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Cressey & Emerson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848-1849       Tetherly Block, Dover, New Hampshire.

1848 December 26.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  December 26, 1848, Vol. XXII, No. 30, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  We have lately examined some of the most splendid Daguerreotype Likenesses at the Rooms of Cressey & Emerson, in Tetherly’s Building, we ever saw.  Let no one neglect to call and examine them.  Now is the time to procure a splendid likeness for a New Year’s present to your friends.  See advertisement.

1848 December 26.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  December 26, 1848, Vol. XXII, No. 30, P. 3.

Let it be known far and near that Cressey & Emerson Continue At Their Rooms in Tetherly’s Block, where they guarantee to give Perfect Satisfaction to all those wishing a Daguerreotype Likeness Of themselves or Friends.

Copies from Paintings, Engravings, &C. Always on hand different styles Gold, Plated & Gilt Lockets, Frames and Cases.

Please call and satisfy yourselves that we Can’t be beat.

Advertisement ran from December 26, 1848 to February 6, 1849.

1849 January 2.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  January 2, 1849, Vol. XXII, No. 31, P. 3.

Any person wishing to obtain a splendid Daguerreotype Likeness, let them call at Cressey and Emerson’s Rooms in Tetherly’s Building.

Crapo, R. P.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855                Address Unknown, Lockport, New York.[1]

1858                231 Main Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1858 March 27.  Milwaukee Daily Sentinel.  (Milwaukee, Wisconsin.)  March 27, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 73, P. 1.

Crapo’s Mammoth Daguerrean & Photographic Temple Of Art!  At 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Goodrich & Tweedy’s Block, No. 231 Main Street, (One Door North of the Newhall House, First Floor, Up Stairs,) Is now open to the public.  This is the largest Gallery in this city or the Great West, and has been arranged and furnished without regard to expense.

This is the only Gallery in this city where Daguerreotypes are made.

The Daguerreotype for a miniature, is now conceded by all the refined and cultivated, to Far Excel all other Styles of Pictures, In point of brilliancy and life-like beauty.  These Pictures will not crack off like the Ambrotype, which will all crack off sooner or later.  Experience has taught me that the Daguerreotype & Photograph Are the only desirable Picture.

Price of Daguerreotypes $2, and we pledge ourselves to Make Better Ones Than have ever been made in this city or the West, and having a Practical Experience of Fourteen Years In the business, we can do all we promise.  Positively no cheap Daguerreotypes will be made, and none but the best will be allowed to leave the Gallery.

Photographic Department.  Every style are made—from the Plain , the Cabinet and life size on Canvases, in Oil.  The Cabinet and Life-Size Photographic Portraits Are painted by an Artist in the finest styles, which for beauty and life like appearance are Superior To Any Portrait Painting.

Old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes copied and enlarged to cabinet or life-size, and beautifully colored on short notice.

The Gallery and facilities for producing the best of work of Photographic Art, are the most complete and extensive in the West.

The public are invited to call and visit the Gallery.

Superior Ambrotypes Are made for those who wish them, and put up at Prices as low as any other Rooms in the City.

Remember that this is the only Gallery where good Daguerreotypes are made, and that the pictures will not fade or crack.  R. P. Crapo.  Milwaukee, March 24th,1858.

From the Hon. Washington Hunt, Ex-Governor of the State of New York:  Lockport, Aug. 3d, 1857.

The bearer of this letter, Mr. R. P. Crapo, is about to visit the Western country.  He is an Artist of great merit, and has gained a reputation for excellence in his profession.  He is highly appreciated, moreover, as a gentleman of intelligence and sterling moral character.  I desire to recommend him to the favorable regards of any friend of mine, whom he may meet in the course of his tour.  Washington Hunt.

From the Lockport Daily Courier.

R. P. Crapo has disposed of his Daguerrean establishment in this place, and is about to remove to Milwaukee to engage in the same business.  As an Artist Mr. C. has no superior, and he leaves in our midst as monuments of his talents, an array of pictures, which for tone, expression and finish have never been excelled in the Daguerrean or its concomitant arts,  We commend him to the good people of Milwaukee as an upright and courteous gentleman, every way worthy of their confidence, and as possessing that mysterious power spoken of by the Poet when he says—

“O would some power the giftie g’e us,

To see ourselves as others see us.”

From the Lockport Daily Advertiser.

R. P. Crapo, the Daguerrean artist, having sold his business in this village, leaves here in a day or two for Milwaukee, where he is to establish himself in the wholesale trade in Daguerrean apparatus, chemicals, &c.  Mr. C. has been here for some years, and as an artist leaves a reputation inferior to none and superior to most.  Among business men he stands A No. 1.  His name is familiar all over the country, and whenever his artistic labors are examined he is sure to be praised.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 2, 1858.

1858 March 30.  Milwaukee Daily Sentinel.  (Milwaukee, Wisconsin.)  March 30, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 75, P. 2.

New Picture Gallery.—Mr. R. P. Crapo, a meritorious artist, and an affable gentleman, late of Lockport, N. Y., has taken up his abode in our city, and established an extensive daguerrian and photographic gallery in Goodrich & Tweedy’s new block on Main Street, North of the Newhall House.  Mr. Crapo’s gallery is one of the largest in the Western country, and it is admirably arranged too, and elegantly fitted up and furnished.  His rooms occupy the whole side of the building, and a ladies sitting room adjoins the gallery, off of which is a little dressing room for the convenience of the fair ones who may desire to arrange their toilets before having their pictures taken.—As to Mr. Crapo’s skill as an artist, the fine pictures which adorn the walls of his ”Temple of Art, on the best possible evidence.  In connection with his picture gallery, Mr. Crapo, has a wholesale department, in which he has a large stock of materials of every variety to supply artists throughout the State.  Mr. Crapo comes amongst us highly recommended and we do not doubt that his merits will be appreciated.

1858 March 31.  Milwaukee Daily Sentinel.  (Milwaukee, Wisconsin.)  March 31, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 76, P. 1.

Credit To Whom It Is Due—In speaking of Mr. Crapo’s elegant daguerrean gallery yesterday, we neglected to say that the decorating, paperhanging &c., which set off this “temple of art” to so much advantage, was done by Messrs. J. J. McGrath & Co., of Wisconsin street…

1858 October 2.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 2, 1858, Vol. 12, No. 237, P. 2.

Fire in Milwaukee.—The daguerrean rooms of Mr. Crapo, on the second floor of Mr. Goodrich’s building, adjoining the Newhall House, took fire Sunday night from spontaneous combustion of chemicals, and resulted in a loss of $8,000 to Mr. Crapo, and $3,000 to Mr. Goodrich.

[1] Date from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Craft, J.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Room over the Kahn Brothers Store, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

1854 May 27.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  May 27, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 42, P. 2.

Don’t You Want a Likeness?  It will be seen by advertisement that Mr. J. Crafts, Daguerreotypist, has arrived in our town, and now occupies the spacious room over the store of Kahn Brothers.  Mr. C. makes use of all the late improvements; and his portraits are remarkably correct and beautiful; as his stay amongst us will be for a short period, we advise our readers to give him an early call, that their own, and features of those whom they love, may be stamped upon the silvered plate by Nature’s great artist, and preserved for eyes to behold, of faithful and loving hearts, long after the real image has gone down to the grave.  No family should be without a Daguerreotype likeness of all the members connected with it.

1854 May 27.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  May 27, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  J. Craft, Artist, over Kahn Brothers cash store.  The proprietor being posted in all the late improvements both in North and South America, feels assured that he can please the most fastidious.

Ladies and Gentlemen call and give him a trial.  Satisfaction or no charge.  Likenesses put up in all styles the art can produce.    

Advertisement ran from May 27 to June 24, 1854.

1854 June 17.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  June 17, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 45, P. 2.

Mr. Craft’s Daguerreotype Saloon.  Numbers of our citizens have visited the Saloon of this gentleman since he has been here, both to admire his beautiful and life-like pictures and to have their own faces sketched upon the faithful plate.  Many as have patronized Mr. C., we have not yet heard a single word of complaint, but on the contrary, can testify to expressions of high commendation in his favor.  Since he has been here, he has had very unfavorable weather for his business, and as he contemplates leaving some time next week, we would advise those who would like to have their images handed down to posterity, to call upon him as soon as possible.

Coxwell, James C,

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Franklin street, Green Point, Brooklyn, New York.

1857 September 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 9, 1857, Whole No. 7678, P. 2.

$250 Will Buy A First Class Ambrotype and Daguerreotype gallery, now doing a good business.  Inquire at the gallery of Mr. Coxell, Franklin street, Green Point, Brooklyn, E. D., between the hours of 10 and 3 o’clock.  Satisfactory reasons will be given for selling out.  $250 cash.

Cowan, Henry Y.

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

1858-1859       22 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                14 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858 September 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 169, P. 2.

Cowan’s Picture Gallery.  Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, Cin., O., the best place in the city to get a good picture for a little money.  The subscriber has newly fitted large and tastefully arranged Picture Rooms, easy of access, at the above premises, and is prepared to take any kind of pictures, in every variety of style known in the art, at prices the lowest in the city, for the same style of cases, and guarantees to give satisfaction or no charge.  Remember the place No/. 22 Fifth st., bet. Main and Walnut, where beautiful pictures, life like, are taken daily.  Go and see.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to 28, 1858.

1858 September 20.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 20, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 171, P. 2.

Go and see Cowan’s new Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street.  He is taking beautiful pictures at prices to suit the people.  See advertisement.

1858 September 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 29, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 179, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery.  Good Melainotypes and Photographs Are Taken Daily In Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Citizens and strangers are most cordially invited to visit the Gallery and examine specimens.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 193, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery.  No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style known in the art, at prices lowest in the city.  Get one.

1858 October 16.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 16, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 194, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures are admired by all who see them.  Gallery No. 22 Fifth street, between Walnut and Main.

1858 October 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 21, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 198, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth st., is the place to get beautiful pictures of every style.  Get one.

1858 November 11.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 216, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style , at prices the lowest in the city, and guaranteed to give satisfaction, or no charge.

Advertisement ran on November 11 & 12, 1858.

1858 November 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 218, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style , at prices the lowest in the city.

1858 December 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 247, P. 2.

Every description of Pictures, perfect and beautiful, can be obtained by calling at cowan’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth street.  Paintings in oil furnished on short notice.

1858 December 18.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 18, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 248, P. 2.

For Holiday Presents, Go To Cowan’s Picture Gallery, No. 22 West Fourth street.  We would remind those that are looking for suitable Presents for the Holidays, that few things would be more acceptable than a fine picture of yourself.  We are prepared to take any kind of pictures in every variety of style known in the art, at prices the lowest in the city; and guaranteed to give satisfaction or no charge.

1859 March 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 1, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—Get One.  Cowan, assisted by that well known artist, Bloom, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, is making perfect pictures of every style, at prices to suit the people.—Remember.

1859 March 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 3, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are meritorious works of Art, and the people know it.  Therefore visit his Gallery, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 March 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 5, P. 2.

Cowan’s Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, where are lady friends can get such Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., as they may wish.  Artist Bloom officiates in the operating room.  Call.

1859 March 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 12, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—Get One.  Cowan, assisted by that well known artist, Bloom, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, is making perfect pictures of every style, at prices to suit the people.—Remember.

1859 March 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 15, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 9, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are meritorious works of Art, and the people know it.  Therefore visit his Gallery at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 March 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 11, P. 2.

Children’s Pictures.  Every Mother should have the Daguerreotype of her self and little ones.  Go to Cowan’s Gallery 22 West 5th street, and get them.

1859 March 17.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 1.

Home Interest…Mr. H. Cowen, of No. 22 West Fifth street, is executing, so the ladies say, the finest Photographs and other styles of pictures, of any one in town.  Those interested should give Mr. Cowan a call.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to 19, 1859.

1859 March 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 1.

Home Interest…Mr. Cowen, of No. 22 Fifth street, has lately associated with him Mr. Bloom, formerly of No. 14 Fifth street.  Two such artist as these are sufficient guarantee as to the quality of their work.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Most Beautiful—Those Photographs taken at Cowen’s, no 14 Fifth street.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Pictures of every style at half price.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Cowan’s pictures speak for themselves.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, From life size to breastpin pictures, at your own price.

1859 May 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 6, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 54, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Life-Size Pictures, plain or in Oil, at half the usual price.

1859 May 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 6, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 54, P. 2.

Call at Cowan’s—See Cowan.  Buy your Pictures of Cowan, 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

See Cowan’s Show Case, 22 West Fifth, Life-size Pictures at half price.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are Works of Art.  Gallery 22 West Fifth street.  Call and see them.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery.  Everybody goes there for his beautiful Pictures.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery—Prices Reduced.  Call on Cowan.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—The Finest Made.  22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Large Size Photographs, At half the usual charge.  Gallery 22 West Fifth street.

1859 August 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Cowen’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth-street.—If you want a superior Ambrotype, Photograph, Mezzograph, or a good picture of any style, go to Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.  Bloom has charge of the gallery.

1859 August 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery—Cowen’s No. 22 West Fifth-street, under Bloom’s management.  If you want a magnificent Photograph go to Cowen’s; for a Ambrotype go to the same place.  Remember, pictures of all styles taken at Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.

Advertisement ran on August 29 & 30, 1859.

1859 September 13.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 13, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 20, P. 3.

For fine Photographs, Melainotypes or Ambrotypes, call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom, He warrants to please.

Advertisement ran on September 13 & 14, 1859.

1859 September 19.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 19, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 25, P. 3.

Good Photographs, plain or colored, can be had cheaper than elsewhere at the Central Gallery. Corner Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 September 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 34, P. 3.

For a good Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype, don’t fail to call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 October 5.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 5, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 39, P. 3.

For $5 you can get a fine Oil colored Photograph in a good gilt frame at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 October 13.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 46, P. 3.

Good Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are taken at the Central Gallery cheaper than elsewhere in the city, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Cornelius & Goddard

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1840                Corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 July 4.  The Newport Mercury.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  Vol. LXXIX, No. 4,082, P. 1.

The manner in which daguerreotype miniature likenesses are taken is thus described in the Mechanics’ Magazine.

Mr. Cornelius and Dr. Goodman (sic.) are now occupied at their establishment corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Sts. Philadelphia, in taking likenesses, which are about seven by five inches in neat metallic gilt frames, and, are taken for five dollars.  As the likenesses are true the owners are, very often, too little flattered by the sun to be pleased with his painting, but as a French artist said to a friend of mine who complained that he had made him look like an assassin, the hellographist might reply “Sir, that is not my fault.”

The mode of proceeding of Dr. Goodman (sic.) and Mr. Cornelius is in this wise: out of the window of their room having a southern exposure, is projected horizontally, and at full length, a large looking glass to receive the rays of the sun, which are thrown up against another large mirror, so slanted, as to throw the light against the person whose likeness is to be taken, sitting at the opposite side of the room with his face to the window.  To soften the intence light thrown on the face by the mirrors, which would otherwise be intolerable, there is, suspended from the ceiling, a circular glass plate about three eights of an inch thick, of a very deep purple tinge, (which had once been used in the laboratory of the distinguished chemist, Dr. Hare,) for exciting electricity.

When the operate is seated on his chair, and subjected to the light transmitted through the purple glass, you would suppose all Mr. Cornelius wished was to make the fellow “look blue” but he will be relieved from such apprehension very soon, as it is only necessary to sit half a minute, or perhaps a minute, till the sun has, by his powerful pencil, trans mixed every lineament of your features with all their beauties and blemishes, in imperishable lines upon the plate of silver.  Before the person, and about four feet in front of him is a bureau, on top of which, is a mahogany tube or box, six or seven inches square and eighteen inches long open at both ends.  I the end next to the person (to be represented) is fixed a double convex lens about the size of a common burning glass, by which the figure of the face and bust is diminished to the proper size for the plate of silver on which the likeness is to be fixed.—When the person is seated, the, strong light is thrown from the mirrors through the purple plate upon the face, and bust and reflected thence through the lens and box and is transmitted to the plate of prepared silver fixed at the other end of the box.  Half a minute or more is sufficient to trace imperishably the delineation of the plate.

Corey & Pickerill

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Address unknown, Dubuque, Iowa.

1856                Corner Main and 4th streets, over George W. Burton’s Store, Dubuque, Iowa.

1855 July.  The Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  New Series Vol. II, Old Series Vol. VIII, No. 7, P. 224.

We copy the following from a Dubuque, Iowa, paper. Messrs. Corey & Pickerill succeed Mr. W. H. White. We wish them prosperity in their new enterprise:

Corey & Pickerill’s Daguerreotypes. — We feel that we owe something of an apology to the above gentlemen, inasmuch as we have never noticed the superior excellence of their pictures, and the tasteful elegance of their rooms, as they deserve. Amongst all the operators in this line of business, who have visited Dubuque, it is doing them but simple justice to say, that they have never been surpassed in the tone, superior finish, and uniform excellence of their daguerreotypes. Their rooms are most conveniently and tastefully arranged, and they have a large collection of specimen plates, embracing many of our prominent citizens, and our most interesting and beautiful ladies. Their operating room combines the advantages of both sky and side lights, with apparatus for directing it at the will of the operator. The public will find themselves warmly welcomed by the gentlemanly proprietors, and we consider a visit to Messrs. Corey & Pickerill’s ” National Daguerrean rooms,” as one of the chief attractions of the city

1856 October 22.  Weekly Express and Herald.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 5.

National Daguerreotype Gallery.  Messrs. Corey & Pickerill Formerly of Cincinnati, and now of this city, who obtained the highest premium at the Indiana State Fair for the best Daguerreotypes, have, at considerable expense, fitted up a suit of rooms over Geo. W. Burton’s Store, corner Main and 4th streets, 2d story, with a view of locating permanently in this city, and would ask the citizens generally to call and examine specimens of their work.

Every variety and style of Frames, Cases, Lockets, Breast Pins &c., constantly on hand, and at prices to suit all.

Full plate pictures and family groups taken in the most perfect manner.

All pictures taken at their rooms warranted superior to any taken in the west.

Further comment is unnecessary.  We only ask you, one and all to call and see our collection of Pictures and judge for yourselves.  dec. 7.

Advertisement ran from October 22 to Nov. 5, 1856.

Copeland, Oliver Perry

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , ,

1854                Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855-1856       Rooms above Samuel Young’s Store, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1856-1857       Rooms in the upper part of the Post Office Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855 February 15.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  February 15, Vol. IV, No. 26, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 22, 1854.

1854 February 15.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 29, 1854.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,  

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to 24, 1855.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,   

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to December 26, 1855.

1855 January 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  January 16, Vol. VI, No. 16, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 January 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 16, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 1107, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 June 12.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 59, P. 3.

Portraits!  Portraits!!  The Subscriber Continues To Paint Portraits at his Gallery in Raleigh, both from life and daguerreotype pictures, and in either case pledges himself to give satisfactory likenesses upon very moderate terms.

If you have a daguerreotype likeness of a dead friend whom you loved and would like to obtain a life like portrait from the same, send the picture to Raleigh (by mail or otherwise) and you shall be accommodated.  The subscriber has, in connection with his Portrait Gallery a Daguerrean Gallery  also, where, with an excellent light, “quick working” cameras, &c., he flatters himself he can produce as fine a daguerreotype portrait as can be desired.

Gallery on Fayetteville street, over the store of Samuel Young, Esq.

Visitors respectfully invited and patronage solicited.  O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber will visit the country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting family portraits.  Raleigh, June 12, 1855.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to October 4, 1856.

1856 October 4.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 91, P. 3.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 4, 1856 to September 23, 1857.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

New Style of Pictures.—By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr. Copeland has removed to the rooms over the Post Office, where he is prepared to execute all orders in his line.  We have seen specimens of his “Color Type” pictures, as he calls them, and they are beautiful.—We believe this is his own invention, or discovery.  It is a daguerreotype painted in oil, and it is permanent and lifelike.  Mr. Copeland is a native artist, and deserves success, which his talents will surely win.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to 15, 1856.

1856 October 18.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 95, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last; and will close to-day Friday… Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 22.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 41, Whole No. 1155, P. 1.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last;…Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 29.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 98, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 October 29.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 42, Whole No. 1156, P. 2.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 December 20.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Members of the Legislature, and others, wishing fine Daguerreotypes or life-like portraits, can be accommodated at Copelands.  His rooms are over the Post Office.  Call and see specimens of his work.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

1857 January 7.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 13, P. 3.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan. 6, 1857.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 28, 1857.

1857 January 7.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Copeland, The Artist.—By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that our friend Copeland is no mean poetiser, as well as painter. 

Mr. Copeland is a decided genius, and we are glad to see a disposition on the part of North-Carolinians to patronize a native artist.  We hope he will continue to enjoy that patronage to which his merits so justly entitle him.

Members of the legislature and others visiting the “City of Oaks” at this time, who desire to procure a good likeness to carry home with them, would do well to call at Copeland’s Gallery (over the Post Office,) and sit for a color type.

Give him a call, one and all;

He’s very entertaining,

And if you want a likeness, he

Won’t keep you long remaining.

1857 January 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, Whole No. 1169, P. 3.

Fine Likenesses!  Messrs. Editors:  Acting upon your recommendation, I called, a few days since, (with several friends,) at Mr. Copeland’s gallery, and sat for one of those large a beautiful “color Types” likenesses.  I was detained but a few minutes in procuring the most satisfactory picture I have ever obtained.  The “color type” likeness, (as Mr. Copeland’s showed me,) is finished off in oil colors, and hence it must be a far more durable picture than those put up in the ordinary manner with dry colors.  Mr. Copeland is an accomplished artist, and I cheerfully recommend to all who want a perfect likeness to go and sit for a “color type,” and they may rest assured, that instead of getting, for their money, a miserable caricature, they will secure a likeness that will do them justice and be gratifying both to themselves and friends.  A Friend To Merit.

1857 March 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 36, P. 1.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C. 

Advertisement ran from March 28 & April 1, 1857.

1857 October 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 97, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                          5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                      5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

1857 October 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 52, Whole No. 1208, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                           5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                      5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

Cooley & Wilkinson

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1847-1848       Rooms at the Windsor House, Windsor, Vermont.

1847 November 17.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 17, 1847, Vol. XXII, No. 46, Whole No. 1127, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson Respectfully announce to the citizens of Windsor and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Windsor House for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, in their large and beautiful style.  Any one wishing for a good likeness in only asked to give them a sitting, and if not satisfied, need not purchase.  They would invite strangers visiting Windsor, as well as residents, to call and examine their collection of specime3ns, if not wishing to sit for a likeness.  Miniatures taken in all weather, and set in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, or any style to suit customers.—Likenesses copied from portraits, or miniature engravings, &c., &c.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons.

N. B.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils.—A through course of instruction and experiments given in all cases, and furnished with apparatus if desired.

Cameras, plates, cases, lockets, chemicals, colors, polishing powder, buff leather, and everything used in the Photographic Art for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash.

Exhibition Room, Parlor No. 14.  O. H. Cooley, O. R. Wilkinson.

Advertisement ran from November 17 to December 15, 1847.

1847 November 19.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  November 19, 1847, Vol. IV, No. 22, Whole No. 179, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson Respectfully announce to the citizens of Windsor and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Windsor House for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, in their large and beautiful style.  Any one wishing for a good likeness in only asked to give them a sitting, and if not satisfied, need not purchase.  They would invite strangers visiting Windsor, as well as residents, to call and examine their collection of specime3ns, if not wishing to sit for a likeness.  Miniatures taken in all weather, and set in frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, or any style to suit customers.—Likenesses copied from portraits, or miniature engravings, &c., &c.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons.

N. B.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils.—A through course of instruction and experiments given in all cases, and furnished with apparatus if desired.

Cameras, plates, cases, lockets, chemicals, colors, polishing powder, buff leather, and everything used in the Photographic Art for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash.

Exhibition Room, Parlor No. 14.  O. H. Cooley, O. R. Wilkinson.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1847 to January 7, 1848.

1847 December 22.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  December 22, 1847, Vol. XXII, No. 51, Whole No. 1132, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Cooley & Wilkinson would tender their thanks to the citizens of Windsor, and vicinity , for the liberal patronage they have received, and would give notice that their rooms will be closed in a few days.  Those wishing for Miniatures are requested to call immediately.

Advertisement ran from December 22, 1847 to January 19, 1848.

1848 January 12.  The Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  January 12, 1848, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, Whole No. 1135, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. O. R. Wilkinson has done some very beautiful work in this line in our village within a few weeks.  Some groups of children, two figures each, are as handsome, in the disposition of the figures and in the execution, as any thing of the kind that we have seen.

Cooley & West

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1848                Rooms in Hall’s Long Building, Brattleboro, Vermont.

1848 May 4.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 4, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 77, P. 3.

Messrs. Cooley & West Are about reopening the above Gallery for the season.

Their rooms will be fitted up in superior style, and they are supplied with all the necessary apparatus, material, &c., for doing Perfect work.  Old friends, and the community generally, are invited to give them a call.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 22, 1848.

1848 May 5.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 5, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 37, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Vermont Daguerrian Gallery Is now being fitted up in Hall’s Long Building.  It will be opened for the reception of visitors, May 10, 1848, when the proprietors will be happy to have a call from the citizens generally, and to show them our specimens; also our assortment of Gold Lockets, which will be sold very cheap, by the single one or by the dozen.

Operators that are in want of Lockets will find it for their advantage to give them a call before purchasing at Boston or other places. 

Also, will be kept at their Gallery a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals and every thing appertaining to the Daguerreotype line, which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Likenesses taken of deceased persons; also from Paintings, Daguerreotypes, Engravings, &c.  Pupils thoroughly instructed in the art, and furnished with instruments, if desired.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.  May 4th, 1848.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to June 30, 1848.

1848 June 26.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 26, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 92, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Cooley & West Would inform the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that they have fitted up their rooms in a superior manner for taking beautiful Daguerreotype Likenesses, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Rings, &c., by side or sky light, as the sitter may prefer.  We flatter ourselves, with our long and successful experience in the business, in the Southern as well as the Northern States, and with the late great improvements in the art, we shall be able to take Likenesses of Persons, Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, &c., in a style of execution, boldness of character, beauty of expression, in variety of sizes, and delicacy of light and shadow that will suit the most fastidious.

Constantly on hand, a splendid assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets.  Operators are requested to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell very cheap. Single or by the dozen.  Also a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, every thing appertaining to the Photographic Art, and which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Operators are invited to examine our Photographic Accelerating Fluid, which is acknowledged by the best artist to be the best thing now in use.

Likenesses taken of deceased persons.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils in every branch of the business.  Also all the late improvements in the art.  Persons wishing to go South or West will find it for their interest to give us a call before engaging elsewhere.

Constantly on hand, German, French and American Cameras, which will be sold low.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.     Hall’s Long Building, over the Post Office. Brattleboro, June 26.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to July 31, 1848.

1848 June 30.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  June 30, 1848, Vol. XIV, No. 45, P. 3.

Miniatures.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Cooley & West Would inform the inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity that they have fitted up their rooms in a superior manner for taking beautiful Daguerreotype Likenesses, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Rings, &c., by side or sky light, as the sitter may prefer.  We flatter ourselves, with our long and successful experience in the business, in the Southern as well as the Northern States, and with the late great improvements in the art, we shall be able to take Likenesses of Persons, Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings, &c., in a style of execution, boldness of character, beauty of expression, in variety of sizes, and delicacy of light and shadow that will suit the most fastidious.

Constantly on hand, a splendid assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets.  Operators are requested to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, as we shall sell very cheap. Single or by the dozen.  Also a large assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, every thing appertaining to the Photographic Art, and which will be sold at city prices.  The patronage of operators in this section of the country is respectfully solicited.  Operators are invited to examine our Photographic Accelerating Fluid, which is acknowledged by the best artist to be the best thing now in use.

Likenesses taken of deceased persons.  Particular attention paid to instructing pupils in every branch of the business.  Also all the late improvements in the art.  Persons wishing to go South or West will find it for their interest to give us a call before engaging elsewhere.

Constantly on hand, German, French and American Cameras, which will be sold low.  O. H. Cooley, Geo. S. West.     Hall’s Long Building, over the Post Office. Brattleboro, June 26.

Advertisement ran from June 30 to August 11, 1848.

1849 April 23.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  April 23, 1849, Vol. II, No. 74, Whole No. 178, P. 3.

As It Should Be.  Vermont Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Spear & Mack, Successors to Cooley & West, having recently purchased the interest in the same, and having had their Rooms fitted up with all the late Improvements of the “Sky-Light,” after the style of our best City Operators, with an entire New Stock of Plates, Chemicals, &c.  are now prepared to take Pictures, in groups or single, on large or small sized Plates; and with the use of their new, splendid, and recently imported German Camera, are now prepared to take Pictures equal to any taken at any other establishment in the United States,—having had long experience in the business, they cannot fail of giving perfect representations of the original, in point of light, shade, and color.

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as in fair weather, with the use of their new “Camera,” which requires a thorough knowledge of the difference in time (required to sit).

Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons, Portraits, Daguerreotype and Painted Miniatures, Landscapes, Buildings, &c., &c., copied with accuracy and at short notice.

Terms reasonable and satisfaction warranted.

The inhabitants of Brattleboro and vicinity are most respectfully invited to their rooms and see specimens recently taken.

Also We keep constantly on hand an assortment of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., adapted to the Daguerrian trade, which we will sell as low as can be purchased elsewhere.  J. H. Spear, J. C. Mack.          Brattleboro, April 23.

1849 April 27.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  April 27, 1849, Vol. XV, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Cooley & West have been succeeded in the Daguerreotype business in this village, by Messrs. Spear and Mack, at the old stand, Hall’s Long Building.  With the best apparatus and materials, united to skill and experience, the new comers are prepared to portray the “human face divine” in any style that may be desired, to the perfect satisfaction of sitters.  [Advertisement Next Week.] 

1849 July 2.  Semi-Weekly Eagle.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  July 2, 1849, Vol. II, No. 94, Whole No. 198, P. 3. Notice.  The copartnership heretofore existing under the name Cooley & West is this day by mutual consent dissolved.  O. H. Cooley, George S. West.  Brattleboro, Aug. 2d, 1848