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Bingham, D.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Address Unknown, Lebanon, Ohio.              

1852 December 17.  Western Star.  (Lebanon, Ohio.)  December 17, 1852, Vol. 47, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Stay At Home and See Yourselves.  D. Brigham, Daguerrean Artist, wishes to say to the numerous readers of the Star, that he intends visiting every town in Warren County, with his [ ? ] Sky Light Daguerrean Room this fall and [ ? ] winter, for the purpose of taking Likenesses [with a proper degree of light and shade on every part of the picture].  By this he does not [unreadable].

Briggs, Jesse

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

1853                Address Unknown, Barnstable, Massachusetts.[1]

1856                30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1 

1856-1862       123 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860-1866       Address Unknown, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1867                137 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1868-1870       139 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1871                Address Unknown, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1872-1873       182 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1874-1882       Address Unknown, Chelsea, Massachusetts.1

1853 March 4.  Yarmouth Register.  (Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.)  March 4, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 13, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Our friends in Barnstable will do well to give Mr. Briggs a call.  He is a superior artist, and has taken a great many portraits with good success, in this place.

1853 March 11.  Yarmouth Register.  (Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  “These beautiful representations of the human face, traced by Nature’s own hand in beams of Light, are ever the most pleasing remembrances of kindred and friends.”

The subscriber will be at Barnstable, for a few weeks, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures of various qualities and prices.  Single, or in groups, in any kind of weather, and warranted not to change or fade.

His Pictures will be executed in the highest style of the art, and neatly set in cases, frames, lockets, rings. Pins, bracelets, &c.

He has been at great pains to investigate and apply scientifically the chemical principles of this wonderful art, and to furnish himself with apparatus of the greatest perfection.

His saloon being furnished with both sky light and side light, he can give to his Miniatures any variety of light and shade desirable.

Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Paintings, or Engravings of any kind, copied, buildings and landscapes taken, and deceased or sick persons taken at their residence if desired.

The most suitable time for young children is between the hours of 11 and 2, of clear weather.  J. Briggs.

1856.  History of Boston, From 1630 to 1856.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  P. 50.

Ambrotype Gallery, 123 Washington Street, Boston.  Jesse Briggs.

The “Ambrotype,” (unchanging, &c.) Is taken upon fine plate glass; an indestructible cement is then poured upon the picture, and another plate of glass pressed upon it.  The cement soon hardens, and the two plates in effect become one, with the picture in the centre, as permanent as the glass itself, and will remain unchanged for ages.  They can be taken in one quarter the time of Daguerreotypes, and of any size They are not reversed; can be seen in any light: hence are very suitable for frames, lockets, and pins.  Daguerreotypes can be copied in this permanent style, either larger or smaller than the originals.

Rights For Sale, And instructions given, in Cutting’s Patent Ambrotype and Mezzograph Process.

1856 March 20.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1856, Vol. XXIX, No. 43, P. 3

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 March 22.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  March 22, 1856, Vol. XXXV, No.1815, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to April 26, 1856.

1856 March 26.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 26, 1856, Vol.  XX, No. 49, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to June 14, 1856.

1856 March 27.  Rockland Gazette.  (Rockland, Maine.)  March 27, 1856, Vol. 11, No. 13, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 17, 1856.

1856 May 10.  Vermont Phoenix.  (Brattleboro, Vermont.)  May 10, 1856, New Series—Vol.  2, No. 19, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place in Washington Street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, is at Briggs & Knapp, 123.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to June 14, 1856.

1856 May 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  May 15, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 21, P. 3.  New Series No. 21.

We refer any of our readers in want of a genuine Ambrotype to the advertisement of J. Briggs, in another column,—being the only place on the Street where the genuine are taken.

1856 May 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  May 15, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 21, P. 3.  New Series No. 21.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained is at J. Briggs.  123.

1856 June 13.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 15, Whole No. 795, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  The only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained is at J. Briggs.  123.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to July 11, 1856.

1856 September 18.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  September 18, 1856, Vol. XXX, No. 17, P. 3

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston, The only place on the street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, J. Briggs, (Successor to J. H. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 17, 1856.

1856 September 19.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  September 19, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 29, Whole No. 809, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston, The only place on the street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, J. Briggs, (Successor to J. H. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from September 19 to October 17, 1856.

1856 September 25.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 25, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 40, P. 3.  New Series No. 40.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

1856 September 26.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  September 26, 1856, Vol. II, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from September 26 to November 14, 1856.

1856 October 1.  Bellows Falls Times.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 9, P. 4.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 22, 1856.

1856 October 2.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 2, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 51, P. 2.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington street Boston.  Only place, on Washington street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from October 2 to October 16, 1856.

1856 October 4.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1844, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes, 123 Washington St., Boston.  The only place, on the street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran five times from October 4 to November 29, 1856.

1856 November 4.  Christian Mirror.  (Portland, Maine.)  November 4, 1856, Vol. XXXV, No. 14, Whole No. 1782, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston.  The only place, on the street, where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained.  J. Briggs, (successor to J. A. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from November 4 to December 2, 1856.

1856 November 7.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  November 7, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 36, Whole No. 816, P. 3.

Cutting’s Patent Ambrotypes.  123 Washington St., Boston, The only place on the street where these unrivalled pictures can be obtained, J. Briggs, (Successor to J. H. Cutting.)

Advertisement ran from November 7 to December 12, 1856.

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

Bridge, Henry

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Brokerhoff’s Row, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

1854 April 27.  Centre Democrat.  (Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.)  April 27, 1854, New Series—Vol. 20, No. 29, P. 4.

H. Bridge’s Star Daguerrean Gallery, Brokerhoff’s Row, Second Floor, next door to the one formerly occupied as the Centre Democrat Office, Bellefonte, Pa.

Nature has triumphed, and ingenious art

May to each chain an added grace impart,

Control the rays that mellow from the skies

And bid the image from the chemic plate arise.

This Gallery of art has a reputation for finished pictures firmly established without the foreign aid of imported “heads” or negative humbug.  We invite the test of examination.  Good judgement and correct taste we feel assured will not require the incentives of a high sounding boast to direct a choice of Pictures intended to perpetuate the image of those we love.  We do not rest our claim upon the vaunted popularity of a name, which, before real worth is destined to pass away.

“Like the baseless fabrics of a vision.”

Price of Pictures varying from 75 cents to $10.  Likenesses taken in cloudy as well as fair weather.  Children and deceased persons also taken.

The subscriber has on hand and for sale a first rate Apparatus and all necessary fixtures which he will dispose of on reasonable terms. Feb. 2, 1854.

Bridge, Henry

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Rooms in the Store Room formerly occupied by Isaac Smith, Curwensville, Pennsylvania.

1854 August 23.  Raftsman’s Journal.  (Clearfield, Pennsylvania.)  August 23, 1854, Vol. I, No. 8, P. 3.

Our friend Bridge, who is a cleaver fellow and deserving of patronage, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, at Curwensville.  He takes beautiful pictures, and we have no doubt those of our readers who give him a call, will receive entire satisfaction.

1854 August 23.  Raftsman’s Journal.  (Clearfield, Pennsylvania.)  August 23, 1854, Vol. I, No. 8, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Gallery, At Curwensville.—The undersigned, would inform the public that he has opened a Daguerrean Room, in the Store Room, formerly occupied by Isaac Smith, in Curwensville, where he will take some of the best, cheapest, and most life-like pictures, that can be obtained in the country.  H. L. Bridge.                 

Advertisement ran from August 23 to September 20, 1854.

Bridge, Erastus T.

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

1853-1855       3 City Block, Lawrence, Massachusetts.[1]

1857                166 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1859                Address Unknown, Lawrence, Massachusetts.1

1855 February 17.  Andover Advertiser.  (Andover, Massachusetts.) P. 3. 

Bridge’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 3 City Block, Essex Street, Lawrence.

Let the public still keep in mind, that this is the Establishment where they are sure to get the Best Daguerreotypes, the Best Materials, and all the Latest Improvements of the day; and that the proprietor has and will spare no pains to merit that generous favor which the public is daily bestowing on him.

Daguerreotypes On Silver, Glass, Paper, and Copper, and all the new styles embracing that beautiful picture which he has lately introduced, called the Steroscope, or Daguerreotypes with a lens that produces the effect of statuary, or rather, life itself; and which is admitted to excel everything of the Daguerreotype kind ever offered.

The nature of his light and instruments (and there are no better in the State) enables him to execute all kinds of work with rapidity and neatness.

Particular attention to Grouping and Children.  All are invited to call, whether in want or not.  Don’t forget the place, No. 3 City Block, Essex Street, Lawrence.  Erastus Bridge.  Feb. 10.

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

Brewster, Charles R.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1853-1856       259 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1857-1858       192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1853 December 28.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  December 28, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 303, P. 3.

Excelsior Daguerrian Gallery.  Notice.  Mr. C.R. Brewster would respectfully inform his friends of Newark and vicinity, that he has purchased the well known Daguerrian Rooms that were occupied by Mrs. Day, No. 259 Broad st.  The business of this establishment will be conducted upon the principle of Low Prices, and first quality of pictures will only be issued.  In placing pictures into Frames, Lockets, of Cases, Mr. B. takes especial care to use only the best of plates, Glass, and the most elegant and substantial materials generally.  Groups are taken in a few seconds, without regard to weather, while the pictures in all cases will be guaranteed as finished and complete.  Persons desirous of sending pictures to their friends abroad can have them taken in a superior manner and put up in such a style to insure their safe transmission.  Also great care taken and satisfaction given at setting of children.

Just received a magnificent assortment of Enamel, Papier mache, Velvet and Paris Cases of all descriptions.  Lockets, Rosewood, Gilt and Mahogany Frames constantly on hand.  Mr. A. Day, Operator.  d21.  

Advertisement was recorded On December 28, 1853 to January 13, 1854.

1854 January 14.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 14, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 11, P. 3.

It Is Very Desirable That citizens seeking the worth of their money should be acquainted with the most eminent in the profession or trade, to which he may address his patronage, and it is with life like likenesses daily issued from the Gallery of C. R. Brewster, No. 259 Broad st., are according to the world of praise and satisfaction bestowed on his merit and skill by numerous patrons: among the very best productions of Daguerreotype art in America; and, where due prominence of figure, truthful expression of the eye, decision in the natural contour of the general features become the chief desideratum, certainly those we have seen of friends or strangers, deserve to be classed the very best results of Photographic research.  His experience and gentlemanly deportment have gained for him “the enviable cognomen of the admirable Artist,” therefore too much credit cannot be awarded him,  No one can fail being suited with his assortment of splendid Lockets, beautiful Cases, elegant Frames, of exquisite workmanship which are afforded at low prices.  Children and aged persons taken in a few seconds, and every picture is a\warranted at C. R.  Brewster’s Daguerrian Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from January 14 to February15, 1854

1854 February 15.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 38, P. 3.

Ladies And Gentlemen Of Newark And Vicinity!  Verily these are pipping times!  Despotic Russia and Oriental Turkey have gone to war!  Yes to war! like beast.  But, then, the secret as to who is to conquer is to be divulged when the battle’s o’er—that secret, important as it seems, is not to compare with the vital fact which is now agitating the State of New Jersey, to wit:  Where are taken the very best Daguerreotypes!  And we fearlessly answer, at Brewster’s 259 Broad st.  Of which truth the people may be convinced by giving him an early call some morning. 

Oh, such lovely eyes! and such natural hair! are the constant expressions of the many hundred patrons who have gone away delighted with the transcendent specimens of his art.  Brewster is the favorite name breathed by the ladies.—Even the children utter it, and mothers teach their infants!  Brewster, wherefore art thou? and Brewster answers trumpet tongued, at 259 Broad st.  Now is your time!—but, don’t all come at once!  Echo!  Brewster, 259 Broad st., lets no Daguerreotype go out of his establishment unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

Advertisement ran eleven times between February 15 to March 6, 1854.

1854 March 7.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  March 7, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 38, P. 3.

Superior Sky-Light Daguerreotypes—Put up in the neatest and most secure manner, warranted not to fade.  Beautiful likenesses of children taken in a few seconds, at Brewster’s Excelsior Daguerrian Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from March 7 to 11, 1854.

1854 March 7.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  March 7, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 38, P. 3.

“Such Bad Weather” Is enough to give any the blues.  But it don’t have the least effect in not taking perfect Daguerreotypes.  Some persons are under the impression that it wants a clear, bright day, to have a good Daguerreotype.  Now a perfect likeness can be taken in the highest style of the art without regard to weather, at Brewster’s Excelsior Daguerrian Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Mr. B. keeps the greatest assortment of rich Fancy Cases than any other in this city.

Advertisement ran from March 7 to 11, 1854.

1854 March 15.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  March 15, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 62, P. 3.

Oh! there are looks and tones that dart

An instant sunshine through the heart;

As if the soul that moment caught

Some treasure it through life had sought.

Would you those looks so fair and bright

Secure on earth with heaven’s pure light? 

Then go to Brewster’s while you ,may,

He guides the light the perfect way.

Brewster’s, Daguerrian Artist, 259 Broad st.  Having adopted all the latest improvements and is now taking pictures with a correctness and precision hitherto unknown.  Groups, Children and aged persons are taken in a few seconds, while the pictures in All Cases will be guaranteed as finished and complete.  Morning light the best. 

A magnificent assortment of Fancy Cases, Frames, Lockets, &c. constantly on hand at C. R. Brewster’s, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from March 15 to 31, 1854.

1854 March 28.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  March 28, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 73, P. 3.

To The Young And Old.

What is it that when friends depart,

Binds the crushed tendrils of the heart—

Gives solace while the tear floods start?

The likeness true as light.

What when our loved one breasts the foam

Sojourn abroad, illumes our home.

Affords such comfort while they roam.

As the Sun’s children bright.

What is so pleasant as to see,

A beautiful group of two or three.

Then [it’s] a happy family.

Well framed, hung  up to view?

These joys would’t know?  Then husband and wife,

Procure a picture true to life,

Like those with living beauty [rife,]

At Broad st., 259.

Brewster continues to draw crowded houses, and his establishment is becoming widely known as the place where the cheapest and the best Daguerreotypes can be had, put up in the neatest and most secure manner, warranted not to fade or tarnish.  Morning light is the best.

Brewster’s Excelsior Daguerreotype Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to April 13, 1854.

1854 April 7.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 7, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 81, P. 3.

Great Reduction In Daguerreotypes!  New York Prices.  At Brewster’s Excelsior Daguerrian Gallery, No. 259 Broad-Street.  (Formerly Miss Prosch’s,  Rooms.)

Mr. C. R. Brewster is now ready to furnish the citizens of Newark, Elizabethtown, Orange, Camptown, Belleville, Middleville, Bloomfield with superior Sky Light Daguerreotypes at reduced prices, from 50 cents upwards, much lower than can be had at any other establishment in New Jersey.  In placing Pictures into Frames, Lockets, Rings, and Cases, Mr. B. takes especial care to use only the best plates, Glasses, and the most elegant and substantial materials generally.  The use on second hand plates, as is the custom in many Galleries, is entirely prohibited.  Groups, Children and aged persons are taken in a few seconds, while the pictures in all cases will be guaranteed as finished and complete.  No Daguerreotype will be allowed to go out of this establishment unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

A large and magnificent assortment of Enameled, Papier Mache, Velvet, Porte Monaic and Paris Cases of all descriptions.  Gold Lockets, Rosewood, Gilt Mahogany and GlassFrames constantly on hand, which are offered at very low prices.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see, and then judge for yourselves, at Brewster’s Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from April 7 to 13, 1854.

1854 April 8.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 8, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 83, P. 3.

Don’t Be Frightened, But Keep It Before The People.  If any one were to ask us where would be the best place to get a good Daguerreotype, we should unhesitatingly say at Brewster’s—for we have seen and tested for ourselves, that his 50 cents and 75 cents pictures are precisely the same size and quality to those that other artist charge $1.50 and $2 for.  Now this is a good savings, not only money but of time, as you are detained but a few moments.  We commend all lovers of Daguerreotypes to go to Brewster’s famous Gallery, No. 259 Broad st, between Clinton and Commerce st.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 13, 1854.

1854 April 19.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 19, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 92, P. 3.

There are moments in life when the face will reveal,

Pure thoughts, fond emotions to truthful appeal—

And while viewing the pictures one bright afternoon,

Just taken by Brewster at his famous saloon.

I could not but feel that each beautiful face,

Was truly revealed, and with magical grace.

Brewster is now taking those life-like Daguerreotypes with his new and improved apparatus, in rainy or cloudy weather, for 50 cents and upwards, which are pronounced by the most competent judges to be the ne plus ultra of perfection.  Al persons who wish good, durable, artistic pictures, put up in costly cases and colored equal to ivory miniatures, can procure them at Brewster’s Gallery, 259 Broad st., between Clinton and Commercial.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to May 4, 1854.

1854 May 4.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 4, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 105, P. 3.

Worth Having—There can be nothing more pleasing than a fine, clear, distinct and faithful Daguerreotype likeness of a friend—just such portraits are taken daily at Brewster’s Excelsior Gallery, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 26, 1854.

1854 May 4.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 4, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 105, P. 3.

Card To The Ladies—By means of the perfection of art practiced at Brewster’s renowned establishment, the beloved, the absent, the departed friend may be ever before the eye.  Daguerreotypes from the largest to the smallest size taken in perfection, in any weather.  For clearness, sharpness and accuracy of expression, his pictures are unequalled.  Put up in beautiful Morocco cases for 50 cents and upwards.  Brewster’s Rooms are 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 26, 1854.

1854 May 26.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 26, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 124, P. 3.

Extraordinary Attractions At the celebrated, largest and cheapest Daguerreotype establishment in New Jersey, at C. R. Brewster’s, 259 Broad st.  This is one of the most extensive Daguerrian Galleries in Newark and it is becoming widely known as the place where the cheapest and the best Daguerreotypes can be had, put up in the neatest and most superb manner at 50 cents and upwards.

Having adopted all the latest improvements, and with my new and improved apparatus the most artistic and lifelike likenesses can be taken as well in cloudy as in fair weather.

C, R, Brewster cordially invites a call from the Ladies and others wishing to avail themselves of his unrivalled Daguerreotypes, colored equal to ivory miniatures.

Elegant Cases, Frames, Lockets, Broaches, always on hand at 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to August 10, 1854.

1854 June 22.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  June 22, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 147, P. 3.

Card—To the Ladies of Newark, Orange, Bloomfield, Elizabethtown and vicinity—would you obtain a good, desirable, artistic picture for fifty cents and upwards, go to Brewster’s Premium Daguerreotype Gallery, 259 Broad  st.  He has a splendid room and takes pictures in all kinds of weather.  Mr. B. has enjoyed the reputation of a superior artist, and his productions will always be found to be the most superior merit,  Let all who value economy be sure and give him a call, as it will be greatly conducive to their interest. 

The utmost satisfaction guaranteed in every instance or no charge made.

Then, mothers, come, your jewels bring,

For time flies fast away;

Their childhood still a transient thing,

And life is but a day.

Bring the loved one whilst the sun

Shines brightly e’er his head,

For ere its daily course is run,

That loved one may be dead.

What charm could sooth a mother’s grief.

What balm could heal her mind?

Here in his image is relief.

That Light has left behind.

Brewster, Artist, 259 Broad st., between Clinton and Commerce sts.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to 30, 1854.

1854 July 1.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  July 1, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 155, P. 3.

Fourth Of July.  A Card to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newark and vicinity.  Those who desire to get a Capital Daguerreotype Likeness of themselves, their families or friends for 50 cents, should by all means call at Brewster’s magnificent Gallery, 259 Broad street.

The utmost satisfaction guaranteed in every instance, or no charge made.  His rooms are cool and airy, and filled with gems of art calculated to interest and instruct both old and young.  Pictures in every style known in the art taken daily.  Brewster, Artist, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from July 1 to 10, 1854.

1854 July 11.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  July 11, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 162, P. 3.

A Card to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newark and vicinity.  Those who desire to get a Capital Daguerreotype Likeness of themselves, their families or friends for 50 cents, should by all means call at Brewster’s magnificent Gallery, 259 Broad street.

The utmost satisfaction guaranteed in every instance, or no charge made.  His rooms are cool and airy, and filled with gems of art calculated to interest and instruct both old and young.  Pictures in every style known in the art taken daily.  Brewster, Artist, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from July 11 to September 15, 1854.

1854 August 1.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  August 1, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 180, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Stolen from the subscriber on Friday, 31st inst., one large black frame containing picture of Mr. Smith, also 3 small pictures taken from the frames at the door.  They are supposed to be taken by some boys.  Any one returning the above or giving information who took them will be suitably rewarded, by calling at Brewster’s Gallery, 359 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from August 1 to 17, 1854.

1854 August 19.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  August 19, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 196, P. 3.

Brewster’s Popular And Magnificent Daguerreotype Establishment.  No. 259 Broad St. Is doing an extensive business now, in the way of picture making.  His unrivalled Miniatures are taken in all the latest styles known in the art, in any kind of weather.  Put up in elegant Frames, Cases, &c., much Cheaper than can be had at any other place in the city.

Pupils taught on reasonable terms, with apparatus [ound].  Brewsters Rooms, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from August 19 to September 11, 1854.

1854 September 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  September 13, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 190, P. 3.

Great Military Parade.  Ladies And Gentlemen, Attention!  C. R. Brewster would respectfully inform the citizens of Newark and adjoining towns, that he has secured the services of Prof. James Marshall, who is known throughout the United States as one of the oldest and most experienced Daguerreotypist in the country.

Pictures are taken in all the latest styles known in the art, in any kind of weather in a very few seconds, and out up in elegant Frames, Cases, &c., at 30 per cent cheaper than they can be had at any other place in this city.

N. B.—No Daguerreotype will be allowed to go out of my room unless perfect satisfaction.

Brewster’s Popular and Magnificent Establishment, No. 259, Broad-street.

Advertisement ran from September 13 to October 7, 1854.

1854 October 12.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  October 12, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 213, P. 3.

The Great Military Parade, on the 12th Oct.  Artist Order No. 1.  It is expected that all Military men will call at Brewster’s Popular Daguerreotype Establishment, No. 259 Broad st., and have their likenesses taken in uniform, in the most finished and artistic manner, by his new and improved apparatus, showing all the natural colors in the dress.

Prof. James Marsh, the People’s Artist, is still operating with great success at this Gallery.  He has given unbounded satisfaction to all that have favored him with a call.

All kinds of copying done to perfection and inserted, if wished, into Lockets, Breastpins, Rings, &c., in the neatest and most secure manner, at the very lowest prices.  Brester, Artist, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to 17, 1854.

1854 October 20.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  October 20, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 220, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For The Million.  People from all parts of New Jersey go to Brewster’s

Popular Daguerreotype Establishment to get their Likenesses taken in the most finished and artistic manner, put in elegant Silk Velvet and Vancy Cases, or inserted into Lockets, Breastpins, Rings, &c., 30 per cent cheaper than they can be had at any other place in this city.

Mr. B. cordially invites a call from the Ladies and others wishing to avail themselves of his superior Daguerreotypes.

The utmost satisfaction will be given in every instance or no charge made, as it is my determination to suit and please all.  Brewster’s Celebrated Gallery, 259 Broad st., Between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from October 20 to  November 1, 1854.

1854 November 2.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  November 2, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 231, P. 3.

Thanksgiving In New Jersey the 232d of this Month.  Great Rejoicing.—There is probably none in Newark and the surrounding towns  who has not heard of the famous Daguerreotype Gallery called the “Excelsior,”  259 Broad st.  Its proprietor C. R. Brewster, probably takes more likenesses of the people than any other artist in New Jersey.  The great secret of his success is said to be in letting every one have a perfect and artistic picture put up in splendid cases, &c. at the very lowest possible rates, and in fact much cheaper than they can be had at any other place in the city.

This establishment comprises four large and spacious rooms neatly furnished, and so arranged as to secure the comfort and convenience of his patrons.

All kinds of copying done in the neatest manner.

Great care and satisfaction will be given at the setting of children.  Brewster’s Rooms, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from November 2 to 25, 1854.

1854 November 27.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  November 27, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 251, P. 3.

The Cry Is Still They Come  Great Excitement.  And it is vey desirable that citizens seeking the worth of their money should be acquainted with the most eminent in the profession or trade to which he may address his patronage, and it is with this view in mind that we venture to assert the fact, that those wishing life like Likenesses should call on Brewster, the popular and go ahead Daguerreotypist, 259m Broad st.—His miniatures are taken in all the latest styles known in the art, in any kind of weather, and put up in elegant Frames and Cases, &c., at the very lowest prices.

Prof. James Marshall, who is well known throughout the United States as one of the most experienced Daguerreotypist in the country, is still operating at this Gallery with great success.

The Ladies will find a private reception room handsomely fitted up for their own use.  A lady will be in attendance at all hours of the day to wait upon my friends and customers.  Brewster’s Rooms, 259 Broad st., between Commerce and Clinton sts.

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 11, 1854.

1854 December 11.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.) December 11, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 264, P. 3.

“I Wish You A Merry Christmas.”  Holiday Gifts.  Brewster, the Daguerreotyper, is doing an extensive business at his splendid Gallery, in the way of Picture making—why only think of it, Fifty Cents for a beautiful Daguerreotype, Case and Preserver included—large sized Pictures equally as low.

N. B.—Received a magnificent assortment of Fancy Cases, consisting part Enameled, Papier Mache, Velvet, Porte Monaie and rich Paris Cases, suitable for Holiday Gifts.

Let all who value economy and excellence, remember this cheap establishment, between Commerce and Clinton, 259 Broadway street.

Advertisement ran from December 11 to 29, 1854.

1854 December 22.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.) December 22, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 274, P. 2.

Holiday Presents…Daguerreotypes—R. Brewster, 259 Broad st.; O. C. Benjamin, 574 Broad st.;

J. W. Hale, 326 Broad st.; E. Cooke, 289 Broad st.

1855 January 2.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.) January 2, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 1, P. 4.

C. R. Brewster, Daguerrian Gallery, No. 259 Broad Street.  Daguerreotypes taken in any weather.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to March 14, 1855.

1855 December 21.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.) December 21, 1855, Vol. XXIV, No. 303, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For The Holidays.  Ladies and Gentlemen will please to remember that the cheapest and the best place to get their Likenesses taken is at Brewster’s Saloon, 259 Broad st., (east side)  Daguerreotypes taken in all the latest styles known in the art, (in any weather) put up in elegant Silk Velvet or Fancy Cases, or inserted into Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., at a very low price.

No Daguerreotype will be allowed to go  out of this Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.  Many parents have had great difficulty in obtaining correct Likenesses of their children through the impatience of operators.  This can all be remedied by calling at Brewster’s Splendid Gallery, 259 Broad St.

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1855 to February 2, 1856.

1856 January 1.  The Sentinel Of Freedom.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. LVII, No. 26, Whole No. 2757, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes For The Holidays.  Ladies and Gentlemen will please to remember that the cheapest and the best place to get their Likenesses taken is at Brewster’s Saloon, 359 Broad st., (east side).

Daguerreotypes taken in all the latest styles known in the art, (in any weather) put up in elegant Silk, Velvet or Fancy Cases, or inserted into Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., at a very low price.

No Daguerreotype will be allowed to go out of this Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.  Many parents have had great difficulty in obtaining correct Likenesses of their children through the impatience of operators.  This can all be remedied by calling at Brewster’s Splendid Gallery, [259] Broad st.  d21

1856 January 3.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  December 3, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 3, P. 3.

Cheapest Daguerreotypes Are Taken At Brewster’s Gallery 259 Broad Street.  Ladies and gentlemen will please bear in mind, unless they are perfectly satisfied with their Daguerreotypes, No Charge will be made at this Gallery.

Received another lot of those beautiful Fancy Cases, which will be sold very low.  Rooms 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to February 2, 1856.

1856 February 2.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  February 2, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 20, P. 3.

Great Reduction For This Month Only.  50 Cent Daguerreotypes, Cases, Preserver included—previous sold for 75 cents and $1.

$1.50 Daguerreotypes in beautiful cases—previously sold for $3.

$2.50 Daguerreotypes, large size, in splendid cases—previously sold for $3,

$4 Daguerreotypes, extra large size, put up in beautiful silk velvet cases—previously sold for $5.

All kinds of copying done in the neatest manner at a very low price.  Perfect satisfaction given in every instance or no charge made.

N. B.—This great reduction in prices will be for this month only.  Call early.  Morning is the best time.  Brewster’s Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from February 2 to March 3, 1856.

1856 March 8.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  March 8, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 59, P. 3.

Remember Ladies and Gentlemen, if you want Daguerreotypes visit Brewster’s Gallery.  Remember, his prices are lower than any other establishment in Newark.

Remember, that perfect satisfaction will be given in every instance or no charge made.

Remember, that his Daguerreotypes are unapproachable in beauty, style and durability.

Remember, that his Gallery is 259 Broad street.

In the language of the ghost of Hamlet’s father, “Remember.”

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 21, 1856.

1856 March 22.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  March 22, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 71, P. 3.

Lettertypes.  These new and beautiful pictures called the Lettertypes are taken only at Brewster’s Gallery.  They can be inclosed in a letter or newspaper and sent any distance by mail without the least injury to the picture or the increase of postage.

Ambrotypes taken in any weather and put up in beautiful cases or inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., at few low prices.

Daguerreotypes taken in all the latest styles known in the art as heretofore, equalled by few and excelled by none, at very low prices.

N. B.—Perfect satisfaction given in every instance or no charge made.  Please remember the number 259 Broad, between Clinton and Commerce sts.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to 31, 1856.

1856 April 10.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 10, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 87, P. 3.

Conference.  Clergymen wishing Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes can have them taken beautifully and put up in elegant cases at Reduced Prices, by calling at Brewster’s Gallery, 259 Broad st., (east side).

Perfect satisfaction given in every instance or no charge Made.

N. B.  Family groups taken at this Gallery at the same rate as single pictures take elsewhere.  Brewster, Artist, 257 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from April 10 to  21, 1856.

1856 April 23.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 23, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 98, P. 3.

Let This Be Your Guide Gentle Reader!  That when you or your friends wish durable and artistic Daguerreotypes, colored equal to fine Ivory miniatures, and put up into elegant Silk Velvet or rich Fancy Cases at very low prices, call at Brewster’s popular establishment, 259 Broad st.

Ambrotypes taken from the extra whole size, down to the smallest sized Locket pictures, in any weather.

Lettertypes—These are the kind of pictures that you can send by mail to your friends to any part of the world by enclosing it in a letter or newspaper.  Children’s likenesses taken beautifully in from 3 to 6 seconds in pleasant weather with the new “Quick Worker.”

All kinds of copying done either by Daguerreotype or Ambrotype in the neatest manner, 20 percent cheaper than any other Gallery in the city.

N. B.  No pictures allowed to leave this Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.  Brewster’s Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from April 23 to May 3, 1856.

1856 May 7.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 7, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 110, P. 3.

Children’s Likenesses.  Many parents have experienced a great deal of trouble in getting good Daguerreotypes or Ambrotype likenesses of their children on account of the impatience of operatives.—This can be remedied by calling at Brewster’s Gallery, where they are taken beautifully in from 3 to 6 seconds in pleasant weather, with the new “Quick Worker.”

Parents, remember the name and number.  Brewster, Artist, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from May 7 & 8, 1856.

1856 May 8.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 8, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 111, P. 3.

To The Ladies Of Newark.  Do you really want a good Daguerreotype, or a beautiful Ambrotype, or an elegant Lettertype?  that you can send to your friends to any part of the world by mail, by enclosing it in a letter or newspaper—Call at Brewster’s Gallery, 259 Broad st., if you wish a Picture that is a Picture, that will last for years and not fade.

N. B. Old Daguerreotypes cleaned and colored without charge.

Received a large assortment of rich fancy Cases, Frames, Lockets, &c., which will be sold very cheap.  People’s Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to June 6, 1856.

1856 June 7.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  June 7, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 137, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Called by a popular writer “the immortal child of the sun,” seems to be the crowning invention in the Photographic art.  The exceeding fineness, depth of light and shaded richness of tone, are truly wonderful.  They present everything in a natural position, and they appear like fine engravings.  These pictures can be had at very low prices, by calling at Brewster’s Gallery, 259 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 12, 1856.

1856 June 7.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  June 7, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 137, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Taken in all the latest styles known in the art, in any weather, at the lowest prices.  Those who whish to send their likenesses any distance by mail to their friends, are invited to call and get one of Brewster’s beautiful Lettertypes.—three or four of them can be enclosed in a letter or newspaper without the increase of postage.

The enviable reputation which this Gallery has enjoyed for a number of years past, is sufficient guarantee that no picture but those which are perfectly satisfactory to the sitter will be issued.  Brewster’s Gallery, 359 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from  June 7 to 12, 1856.

1856 July 12.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  July 12, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 166, P. 3.

A Card To The Public.  I Wish to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newark and the surrounding towns once more, that I have sold out my Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Gallery, No. 259 Broad st. to Mr. Parker.

I have had no interest in the concern whatever since June 8th.  Chas. R. Brewster.

1857 January 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.)  The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes. 

The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere.  Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist.  Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.

For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.

Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry.  No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.

1857 January 14.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 14, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 12, P. 3.

A New Daguerrian Gallery will be opened on Monday, at “Our Building,” byMr. C. R. Brewster, assisted by fine artistic talent.

1857 January 30.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Card To The Public.  Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.

“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.

1857 March 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  March 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Metropolitan Gallery Of Photographs, Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes.  Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, who wish to procure good artistic likenesses, are invited to call at this Magnificent Establishment.  Having such a Mammoth Sky-Light it only requires a very few seconds to produce a beautiful likeness, which for harmony of light and shade, truthfulness of expression and general beauty, are not surpassed.

The Weather.  None need be deferred from visiting this Gallery in consequence of the inclemency of the weather.  Better pictures are frequently made and the detention is lessened.

To Parents.  Parents who never had or could get good likenesses of their children are invited to call as we wish it distinctly understood that with our facilities we can give you a perfect likeness of a child as well as a grown person.

Another Important Fact.  That no ghastly caricatures are taken in this establishment but real portraits, accurate and unimpeachable likenesses only will be allowed to leave this Gallery.

Copying.  All kinds of copying done in the neatest manner by an artist who is exclusively engaged in this branch of the business.

Frames, Fancy Cases, Gold Lockets of all descriptions constantly on Hand.  Metropolitan Gallery Of Art, In “Our Building,” No. 192 Broad St.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to April 6, 1857.

1857 April 8.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 8, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 84, P. 3.

Important Card To The Public.  If you want a beautiful Daguerreotype call at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art.

If you want an elegant Ambrotype call at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art.

If you want a splendid Photograph call at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art.

If you want a perfect likeness of a child call at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art.

If you want good copies of Daguerreotypes, Paintings, &c., call at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art.

If you want elegant Cases, Gold Lockets, frames, &c., call at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art.

If you want a good Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Photograph or Oil Painting, call at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art, In “Our Building.” No. 192 Broad St.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 30, 1857.

1857 May 7.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 7, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 109, P. 3.

“Newburg Tragedy.”  The Excitement in regard to this mysterious affair grows more intense every day.  There is also a great excitement at the Metropolitan Gallery.

This beautiful weather.  It is thronged from morning till evening with the elite of the city.

Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to procure good artistic likenesses, are invited to call at this Magnificent Establishment.  Having such a Mammoth Sky-Light it only requires a very few seconds to produce a beautiful likeness, which for harmony of light and shade, truthfulness of expression and general beauty, are not surpassed.

The Weather.  None need be deterred from visiting this Gallery in consequence of the inclemency of the weather.  Better pictures are frequently made and the detention is  lessened.

To Parents.  Parents who never had or could get good likenesses of their children are invited to call as we wish it distinctly understood that with our facilities we can give you a perfect likeness of a child as well as a grown person.

Another Important Fact.  That no ghastly caricatures are taken in this establishment but real portraits, accurate and unimpeachable likenesses only will be allowed to leave this Gallery.  Metropolitan Gallery of Art, In “Our Building.” No. 192 Broad St.

Advertisement ran from May 7 to 31, 1857.

1857 May 30.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 109, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Cameo-types, Photographs, Taken elegantly in any weather, and put up in beautiful cases at the Metropolitan Gallery, the fountain head of Art, No. 192 Broad st., (between Park Church Place and New st.)

Likenesses taken in all the latest styles known in the Art at this magnificent establishment by first class Artists educated to their business and proficient in their several departments, so that neither delays nor blunders mar either the work or temper.  No better evidence can be desired of the entire satisfaction which the likenesses emanating from this Gallery give than the constantly increasing patronage which it receives.

Children’s Likenesses.  Having such a mammoth sky light two or three seconds only are required to produce beautiful pictures of children. 

Copying.  All kinds of copying executed in the neatest manner, and inserted, if desired, in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Metropolitan Gallery of Art, “Our Building,” 192 Broad st.,

N. B.—This is the only Gallery in the State where both the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype are in successful operation.

Advertisement ran from May 30 to June 30, 1857.

1857 July 6.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  July 6, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 158, P. 3.

4TH Of July!  4TH Of July! 4TH Of July!  4TH Of July!  Likenesses,  Likenesses,  Likenesses, The Best, the Cheapest and the Largest Ambrotype and Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, Ambrotype and Daguerreotypes Are taken at the Metropolitan Gallery 192 Broad st. Metropolitan Gallery 192 Broad st. Between Park Church Place and New st.

All kinds of Pictures taken beautiful in any weather at this splendid establishment.  Metropolitan Gallery of Art, “Our Building,” 192 Broad st.  jy3.

1857 July 14.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  July 14, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 165, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and Cameo-types, Taken beautifully in any weather at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art, 192 Broad st., the largest Daguerrian establishment in the State.

We pride ourselves upon the Good, Artistic Pictures We produce, and the impossibility of a competition in this respect.  Our prices will be as low as is often paid for inferior likenesses. 

No likenesses will be allowed to leave the rooms unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

N. B.  This is the only Gallery in the State where both the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype process are in successful operation.

Advertisement ran from July 14, 1857 to January 26, 1858.

1857 October 23.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  October 23, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 262, P. 3.

The Great Crisis.  Tremendous Excitement!  A Run On Brewster’s Daguerrian Establishment, 192 Broad street.

Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes at half price.

Extra Artist engaged for the coming week.  We would advise Ladies to call early to avail the rush.

Another Important Fact, which should not be overlooked in connection with the Metropolitan Gallery, is that Likenesses are warranted to be Perfect.  No ghastly caricatures are taken in this establishment, but real portraits, accurate and unimpeachable likenesses, perfect as counterparts and elegant as pictures.

Never Mind The Weather.  Just as good pictures are made in cloudy as in sunny weather, and even in rain storms.  Brewster’s Metropolitan Daguerreotype, Ambrotype Gallery of Art, No. 192 Broad street, a few doors from Mr. Mills’ Hat, Cap & Fur store.

Advertisement ran from October 23 to December 30, 1857.

1857 November 28.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  November 28, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 282, P. 3.

Wanted a Country Residence or Farm from 10 to [20] acres, good land, pleasant location, with comfortable house, barn, &c., good water, fruit trees, near a railroad and not more than one hour from New York.  One in New Jersey would have the preference.  Call or address C. R. Brewster, 192 Broad st., Newark, N. J., or T. C. Houghton, 645 Broadway, N. Y.

1857 December 24.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  December 24, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 304, P. 3.

Holiday Presents…Daguerreotypes, &c.

Hopper & Freeman, 826 Broad; Brewster, 192 Broad; McDougall & Judson, next to the Canal Bridge; and W. Henry Rolf, 354 Broad, will be prepared during the holidays to carry on their usual business of admirably counterfeiting—faces.

1858 January 5.  The Centinel Of Freedom.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 5, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 26, Whole No. 2864, P. 3.

Large Fire This Morning.—The Fire Department was called out at 8 o’clock this morning by an alarm for the 1st District, occasioned by the burning of the upper story of the four story building No. 192 Broad street, known as “Our Building,” and owned by Mr. Silas C. Axtell.  The fire broke out in the rear of the daguerrian establishment of Mr. Charles R. Brewster, and was first discovered by two young men, who were sleeping in an adjoining room and who were awaken by a suffocating sensation caused by the dense black smoke which filled the entire story…

The fourth story on the north side, was occupied by C. P. (sic.) Brewster, as a Daguerrean gallery, the entire contents of which, including a camera and other instruments, were consumed, his loss is estimated at $1200—insured for $900…

Newark City Directories.

1854.  Daguerrian—259 Broad—H—35 Commerce.

1855.  Daguerrian—259 Broad—H—35 Commerce.

1856.  Daguerrian—259 Broad—H—35 Commerce.

1857.  Daguerrian—192 Broad—H—39 Commerce.

1858.  Daguerrian—192 Broad—H—39 Commerce.

1859.  Not Listed

Brewer, Samuel

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1846                Corner Main and Centre Streets, Middletown, Connecticut.

1847                212 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.[1]

1848-1850       Rooms directory opposite Savings Bank. Middletown, Connecticut.

1846 June 17.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  June 17, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 442, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Brewer would inform the citizens of Middletown and vicinity, that he ahs taken rooms in the building lately fitted up by Curtis Bacon, Esq. corner Main and Centre sts., for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, with all the late improvements, of all sizes, from the smallest for pins, rings, and Lockets, to those for framing.

Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy or fair weather, and in al;l cases warranted not to fade in the least.

N. B. A liberal patronage of the public is requested.  S. Brewer.

1846 July 1.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  July 1, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 444, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms—Mr. Brewer’s in Beacon’s building.  Also Mr. Humphrey’s at the Mansion House, where there are a large number of miniature likenesses.  Among them are the heads of many distinguished persons.

1846 September 16.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  September 16, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 455, P. 3.

Notice.  Mr. Brewer would give notice that he will positively close his Daguerrian Room on the first of October next.  Those persons anxious to procure a correct likeness of themselves or friends would do well to embrace the present opportunity and call on him at his room corner Main and Centre streets.  Samuel Brewster.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to 30, 1846.

1846 October 28.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 461, P. 1.

Agricultural Reports.  Middlesex Co…

Discretionary Premiums.  The committee have to report that they have examined the articles recommended to their attention.  They would remark that they have had several notices from other committees with a recommendation for premiums, which hsd not the Rules of the Society prevented, they should have been pleased to award premiums to…

H. S. Nichols, Daguerreotypes,          Diploma.

S. Brewer,       Daguerreotypes,          Diploma.

1846 November 25.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  November 25, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 465, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Artist.  The undersign having taken rooms in Bacon’s Building formerly occupied by S. Brewer would inform the citizens of Middletown and vicinity that he is now ready to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a manner which he trusts will not fail to suite any who may favor him with a call.

Public patronage is respectfully solicited. 

He will also act as an agent in the manufacturing and sale of Daguerreotype cases,  Any person wishing to purchase the above named article  are respectfully invited to give him a call.  H. G. White.

1846 December 9.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  December 9, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 467, P. 1.

Married.  In Hartford… Nov. 26, Mr. Samuel Brewer to Miss Lucy S. Danforth, daughter of Mr. William Danforth…

1848 October 11.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 11, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 563, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Daguerreotypes.  Notice.  Mr. Brewer would inform the citizens of Middletown and vicinity, that he has lately fitted up a room directly opposite the savings Bank, up stairs, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses either colored or plain of all sizes, for Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Cases, or Frames, and warranted never to fade.  All persons favoring him with a call may rely upon receiving an article which shall be satisfactory in all respects or no charge made as he is determined that no picture shall leave his establishment unless suited with in all respects.  S. Brewer.

Advertisement ran nineteen times between October 11, 1848 to January 30, 1850.

1848 October 18.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 18, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 564, P. 1.

Agricultural Reports.  Middlesex Co. Agric’l Society, October 1848…

Discretionary Premiums…

S. Brewer,       spec. daguerreotypes miniatures, Diploma.

[1] Information from Craig’s Daguerreian Register.

Brainard, Charles H.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , ,

ND                  Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.

1846                205 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1850                Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.

1851-1852       Broadway and Leonard Streets, New York, New York.

1852                Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4½ and 6th streets, over Duvall & Brother’s store, Washington, D. C.

1855                Pennsylvania Avenue between 4½ and 6th Streets, Washington, D. C.

1857                308 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

1846 July 1.  American Republican and Baltimore Daily Clipper.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 1, 1846, Volume XV, No. 1, P. 2.

To the Publishers of the Clipper:

Gentlemen—In the Clipper of the morning I noticed an article headed “No Premium Awarded.” In which an attempt is made, to convince the public, that Mr. Plumbe’s claim to the honor of having received a Gold Medal for his superior specimens of Photography exhibited at the National fair, is unfounded.

In the absence of Mr. Plumbe from this city, I consider myself called upon to deny the charge of deception contained in the article alluded to, and to state such facts as will forever silence all doubts on the subject.

Mr. Plumbe has never claimed to have received a Gold Medal from the Official Committee of the National Fair, and is not responsible for the errors committed by the press in various sections of the Union.

The Gold Medal was presented to Mr. Plumbe by a committee of gentlemen who were impressed with the superiority of his pictures, and deemed his success in perfecting the Photographic art entitled to some “tangible compliment.”  It is but justice to Mr. P. to state that he had no knowledge whatever of the intentions of this committee until the day preceding the presentation of the Medal.

The presentation of the Medal was thus announced in the National Intelligencer, edited by Mr. Seaton, one of the Committee of the National Fair, and of course the last person in the world to publish a statement not strictly true.

Flattering Compliment.  So great was the admiration which the specimens of Photography from the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery commended at the late fair, that a number of gentlemen, desirous of testifying their high appreciation of the perfection to which Professor Plumbe has brought this beautiful art, have presented him with a handsome Gold Medal, accompanied by a highly complementary letter, expressive of their admiration of his genious as an artist and his worth as a man.—Nat. Int.

An advertisement, similar in character to that in your paper of this date, appears in the Philadelphia Ledger, of June 18th, over the signature of J. E. Mayall, who, it seems, had the courage to make the charge openly, unlike the brainless and cowardly idiot who attempts to reiterate the charge which Mr. May all honestly retracts in the following manner:

To Professor Plumbe:  Dear Sir—as a matter of justice it is proper that I should say, that when the communication over my signature which appeared in the Ledger of the 18th inst., referring to an article in the same paper of the 13th inst., was written, I was under the same impression that it was claimed for you to have received from the Committee of the National fair at Washington a gold medal for your specimens of Daguerreotype.  Having since learned that this medal was presented to you by a number of gentlemen unconnected with the committee, I deem it but right to make this explanation, and express my regret that my statement in the Ledger is so far incorrect.

I am respectfully your obedient servant, J. E. Mayall.

The above statement are, I trust, sufficient to convince you, and the public also, that Mr. Plumbe claims no honor that he is not entitled to, and that a Gold Medal (though presented by a private committee) is as high a compliment as if presented by a public committee in their official capacity.  C. H. Brainard, Agent for Plumbe.   Baltimore, June 30, 1846. 

1851 June 28.  South Boston Gazette and Dorchester Chronicle (Boston, Massachusetts) Vol. V, No, 39, p. 2.

Whitehurst’s Famous Daguerrean Saloon, at the corner of Broadway and Leonard street, New York,  is well worth an hour’s time of strangers visiting in that city.  We called in person last Monday, and were received by the courteous superintendent of the establishment,— Mr. C. H. Brainard, formerly of this city, late of Washington,— we say we were received by him with every demonstration of high regard; when he proceeded to redeem his former pledge to take our picture whenever we should visit the great Gotham.  The picture was taken; it hangs suspended by a ring (instead of any vulgar string!) Among the pious, good and great, of nearly every Christian state.  Will those who visit this Saloon, great as the favor, as a boon, to stop and think,—‘tis yes, or no! can’t Whitehurst take my picture so, hi-link-tum-lorum! 

1852 December 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 24, 1852, Whole No. 7358, P. 5.

C. H. Brainard, late of Gurney’s Gallery, 349 Broadway will be at Whitehurst’s Gallery Washington, D. C. during the present session of Congress, and will be happy to receive orders from daguerreotypist and engravers, for portraits of public men residing at the national capital.

Boston City Directory

1840                Not Listed

1841-1842       Charles H. Brainard, Clerk, 9 Court Street, Boston

1843                Charles H. Brainard & Co., Books, 13 Court Street, Boston

1844-1845       Charles H. Brainard, Books, 82 Washington Street, Boston

1846-1852       Not Listed

Bradlee, J. E.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1851 January 1.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York.)  January 1, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 4, P. 124.

Advertisements, Daguerreian Artist, Attention!  A Good Artist wishes a Situation as an Assistant or to take Charge of an establishment.  For further information, address J. E. Bradlee care of D. F. Bradlee & Son, Boston, Mass.

Advertisement ran in the January 1 and 15th issue.

1851 January 1.  The Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 4, N. P.

Listed in the Daguerreian Artist Register as being in Boston, Street address not listed.

Advertisement ran from January 1, to December 15, 1851.

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

Bracy, William S.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1858 June 24.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  June 24, 1858, Vol. XXXII, No. 5, P. 3.

Fire At Great Falls.  We learn that on Monday evening about 7 o’clock, fire broke out in the daguerreotype saloon of Wm. S. Bracy, on Market street, in Great Falls.  The building was occupied by the N. E. Protective Union Store No. 175, the Post Office, the Town Library rooms, and Jordan & Rollins’ law office.  The goods in the store were safely removed, and also the books and papers in the library and law offices.  Mr. Bracy lost all his daguerreotype materials, and the building was badly charred.  The building belongs to John A. Burleigh.

1858 June 29.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  June 29, 1858, Vol. 8, No. 389, P. 3.

Fire At Great Falls, N. H.—On Monday evening 7 o’clock, a fire broke out in the daguerreotype saloon of Wm. S. Bracy, on Market street, in Great Falls.  The building was occupied by the N. E. Protective Union Store No. 175, the Post Office, the Town Library rooms, and Jordan & Rollins’ law office.  The goods in the store were safely removed, and also the books and papers in the library and law offices.  Mr. Bracy lost all his daguerreotype materials, and the building was badly charred.  The building belongs to John A. Burleigh.