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Crouch, William T.

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

1857-1859       68 & 70 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858                58 West Fourth, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857 October 13.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 13, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 230, P. 2.

J. J. Woodbridge Has sold his Gallery, Nos. 68 and 70 Fourth street, to a company who intends to refurnish it in fine style.  A rush is expected, as they will furnish Ambrotypes, in good cases, for 25 cents.  The regular Dollar size will be taken for 75 cents.

1857 October 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 245, P. 2.

Get One Of those perfect pictures, in a case, for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1857 November 23.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 23, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 225, P. 2.

25 Cent Pictures, in Cases, The rush continues to Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, for his 25 cent pictures.

1857 November 25.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 25, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 227, P. 2.

Cheaper than Ever Are the Pictures by Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth.  Get one.

1857 December 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1857, Vol. XVIII, No. 257, P. 2.

Holiday Presents, Such Pictures as are made at 68 and 70 West Fourth, in cases for 25 cents.

1858 January 1.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 259, P. 2.

10,000 Daguerreotypes Will be made this day at Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth.  Get one for 25 cents.

1858 January 8.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 8, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 265, P. 2.

Gen Cass Arrived.  The General, on his way to Kansas, will stop at the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, today, and get one of his 25c pictures.

1858 January 11.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 11, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 267, P. 2.

Get Your Phiz Taken.  All can afford to get one of Crouch’s 25 cent Daguerreotypes.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth.

Advertisement ran on January 11, 12, 18, & 25, 1858.

1858 January 27.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 27, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 281, P. 2.

They Suit The People.  Such Pictures as are gotten up by Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West 4th.

1858 January 29.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 29, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 283, P. 2.

Strange but True, That one can get a Daguerreotype for 25 cents, by dropping in at the Gallery of friend Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 January 30.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  January 30, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 284, P. 2.

Get Your Picture Taken by Prof. Crouch, who takes them for 25 cents, can be found at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 February 13.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 13, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 296, P. 2.

A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents, And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 February 16.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 16, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 298, P. 2.

Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.

1858 February 19.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 19, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 301, P. 2.

The 25c. Portraiture, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, suit the people.

1858 February 22.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 303, P. 2.

‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.

1858 February 23.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 23, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 304, P. 2.

Who Can Object To having their pictures taken, when Prof. Crouch will do it up at 68 and 70 West Fourth for 25 cents.

1858 March 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 1, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 309, P. 2.

‘Tis Wonderful, But true, that one can get a beautiful Picture of themselves by calling on Prof. Crouch, at 698  & and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cents.

1858 March 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 3, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 311, P. 2.

Just the Style.  Suits the people.  We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 March 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 5, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 1, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 6, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 2, P. 2.

A Lady’s Phiz for 25 Cents. And gents do., by dropping in on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 west Fourth.

1858 March 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 4, P. 2.

All the Go, The 25 cent Daguerreotype made at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 March 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 5, P. 2.

Just the Style.  Suits the people.  We mean the 25 cent Daguerreotypes made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth.

1858 March 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 7, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 16.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 16, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 10, P. 2.

All the Go, The 25c Daguerreotypes at the Star Gallery, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.  Get one.

1858 March 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 11, P. 2.

Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 March 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 13, P. 2.

The Ladies Admire The 25c. Pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 March 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 15, P. 2.

Your Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 March 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 17, P. 2.

Our City’s Pride, The Daguerreotypes made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 March 26.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 26, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 19, P. 2.

The 25 c Daguerreotypes, Made by Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.

1858 March 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 21, P. 2.

Your Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 March 31.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 23, P. 2.

The Ladies Should Know That Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street, takes their pretty faces for 25 cts.

1858 April 2.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 25, P. 2.

The 25c. Daguerreotypes Made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth st., are really beautiful.

1858 April 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 27, P. 2.

You Picture.  Go to Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get one.

1858 April 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 29, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 April 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 31, P. 2.

Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran on April 9 & 16, 1858.

1858 April 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 39, P. 2.

For Your Daguerreotype Call on Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West 4th street.

1858 April 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 41, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  The 25c. pictures made by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 April 23.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 23, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 43, P. 2.

Pictures Rain or Shine At the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 April 25.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 45, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 April 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 47, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 April 30.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 30, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 49, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 3.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 3, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 51, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 53, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 55, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 56, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 10, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 57, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype At Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1858 May 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 12, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 59, P. 2.

Works of Art, In the shape of perfect daguerreotypes, are made by Prof. Crouch’s, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, at reduced rates.  Call.

1858 May 14.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 61, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 62, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 19.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 19, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 65, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 Cents Prof Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth, makes them for 25 cents.

1858 May 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 67, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotype Taken by Prof. Crouch, at 68 and 70 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, for 25 cents.

1858 May 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 68, P. 2.

Prof. Crouch’s Pictures Are admired by this community.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 May 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 73, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 May 31.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 31, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 75, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by Prof. Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 76, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents.  Drop into the Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.

1858 June 4.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 4, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 79, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 June 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 7, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 81, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 8, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 82, P. 2.

Your Daguerreotype for 25 cents.  Drop into the Gallery of Mr. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth street, and get one.

1858 June 14.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 14, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 87, P. 2.

Speaking Daguerreotypes Are made by friend Crouch, for 25 cts.  Gallery 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 15, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 88, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 June 18.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 18, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 91, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.

1858 June 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 21, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 93, P. 2.

Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 22.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 22, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 94, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies.  Such Daguerreotypes as are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 June 24.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 24, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 96, P. 2.

Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.

1858 June 25.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 25, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 97, P. 2.

Get Your Daguerreotypes of Mr. Crouch, who turns out perfect pictures for 25 cents, at 68 and 70 west Fourth street.

1858 June 28.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 28, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 99, P. 2.

Crouch’s Works of Art, Can be had at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.

1858 June 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 29, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 100, P. 2.

Suits the Ladies, Daguerreotypes that are made by Mr. Crouch, at 68 and 70 West Fourth street.  Get one.

1858 July 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 102, P. 2.

Visit Crouch’s Gallery, 68 and 70 West Fourth, and get a 25 cent Daguerreotype.

1858 July 2.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 2, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 103, P. 2.

“Hot Cakes” Nowhere As crowds visit the Daguerrean Gallery of Prof. Crouch, 68 and 70 West Fourth, for 25 cent pictures.

1858 July 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 5, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 105, P. 2.

68 and 70 West Fourth street.  We have engaged so veral well known artist to assist us for this day.—Come early to avoid the rush.  W. Crouch.

1858 November 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 9, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 214, P. 2.

Star Gallery.  We take pleasure in announcing that Wm. T. Crouch (that prince of picture taking,) has purchased the above Gallery No. 58 West Fourth street, and fitted it up in a superior style, thus rendering it a delightful place of resort for the ladies and lovers of art.  His Ferreotypes, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are truly most beautiful specimens.  To the photographs both plain and colored, and which for richness of tone and life like appearance cannot be surpassed, we would call particular attention.  We would say to the ladies, one and all [go to] the Star Gallery for your pictures.  Free to visitors.

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

Crouch’s Star Gallery, 58 Fourth street, is the place to see the fashions of the city.  Ladies and gentlemen notwithstanding the cloudy weather, continue to crowd his Gallery daily, and all eager to obtain one of his Ferreotypes, the only imperishable picture that is made.  Call and see him.

1858 December 1.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 1, 1858, Vol. XIX No. 233, P. 2.

The Star Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, excels any cheap gallery in the city for good Pictures, and accommodations cannot be surpassed in any.  Call and see their specimens, and while there get one of their 25 cent Pictures—you will find the time well spent.

1859 December 6.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 6, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 92, P. 2.

Who would not send a friend a Picture, when they can be had for ten cents, at 68 West Fourth-street.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 12, 1859.

1859 December 17.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 102, P. 2.

Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street, is the place for cheap pictures.  Ten cents will procure them.  Go and get one.

Advertisement ran from December 17 to 23, 1859.

1859 December 24.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 24, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 3.

Pictures for Ten Cents can be had at Crouch’s Gallery, No. 68 West Fourth-street.  Every person is invited to call and see for themselves.

Advertisement ran from December 24 to 31, 1859.

Crosier, E. R.

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1854                Address Unknown, Huntington, Vermont.

1854 December 23.  Star of Vermont and Farmer’s Register.  (Northfield, Vermont.)  December 23, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 3.

Great Chance for a Great Bargain!!  Daguerreians Look Here.  Owing to ill health, the undersigned offers his Daguerreian Saloon for sale.  This is one pf the best establishments in the State; and is well supplied with apparatus for doing a large amount of business.  It has side and sky-lights, also is well carpeted and furnished.

It is now at Huntington, Vt., (five miles from Vt,. C. R. R. Station,, at Jonesville.)  E. R. Crosier.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1854 to January 6, 1855.

Crombaugh, S.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1856                Market street, near Western Reserve Bank, Warren, Ohio.

1856 September 24.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  September 24, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 6, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

“Secure the Shadow, ere the Substance fades.”  Ambrotypes, Photographs, And Daguerreotypes.  S. Crombaugh, Daguerrean Artist, (late of Cleveland.) would respectfully announce to the citizens of Warren and vicinity, that his Daguerrean Car is located for the present, at the corner of Market & Liberty, near the Western Reserve Bank; where he is prepared to take likenesses of all kinds, Ambrotypes, Photographs or Daguerreotypes.

The Ambrotype is taken upon white glass, and surpasses everything of the kind ever offered to the public.  There is a distinctness of outline and beauty of finish in these pictures, which present every feature with surprising clearness, and as permanent as time.  Ambrotypes taken at all times, either in pleasant or cloudy weather.

Particular attention paid to taking Likenesses in Lockets, and Pins, which he is prepared to do in the highest style of the srt, no matter how small the articles may be.

The prices will be as low as those of any other artist. 

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 29, 1856.

1856 October 8.  Western Reserve Chronicle  (Warren, Ohio.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. 41, No. 8, Whole No. 2088, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.

“Blest be the art that can immortalize.

The art that baffles time’s tyrannic claim

To quench it.

Thus wrote Cowper more than a century ago, and so thinks those who, wishing thems leves to be immortalized, look into that Daguerrean Car Stationed on Market street, near Western Reserve Bank, where Mr. Crombaugh takes capital Ambrotypes.  His plan of hermetically sealing two glass plates together, with the picture between, must make the likeness imperious to air, consequently indestructible by time.  Those who wish to see themselves as others see them, should give him a call; and those who wish their pictures to look a little better than themselves, can be cheered by our experience.  

This is probably Samuel Crobaugh

Crocker, J. Denison

Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1846                3 Hubbard’s Row, Norwich, Connecticut.

1847-1850       1 & 2 Hubbard’s Block, Norwich, Connecticut.

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Norwich, Connecticut.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In American 1564-1860.  (New Havey, Connecticut.)  P. 154.

Crocker, J. Denison (1823-?).  Portrait and landscape painter, born in Salem (Conn.), November 25, 1823.  A silversmith by trade, he took up portrait painting about 1840, but later devoted himself mainly to landscape painting.  He was a resident of Norwich (Conn.) in 1879.

1846 October 7.  Norwich Weekly Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 7 1846, Vol. XLVIII, New Series XXV, No. 31, Whole No. 3291, P. 1.

Portrait And Landscape Painting.  Mr. Crocker feels happy to announce to the inhabitants of this City and vicinity that he has taken a room in Hubbard’s Row, No. 3, third story, where he is ready to receive orders in either of the above named professions, feeling confident that he shall be able to do work equal to any in the State, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Copies made from daguerreotype miniatures, and casts of deceased persons, with great exactness.

A general invitation is extended to all, and especially to those interested in the art, to call and examine specimens.  J. D. Crocker.

1846 December 2.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 602, P. 1.

J. D. Crocker, Portrait and Landscape Painter, Hubbards Block, No. 3, 3d Story.

1847 April 24.  Norwich Evening Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  April 24, 1847, No. 23, Whole No. 867, P. 1.

J. D. Crocker, Portrait and Landscape Painter, Hubbards Block, No. 1 and 2, 3d Story.  Norwich, Conn. Feb 16.

1850 December 2.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Gallery.  Crocker & Hedge, Proprietors.  (Rooms in Hubbard’s Block, first door at the right, top of second flight of stairs.)  Mr. Crocker feels himself competent, by several years’ experience in the art of Portrait Painting, to arrange groups and single miniature figures, in a style that cannot fail to please all who may favor their establishment with their patronage.

C. & H. warrant their pictures to surpass all others ever offered in this city.  An examination of specimens at their rooms, will satisfy any one of the truth of this claim.  In addition to the benefit of an important and recently discovered process, they have combined the advantage of a newly constructed sky light which enables them to present a picture closely resembling the most finished steel engraving, marked with all the prominence and softness of the nicest specimens of the mezzotinto art.

N. B.—Please remember, that Crocker & Hedge’s rooms are in the third story of the Hubbard’s Block, first door at the right, top of second flight of stairs.  Norwich, Feb. 20, 1849.

1858 July 17.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  July 17, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 29, Whole No. 1209, P. 2.

Colored Photographs.—Some of the most exquisite specimens of this branch of the arts we have ever seen were executed at Jennings’ Gallery in this city.  The photographs were taken by Jennings, but they were colored by our well-known native artist, Mr. J. D. Crocker, We have never seen anything of the kind more beautiful.  A visit to Jennings’ Gallery will satisfy any one that we do not exaggerate, though we expect their best work is not allowed to remain in the gallery.

1859 March 5.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 10, Whole No. 1242, P. 3.

The following from one of our contemporaries, in regard to a very deserving and talented artist, we copy with pleasure:

Editor Of The Courier:—Allow a lover of the beautiful to express through the columns of your paper, the pleasure experienced in viewing in the Studio of Mr. J. D. Crocker, the portraits of two well known and esteemed ladies of Norwich, one of whom is now no more.  One picture is nearly life size, and the other is a large colored photograph.  They are both perfect as representations of their originals, and as works of art are not to be excelled by any thing of the kind to be found in cities that make much more pretensions than Norwich to a patronage of the arts.  Mr. Cocker’s decided superiority as a painter of natural scenery has been long known and acknowledged.  His success in this new branch of his art is equally certain and complete.  If to behold a perfect likeness and a most beautiful and finished picture, can impart any pleasure to the mind, that happiness may certainly be enjoyed by a call at his Studio before the removal from it of the above works from his pencil.

Crobaugh, Samuel

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

1850                Rooms at Franklin House, Fremont, Ohio.

1852-1853       6 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1855                106 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1858                3d Story, No 4 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1859                Opposite the Post Office, Cleveland Ohio.

1848 November 2.  Daily Commercial Register.  (Sandusky, Ohio.)  November 2, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 164, P. 2.

The Messrs. Crobaugh Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Sandusky City and vicinity, that they propose opening an Academy For Dancing, At the Exchange, where the purpose teaching all the different styles of fashionable dancing.

Hours of Instruction….from 6 o’clock till 10 P. M.

Terms—for a gentleman, privileged with two ladies, for a course of 12 lessons, in Quadrilles.  Gallopades, Waltzing, &c….$6.00.

Class in Polkas, Polka Quadrilles, Mazurkas, including the different styles of Waltzing…$10.00.

One half to be paid at the fourth lesson, and the remainder at the expiration of eight lessons.

Class in Quadrilles, &c. to commence November 20th.

Gentle wishing instructions, are requested to leave their names at the Exchange.

Messrs. C. will also give a series of Soirees, at the Exchange, between the hours of 6 and 11 P. M., commencing Nov. 24th, and to continue semi-monthly for a term of three months.

Music for Assemblies—at private or public houses, will be furnished at the shortest notice by S. and J. Crobaugh.

Recommendation.  After an acquaintance with Messrs. S. and J. Crobaugh, I believe them to be gentlemen, and know them to be competent tearchers in all the fashionable dances of the day; and as such, I most Cheerfully recommend them to the public.  L. V. Ballou, Prof. of Dancing.  

1850 November 30.  Fremont Weekly Freeman.  (Fremont, Ohio.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. II, No. 38, P. 3.

Messrs. Crobaugh Would most respectively announce to the People of Fremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to execute Daguerreotypes, By the late Paris Process, entirely superior to any taken by the old Process.  It will be seen that these Pictures possess a strength not inferior to the most celebrated Oil Paintings, yet possessing all the beauties of light and shade that can be found in the finest lineal engravings.  These Pictures are also made indelible, by the Patent Gilding, which gives them that peculiar and beautiful tone, which is seen in no other.  In fact, their beauty is past description.  Persons must examine them, to be able to judge of their perfection.  The subscriber has also a variety of the richest

Daguerrean Stock, Of their own selection.  Persons visiting this place, on business or pleasure, should not neglect this rare opportunity of obtaining for themselves and friends, these inestimable mementoes.

P. S. Messrs. C. are also prepared to give instructions to any who may wish to embark in this fascinating vocation, which meets the most favorable approbation and patronage from all possessed of cultivated taste and refinement.

Inexperienced operators can receive instructions in the art of making different kinds of Accelerators, Patent Gilding and general improvements.—Also,

Galvanic Batteries Furnished, with instructions.  All of these are indispensably necessary to compete with artists possessing the above facilities.

Miniatures set in Pins, Rings, Ladies’ Bracelets; &c.  Also, Daguerreotypes and Oil paintings copied with accuracy.  The subscriber will remain in this place a few months only.  Their Rooms may be found at the Franklin House.  Fremont Nov. 30, 1850.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1850.

1850 November 30.  Fremont Weekly Freeman.  (Fremont, Ohio.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. II, No. 38, P. 2.

Cotilion Parties.  Messrs. Crobaugh takes this method of notifying the citizens of Sandusky and adjoining counties, that they have located in Fremont for the coming winter, and are prepared to furnish Music to dancing parties on the most favorable terms.  Fremont. Nov. 30, 1850.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1850.

1850 December 5.  The Daily Sanduskian.  (Sandusky, Ohio.)  December 5, 1850, Vol. 3, No. 192, P. 2.

Quadrill Band.  Orders from the surrounding country for Music will receive prompt attention at Fremont.  S. & J. Crobaugh.

1852 August 20.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 20, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 204, P. 2.

Crobaugh’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 6, Ontario street, Cleveland, Ohio.  Where but very few moments are required to encase Likenesses in any of the various styles of the art in a manner that cannot fair to give satisfaction.  From his long experience as a Daguerrean, and his present unrivalled facilities, (having the largest and most available Sky and Side Light in the city,) Mr. C. respectfully solicits the public generally, in the city and country to call, and be satisfied that they cannot get cheaper and better pictures in any particular, in this or any other city.

Don’t mistake the place—entrance adjoining Stair’s Seed store.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 17, 1853.

1852 August 20.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 20, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 204, P. 3.

We would call attention to Crobaugh’s New Daguerrean Rooms, No. 6 Ontario street.  He has obtained every thing requisite for his profession, and is well able to attend to the wants of his customers; give him a trial, and then if you are not satisfied, you will be hard to please.  Don’t forget the place and don’t forget to call and examine specimens at least.

1852 December 8.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 8, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 290, P. 2.

Crobaugh’s Quadrille Band—Will attend private or public parties in the city or country, with any required Musicians.  S. Crobaugh Conductor.

Residence No. 40 Garden street—During business hours at his Daguerrean Room, No. 6 Ontario street.

1852 December 9.  Daily Forest City Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 9, 1852, Vol. 7, No. 2434, P. 3.

Crobaugh’s Daguerrian Gallery is still in the Delamater block, corner of Public Square and Ontario street, and we are happy to say is receiving its usual patronage—an extensive one.  If you want a life like picture, one that won’t fade, this is the place to go for it sure.

1853 January 4.  Daily Forest City Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 4, 1853, Vol. 7, No. 2443, P. 3.

The music so highly spoken of at the Lake Captain’s Ball, at Brighton, on New Year’s, was furnished by Crobaugh’s well known band.

1858 July 7.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  July 7, 1858, Vol. 12, No. 162, P. 3.

Crobaugh’s Ambrotype Rooms, 3d Story, No. 4 Ontario Street.—Yesterday, by invitation, we called on this distinguished artist.  Mr. C. has furnished his spacious apartments with all the latest improvements of this enlightened and progressive age.  His camera is one-fourth larger than the largest in town, and it is through its magical influence that lovers of the fine arts are induced to call on him and get accurate pictures of themselves.  Their sons and daughters, hearing the news, are equally anxious to get similar likenesses.  His light and shading apparatus are well adapted to the requirements of taking all sized Ambrotypes, which when finished, are in point artistic execution authentic duplicates, being equal to the best in the western country; and in securing the “shadow ere the substance fades,” we are confident he can do it to the entire satisfaction of all who will favor him with their patronage.

1858 October 18.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 18, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 247, P. 3.

Crobaugh’s Pictures.—Samuel Crobaugh is taking fine pictures at his rooms in Hoffman’s Block.  He is an artist of rare abilities and his apparatus is of the first order.  Specimens of his skill may be seen at his rooms.  Persons wishing good likenesses of themselves would do very well in calling on Crobaugh.

1858 December 14.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 14, 1858, Vol. 12, No. 305, P. 3.

Holiday Presents.—The citizens of Cleveland may not all be aware of the important fact that Crobaugh continues to take first class likenesses at greatly reduced prices to suit the times.  Nevertheless, those who are not posted in reference to this establishment can be convinced by calling at his large suite of Ambrotype Rooms, where they will find Mr. C. in Readiness awaiting to receive his numerous patrons and visitors.  See entrances leading to them, corner of Ontario street and the Square.  Likewise near Stair House Seed Store.—We believe it is readily admitted that a thing of beauty is a joy forever, and we do not know of anything more beautiful than a perfect duplicate of your own dear friends and relations, acquaintances, &c.  Such a present at the coming holidays would be highly prized.  Call and examine specimen pictures soon, as Christmas and New Years are close at hand.

1859 March 21.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  March 21, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 65, P. 2.

Photographs of all Kinds At Crobaugh’s Gallery, opposite the Post Office, Executed by J. W. Green, late of J. F. Ryder’s Gallery.

Photographic and Stereoscopic Views of Ohio Scenery Constantly on hand and for sale.  Also Stereoscopic Heads and Family Groups Made to order on reasonable terms. 

Advertisement ran from March 21 to April 20, 1859.

1859 April 16.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 16, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 88, P. 2.

Great Excitement!—Thirty-seven citizens held in custody at the United States Court Room, opposite Crobaugh’s Gallery, in the Hoffman Block, where can be had at all hours, Green’s famous Photographs and Stereoviews of Ohio Scenery.

1859 May 4.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 4, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 103, P. 3.

By the way, who is “the successful and talented artist, J. M. Green,” who the paper says took the Photograph?

The above appears in the Leader’s notice of Frank Leslie’s last Newspaper, which contains admirable likenesses of the Oberlin Rescuers, taken in the Jail-yard by Mr. Green.  Mr. Green does the photographing at Crobaugh’s gallery, in Hoffman’s Block, and is an unsurpassed artist.  His stereotypes have been particularly admired for their beauty and vivid naturalness, and the compliment paid him in Frank Leslie’s Newspaper is entirely deserved.

1859 September 10.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. 13, No. 217, P. 3.

Put-In-Bay Eclipsed.—The crowd going there will be large and all will probably enjoy themselves and return home much delighted with what they have seen and heard, but just witness the rush to Crobaugh’s ambrotype rooms where fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers, beaus, belles, and beauties go to get truthful likenesses at unprecedented low prices.  His rooms are spacious and pleasantly situated on the corner of Ontario street and the public square, opposite the Old Court House.  Mr. C. pays strict attention to calls from his patrons and visitors, invariably superintending the taking of pictures himself.  This is one of the grand secrets of his great success,  He employs none but the scientific workmen to assist him and uses none but the very best of chemicals.  By so doing he is decidedly successful.  He has one of the largest cameras in Northern Ohio, that never fails to insure an accurate representation of features in all kinds of weather.  Go to his gallery and sit for your picture, after which you will advise all your friends to follow suit.

1859 September 27.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. 13, No. 231, P. 3.

“ Look On This Picture, And On That.”—This was the language of Hamlet to his loyal mamma, according to W. Shakespeare, Esq.  It is now supposed that this remark was made while they were on a visit to S. Crobaugh’s Art Emporium, opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement ran on September 27 & 28, 1859.

1859 October 18.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 18, 1859, Vol. 13, No. 249, P. 3.

Photographs.—No person in this city can get up a finer Photograph than Samuel Crobaugh, opposite the Post Office.  Call and see him.

1890 October 9.  Cleveland Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 9, 1890, Vol. 48, P. 8.

Samuel Crobaugh Dead.  The Ranks of the Pioneers Thinned by the Death of a Remarkable Man—A Photographer in the infancy of the Art and No Mean Musician.

Another Pioneer is gone.  Samuel Crobaugh diid at 10:30 a. m. yesterday at his residence, No. 1035 Bolton avenue, aged 72 years.  Mr. Crobaugh came to this city from the interior of the state nearly forty years ago.  He was a pioneer in photography and in the early days took daguerreotypes in a small building on the corner of Ontario street and the Public square.  Mr. Crobaugh was no mean musician and an expert performer on the violin.  Late in life he married a Miss Hawes, who with one son, Samuel Crobaugh, Jr., aged about 22 years, survives him.  His funeral will occure at his residence at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.   

1890 October 9.  Cleveland Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 9, 1890, Vol. 48, P. 3.

Died.  Crobaugh—Oct. 8, 1890, Samuel Crobaugh, in his 72d year.

Funeral services at residence, 1035 Bolton av., Saturday, Oct 11, at 10:30 a. m.

1890 October 10.  The Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 10, 1890, Vol. 43, No. 283, P. 5.

Died.  Crobaugh—Oct. 8, 1890, Samuel Crobaugh, in his 72d year.

Funeral services at residence, 1035 Bolton av., Saturday, Oct 11, at 10:30 a. m.

1890 October 11.  The Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 11, 1890, Vol. 43, No. 284, P. 5.

The Death List.  The following deaths were reported at the health office yesterday…

Samuel Crobaugh, No. 1035 Bolton avenue, aged seventy-two years, pneumonia.

1890 October 12.  The Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 12, 1890, Vol. 43, No. 285, P. 5.

The Funeral of Samuel Crobaugh.  The funeral of the late Samuel Crobaugh took place yesterday at his late residence, No. 1035 Bolton.  Mr. Crobaugh was an old citizen of Cleveland, and in his long residence here he made many friends who were present at his funeral and showed their respect for his memory by numerous touching tributes.  He was one of  the pioneer daguerreotype artists of this city, and was for years well known to the Cleveland public.  He was a man of a very amiable, kindly, and generous disposition and few persons have lived to his age—seventy-two years—and remained through all circumstances the same cheerful and unruffled temper.  All who knew him deeply mourned his death, and while the immediate members of his family were overcome with grief, there were many sad faces and eyes wet with tears among the attendants at his funeral.  The funeral services were very touching and simple.  Rev. F. L. Hosmer read appropriate selections from the Scriptures and made a few fitting and touching remarks.  The remains were deposited in the vault at Woodland Cemetery.  The Pall bearers were H. M. Addison, J. Blackburn, and E. D. Stark. Mr. Crobaugh leaves a wife, a son, Professor Frank Crobaugh, chemist of the Stewart Iron Works, of Sharon, Pa., a sister, Mrs. Mary Woodworth, and his brother, Daniel Crobaugh.

1890 October 14.  Cleveland Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 14, 1890, Vol. 48, P. 5.

The Widow and son of the late Samuel Crobaugh have been appointed joint administrators of his estate with a $500 bond.

Cridland, Thomas W.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1851                Address Unknown, Lexington, Kentucky.

1859                264 3d Street, near St. Clair, Dayton, Ohio.

1851 April 19.  Progress of the Age.  (Lexington, Kentucky.)  April 19, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 5, P. 2.

Removal of Cridland’s Daguerrean Rooms and Gallery of Art.  T. W. Cridland respectfully [informs his friends and the public that he has spared no expense in fitting up his new rooms in a style superior to any thing of the kind in the State having a Sky and Side Light… ?…] [call at his rooms in the ? ]

[N. B.  A general assortment of a …?…stock kept constantly on hand.  J. W. C.  feb.]

1859 September 7.  Dayton Daily Empire.  (Dayton, Ohio.)  September 7, 1859, Vol. X, No. 200 [197], P. 2.

Opening Of New Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, (September 6th.) At the Gallery of Art, 264, 3ed Street, East Of The Post Office.  The Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and patrons, that he has resumed his old business of Daguerreotyping in connection with his Gallery of Painting, for which purpose he has fitted up rooms in the most elegant style, over his Picture Frame and Looking Glass Store.  Having secured the services of Mr. O. D. Finch, who has the reputation of being one of the most skillful Photographist in the West, he thinks he cannot fail to render the most entire satisfaction to all who want a faithful likeness.

Picture Frames of every description, and looking Glasses of all sizes, always on hand, or made to order.  T. W. Cridland.                                           

Advertisement ran from September 7 to December 14, 1859.

1859 September 16.  Dayton Daily Empire.  (Dayton, Ohio.)  September 16, 1859, Vol. X, No. 207, P. 1.

We desire to call the attention of our readers to the fact that Mr. Cridland some time ago opened a Photographic Gallery on 3d st., south side, near St. Clair, where, we are pleased to learn, he has succeeded in establishing a good custom.  Mr. C. is a first class artist, and thoroughly understands his business, and his old patrons will be glad to learn that he has opened a gallery, and they will surely call.—We desire our readers to give Cridland a trial.

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.