favor with himself,” by frequently contemplating the flattering picture; and he no more considers himself entitled to rank as a member of that ancient and highly honorable but much persecuted fraternity.  Go It, George!

1853 July 16.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 16, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 32, P. 2.

Houma.—Mr. Freidal, daguerrian artist, has left our city for a short season, and located himself in our thriving sister city, Houma, in order to accommodate the Terrebonnians in the way of giving them an opportunity of testing his merits as a photographer, by sitting for their likenesses.  Mr. F. has taken some exquisitely perfect and life-like pictures during his stay here, and we know of no impediment or obstacle in the surrounding atmosphere of Houma, which will prevent his accomplishing like results in Terrebonne.  Mr. F. will again return here in a short time, and remain until the first of August.

1853 July 30.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 2.

We call attention to the terms of Mr. Freidal, daguerrian artist, which will be found in his card in our advertising department.

1853 July 30.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  July 30, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 34, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken By C. Freidal, (Late of No 11 St Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that having had long experience in the Art, and having procured all the late improvements, he feels assured of giving all who may favor him with a call satisfaction.  His Pictures are taken with life-like colors, and perfect fac similes of the originals.  Children and groups taken in superior style.  Rooms At The Bank.

Family groups of from 3 to 10, companies, Societies, Classes of Schools, numbering from 10 to 20 or over, are taken in superior style.  Pictures copied, miniatures or lockets magnified on larger daguerreotype plates, or larger daguerreotypes copied in small sizes for lockets or rings.  All of which will be done satisfactorily, or no pay. 

In order to conform to the rules of the country, and in consequence of the difficulty of obtaining money at this season of the year, Mr. F. informs the public that he will, when it is desired, extend the usual credit, till the 1st March, to responsible persons who patronize him to the amount of five dollars or upwards.

Advertisement ran from July 30 to October 29, 1853.

1853 November 5.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 46, P. 2.

Mr. Freidal, The Daguerrian.—This gentleman has “become one of us.”  He has fixed himself in Thibodaux, as a permanent citizen and is now residing in, and has his Daguerrian Rooms at the Bank, on Jackson street.  Mr. Freidal has just recovered from a most severe and protracted spell of yellow fever, but is now “Richard himself” once more, and ask for nothing else than the unrestricted privilege of giving men metallic faces.  We would respectfully suggest that brass faces don’t die, and when we have one on hand, we may defy yellow or any other kind of fever, for if it takes us, it is sure to leave the brass.  Who will dare to say aught against one leaving plenty of brass in his face?

1853 November 5.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 46, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Taken By C. Freidal.  (Late of No. 11, St. Charles street, New Orleans.)  The advertiser respectfully announces to the citizens of Thibodaux and the surrounding country, that he has opened again his Daguerrean Room at his old stand at the Bank, and that he feels assured of giving full satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call for their pictures, which are taken with lifelike colors and perfect fac simile of the original.  Charles Freidal.

Advertisement ran from November 5, 1853 to March 20, 1854.

1853 November 26.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  November 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 49, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Freidal continues to take likenesses at the old Bank.  His pictures are superb and cheap.

1854 January 21.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 21, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 5, P. 2. 

Daguerreotypes.—Our ancient friend Freidal still continues to hold forth at his gallery, in the old Bank, on Jackson street.  We have lately examined some of the specimens of his proficiency in this beautiful art, and cannot but say they are equal to any we have ever seen.  Our town can well afford to support a Gallery of this sort, and we know of no one more deserving of patronage than friend Freidal.

1854 January 28.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  January 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 6, P. 2. 

The Ugly Club.—The President of this time-honored and numerous brotherhood, has had a metallic impression of himself taken, to adorn our picture gallery.  Freidal was the happy man who did the deed, and we can assure the public that his “ugliness” has not been flattered in the slightest particular.

1854 April 8.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 16, P. 2. 

Persons wishing daguerreotypes of themselves would do well to call soon, as our friend Freidal, who has been exercising his beautiful art among us for the last year, contemplates on leaving in two weeks from this date.

1854 April 8.  Thibodaux Minerva.  (Thibodaux, Louisiana.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 16, P. 2. 

Sons of Temperance.—The following are the officers of Magnolia Division, No. 63, Sons of Temperance, for the present term, …Charles Freidal,…

1855 April 14.  The Opelousas Patriot.  (Opelousas, Louisiana.)  April 14, 1855, Vol. I, No. 10, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Chas. Freidal respectfully informs the citizens of Opelousas and vicinity that he has opened a Daguerrean Room at Opelousas Varieties, where ladies and Gentlemen desiring to have their portraits taken can be accommodated.

Pictures warranted perfect, or no pay demanded.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 26, 1855.

1856 January 26.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  January 26, 1856, [No Volume or issue number recorded on Masthead.]

Daguerrean Likenesses.  Chas. Freidal, respectfully informs the citizens of Clinton, and its vicinity, that he has taken the large room over the Episcopal church, south west corner of the Public square, where he is prepared to take Daguerreian likenesses in a superior style.  Give a call and examine his specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to April 5, 1856.

1856 February 2.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  February 2, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 41, P. 2.

Lessons in Embroidery.—Madame Freidal will give lessons in embroidery, in all of its various branches.  For terms, &c. apply at the Daguerrean Saloon of Mr. Charles Freidal.

1856 April 19.  The Feliciana Democrat.  (Clinton, Louisiana.)  April 19, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 4.

Daguerreian Notice.  Mr. Freidal’s professional engagements elsewhere, will prevent

his remaining more than two weeks longer in Clinton.  Those who may desire perfect pictures executed in the best style of the art, are requested to call during that period.  March 15.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to July 5, 1856.

Frear, William H.

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1848                62 Water Street, Over Monson Hawley Store, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1848 May 9.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  May 9, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1986, New Series Vol. VI, No. 332, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Room.  The undersign would respectfully inform the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at No. 62 Water-street, at the foot of State, over the Store of Monson Hawley, where he will be happy to supply all who desire a correct likeness.  The instrument which he uses is a superior one—he can therefore warrant a perfect likeness.  Rooms open at all hours of the day.

N. B.  Operations performed as well in cloudy as clear weather.  Wm. H. Frear.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to June 6, 1848.

Frear, W. H.

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1848-1849       Dr. Ware’s, Front Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1848 December 1.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  December 1, 1848, Vol. 5, No. 12, Whole No. 220, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. H. Frear would respectfully inform the citizens of Wilmington and vicinity, that having acquired the Late Improvements in this Art, he is prepared to offer to the public Superior Likenesses.

For proof of which he solicits an examination of his specimens.  Daguerrian Room at Dr. Ware’s, Front street, 4 doors North of Market street, where correct Likenesses of adults or children can be had at moderate charges.  Portraits Miniatures, &c., copied accurately.  Sick and deceased persons taken at any time or weather.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, and all the Recent Improvements thoroughly taught.

Advertisement ran from December 1, 1848 to January 5, 1849.

Fowlers, H.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1859                Address Unknown, Burlington, Vermont.

1859 June 4.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 4, 1859, Vol. 22, No. 48, Whole No. 1140, P. 2.

Mr. H. Flowers, a daguerrean artist, of Burlington, was found in his room on the night of the 18th, in a state of stupefaction, caused by taking of opium.  Physicians were immediately called, and he is in a fair way of recovery.  No cause is assigned for his taking the opium.

Fowler, S. J.

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

1854-1855       Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite Yates County Bank, Penn-Yan, New York.

N. D.               Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1857                Washington Hall Block, Watertown, New York.

1858                Old Arcade Gallery, Watertown, New York.

1858-1859       Washington Hall Building, Watertown, New York.

1854 May 16.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

The Very Best Yet!  A Good Daguerreotype And A Chance To Draw A Splendid Gold Watch! Worth $100. Or 4 of 6 Other Valuable Prizes, All for One Dollar.

S. J. Fowler, in consideration of the liberal patronage that has been bestowed upon him, and the very flattering favor with which his pictures have been received, together with a desire to increase his customers, that all may have a chance to get a Good Likeness, has been induced to offer the following rare inducements:

I have issued 1000 Tickets at One Dollar each.  Each ticket is good for a Daguerreotype to be taken at my room, any time during the present year, and for one chance to draw one of the following Prizes.

One Splendid Gold Plated Lever Watch, worth…….$100

One Splendid Gold Plated Sporting Chain worth…..$ 40

One Splendid Gold Seal, with two Miniatures………$ 15

One Splendid Silver Detached Lever Watch………..$ 20

One Gold Watch Key…………………………………..$   8

Twelve Gold Pens at $1 each,…………………….… $ 12

Total……………………………………………………$205

The above is a fair cash valuation of the Property to be distributed among the holders of tickets, after giving them a fair equivalent for their money, as the Daguerreotype will be as good and as well put up as can be got for one dollar, anywhere in Western New York.  The Prizes will be distributed by a committee chosen by ticket holders, as they shall direct, as soon as the Tickets are all sold, which should be as soon as the first of June.  Any person enclosing to me one dollar, Post Paid, I will return them a Ticket with my Signature, and take their Daguerreotype whenever they call for it, if before the first of January 1854.

The above Prizes, together with a fine collection of Specimen Pictures, can be seen at any time, Daguerrean Rooms, In Elmendorf’s Building, Nearly Opposite The Yates County Bank.

My facilities for Daguerreotyping are not equaled by any one in this vicinity.  My rooms are newly and finely furnished, and I have the best arranged light to be found anywhere, which is a great consideration in Daguerreotypes.  Call and see and be Convinced.  Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.

Instructions, with all the late improvements, at a fair rate.  Stock and Apparatus furnished at New York Prices.  Don’t forget the place.  Look for the Red Flag.  S. J. Flower.            Penn-Yan, May 2, 1854.

Advertisement ran on May 16 & 23, 1854.

1854 May 16.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  May 16, 1854, Vol. XXXVII, No. 48, Whole No. 1887, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”  S. J. Fowler would take this opportunity to say to his friends and the public generally, that inasmuch as his Pictures have been received with unusual admiration, it has induced him to locate in this place permanently, and he will forthwith enlarge his rooms and increase his facilities for supplying the demand of an approving public.  Pictures taken in all weather in his rooms in Elmendorf’s Building, nearly opposite the Yates County Bank.  Penn Yan, March 1854.

N. B.  Look for the sign of the Red Flag.

Advertisement ran from May 16, 1854 to September 26, 1855.

1855 January 10.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 30, Whole No. 1921, P. 3.

Ticket Holders!  Look To Your Interest!  Do You Want Those Prizes?  If So, come on and get the balance of those Tickets in Fowler’s Gift Enterprise, or induce some one to do so before the first of January, as the time fixed for the scheme will run out.  It is your interest, not mine, that the Tickets should be sold; but in order to give entire satisfaction, I will extend the time for taking the Daguerreotypes, to suit your convenience.  All Tickets sold after this date will be good for a Daguerreotype whenever called for, and the prizes will be distributed on the first of January.  If the Tickets are all sold as soon as then.  Only 300 Tickets now remain to be sold, and if each ticket holder makes a little effort they can all be sold this week without any difficulty.

I have just received a new and complete assortment of Cases of all the Latest Styles, some very fine for Holiday Presents!

What would be a finer gift than your Daguerreotype put up in one of my Fancy Cases.  Remember for every Dollars’s worth taken at my room you get one chance at those Splendid Prizes.  Now is your time—quick or you lose it.

I would here return my thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage I have received since I have been here.  My success has been far beyond my expectation, which proves that Good Pictures are appreciated in Yates County.

I have lately been making great improvements in my chemical department, by which I am enabled to make much better pictures than ever before.  By this, together with strict attention to business and a determination to please all, I hope to merit a continuance of your favors.  S. J. Fowler.  Penn-Yan, Dec. 26, 1854.

1855 October 17.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  October 17, 1855, Vol. XXXIX, No. 18, Whole No. 1961, P. 2.

But few are probably aware of the rapid progress that has been made in bringing the art of Daguerreotyping to perfection.  The latest, and we may say the greatest improvement that has yet been made in the art, is that of taking Ambrotypes and Photographs on glass.  The Ambrotypes are pictures taken on the back of plate glass, forming a picture that is seen in any light, and its natural position, not reversed as in Daguerreotypes.  The picture is covered with a gum that hardens and forms a secure protection from dampness or dust.  Indeed the picture can be destroyed only by breaking the glass.  It is seen through the glass, and is equally clear and distinct seen at any angle.  They are afforded at about the same rates as Daguerreotypes.

The Photographs are also taken on glass, and then by chemical process, the impression is transferred on to paper, presenting an appearance equal to the finest steel engraving, and any number of impressions can be taken from the same plate.  Bring on light paper you are enabled to present your distant friends with a beautiful and accurate picture of yourself, and that at a trifling expense.

Mr. Wilson, successor to Mr. Flower, at his rooms, opposite the Yates County Bank, is now prepared to furnish all who wish with either Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Photographs in the highest style of the art.

1857 May 6.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.—Messrs. Rugg & Fowler have fitted up a fine Gallery in Washington Hall building, and are taking some excellent life-like likenesses, either Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype, Ambrograph, or Photograph.  Indeed we have never seen better specimens of the art than from their Gallery.  Their advertisement will be found in another column of our paper.

1857 May 6.  Northern New York Journal.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 6, 1857, Vol. 11, No. 49, P. 4.

Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery!  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card Board.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We, therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! And Coloring Them In Oil.  Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes Made in the best Style for those who prefer them.    Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, March 7, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 6 to August 12, 1857.

1857 May 7.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 2.

Daguerrean Artists.  The tendency towards perfection in no art has been more steady and rapid than that of taking likenesses on silver, glass and other prepared substances.  Pictures are now produced in such elegance of style, softness of tone, and exactness of likeness, on silver, glass, paper, paste-board, &c., as would astonish Daguerre himself could be revisit the earth and witness the progress the great art which bears his name has made within a few years past.  Nor is any city or village more fortunate in the possession of skillful artists in this line than Watertown.  The pictures now produced at Rugg & Fowler’s gallery in the Washington Hall block, evince a practical knowledge of the art in all its branches which marks a degree of perfection that may well be called complete.—Their rooms are very tastefully fitted up with new and elegant furniture for the express purpose of making an inviting retreat for all wishing to see their pictures or procure likenesses.

1857 May 7.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 37, P. 3.

Removal!  New Daguerrean Gallery.  New Firm, New Styles of Pictures, &c. Such As Ambrotypes, or Pictures on Glass, Melainotypes, or Pictures on Iron. Ambrographs, or Pictures on Card B’d.  Photographs, &c., &c.

G. S. Rugg, The Well Known Daguerreotypist, has removed his Gallery to Washington Hall Building, and entered into co-partnership with S. J. Fowler, on New York, who has been engaged since the first introduction of the Collodeon Process in teaching and practicing the art of Ambrotyping and Photographing in the principal Galleries in the State.  We therefore, feel warranted in saying, that we are prepared to produce as good Pictures, as can be made in New York City, or elsewhere.  Our rooms are large, pleasantly located, finely furnished, and easy of access, and we shall spare no pains in endeavoring to please our customers—We have also something entirely New, which is a Patented apparatus for copying Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes on Canvas to Life Size! Which are acknowledged the most Perfect Picture Made.

Persons having small Pictures of departed friends, can, by this process have a Perfect Portrait from them.  Please call and examine specimens, whether you want pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes made in the best style for those who prefer them.  Rugg & Fowler.  Watertown, May 1, 1857.

Advertisement ran from May 7 to August 13, 1857.

1857 August 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  August 13, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 52, P. 3.

Dissolution.  The Copartnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Rugg & Fowler, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business will be carried on in all its branches by G. S. Rugg.  The debts against the firm will be paid by him, and all debts due the firm must be paid to him.     G. S. Rugg,     sic. O. S. Fowler.            Watertown, Aug. 10, 1857.

Daguerreotyping will be renewed for the benefit of those who still adhere to them, and at reduced prices.  S. G. Rugg.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to September 3, 1857.

1858 April 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Beautiful Pictures.  At the gallery of Messrs. Hart & Hose, in the Arcade, Messrs. S. J. Fowler and hart are producing some of the best toned pictures we have ever seen.  They are making Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs and Hallotypes of the very finest tone and finish.  In the Photographs, Mr. Fowler possesses rare skill, and brings out a splendid picture.

The Hallotype is a new thing.  It is a combination of two photographs, one of which is transparent, and through which the other is seen.  This surpasses in softness of tone and in freshness of coloring, all the pictures we have seen produced by the Daguerrean art.—By turning to the Advertisement of Messrs. Hart & Fowler, the reader may see more in detail, the afforded at their gallery.

1858 April 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  April 8, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 33, P. 2.

Spring Arrangement.  Pictures For The Million!  The old Arcade Gallery still takes the lead.  Hart & Fowler Having Entered Into and arrangement for the purpose of making all kinds of Life-like Likenesses at the old stand of Hart & Hose, beg leave to say to all the good people hereabouts that they are now prepared to furnish all who may want them with Photographs, Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes In the very best style of the art.  Mr. Fowler having lately been to the city, where he has spent three months with some of the best Photographers for the purpose of learning to make that much-admired style of Portraiture, and, in addition to three years experimenting heretofore, now feels confident that he can suit the most fastidious.

Mr. F. will devote his time to the making of Photographs, and Mr. Hart will attend to the Ambrotype and Daguerreotype Department, wherein his skill and taste stand unrivaled in Northern New York.  By this arrangement we shall be enabled to keep all branches up to perfection.

We are weekly receiving, direct from the manufacturer, all the latest styles of Cases, Frames, &c.

Call and see us before getting your work done elsewhere, as we are sure we can suit you as to quality or price.  Watertown, April 1858.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to June 10, 1858.

1858 November 28.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  November 28, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Now I ‘M Ready! Come And See Me & Bring Along Your Friends.  New Sky-Light Room Just Complete In Washington Hall Gallery, Which Is Now The Best Light In Town.

S. J. Fowler has now the pleasure to inform his friends and the public generally, that he is on hand at the above place with greatly increased facilities for making Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melaneotype, &c., In the very best style.  Call and see my splendid collection of pictures.  All work warranted.  S. J. Fowler. 

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1858 to March 17, 1859.

1859 March 31.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 32, P. 3.

Bought Out S. J. Fowler Having purchased T. N. Foster’s interest in the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, Has the pleasure of informing his patrons and the public generally, that he will now “run the machine” on his “own hook.”

It is now two years since Mr. Fowler commenced making “sun pictures” in these rooms with Mr. Rugg, and having been connected with him nearly all the time since, in such a way as to have to divide the profits with some other parties, he has been obliged to charge more for the same work than he will, now that he has the whole profits himself.  Persons wishing Ambrotypes, Melainotypes; Photographs, will bear in mind that Mr. Fowler was the first to introduce and make these kind of pictures successfully in Watertown.

Having learned the business in New York City of the best Artists and Chemists, he has in the last four years taught the science to more than one hundred of the principal Daguerreotypist and others in this and the Western States and Canada.

Remember if you want pictures that are made in a scientific and artistic manner, and that will be Permanent, give Fowler a call in Washington Hall Building, Watertown, N. Y.  March 30, 1859.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to June 16, 1859.

1859 May 5.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 37, P. 4.

—Fowler’s Gallery of Art.  Fowler, at the Washington Hall, Watertown is making some very fine photographs, ambrotypes, melainotypes, &c., &c.  His elegant rooms have undergone the Spring renovation so indicative of business prosperity, and no-where can more fashionable or pleasant reception parlors be found, than at his gallery.—Those who come to Watertown for pictures will get a first-class article, at the cheapest rate, by calling on Fowler.  A good picture, at a low price, is a desideratum now-a-days.

1859 October 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 2.

—Another Photograph.  Our much-esteemed friend and fellow townsman has placed us under renewed favors by the very fine photograph taken of our junior. No finer pictures in the State are taken than those by Mr. Fowler, whose fine rooms, in Washington Hall building, are a pleasant place in which to spend a profitable hour in examining the heads of such of our townsmen and country residents as are there visible.  Call and get your picture—You will never regret it.

1859 October 13.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. X, No. 8, P. 4.

Do You Want A Perfect representation of yourself or friend, in the shape of an Ambrotype, Photograph, or Melainotype, Then Go To The Washingt’n Hall Gallery And Let Flower Take your Likeness in his Inimitable Style.

Please Bear In Mind that I am permanently located in Watertown, and shall turn out such work as will recommend me to the most fastidious.—Thankful for the very liberal patronage I have received for the past two years in this place, I would say that it shall be my endeavor to please all who may favor me with a call, in the hope that I may have a continuance of their patronage.

Pictures in any of the above Styles, made and put up in every variety of Frames or Cases, of which I shall keep a large assortment, At very Low Prices.

Pictures Set in Lockets, Pins or Rings, with neatness and Despatch.

Stereoscopic Pictures of Persons, or Views of Dwellings, Taken In A Scientific Manner.

Old Daguerreotypes Enlarged To any size, and Photographed In The Best Style Of The Art, Plain, or in Oil or Water Colors.

My Rooms Are Large, pleasantly located, and easy of access.  Open at all hours of the day for Business, and in the evening for inspection.  Please call and examine Specimens, of which I have the largest assortment in Northern New York.

Don’t Wait for Clear Weather, As I prefer Cloudy Weather for making Fine Pictures, excepting for children.  Bring them on bright days and in the morning.

Remember I Am Not To Be Outdone, Either In Quality Of Work, Or Prices.  S. J. Fowler, Artist. Watertown, October, 1859.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to December 29, 1859.

1859 December 8.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  December 8, 1859, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 3.

Proclamation!  Whereas it is my determination to please everybody the coming Holidays, therefore every good and loyal subject of my Kingdom (which is universal) is hereby commanded to go to the Washington Hall Daguerrean Gallery, and let Fowler take their Likenesses, and have them set in those Lovely Holiday Cases, that I may please their friends on Christmas by leaving them in their stockings.

Given under my hand and Seal this, the seventh day of December, 1859.         Santa-Claus.

Advertisement ran from December 8 to 29, 1859.

1859 December 15.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  December 15, 1859, Vol. X, No. 17, P. 2.

—A Genuine Likeness Of John Brown may be seen by calling at Hart’s Gallery in the Arcade, or at Fowler’s Rooms, in Washington Hall Building.  They are from a photograph taken of Brown at Winsted, Conn., in 1857, and may be relied on as genuine.