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Brown, George A,

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1851                Address Unknown, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1851 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 1585, P. 2.

State Agricultural Fair.  Reported for the Statesman:  Manchester, Tuesday evening, the 6th.  The Second Annual Fair of the N. H. Agricultural Society is to take place within an enclosure of some twenty acres, lying cast from the Main street…

Miscellaneous.  Daguerreotypes:

F. A. Brown, Manchester.

Geo. A. Brown, Manchester.   

1851 October 15.  Congregational Journal.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 15, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 562, P. 4 & 3.

State Agricultural Fair.  Reported for the Statesman:  Manchester, Tuesday evening, the 6th.  The Second Annual Fair of the N. H. Agricultural Society is to take place within an enclosure of some twenty acres, lying cast from the Main street…

Miscellaneous.  Daguerreotypes:

F. A. Brown, Manchester.

Geo. A. Brown, Manchester.

Brown, F. A.

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1845                Address Unknown, Bellows Falls, Vermont.                       

1845 May 3.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  May 3, 1845, Vol. VII, No. 25, Whole No. 337, P. 3.

Photography, The citizens of Bellows Falls and vicinity have an opportunity now presented them, for a short time only, to obtain Improved Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, which for clearness and accuracy are not to be surpassed.  F. A. Brown.

Advertisement ran on May 3 & 10, 1845.

1845 May 10.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  May 10, 1845, Vol. VII, No. 26, Whole No. 338, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—We take pleasure in informing our friends in this vicinity that they have now an excellent opportunity of procuring their own likeness, and those of their friends, by calling on Mr. Brown, at his room in the Brick Building north of the Stage House.—Mr. B. is exceedingly skillful in his business of Daguerreotype Likeness-taking, and in a few days that he has been among us, has taken several phizes that are of a character bordering on perfection—the best we have ever seen.

Inasmuch as Mr. B. intends stopping but a few days longer, we would advise those who would not miss of a rare chance of procuring correct likenesses of themselves and families, to make application soon.  Specimens can be seen at his room at all hours of the day.

This is possibly Frank A. Brown

Brown & McCaine

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1846                66 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.

1846.  Manchester City Directory.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  1846. P. 435.

Brown & McCaine’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 66 Elm Street, (Opposite the City Hall,) Manchester, N. H.

Miniatures taken in any weather, with or without colors, put up in Pins, Lockets, or cases, Single or in Groups.  Paintings, Drawings and Daguerreotypes copied.  Please call and examine specimens.  Frank A. Brown. David McCaine.

Brown & Baker

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1851-1852       56 Broad Street, Harmony Hall, [Duncan’s Block,] Providence, Rhode Island.

1852 February 25.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  February 25, 1852, Vol. VI, No. 5, P. 1.

Brown & Baker, Daguerreotypists, Harmony Hall, [Duncan’s Block, No. 56 Broad Street, Directly opposite the Arcade.

Our friends and the public generally are respectfully invited to give us a call.  O. B. Brown, H. Baker.  may 22.

Brooks, Newton

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1841                Union Street, Dr. Hooker’s Building, Norwich, Connecticut.

1847                139 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                Address Unknown, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1850                Address Unknown, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  N. D., P. 83.

Brooks, Newton.  Portrait painter, primitive, worked in Massachusetts and at New Ipswich (N. H.)

1841 October 13.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 31, 1841, Vol. XX, No. 31, Whole No. 2268, P. 3.

Brooks’ Portrait and Daguerreotype Studio.  Dr. Hooker’s Building, Union street.  Mr. Newton Brooks, of Boston takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Norwich and the adjacent towns that he has taken rooms at the above place, where he will paint Portraits in fine spirited style, at reasonable prices.  He has also in connection, the Daguerreotype process of taking Miniatures—in which department he has secured the services of Mr. M. B. Young, who has been perfecting himself in the art, in one of the most extensive in New England—by which process the ”human face divine” is delineated with unerring accuracy, by a pencil of light, and of course perfect likenesses warranted.  Price, $4 to $5, according to size.

Mr. B. having had the peculiar advantages of being a pupil of Prof. Morse, at the New York University, and having an apparatus of the most perfect kind in the Photographic department, flatters himself that he shall be able to gratify the refined taste of all Ladies and Gentlemen who may favor him in his profession.

Instruction given to a limited number if desired.

Advertisement ran from October 13 to December 1, 1841.

1841 October 27.  Norwich Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1841, Vol. XX, No. 33, Whole No. 2270, P. 3.

Mr. Brook’s Daguerreotype Studio.—We heard a lady ask, the other day, what the great Daguerreotype invention would ever accomplish; and we confess we had very much the same feeling of scepticism, (sic.) as to any good the world was likely to see from it.  Perhaps it was because it had been announced, some two years ago, as the last, crowning wonder of the world, and we had been led to suppose that drawing and painting were to stand back before it, and leave Nature to do the universal copying for herself and her sister Art, that we were so sorely disappointed, when we saw some dim, silver-sheeny picture of things, looking about as much as like what they were called, as the images we sometimes fancy we see in the clouds, do to others, to whom we point them out.  We saw attempts at transferring the “human face divine,” to the polished, metallic surface, but after we had turned them this way and that, that they might not stand in their own light, we never caught the likeness.

But we are now satisfied that it was our misfortune to have known only those Daguerreotypers, who do not understand their art.  We take back all our carpings and prejudices, after having made a visit to Mr. Brook’s studio, recently opened in this city.  We assure those who have not visited it, that it is well worthy their attention.  It is not “moonshine,” though the work is all done by something of which moonshine is the reflection.  It is really wonderful, how just sitting for a moment in the light, will give such a perfectly finished miniature copy of yourself, that you can send it to represent you, to a friend, ever so far distant, and he will think he sees you.  And these miniatures are so little expensive too—and so absolutely perfect—nothing left for the most skillful painter to strike out or to put in—and they are taken with so much [care] to the subject!—

We remember when it was a serious question, whether to gratify a friend with a copy of ourselves, or [our] feelings, with a copy of that friends features, at the round sum it cost, and the time it consumed, in repeated and protracted sittings, and the wear and tear of patience required, when it depended entirely on the skill of the artist, whether there was any likeness, after all.  But there is no question, now.  Every body who can afford to gratify his feelings, in any thing, can afford a copy of himself, and of every body he really loves, to keep him company, when they are absent, and to keep their images fresh in his memory, after they are gone.

We therefore earnestly counsel such of our citizens and friends as have called at Mr. Brook’s rooms, next door to Dr. Hookers, Union St. to do so at their first leisure hour, and by observation, or (what is better still,) by actual experiment satisfy themselves of the truth of all we have said of the magic art, which Mr. B. so successfully practices.

1849 June 21.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  June 21, 1849, Vol. 47, No. 45, P. 3.

Brooks’ Daguerreotype Car!  The subscriber would call the attention of the public to his Daguerreotype Likenesses, taken with the novel and superior facilities afforded in His Car!  which he has built at great expense, under his own supervision, with especial reference to the Artistic Arrangement of the light, &c., having at command any desirable amount of sky and side light, and rendering it peculiarly applicable to Groups of Adults, or Children, as well as single pictures.  The superiority of his arrangements for producing Beautiful Pictures, will be seen at a glance, which, together with his experience in taking thousands during the last eight years, renders him confident of ability to suit his customers.  Specimens on exhibition.  Please to call soon.  Newton Brooks.   Amherst, June 18, 1849.

Advertisement ran from June 21 to July 5, 1849.

1850 November 30.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. 14, No. 20, Whole No. 898, P. 3.

Brooks’ Daguerreotype Car!  The subscriber (formerly of Boston,) would hereby call the attention of the public to his Daguerreotype Likenesses taken with the novel and superior facilities afforded in his Sky-Lighted Car.

Commencing the business soon after its first introduction into yhis country, and contending with all the difficulties incident to its first stages, and outwards, he was prepared to construct his car, with such special reference to the artistic arrangement of the light and shadows, as to give clearness, truthfulness and prominence to every feature.

Having at command, any desirable account of sky and side light, it is rendered peculiarly applicable to groups of Adults or Children, as well its single pictures, and having procured a Large Or Small, in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Tokens, Bracelets, Pins or Rings.  Also copies from Paintings, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, Casts, &c.  It will be seen at a glance, that his arrangements for producing Beautiful Pictures, comprise all the variety of a city establishment; which with the experience of taking thousands during the last nine years, renders him confident of ability to give his customers all the Life in a Shadow, that can be expected.  A general invitation is given to visit the Car and examine specimens.  Persons from other villages visiting this place will please take notice.  Please to call soon.  Prices from $1.25 to $15.  Newton Brooks.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 14, 1850.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900. (N. Brooks)

Bronson, Oscar

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1853                House of Robert Kennicutt, Coxsackie, New York.

1853 February 23.  The Coxsackie Union.  (Coxsackie, New York.)  February 23, 1853, Vol. II, No. 45, Whole No. 97, P. 3.

Delay not to secure Good Daguerreotypes Of yourselves and friends.  Many families bitterly regret having no likeness of their loved ones, who have passed away.  The fond father, the doting mother, the blooming child, the brother or the sister, are those who may soon be severed from the family connexion (sic.).  Are you willing they should sink to the grave, and you have no sun-painted memento of their familiar faces? No!  An afflicted father who had lost an amiable daughter was heard to say, “I would give all I am worth, and he was a very wealthy man, for a likeness of my child.  Reader, perhaps you cannot do a better thing, while your mind is upon the subject, than take an hour or two now, and visit the Artist, then you may at some future period have reason to feel grateful for these “Gentle Hints.”  Will this family attend to the matter without delay?—Why put it off when life is so uncertain.  The subscriber will be happy to see you at his rooms in the house of Robert Kennicutt to consult with you on the subject, to show you his specimens, and if you are suited, to take your Daguerreotypes.

Charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please.  Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Out-door Views and Miniatures of deceased persons, taken at the shortest notice.  For portraits of Adults by my process, and improved instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children a clear day, between 11 and 2, is preferable.  In dress avoid white, blue or light pink.  Oscar Bronson.

Advertisement ran from February 23 to April 6, 1853.

Bronson, Mr.

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1849                First door west of Congregational Church, Litchfield, Connecticut.

1849 October 4.  The Litchfield Republican.  (Litchfield, Connecticut.) October 4, 1849, Vol. 3, No. 15, Whole No. 119, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures!  Messrs. Squier & Bronson Would respectfully inform the citizens of Litchfield and vicinity, that they have taken rooms for a short time in this place for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Which for life-like resemblance, beauty of tone and finish, they hesitate not in saying are unsurpassed Miniatures! taken without regard to weather, and warranted not to fade.

Instructions given in the Art, and all Chemicals, Plates, Cases and Apparatus furnished at the lowest price.

Rooms, 1st door west of the Congregational Church.

Advertisement ran from October 4 to 18, 1849.

Brockway, Dr. Josephus

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1854-1855       Rooms at Dr. Brockway’s Office, Middlebury, Vermont.

1854 February 15.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XVIII, No. 43, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery!  Doct. Brockway, has taken into partnership with him a young man, who will practice this Art and assist in Dentistry.

They have obtained the latest and most expensive and approved instrument and apparatus, and will have both Northern and Sky-Light, (regarded as the most perfect,) as well as a first rate assortment of Cases, both single and groups.  They will be in readiness to wait on Gentlemen and Ladies in this department after the present week.  Having the good will, the influence and instructions, of Mr. Tapley, known as a skillful artist, they expect to please, and of course enjoy the patronage of this community.  Josephus Brockway, Wm. W. Ormsbee.                       

Advertisement ran from February 15 to October 25, 1854.

1854 October 11.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 11, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 25, P. 2.

The County Fair.  Our County Fair, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week,…

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee.  Middlebury,                2.00

2nd Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. H. Gillmore.  do                                    1.00

1854 October 25.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 27, P. 3.

The Best Daguerreotypes.  At the late Fair at Middlebury, the committee on Paintings, &c., Mr. Battell, chairman, (the celebrated portrait painted, Mr. Mason, by invitation, advising) made the following Awards:

1st best Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee, $2

2d best (being but two exhibitors) Gillmore, 1.

The pictures exhibited by Ormsbee were his 2d best, as they were duplicates; persons sitting having taken their choice.  Several were likenesses of the last graduating class.  This class were at great pains to obtain the best, as they were to be multiplied and perpetuated by lithograph copies.  The reputation of Tapley attracted them to Brandon; but not quite satisfied, some of them set to Gilmore, but after full trial a majority sent to New York for lithographing were of those taken by Ormsbee, the rest were by Tapley.

Five only of the sixteen exhibited were taken with any reference to the Fair.  To judge of pictures, the difference in the eyes of Ormsbee’s and Gillmore picture could not fail to attract attention.  Ormsbee’s present a clear, well defined eye, Gillmore’s owing probably to his instrument, doubly refractory quality, besides giving an eye imperfectly defined, produces one or more extra white spots apparent in all the pictures on exhibition by Gillmore with one exception.

Ormsbee’s rooms are at the dwelling of Doct. Brockway, Dentist.           N. B.  Ormsbee’s Camera is one of the most modern and perfect furnished by the Present market.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1854 to January 31, 1855.

Broadbent, Samuel

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1841-1843       136 Nassau Street, New York, New York.

1842-1843       Rooms opposite Central Hotel, Macon, Georgia.

1843                American Hotel, Madison, Georgia.

1843                Masonic Hall, Augusta, Georgia,

1843-1844       Rooms over Mrs. Bullard’s (Miss Kendrick) Store, Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia.

1844                Rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia.

1845                Rooms over Ives & Brothers Dry Goods Store, Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia.

1845                Rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street,, Macon, Georgia.

1845                Mitchell’s New Building, over Field & King’s Store, Athens, Georgia.

1845                271 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1845-1846       Maybin Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina.[1]

1846                Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.1

1846                Rooms over Mrs. Bueaulard’s Store, Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia.

1846-1847       Corner of Market-Square and Bryan Street, Savannah, Georgia.

1847-1848       A few doors below Dr. Evans’s Drug Store, Wilmington, North Carolina. 

1848                Rooms over Hart & Polley’s Store, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1848                Rooms in the New Hotel, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

1848                Rooms At B. B. Smith’s Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1848-1849       211 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1849-1850       Third & Market, Glazier Building, Wilmington, Delaware.[2]

1850                Rooms over Mr. Lewis’ Office, Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania.

1851-1857       136 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1858                428 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1859-1862       814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1862-1863       912 & 914 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 January 4.  The Constitutionalist.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  January 4, 1840.  Vol. XVII, No. 64, P. 4.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office…S. Broadbent.

1840 May 15.  The Southern Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 15, 1840, Vol. IX, No. 9, P. 3.

S, Broadbent, Miniature Painter, At the Town Hall, directly over the Post Office.  Specimens may be seen at his room.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1840.

1840 November 3.  The Constitutionalist.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  November 3, 1840.  Vol. XVIII, No. 87, P. 3.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office…S. Broadbent.

1841 April 17.  New York Mechanic.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1841, New Series—    Vol. 1, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, Taken with or without Sunlight, from ten o’clock, A. M. until dark, every day at the Studio of Professor Morse, No. 136 Nassau Street, opposite the Brick Church, by S. Broadbent.

Professor Morse, Will Generally Be In Attendance.

N. B.—Portraits are taken equally well in Cloudy , and even in Stormy weather.

More recently likenesses are taken in the sunlight in one second of time, without the sun in Twenty Seconds.

Advertisement ran from April 17 to August 21, 1843.

1842 December 8.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  December 8, 1842, Vol. XX, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—If any one wants a fac simile of his countenance, as accurately as nature can copy it, (or of a friend,) let him call at the room of Mr. Broadbent, opposite the Central Hotel.  Mr. Broadbent has been the pupil of Professor Morse, the President of the National Academy; and the execution of his work is more perfect, and the features and outlines of his miniatures more plainly and strikingly delineated, than we have ever before seen.

1842 December 15.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  December 15, 1842, Vol. XX, No. 43, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent respectfully announces to the citizens of Macon and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms over the store formerly occupied by Wm. B. Parker, opposite the Central Hotel, where he will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to see specimens, or have their Likeness taken by the Photographic Art.

Advertisement ran on December 15 & 22, 1842.

1843 January 12.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  January 12, 1843, Vol. XX, No. 47, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Mr. Broadbent has been wee encouraged by our citizens.  His likenesses are as faithful as reflection can make them, and if it is a satisfaction to any one to have a faithful resemblance of wife, children or friends, the opportunity is now offered them.  

1843 February 16.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  February 16, 1843, Vol. XX, No. 52, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent respectfully informs the citizens of Macon that he has just returned from New York, and will remain in this city for a short time, and that those who wish their Portraits taken can now be gratified.

Advertisement ran on February 16 & 23, 1843.

1843 May 20.  Southern Miscellany.  (Madison, Georgia.)  May 20, 1843, Vol. II, No. 8, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Broadbent is at present at the American Hotel, where he is prepared to take miniatures of such as may desire them, in a superior style.  We have seen several of Mr. Broadbent’s pictures, and do not hesitate to pronounce them superior to any we have yet seen.  Mr. B. has certainly brought the art to perfection.  Let those who doubt visit his rooms.

1843 June 2.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  June 2, 1843, Vol. VII, No. 128, P. 2.

Photographic Miniatures.  By reference to the advertisement of Mr. Broadbent, it will be seent hat he has taken rooms at the Masonic Hall, where he proposes to take miniatures by the aid of this astonishing art.  Mr. B. has exhibited to us, and left in our possession, some specimens of his proficiency, which are, indeed, very satisfactory and should commend him to the favor of those who desire to obtain miniatures.

1843 June 2.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  June 2, 1843, Vol. VII, No. 128, P. 3.

 Daguerreotypes.—S. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has taken rooms at the Masonic Hall, where he will remain a few days only, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen who may wish to see specimens, or have their likenesses taken by the Daguerreotype process.

1843 October 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 7, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 285, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—We call the attention of our citizens as well as that of strangers visiting the city, to the advertisement of Mr. Broadbent, which appears in our columns this morning.  We have examined several of his likenesses, and unhesitatingly pronounce them superior to any that we have ever before seen.  They have mor the appearance of a painted portrait than the common Daguerreotype likeness. Mr. B’s stay in this city will not be long, and we therefore recommend our friends to give him an early call

1843 October 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 7, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 285, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—S. Broadbent, having taken Rooms over the store occupied by Mrs. Bullard, Congress-street, opposite Pulaski House—will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to see Specimens, or  have their Likenesses, taken by the Daguerreotype process.

Mr. B.’s Portraits have all the colors of the complexion, dress, &c., and warranted superior to any Specimens that can be produced in New York, or elsewhere, or no charge.  

1843 October 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 17, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 275, Whole No. 3497, P. 3.

Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment.  Exchange Building, Rooms 26 & 27.  The Subscribers, has received a large supply of Voigtander’s celebrated Daguerreotype Apparatus, large and small sizes, with achromatic lenses made according to Professor Petzval’s calculation.

Also a new supply of the best plates and chemicals, which he warrants good and sells at reduced prices.

The following gentlemen have agreed to act as their agents, viz:—

E. White, 175 Broadway, N. Y.  P. Haas, Esq., Washington, D. C.  Dr. A. Caspari, Richmond, Va.  S. Broadbent, Esq., for the Southern States.  William West, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio.          

All communications (post paid) and orders, accompanied with remittance, will be promptly attended to, and should be directed to William Langenheim, Exchange Building, Phila.

Advertisement ran from October 17, 1843 to January 26, 1844.

1843 October 17.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 17, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 242, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—S. Broadbent, respectfully announces that he has taken Rooms over the store occupied by Miss Kendrick and Mrs. Bullard, in Congress-street, opposite the Pulaski House, where he will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to see Specimens, or have their Likenesses, taken by the Daguerreotype process.

Mr. B.’s Portraits have all the colors of the complexion, dress, &c., and are warranted superior to any Specimens that can be produced done in New York, or elsewhere.

Groups of two or more taken on one plate, (whole family groups taken.)

Portraits taken equally well in cloudy, or even in stormy weather.

Advertisement ran from October 17 to November 1, 1843.

1843 November 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 7, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 258, P. 2.

Mr. Broadbent’s Daguerreotype Likenesses.—It is only recently that we have paid much attention to the really excellent work of Mr. Broadbent, in this new art.  So repeated have been the failures of all similar attempts here, so imperfect have been the portraits which we have hitherto seen of this kind, that we have never held the method in proper estimations.  The likenesses of Mr. Broadbent are full of merit.  They are perhaps a little too true to be pleasing in some instances, but they are perfect.  The effect of light and shade and foreshortening, is precisely that which the most eminent artist known how to reach, while the peculiar contrast and gradation of colors cause them to present an appearance somewhat between a steel and mezzotint engraving.  Mr. B. has a method of precipitating gold upon the finished picture which prevents any change in it from lapse of time, whether from oxidation or otherwise.  Napoleon was but poorly gratified when Isabey told him that he could paint a picture which should last 400 years.  We can see no reason why these pictures should have any limit to their duration.  Chemically speaking there is a necessity of their continuous perfection.  Their price brings them within the reach of every one.  Mr. B.’s stay in Savannah will not be protracted much longer, as he has engagements elsewhere.  Those therefore, who desire to send cherished friends, true likenesses  of themselves, ought to make immediate application.

1843 December 8.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  December 8, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 284, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, By S. Broadbent—Taken every day without regard to weather, (equally well in cloudy or even stormy weather) either with or without colours, and warranted superior to any taken in this city or elsewhere, or no charge.

Room in Congress street, over the store occupied by Miss Kendrick, late Mrs. Beaulard.

Mr. B. has just received a large supply of French Plates, No. 20, also, Scovill’s, Corduan’s and German Plates, and Morocco Cases; which he offers for sale by the gross or dozen, at New York prices.

Mr. B. is agent for the sale of German Instruments, and has them for sale at the importer’s price.

Advertisement ran from December 8, 1843 to January 6, 1844.

1844 February 17.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  February 17, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits—By S. Broadbent.—Rooms over the store occupied by Miss Kendrick, Congress street.

N. B. Mr. B. will remain in Savannah but a short time longer.  He will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to examine Specimens, or have their Likenesses taken, and hope that they will make it convenient to call soon.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, Plates, Cases, &c. for sale at New York prices.

Advertisement ran from February 17 to March 1, 1844.

1844 March 8.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  March 8, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 58, P. 3.

A Card—Daguerreotype.—S. Broadbent, begs leave respectfully to tender his thanks to the citizens of Savannah, for the liberal patronage he has received during his stay here, and hopes that those who wish, will avail themselves of this opportunity of having their Portraits taken, as he intends remaining a short time longer, and would advise all such that the weather is now vary favorable.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 16, 1844.

1844 April 15.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  April 15, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 89, P. 3.

The Last Call—Daguerreotype.—Mr. Broadbent begs leave once more to remind those who wish their portraits. That te will remain one week longer only (and as he has recently made some improvements, he is sure of giving perfect satisfaction to such as wish  their Likeness taken.

Rooms over Miss Kendrick’s store, Congress st., opposite the Palaski House.

1844 April 24.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  April 24, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 97, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Once More, Since the last call, Mr. Broadbent has been detained longer than he anticipated, and begs leave to say, that he will be detained a very few days longer, and will be happy to wait upon those who desire to have their Likenesses taken.

Advertisement ran from April 24 to 29, 1844.

1844 May 6.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  May 6, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 107, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Mr. Broadbent will take no miniatures after this day.  Those who intend to sit for their pictures must therefore call, as this will be the last opportunity afforded them.

1844 May 11.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  May 11, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 112, P. 2.

Not Gone Yet.—Daguerreotype!—Mr. Broadbent, having Portraits engaged for several families, is encouraged to remain until the last of the week, and hopes that those who desire their Portraits, will avail themselves of this opportunity.

1844 May 14.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  May 14, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 114, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Again—Still Here!—S. Broadbent is yet on hand ready to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish their Likenesses taken.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to 18, 1844.

1844 June 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  June 7, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 185, P. 3.

Per brig Clinton, sailed yesterday for New York—…S. Broadbent…

1844 October 24.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 24, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 12816, P. 3.

Arrivals at the Charleston Hotel.  October 23, 1844.  S. Broadbent, Residence.  New-York.

1844 November 28.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  November 28, 1844, Vol. XXII, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits The subscriber respectfully announces his return to Macon, and that he has taken rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street, and proposes taking Portraits of such as wish, by the Daguerreotype process.

Portraits with or without color, and warranted equal to any in the world.

Those who wish Portraits, will please call soon, as Mr. B. will remain but a short time.  S. Broadbent.

Advertisement ran from November 28 to December 19, 1844.

1844. December 3.  The Weekly Telegraph.  (Macon, Georgia.)  December 3, 1844, Vol. 1, No. 10, Whole No. 946, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits The subscriber respectfully announces his return to Macon, and that he has taken rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street, and proposes taking Portraits of such as wish, by the Daguerreotype process.

Portraits with or without color, and warranted equal to any in the world.

Those who wish Portraits, will please call soon, as Mr. B. will remain but a short time.  S. Broadbent.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 24, 1844.

1845 February 12.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  February 12, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 1.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  The Subscribers respectfully announces that they have taken rooms over Messrs. Ives & Brother’s Dry Goods Store, Broad street, and are prepared to take likenesses of such as wish, by the Daguerreotype process, beautifully colored, and warranted superior to any done in New York or elsewhere, or no charge.

This is a favorable opportunity for those who wish to preserve the resemblances of their parents, relatives or friends, and as we shall remain but a short time, those who wish their portraits will do well to call soon.  S. Broadbent & Co

Advertisement ran from February 12 to March 12, 1845.

1845 April 2.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 2, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 15, P. 2.

Broadbent’s Daguerreotype.  We had often seen notices of the superior excellence of Broadbent’s pictures, and have always heard him spoken of as excelling all others in the Daguerreotype—and we really think him deserving of all the praise that has been awarded him.  His pictures are more highly finished, and have a strength, brilliancy and beauty about them, that we have never seen in Daguerreotype pictures before. 

We have seen a few specimens of Miniature Paintings by Broadbent, which show him to be an artist of very superior skill, and probably his artistical skill may be one reason why he excels in the Daguerreotype.

Mr. B. intimates that he will leave in a few days, and we would advise all those who wish their portraits to call on him at once, as probably there may never occur an opportunity of getting portraits equal to Broadbent’s Daguerreotypes, which are infinitely superior as likenesses, and consequently more valuable, than any painted portrait in the world.

1845 April 9.  The Columbus Times.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. V, No. 15, P. 2.

For The Times.  Daguerreotype.  Messrs. Editors:—Having recently visited the operating room of Mr. Broadbent, over Ives & Brothers Store in this city, who is now engaged in taking Miniature likenesses, I was astonished to see what perfection this beautiful art has attained.  Among his specimens I saw many familiar faces which I daily meet, and so natural are they, that were they Busts, instead of Pictures , nothing is wanting save the infusion of the breath of life, to make them real or second self.  Mr. B. being an Artist, (with the aid of the magic pencil, or some other secret charm,) imparts a coloring to his pictures which makes them vie with nature itself.  I understand that he will remain in the city but a few days longer; therefore all persons interested in obtaining a perfect resemblance of themselves, or friends, will improve the golden moment, and resort at once to his room, where almost in a twinkling he will indelibly stamp their features on something more lasting than paper, or durable than wood.

1845 April 9.  The Columbus Times.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. V, No. 15, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, Mr. Broadbent, Having engagements with several families, is induced to remain during this, and perhaps a part of next week, and in the mean time he will be happy to wait upon others who may favor him with a call.  He insures his customers that their portraits shall be taken in the best possible manner.

1845 April 9.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Again.  Mr. Broadbent, Having engagements with several families, is induced to remain during this, and perhaps a part of next week, and in the mean time he will be happy to wait upon others who may favor him with a call.  He insures his customers that their portraits shall be taken in the best possible manner.

N. B.  Portraits taken equally well in cloudy and even stormy weather.

1845 April 9.  The Columbus Times.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. V, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent, one of the most successful artist in this country in taking Daguerreotype portraits, is still in this city.—His pictures must satisfy anyone of the perfection to which he has arrived in the art of taking impressions from the human face Divine, more perfect and distinct than can be effected by the engraver.

1845 April 16.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 16, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Not Gone Yet.  Mr. Broadbent, Will remain a few days longer.  All who wish to avail themselves of the opportunity of having their Portraits taken by him, will do well to apply soon.

Specimens may be seen at his rooms which will satisfy any one of the superiority of his Pictures, as being bettered colored, more bold, perfect and distinct, than any taken elsewhere.

Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.  Rooms over Ives & Brother’s Dry Goods Store, at the Central Hotel.

1845 April 24.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  April 24, 1845, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the rooms recently occupied by Mr. Broadbent, over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry street, where he is prepared to take Portraits by the Daguerreotype process.  He is provided with a very superior instrument, and the latest improvements in the art; and will engage to execute Portraits, either with or without color, equal to any in the United States.  Henry C. Freeman.

1845 May 15.  Southers Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 15, 1845, Vol. XIV, No. 10, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  By S. Broadbent.  Rooms over Field & King’s Store, in Mitchell’s New Building.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.

N. B. Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to 29, 1845.

1845 May 15.  Southern Whig.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 15, 1845, Vol. XIII, No. 4, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent Respectfully announces that he has taken rooms in Mitchell’s new building, over Field & King’s Store, and hopes that those who wish portraits of themselves and families, beautifully coloured, will make it convenient to call soon.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1845.

1845 June 5.  Southers Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  June 5, 1845, Vol. XIV, No. 13, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent, Will remain in Athens a few days longer, and desires that those who wish their portrait taken by him, will make it convenient to call soon.

Rooms over Field & King’s Store, in Mitchell’s New Building.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.

N. B. Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement ran from June 5 to 19, 1845.

1845 October 21.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 21, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13110, P. 1.

List Of Letters remaining at the post Office, Charleston, So. Ca.  Oct, 15.  Broadbent, Saml.

1845 October 22.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 22, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13111, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per steam packet Wilmington, from Wilmington, (N. C.)…S. Broadbent.

1845 October 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 27, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13115, P. 2.

Col’d Daguerreotype Portraits By S. Broadbent.  Rooms at 271 King Street, up stairs, 3 doors above Babcock & Co’s Book Store.

Portraits executed equal to any that can be produced elsewhere, or no charge.

Groups of  two or more taken on one plate.

Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.  For sale, Voigtlander’s Geerman Cameras and every article used in the Daguerreotype.  271 King-street, S. Broadbent.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 1, 1845.

1845 October 31.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 31, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13118, P. 2.

[For The Courier.]  Daguerreotype Portraits.  Those who desire to procure the most perfect likenesses by this beautiful and truly wonderful process, can now have an opportunity of doing so, by calling at the rooms of Mr. Broadbent, in King-street.  This gentleman has carried the practical operation of this science to a perfection which has not been attained by any other artist within our knowledge.  Whether it is the result of the quality of the materials used, or the superior skill of the artist, we cannot say, but the pictures of Mr. Broadbent surpasses any we have ever seen for distinctness and beauty.  They are brought out in such a manner as to resemble the finest engraving, without that unsatisfactory dimness and want of life which characterises most likenesses taken by this process.  For durability, also, they are fully equal to engravings.  Mr. B. now has in his possession portraits, several years old, that present as fresh an appearance as though they had just been retaken, If there are any who doubt what we have stated, we can only say to them call and judge for yourselves.  X. Y. Z.

1845 December 3.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 3, 1845, Vol. LIV, No. 8222, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  By S. Broadbent, 271 King-st., 3 doors above Babcock’s Book Store.  Portraits warranted equal to any that can be produced in the world, or no charge.  German Instruments and every article used in the Daguerreotype for sale.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 12, 1845.

1845 December 13.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 13, 1845, Vol. LIV, No. 8231, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Perry[3], from New-York, having taken the rooms recently occupied by Mr. Broadbent, No. 271 King-street, proposes Taking Portraits By The Daguerreotype Process,—and he assures his patrons that his Pictures shall be superior, for beauty and finish, to any that can be produced at any other house in Charleston.

Mr. Perry for several years has had the charge of Mr. Plumb’s establishment in New-York, and produced the pictures for which Mr. Plumb obtained the first premium for the best pictures at the Fair of the American Institute in New-York the several successive years he was with him.  Mr. P. was also commissioned to visit the President’s house at Washington to take the portraits of his family—and also was engaged during the last session of Congress, taking the Portraits of Members of Congress, and other eminent persons.  It is well known the Daguerreotype reverses the picture, making the right appear the left side of the sitter.  Mr. P. has a mode of correcting this error by the use of a speculum which takes portraits or views without reversing them—which is not practiced by others in this city.

Mr. Perry is a practical optician, and manufactures the very best Daguerreotype instruments extant—and has for sale, Perry’s Premium Apparatus, also Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c. &c.  Instructions given in the most approved process.

1846 January 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 10, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 9, Whole No. 4222, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Several Furnishing Establishments and Sole Agency for the sale of Voigtlaender’s Apparatus. 

The genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus, also the best plates, Chemicals, Polishing Materials and Morocco Cases, &c., &c. may be procured at the subscribers’, wholesale and retail, by addressing (post paid) to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia, or Langenheim & Beckers, 201 Broadway, N. Y.

The following gentlemen have agreed to act as Agents for the sale of the genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus:–

Messrs. Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.

Mr. James L. Lyon, Richmond, Va.

Mr. S. Broadbent, Columbia, S. C.

Mr. James P. Perry, Charleston, S. C.

Mr. S. Noessel, New Orleans.

Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, New Orleans.

W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia.                                            

Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 19, 1846.

1846 May 11.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  May 11, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13276, P. 2.

Per C. L. brig Carolina, for New-York—…S. Broadbent…

1846 October 27.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October27, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 255, P. 3.

Per steam-packet Gen. Clinch, from Charleston—…S. Broadbent…

1846 November 3.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 3, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 261, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—S. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has returned to the city , and taken rooms which he formerly occupied over Mrs. Beaulard’s Store, for the purpose of taking Likenesses by the Daguerreotype Process.  Those who wish their Portraits taken, may be assured of their being done by him in the very best possible manner.

Apparatus and Daguerreotype Materials for sale,

Instruction given on reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran on November 3 & 4, 1846.

1846 November 18.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 3, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 278, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—The Subscriber would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Savannah and visitors, that he rooms are ready, and that Mr. Cary, in connection with Mr. Broadbent is now prepared to execute Likenesses in a style not to be surpassed.

Young Children setting between the hours of 11 and 12, taken in a few seconds.  Portraits for Finger Rings, Lockets, Bracelets and Broaches; also Full Length Portraits and Family Groups, with from two to fifteen persons, taken on large plates.  Printed Portraits and Daguerreotypes copied, and Pictures taken after death.

Instruction given and Daguerreotype Instruments, Chemicals, and Plates for sale.

Entrance to the Rooms one door east from the corner of Market-square and Bryan-street.  T. T. Wilmot.

P. S. Portraits taken equally well in cloudy as fair weather.

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1846 to January 5, 1847.

1847 November 2.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 2, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 98, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  We desire to call the attention of our citizens to this beautiful art as practiced  by Mr. Broadbent, whose miniatures are the chef d’ӕuvre of the Daguerreotype.  All who see his pictures testify the warmest admiration of his skill.

His likenesses combine great beauty of finish, and an unusual artistical effect—very unlike ordinary Daguerreotypes, and, beside the merit of fac simile likenesses, they are as strong as steel engravings, and have all the delicacy of color of the most exquisitely painted miniatures.  It must be a great gratification to the family and social circle to possess these beautiful representations of its members and of friends.  All who wish good portraits of themselves or friends would do well to give Mr. Broadbent a call.

1847 November 2.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 2, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 98, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, By S. Broadbent, A few doors below Dr. Evans Drug Store near the Market.

Portraits taken in a style superior to any that can be produced, done elsewhere, or no charge.

Mr. B. will remain but a short time.

Advertisement ran from November 2 to 30, 1847.

1847 December 18.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  December 18, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 118, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.  Daguerreotype Portraits By S. Broadbent, From the largest size to the very smallest desired, for Breast Pins, Lockets &c.

Room a few doors below Dr. Evans’ Drug Store, Market Street.

Advertisement ran from December 18 to 30, 1847.

1848 January 27.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  January 27, 1848, Vol. 2, No. 134, P. 3.

Daguerreotype!  Removal.  S. Broadbent has removed to rooms over Messrs. Hart & Polley’s store where he has a Sky Light built expressly for the Daguerreotype.  There are several advantages of a sky light—the pictures are stronger, more effective, and of a more pleasing character than those done by side light; the objection of one side of the face being light and the other dark is obviated, and blue eyes can be as well taken as others.

Mr. Broadbent is an artist by profession, which gives him many advantages in the arrangement and finish of his pictures.  He has had, perhaps, mor experience in the Daguerreotype than any other person; having been successfully engaged in it ever since the art has been practiced, and his process is superior to that practiced by others, (either with machinery patented last October, or otherwise,) and he warrants better pictures than can be produced, done elsewhere.—or no charge.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.  Rooms over Hart & Polly’s store.

Advertisement ran from January 27 to February 26, 1848.

1848 April 11.  Fayetteville Observer.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  April 11, 1848, Vol. XXXI, No. 1610, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent purposes remaining in Fayetteville a few days, and will be happy to wait upon such as wish to see specimens, or have their likenesses taken by the Daguerreotype process.  Portraits taken equally well in cloudy or even in stormy weather.  Rooms in the New Hotel.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 9, 1848.

1848 May 2.  Fayetteville Observer.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  May 2, 1848, Vol. XXXI, No. 1613, P. 3.

Messrs. Broadbent and Bennett[4] will remain in Fayetteville the remainer of this week, giving all who may wish a correct Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends an opportunity to obtain it.  Miniatures taken equally well in cloudy or fair weather.

1848 May 24.  The Raleigh Register and North Carolina Gazette.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  May 24, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 41, P. 3.

For the Register.  Daguerreotyping.  We have seen some specimens of this novel and beautiful art, by Mr. Broadbent, who is now in our City, which are entirely different and superior to any of the kind we have ever before seen.  His miniatures are finished in a style at once unique and splendid.

Mr. B. has taken rooms in B. B. Smith’s building, next door to the Telegraph Office.

1848 May 24.  The Raleigh Register and North Carolina Gazette.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  May 24, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 41, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits by S. Broadbent.  Rooms At B. B. Smith’s Corner.  Pictures taken in all the various sizes, and in the very best possible manner.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to 31, 1848.

1848 May 27.  The Raleigh Register and North Carolina Gazette.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  May 27, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 42, P. 3.

For The Register.  Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent, one of the most successful Artist in the country, in taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, is still in this City, and will remain but a few day.  We have seen a letter from Prof. Stillman, speaking of Mr. Broadbent’s Pictures, in which he says “that they are decidedly the best specimens of the Art he has ever seen, and are truly elegant and perfect.”

His Likenesses combine great beauty of finish and an unusual artistical effect—very much unlike ordinary Daguerreotypes; and besides the merit of fac simile Likenesses, they are as strong as steel engravings, and have all the delicacy of color of exquisitely painted Miniatures.  All who wish good portraits of themselves and friends, would do well to give Mr. Broadbent a call immediately, as he will leave soon.

Advertisement ran on May 27 & 31, 1848.

1848 December 19.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 19, 1848, Vol. XCVIII, No. 17,164, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has taken rooms at 211 Baltimore Streer, over J. E. Bird’s store, next Mr. Easter’s, where he has a very superior Sky Light, built expressly for the Daguerreotype.

Mr. B. has many advantages over ordinary operators—he has had as much, and probably more experience in the Daguerreotype, than any other person,–having been successfully engaged in it ever since the art has been practiced; and being an artist, he understands how to place the sitter in the most favorable light and position to make a good picture, and show best the likeness and character of the sitter—beside, his process is superior to that practiced by others.  Those who want the very best picture that can possibly be taken (and no one wants any other) will do well to give Mr. Broadbent a call at 211 Baltimore st.

Advertisement ran from December 19 to 21, 1848.

1848 December 23.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 23, 1848, Vol. XCVIII, No. 17,168, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits Taken By Broadbent & Co., No. 211 Baltimore st., over J. E. Bird’s Store, next Mr. Easter’s, and warranted superior to any that can be produced elsewhere, or no charge.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1858 to January 9, 1859.

1849 May 30.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 30, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,290, P. 3.

Local Matters.  Reported for the American…

Beautiful Daguerreotypes.—We have recently [examined] with much pleasure the very beautiful specimens of Daguerreotyping, executed by Messrs, Broadbent Cary, No. 128 Baltimore street.  These gentlemen, with a perfect knowledge of the art, have availed themselves of the latest improvements made in France and Germany, and now produce a perfect likeness, [which] by the aid of a little colouring, is made to bear [a close] resemblance to a finely executed miniature.—[those] who will take the trouble to examine their [speci ?] will at once acknowledge their great excellence.  [The] rooms of Messrs. Broadbent & Cary are neatly [prepared] for the reception of ladies and gentlemen, and [ ? ] great pains they take to afford entire satisfaction to [those] who favor them with their custom, commends [them] strongly to public patronage.

1849 June 13.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 13, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,302, P. 2.

Left at The Daguerreotype Rooms of Broadbent & Cary, in the American Office Building, a Bead Purse containing Money, and other articles which the owner can have by paying for this advertisement.

1849 July 13.  Blue Hen’s Chicken.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  July 13, 1849, P. 2.[2]

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Broadbent, from Baltimore, is resuscitating at the Glazier Building, taking likenesses to the life.  He gives true and beautiful pictures.  Who does not want to be often remembered  hen call and get your likeness and send it to your friend.  His specimens are splendid.

1849 July 13.  Blue Hen’s Chicken.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  July 13, 1849, P. 3.4

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent has taken rooms in Glazier’s new building, corner of Third and Market Streets; where he purposes remaining a short time, and respectfully invites ladies and Gentlemen, to call and see specimens.

His pictures are guaranteed superior to any others; or no charge.

N. B.—Likenesses taken equally well in all kinds of weather.

1849 August 30.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  August 30, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,363, P. 3.

Splendid Colored Daguerreotype Portraits By C. W. Purcell, late Operator for Broadbent & Cary, No. 128 Baltimore street, over the American Office.

Having a through knowledge of all the latest improvements in this beautiful art.  Mr. Purcell feels a confidence in assuring the public that all pictures taken at his establishment shall combine a most correct likeness with the highest artistical skill.  He will undertake to give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to call at his rooms and examine his specimens.

1850 February 26.  The Record.  (West Chester, Pennsylvania.) February 26, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 1704, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  S. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has taken rooms over the office of Joseph Lewis, Esq., Market street, and intends remaining a short time for the purpose of taking portraits by the Daguerreotype process.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from February 26 to March 19, 1850.

1850 April 2.  The Record.  (West Chester, Pennsylvania.) April 2, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 1706, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Broadbent has made arrangements with Mrs. Hewes to continue for a short time, the taking of Daguerreotype Portraits, at the rooms recently occupied by him in Wester Chester Those who desire pictures should call on Mrs. H., who having practiced with him, executes in the best style of the art and by the same process as Mr. B.; it being acknowledged superior to that of any other artist.—Their pictures are strong as Steel Engravings and beautifully colored.

Specimens may be seen at their rooms over Mr. Lewis’ Office, Market street.

1851 April 10.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 10, 1851, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 15, P. 3.

Something New.  Broadbent & Co.  Colored Skylight Daguerreotypes.  We would advise our friends and the public in general, that we are prepared to offer best efforts to those wishing pictures, and shall be pleased to exhibit specimens to any who may call, at 136 Chestnut street, over Baily & Co., Philadelphia.  Mr. S. Broadbent.  Mrs. S. G. Hawes.

Advertisement ran from April 10, 1851 to September 11, 1852.

1851 June 16.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 16, 1851, Vol. XXXI, No. 70, P. 2.

All who visit Broadbent & Co’s Daguerreotype Rooms, testify the warmest admiration of their beautiful style of pictures.  Rooms 136 Chestnut st.

1851 August 19.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 19, 1851, Vol. XXXI, No. 124, P. 2.

Broadbent & Co.’s Daguerreotypes—over Bailey, No. 136 Chestnut street—are the most perfect gems in the art.

1851 September 1.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 1, 1851, Vol. XXXI, No. 135, P. 2.

Broadbent & Co.’s Portraits, by the Daguerreotype. Are peerless.  Rooms 136 Chestnut street, between Fourth and Fifth, south side.

1851 October 30.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 30, 1851, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 44, P. 2.

Likeness Of George Thompson.—We have seen, at various times three or four different pictures of this eminent man, but they were all failures—we had almost said caricatures.  Correct in outline, they yet lacked expression, and were powerless to convey a right impression of the man whose lineaments they professed to present.  But we have before us now a picture of another sort, and one that does something like justice to its subject.  It is an engraving by Illman & Sons, from a Daguerreotype by Broadbent & Co.; and those who have seen Mr. Thompson will, we think, agree with us that it is not only a striking likeness, but a beautiful work of art.  The engraver has been fortunate in catching the spirited and life-like expression so effectually traced by the sun, and in looking at the picture you might almost think that the man himself stood before you, and was about to give you an illustration of his oratorical powers.

It is for sale at the Anti-Slavery Office, price 37½ cents.

1851 December 12.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 12, 1851, Vol. XXXII, No. 67, P. 2.

An Assortment Of Cases, for holiday gifts, at Broadbent & Co.’s, 136 Chestnut Street.  The pictures need no comment—the speak for themselves.

1851 December 20.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 20, 1851, Vol. XXXII, No. 74, P. 2.

Holiday Presents.—Broadbent & Co.’s Daguerreotypes, No. 136, South side of Chestnut st., between Fourth and Fifth.  Saml. Broadbent.  Mrs. S. G. Hewes.

1852 September 18.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 18, 1852, New Series—Vol. IXI, No. 38, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  Broadbent & Co. offer to those desiring pictures the best facilities in the art.  Beautiful Landscapes, Picturesque or Plain Backgrounds, at the option of the Sitter; see the new and elegant style of illuminated heads.

Those who desire pictures or portraits copied Stereoscope portraits of themselves, or miniatures on ivory or beautifully enameled on porcelain, shall be faithfully served at 136 Chestnut st.  Samuel Broadbent, Sally G. Hawes.

Advertisement ran from September 18, 1852 to June 15, 1854.

1852 September 25.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 25, 1852, Vol. XXXIV, No. 2, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in new and beautiful styles, by Broadbent & Co., 136 Chestnut street, between Fourth and Fifth.

1856 April.  The Photographic And Fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1856, Vol. IX, No. 4, P. 124-126.

The Photographic Galleries Of America.   Number two Philadelphia. Philadelphia, April, 1856.

Broadbent & Co., Chestnut St.—What specimens we saw, chiefly daguerreotypes, were in the first style of the art, with a few exceptions. Good daguerreotypes are not so much appreciated as formerly, as the attention of true artists is directed now particularly to Photography on paper and glass. As daguerreotyping has not yet reached its acme of perfection, I am very glad to see that there are some artists who are still striving for its improvement; although I acknowledge the superiority of paper and collodion photographs.

1858 October 23.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 23, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 95, P. 1.

We Noticed also, among the photographic specimens some magnificent works by Broadbent.  Other cities may boast as much as they will of the advancement of the photographic art—Philadelphia still, as we think, bears away the palm.  Some of the works in the collection of Broadbent surpass any we have ever seen, either of home or foreign execution.  Those of them which are plain have high merits, while those that are colored are, if possible, even more attractive.

1858 November 6.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 6, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 106, P. 1.

Franklin Institute…Among the photographic specimens at the Fair, we have heard but one opinion expressed of the works of Broadbent, Dinmore, [Hotly], Williams, and others.  Those of Broadbent and Dinmore have been particularly lauded, and with great reason.  They are truly gems in the way of art.

1858 November 10.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1858, Vol. XLVI, No. 44, P. 1.

Franklin Institute…Fine Arts—F. DeB. Richards, for untouched photographs recall 1st premium; Broadbent & Co., photographs touched with crayon, 1st premium…The other exhibitions of photographs and daguerreotypes are mentioned in the report, but none, except those given, are considered worthy of premiums.

1858 November 11.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 110, P. 1.

Franklin Institute.—The photographs of Mr. Broadbent, in the upper saloon of the Institute, are beautiful specimens.  Among them we noticed a likeness of John Grigg, Esq., which is brilliantly executed, presenting a most spirited fac simile of the features of that well known and highly respected gentleman.  The coloring of all the specimens in Mr. Broadbent’s collection is extremely life-like.  Indeed, the entire display he makes at the Fair is of the best possible character.

1858 November 17.  The Dollar Newspaper.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 46, P. 2.

Franklin Institute…Fine Arts—F. DeB. Richards, for untouched photographs recall 1st premium; Broadbent & Co., photographs touched with crayon, 1st premium…The other exhibitions of photographs and daguerreotypes are mentioned in the report, but none, except those given, are considered worthy of premiums.

1861 December 13.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 13, 1861, Vol. LIL, No. 71, P. 3.

Wanted—A good Photographer—One who understands the Albumen process, preferred.  Broadbent & Co., 814 Chestnut street.

1862 July 30.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 30, 1862, Vol. 5, No. 307, P. 3.

New Photographic Rooms, Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut Street.—The old established house of Broadbent & Company have just opened at the above place an attractive Gallery of Art, where will be found every variety of picture, from the plain carte de visite to the most exquisitely-finished ivorytype.  Prices are graded as low as consistent with the character of the pictures furnished.  Everything that is excellent in the Photographic line may here be enjoyed at leisure, and the art-loving public will not fail to make Broadbent & Company’s a constant place of resort.

1862 July 31.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 31, 1862, Vol. 5, No. 308, P. 3.

Messrs. Broadbent & Co.’s New Photographs Gallery.—We congratulate the citizens of Philadelphia upon the splendid acquisition to their photographic establishments of the new Gallery and Operating Rooms of Messrs. Broadbent & Co., Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, (late 814 Chestnut street.)  For elegance of design, comfort and convenience of applicants for pictures, variety and artistic merit of the pictures taken, and general excellence in all its departments, it is unsurpassed by any in the country.  Besides the charming new style of pictures made by this firm alone, the general work is pronounced unrivalled.  Scores of our citizens are visiting their magnificent new rooms daily.

1862 August 4.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 4, 1862, Vol. LIII, No. 115, P. 2.

The Greatest Attraction at the present time, on Chestnut street, is Broadbent & Co.’s New Photographic Gallery, at Nos. 912 & 914.  This long established house has just opened he most beautiful and best appointed Rooms for the Photographic purpose to be found in the world.  Their entrance on Chestnut street, where are exhibited the most exquisite Ivorytypes, Wenderotypes and Cartes de Visite, is thronged  from morning till night.  By [increased] sky light arrangements, they are enabled to secure much greater promptness in attending to visitors.  Sky lights but a short flight of steps above the Reception Room.

1862 August 7.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 7, 1862, P. 5.

Broadbent & Co.’s New Photographic Galleries.—The removal of Messrs Broadbent & Co.’s Photograph Galleries to Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, is meeting the popular approval of the public.  This establishment is now the most popular art centre in our city, and hundreds visit it daily for the purpose of examining the magnificent specimens there exhibited, executed in all the various styles of the Photographic art.

1862 August 11.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 11, 1862, P. 4.

 Messrs. Broadbent & Co.’s New Photograph Galleries, Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street [are] justly attracting general attention.  To have a life-like and artistic picture made, in any and every style of the Photographic art, this is the place.  In addition to the plain Photographs, either Carte or any of the larger sizes, they are executing, to order a large number of Ivorytypes, and the beautiful new Wenderotype, the latter being [confined] to this popular house, and is an invention of Mr. Wenderoth, a member of the firm. 

1862 August 16.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 16, 1862, Vol. 6, No. 14, P. 3.

New Card Photographs Of Distinguished Men.—Messrs. Broadbent & Co., No. 912 & 914 Chestnut street, have recently added to their collection of fine carte de visite for the Photograph Album excellent pictures of Hon. Edward Everett; Brigadier General Negley; Dr. J. E. Rhoads; Dr. A. C. Hart; Rev. Dr. [Suddards]; Governor Yates, of Illinois; Rev A. B. Atkins; Rev. Kingston Goodard, D. D.; Rev. T. K. Conrad; Dr. M. [Duane]; Rev. E. W. Hutter, D, D.; Colonel Collie, of the Zouaves d’Afrique; Dr. Reed; late B. T. Conrad, and others, all executed in the highest style of the art.

1862 August 26.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 26, 1862, Vol. 6, No. 2, P. 3.

Messrs. Broadbent & Co., Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, have just published, at their Photographic Galleries, fine carte de visite of Hon. Judge McCandles , of Pittsburg; Commodore McKean; Lieut. Colonel Starr (who has just been released from the Richmond prison); the Rev. R. A. Carden; Captain Gillies, of Delaware; Right Rev. Bishop Wood; Rev. William P. Bread; John Hunt, a noted preacher in the Society of Friends; Mr. Healy, the artist, and the Union General Jackson, of Kentucky.

Notice ran on August 26 & 28, 1862,

1862 August 27.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 27, 1862, P. 5.

Messrs. Broadbent & Co., Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, have just published, at their Photographic Galleries, fine carte de visite of Hon. Judge McCandles , of Pittsburg; Commodore McKean; Lieut. Colonel Starr (who has just been released from the Richmond prison); the Rev. R. A. Carden; Captain Gillies, of Delaware; Right Rev. Bishop Wood; Rev. William P. Bread; John Hunt, a noted preacher in the Society of Friends; Mr. Healy, the artist, and the Union General Jackson, of Kentucky.

1862 September 4.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 4, 1862, Vol. 6, No. 30, P. 3.

Beautiful Specimens Of Sculpture.—Messrs Broadbent & Co.’s establishment, Chestnut street, above Ninth, is a thorough Emporium of Art.  In addition to their celebrated photographs in every style of the art, from the carte de visite, colored and plain, to the life size portrait finished in oil, they are now executing some of the finest specimens of sculptured likenesses that we have ever examined, in bust, medallion, life size, and miniature.  Every department of this extensive house is under the control of thoroughly educated professional artists.

1863 June 5.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 5, 1863, P. 5.

Copartnership Notice.—Philadelphia, June 3, 1863.—The Firm of Broadbent & Co., Photographers is this day dissolved by the retirement of S. Broadbent.

The business will be continued by his late partners under the name Wenderoth & Taylor.  Mr. Wenderoth, the artist and the inventor of the Ivorytype and Wenderotype, who was associated with the late firm for four years, will continue at the head of the artists department, and Mr. Taylor, also a partner in the late firm, will remain, as heretofore, in charge of the business in the reception room.  S. Broadbent, F. A. Wenderoth, W. C. Taylor, 912 and 914 Chestnut Street.

1880 July 26.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 26, 1880, Vol. CIII, P. 5.

Died.  Broadbent.—On Saturday evening.  July 24, 1880, Mr. Samuel Broadbent, in his seventieth year of age.

The funeral will take place from his late residence, on Wednesday, 28th inst., at 3 o’clock P. M.

Samuel Broadbent is still a work in progress, Philadelphia newspapers have not been thoroughly checked.

1880 July 27.  The Daily Gazette.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  July 27, 1880, Vol. XCVI, No. 87, P. 1.

Deceased.  Samuel Broadbent, of Broadbent Taylor, photographers, Chestnut street, Philadelphia died at his residence in that city , on Saturday in the 70th year of his age. 

Mr. Broadbent formerly lived in this city, and had a gallery in the building at Third and Market streets, belonging to Mr. Phillip Plunket.  Mr. Elwood Garret, the skillful photographer of this city learned the photographic art with Mr. Broadbent while in this city.  Mr. Broadbent was one of the best artist in Philadelphia, and a gentlemen of refinement, pleasant and reliable.  He was very active for his age and continued to be at his business until within a few weeks of his death. He had a wide circle of friends and his death will be sincereely (sic.) regretted

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Register

[2] A Directory of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 and Beyond.

[3] James P. Perry based on the January 10, 1846 advertisement.

[4] N. S. Bennett address was in the rear of Dr. Ware’s Office, Front Street.

Brigham, Ephraim T.

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

1847                Wyman’s Exchange, Lowell, Massachusetts.[1]

1853                Front Street, nearly opposite Dr. Swett’s Office, Exeter, New Hampshire.

1855-1859       Washington Street nearly opposite the Town Hall, Dover, New Hampshire.

1847 October 4.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  October 4, 1847, Vol. XLVIII, No. 79, P. 2.

The Essex Cattle Show.  Premiums And Gratuities Awarded by the Essex Agricultural Society, at their Exhibition at Lynn, September 29th, 1847.  Listed under Miscellaneous Articles— E. T. Brigham, Lynn, Daguerreotype Miniatures      $1.00

1851 August 12.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  August 12, 1851, Vol. XXV, No. 11, P. 3.

Marriages…In Haverhill, Mass.  Mr. E. T. Brigham to Miss Rebecca C. Smith, both of Dover.

1853 March 21.  Exeter News-Letter And Rockingham Advertiser.  (Exeter, New Hampshire.)  March 21, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 50, P. 3.

E. T. Brigham, Daguerrean Artist.  Respectfully informs the citizens of Exeter ad vicinity, that he has opened his Daguerrean Saloon, on Front street, nearly opposite Dr. Swett’s Office, for a few weeks only, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may wish for Likenesses executed by this beautiful art.

Advertisement ran from March 21 to April 25, 1853.

1855 May 17.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  May 17, 1855, Vol. XXVIII, No. 51, P. 3.

“Secure the Shadow ere the Substance fades.”  E. T. Brigham Takes pleasure in calling the attention of the citizens of Dover and vicinity to his Daguerreotype Gallery, On Washington St. nearly opposite the Town Hall. 

Mr. B. has taken the Rooms, formerly occupied by Mr. Charles Emerson, and has enlarged the light and rooms and so arranged both, that he feels confident in coming before the public and saying he is now prepared to execute work in a style unsurpassed by any in New England.  He does ot deem it necessary to say much as to his skill and experience as an Artist, as the over five thousand miniatures which he has taken in this and the neighboring towns (with far inferior facilities) will be a sufficient guarantee to those for whom they were executed.  He would simply say to all that he has turned his attention entirely to this Art for more than nine years, in which it has been his aim to excel, not only for his advantage but to perfect the Art.

Advertisement ran from May 17, 1855 to February 12, 1857.

1857 February 19.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  February 19, 1857, Vol. XXX, No. 39, P. 3.

Brigham’s Daguerreotype And Ambrotype Gallery, Washington Street, nearly opposite the City Hall, Dover.  These are the largest and best arranged suit of Rooms for light, &c. in the State.  All who favor him with their patronage shall have the advantage of his long practical experience in this art and his personal attention to the extent of his ability.

His apparatus is of the first class and he is constantly supplied with a extensive assortment of the best quality of Frames and Cases, both Plain and Fancy ad Gold Lockets in which likenesses will be inserted large or small, single or in groups, at the lowest prices.  Invalids or deceased persons waited upon at their residences.  Copying of likenesses of every description executed with the greatest care.

Mr. B. has the exclusive right for this City of making the popular and celebrated pictures known as Ambrotypes, and is fully prepared to preform work in a style unsurpassed by any who have offered them to the public.

Ambrotypes possess a marked superiority over all other styles of making likenesses now extant, being made on glass instead of the silver plate or gross paper, unlike Daguerreotypes they are not reversed, and possess a rich and velvety hue and they are taken so quick that the sitter rarely changes his expression—and therefore gets a much more life-like likeness than by any other process.

The intensity and clearness of their lights, shades and middle tints are unsurpassed.  As to their durability it is not doubtful for they are hermetically sealed between two plate glasses in the same manner that microscopic objects have been preserved for many years and the glasses of optical instruments are united in the same manner.

They are emphatically what their name purports, “immortal, Imperishable.”

Whilst he would gratefully acknowledge the unparalleled patronage bestowed on him since his permanent location in this City, and also the liberal favors received from the citizens of this and the neighboring towns, during the last seven years, he can but hope that his unwearied efforts to meet the demands of the public will be crowned with success in the future.  Dover, January 1, 1857.

Advertisement ran from February 19, 1857 to January 7, 1858.

1858 October 14.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 21, P. 2.

Ninth Annual Fair Of The N. H. State Agricultural Society.  Wednesday—First Day.  The State Fair, which commenced in this city of Wednesday of last week,…

Of Fancy Articles, Flowers, &c., there was great variety.  Among those which came under our notice,…finely executed portraits, in photograph by E. T. Brigham, Dover,…

1858 October 14.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 14, 1858, Vol. 14, No. 26, P. 2.

The State Fair.  The State Fair …Premiums.  The following is a list of the premiums awarded at the Ninth Annual Fair of the New Hampshire Agricultural Society, held in Dover October 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1858…Pictures, &c…

E. T. Brigham, Dover, Ambrotypes & Photographs, Medal.

1858 October 20.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.) October 20, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 596, Whole No. 2596, P. 3.

Premiums.  The following is a list of the premiums awarded at the Ninth Annual Fair of the New Hampshire Agricultural Society, held in Dover October 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1858…Pictures, &c…

E. T. Brigham, Dover, Ambrotypes & Photographs, Medal.

1858 October 21.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  October 21, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 22, P. 2.

Premium List.  The following is the list of premiums awarded at the State Fair on Domestic Articles.  Needle Work, Miscellaneous Articles, &c. the most of which were not included in the list published last week:—

…Pictures, & C….

E. T. Brigham, Dover, Ambrotypes & Photographs, Medal.

1859 October 13.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. XXXIII, No. 21, P. 2.

The State Fair.  The Tenth Annual Fair of the N. H. State Agricultural Society, which came off in this city last week…

Entering The Big Tent…Goddard & Brigham of this city had a fine display of Ambrotypes, &c…

List of Premiums, Awarded at the Tenth Annual Fair of the N. H. State Agricultural Society… Pictures…

Josiah Goddard, Dover, photographs, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes diploma.

E. T. Brigham, Dover, do, do, [ambrotypes and photographs, medal.

1859 October 13.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 25, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums.  The following Premiums were awarded at the State Fair, held at Dover, Oct. 5th, 6th and 7th…Pictures, &c…

Josiah Goddard Dover, photographs, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, Diploma.

E. F. Brigham, Dover, for do., Medal. 

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.