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Bratt, William

1860                Markham Street, over the Post Office, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1860 May 12.  Arkansas True Democrat.  (Little Rock, Arkansas.)  May 12, 1860, Vol. 17, No. 22, P. 2.

Our Arkansas Gallery.—For a year or more we have been collecting pictures of places and prominent persons in Arkansas, and have succeeded in getting up quite a little gallery.  Among others, we are indebted to Mr. E. A. Hines, for an excellent likeness of Capt. Pike, and to Mr. Wm. Batt, the daguerrean artist for some views.  One is a view of the Woodruff building, another of the Ashley mansion in this city, and still another of the city of Napoleon in this State. 

Mr. Batt’s establishment is on Markham street, on the corner of the block above  the post-office, where he furnishes excellent ambrotypes for 25 and 50 cents.

Bartlett, Pliny

1856-1858       258½ Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

N. D. Ninth Plate Ambrotype Advertising Card. 

Bartlett’s Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 258½ Washington Street, 3d door north of Avon Place, Boston.  Copying done in the most perfect manner and at the lowest price.

N. D. Ninth Plate Ambrotype Advertising Card. 

Bartlett’s Ambrotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 258½ Washington St.  (Sign of the Large Camera,) Boston.  Ambrotypes taken at all prices from 25 cents to $5.00.

1856 September 11.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 11, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 20, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1856.

1856 September 11.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  September 11, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 979, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 2, 1856.

1856 September 12.  Vermont Journal.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. XIII, No. 13, Whole No. 637, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 12 to October 10, 1856.

1856 September 12.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 12, 1856, Vol. L, No. 42, Whole No. 2604, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 12 to November 14, 1856.

1856 September 19.  Ellsworth American.  (Ellsworth, Maine.)  September 19, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 34. P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 19 to October 17, 1856.

1856 September 20.  Portsmouth Journal of Literature and Politics.  (Portsmouth, New Hampshire.)  September 20, 1856 Vol. LXVII, No. 38, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 20 to October 11, 1856.

1856 October 21.  The Union Democrat.  (Manchester, New Hampshire.)  Vol. 6, No. 301, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 18, 1856.

1856 October 22.  Bellows Falls Times.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 October 22.  Farmer’s Museum.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 12, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from October 22 to November 26, 1856.

1856 October 22.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 27, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..72c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 October 23.  National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  October 23, 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..73c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 20, 1856.

1856 November 7.  Vermont State Banner.  (Benningham, Vermont.)  November 7, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 36, Whole No. 816, P. 4.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, 258½ Washington Street, Third door North of Avon Place Boston.

Daguerreotypes………………..40c.

Daguerreotypes………………..50c.

Daguerreotypes………………..75c.

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including pictures, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement was recorded four times between November 7 to 28, 1856.

1856 November 27.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XV, No. 39, P. 2.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St., Boston.  (Third door North of Avon Place.)

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.40

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.50.

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00           

And Upwards.  Lockets, including picture, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

1856 November 27.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XII, No. 31, P. 3.

Bartlett’s Price List of Daguerreotypes In Cases, At 258½ Washington St., Boston.  (Third door North of Avon Place.)

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.40

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.50.

Daguerreotypes………………..$0.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.25

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$1.75

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$2.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$3.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.00

Daguerreotypes………………..$4.50

Daguerreotypes………………..$5.00

And Upwards.  Lockets, including picture, from $3 to $12 of superior quality. 

Advertisement ran from November 27 to December 25, 1856.

1857 July 10.  Oxford Democrat.  (Paris, Maine.)  July 10, 1857, New Series—Vol. 8, No. 23, P. 3.—Old Series—Vol. 24, No. 33.

Bartlett’s 25 Cent Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms No. 258½  Washington Street, Boston.  (Sign Of The Great Camera.)

1857 November 27.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  November 27, 1857, Vol. XIV, No. 21, P. 3, New Series No. 73.

Bartlett’s 25 Ct. Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Rooms No. 258 Washington street, Boston.  (Sign of the Great Camera)

Strangers from the country visiting Boston, who wish good pictures, will do well and save money by calling at our rooms.

N. B.—Copying done in the most perfect manner, and at the lowest prices.


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

Bartlett, Henry H.

1848                Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.

1850                194 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1851-1857       192½ Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1854                Address Unknown, Winsted, Connecticut.

1857-1859       337 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1848 April 27.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 2.

Portrait of General Houston.—A lithographic portrait of the veteran of Texas has been published by E. S. Cleveland, from a daguerreotype taken by Bartlett & Fuller, of Hartford, and transferred to stone in this city by F. Davignon.  The likeness is very striking, and the execution of the lithography extremely good. Sam had the good sense to sit without the wig he got in New York last winter, and in his own grey hair, which, though somewhat thinner than the locks he bought of the hair dresser, becomes him much better.  Colman, No. 203 Broadway, is agent for the sale of this portrait.

1850 August 2.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 2, 1850. (advertisement from Carlos Gabriel Vertanessian)

H. H. Bartlett’s Premium Daguerreian Saloon, over 194 Main street.

Pictures taken of all sizes, for rings or lockets, and cases large or small, and at prices from one dollar up to the nicest article.

Picture of children taken in Three Seconds.  This Saloon has the desideratum of a beautiful Sky Light.  A good picture warranted or no charge.  Call and examine.  March 2.

1850 November 9.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 9, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1768, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct. 1850…

Fine Arts And Art…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, best original landscape in oil, ……….Gold Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, best daguerreotype likenesses,……gold medal.

A. Washington, Hartford for daguerreotype likenesses, ,,,,..,silver medal.

1851 January 25.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 25, 1851, Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 4488, P. 4.

H. H. Bartlett’s Premium Daguerreian Saloon.  Over 194 Main street.  Pictures taken of all sizes, for rings or lockets, and cases large or small, and at prices from one dollar up to the nicest article.

 Pictures of children taken in three seconds.  This Saloon has the desideratum of a beautiful Sky Light. 

A good picture warranted, or no charge.  Call and examine,  march 2 [1850].

Advertisement was recorded five times between January 11 to March 8, 1851.

1851 January 25.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 25, 1851, Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 4448, P. 4.

H. H. Bartlett’s Premium Daguerreian Saloon.  Over 194 Main Streer. 

1851 July 5.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 5, 1851, Vol. LXXXVIII, No. 4511, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber respectfully invites those who are in want of a good likeness to call and examine some of the finest specimens of the art ever produced, and at prices which cannot fail to please, at their old establishment premium Daguerrian Saloon, 192½ Main street.  The subscribers pledge themselves that their work shall give perfect satisfaction or no charge, and stand ready at all times to furnish these splendid likenesses from the oldest person down to the youngest child, and from the largest plate picture down to the smallest locket, ring, or bracelet.

To those who have lost a friend or relative by death, the subscribers are ready at all times to wait on them at their homes where perfect likenesses of deceased persons will be produced, perfect copy’s taken from old paintings, daguerreotypes, &c.—Country artists furnished with all the different kinds of stock used in the business.  Bartlett & Nichols, 192½ Main street.

Advertisement ran four times between July 5 to August 16, 1851.

1852 January 17.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 17, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4539, P. 3.

Bartlett & Nichols,  Daguerreians, 192½ Main Street, Hartford.  Having been award the first premium for the last three successive years by the Hartford County Agricultural Society for the best Daguerreotypes, they would inform the public that they may be found at all hours of the day ready to wait on all who may favor them will their custom.  We invite all  that have not seen our specimens to call and examine them and learn our prices, which wi;; be found as low as any other establishment where likenesses of equal worths are produced.  Particular attention paid to producing perfect likenesses of children of all ages, and perfect satisfaction given to all or no charge.  A large assortment of stock always on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms.  Office second door north of the Connecticut Hotel.  Bartlett & Nichols, 192½ Main street.

Advertisement ran twenty-four times between January 17 to December 25, 1852.

1852 October 30.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 30, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4580, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, October 1852.

The small Gold Medal To Bartlett & Nichols, for best Daguerreotype Likenesses.

1853 February 12.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  February 12, 1853, Vol. XC, No. 4595, P. 4.

H. H. Bartlett’s Daguerreian Rooms, No. 192½ Main Street, Hartford.  The subscriber having made new arrangements in business is now on hand, and prepared to serve the public promptly, at all hours of the day in furnishing his unsurpassed Daguerreotypes, for which the first premium has been awarded for several years past.  He invites all that have not seen his specimens to call and examine them and learn his prices, which will be found as low as any other establishment where likenesses of equal worth are produced.  Particular attention paid to producing perfect likenesses of children of all ages, and perfect satisfaction given to all or no charge.  A large assortment of stock always on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms.—Office second door north of the Connecticut Hotel.  H. H. Bartlett, 192½ Main st., up stairs.

Advertisement ran twenty-nine times from February 12, 1853 to February 25, 1854. 

1853 December 24.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 24, 1853, Vol. XC, No. 4640, P. 1.

Report Of The Hartford County Agricultural Society…

Fine Arts and Arts.  To The Hartford County Agricultural Society.  The Committee on Fine Arts and Arts, having attended to the duties of their appointment, respectfully report…

The display in daguerreotypes was large and beautiful—those from the gallery of H. H. Bartlett were far superior to any submitted.  The frame containing the large portraits of Judge John Tracy, Esq., Henry B. Beach, Esq., Dr. Taft, A. B. Redfield, Esq., and J. H. Foster, Esq., attracted great attention.  It has always been a matter of extreme difficulty to produce heads of a large size, without magnifying every blemish and defect, and exhibiting the head itself out of drawing.  In these specimens, however, Mr. Bartlett seems to have overcome those difficulties entirely, and produced likenesses at once correct in outline, and superior in texture and finish.  Mr. Bartlett’s beautiful crayon head daguerreotypes were perfect gems, and far superior to anything of the kind that have ever come under the notice of your committee.  They are entirely different from the ordinary daguerreotypes, and possess almost the delicacy and finish of a miniature.  Your committee awards Mr. Bartlett a discretionary premium on his beautiful Crayon heads as will be seen by referring to the list.  Several specimens from the gallery of S. K. Nichols were very fine.  The likenesses of Hon. James T. Pratt, R. A. Erving, Esq. and Col. Cooley were exceedingly fine pictures, fully sustaining Mr. Nichols’ reputation as an artist.

Mrs. Mary A. Parker submitted a few daguerreotypes that would do credit to any artist in the city, being surpassed but by a few on exhibition.  In ladies and children Mrs. Parker is uncommonly successful:  Likeness of Prof. Silliman and Rev. A. C. Coxe with others, by A. Washington were very good, showing a marked improvement over any previously submitted.

1854 January 7.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 7, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1933, P. 4.

Daguerrian Gallery.—H. H. Bartlett—No. 192½ Main Street, Hartford—continues to take Daguerreotype Likenesses in the most perfect manner.  His apparatus is of the best and most costly kind, and all of his materials are selected with reference to their pure quality.  His extensive experience also enables him to speak confidently of his ability to please all who may call upon him.  His Gallery is the oldest in the city, and he has taken more likenesses than any other one.  [Jan 1853]

1854 March 4.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 4, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4650, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  H. H. Bartlett, 192½ Main Street, Continues to get up his superior and well known Premium Daguerreotypes.  He has heretofore, and will continue to defy competition, in style, beauty, or finish.  Pictures in Crayon, plain and of any size or style desired, will be furnished on the most satisfactory terms.  Attention is called to the following extract from the Report of the Committee on Fine Arts, at the late Fair in this city:—

“The display in daguerreotypes was large and beautiful  Those from the gallery of H. H. Bartlett were far superior to any submitted.  The frame containing the large portraits of Judge John Tracy, Esq., Henry B. Beach, Esq., Dr. Taft, A. B. Redfield, Esq., and J. H. Foster, Esq., attracted great attention.  It has always been a matter of extreme difficulty to produce heads of a large size, without magnifying every blemish and defect, and exhibiting the head itself out of drawing.  In these specimens, however, Mr. Bartlett seems to have overcome those difficulties entirely, and produced likenesses at once correct in outline, and superior in texture and finish.  Mr. Bartlett’s beautiful crayon head daguerreotypes were perfect gems, and far superior to anything of the kind that have ever come under the notice of your committee.  They are entirely different from the ordinary daguerreotypes, and possess almost the delicacy and finish of a miniature.  Your committee awards Mr. Bartlett a discretionary premium on his beautiful Crayon heads as will be seen by referring to the list.” 

Advertisement ran twenty times from March 4 to November 25, 1854.

1854 April 22.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  April 22, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1948, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  H. H. Bartlett, 192½ Main Street, Continues to get up his superior and well known Premium Daguerreotypes.  He has heretofore, and will continue to defy competition, in style, beauty, or finish.  Pictures in Crayon, plain and of any size or style desired, will be furnished on the most satisfactory terms.  Attention is called to the following extract from the Report of the Committee on Fine Arts, at the late Fair in this city:—

“The display in daguerreotypes was large and beautiful  Those from the gallery of H. H. Bartlett were far superior to any submitted.  The frame containing the large portraits of Judge John Tracy, Esq., Henry B. Beach, Esq., Dr. Taft, A. B. Redfield, Esq., and J. H. Foster, Esq., attracted great attention.  It has always been a matter of extreme difficulty to produce heads of a large size, without magnifying every blemish and defect, and exhibiting the head itself out of drawing.  In these specimens, however, Mr. Bartlett seems to have overcome those difficulties entirely, and produced likenesses at once correct in outline, and superior in texture and finish.  Mr. Bartlett’s beautiful crayon head daguerreotypes were perfect gems, and far superior to anything of the kind that have ever come under the notice of your committee.  They are entirely different from the ordinary daguerreotypes, and possess almost the delicacy and finish of a miniature.  Your committee awards Mr. Bartlett a discretionary premium on his beautiful Crayon heads as will be seen by referring to the list.” 

Advertisement ran fifteen times from April 22 to December 16, 1854.

1854 October 28.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1854, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1975, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct., 1854…

Fine Arts.  Gold Medals To…

Alfred Hart, Hartford, for fine Landscapes in Oil.

H. H. Bartlett, Hartford, Best Daguerreotype likenesses.

Silver Medals To…

R. D. O. Smith, Hartford, for Peroscopic (sic.) Daguerreotypes.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Bartlett & Babbitt of this city, daguerreotypist, are now in Winsted, where they intend spending a few days, and the citizens of that place and vicinity will have an opportunity to secure superior pictures with very little trouble to themselves.  The artist are among the first of their profession and can hardly fail of giving satisfaction.

1854 December 2.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4689, P. 3.

Premium Gallery of Daguerreotypes, 192½ Main Street.  H. H. Bartlett has associated with him in business J. G, Case, of Norwich, Ct., and continues business at his old and popular stand, which we have refitted making our arrangement in regard to light superior to any in this city.  From our long experience in the Art, (our detestation of  humbuggery) and our indefatigable efforts to please, will with dispatch wait upon all who may favor us with a call.  Stereoscopic, Crayon, and all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner.

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city.  Bartlett & Case.

Advertisement ran from December 2, 1854 to November 3, 1855.

1854 December 4.  Hartford Daily Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 4, 1854, Vol. XXIII, No. 285, Whole No. 5113, P. 2.

Premium Gallery of Daguerreotypes, 192½ Main Street.  H. H. Bartlett has associated with him in business J. G, Case, of Norwich, Ct., and continues business at his old and popular stand, which we have refitted making our arrangement in regard to light superior to any in this city.  From our long experience in the Art, (our detestation of  humbuggery) and our indefatigable efforts to please, will with dispatch wait upon all who may favor us with a call.  Stereoscopic, Crayon, and all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner. 

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city.  Bartlett & Case.  Hartford, Nov. 27, 1854.

1855 January 27.  Hartford Weekly Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  January 27, 1855, Vol. XXXIX, No. 1988, P. 4.

Premium Gallery—of—Daguerreotypes, 192 Main St.  Do You Want A Good Picture—One That Cannot Be Excelled!  Call On The Subscribers, Who Will Spare No Pains To Please. 

Stereoscopic, Crayon And all other styles of Daguerreotypes, taken in the neatest and most durable manner.

N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city,  Bartlett & Case.

1855 June 18.  Hartford Daily Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 18, 1855, Vol. XIX, No. 149, Whole No. 5264, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Bartlett & Case, 192 Main street, are taking very superior Daguerreotypes, which they invite the public to call and examine.  Their gallery is open daily, to which they invite visitors.  An examination of their rooms will cost you nothing but time, and in return will afford the pleasure of examining the finest assortment in pictures in the city.  Daguerreotypes taken with all the modern improvements of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.  N. B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city. 

1855 October 13.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 13, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4734, P. 2.

The State Fair…Class VIII.—Fine Arts.  The North half of this booth is devoted to musical instruments.  There are a number of melodeons, pianos and other instruments, by various makers.

The south half of the building is devoted to pictures, oil paintings, drawings, photographs, daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, &c.  Bartlett & Case, W. H. Chase and C. W. Davis, are prominent exhibitors of daguerreotypes.  N. A. Moore has some very perfect photographs and daguerreotypes.  H. Happen (sic.) [Hooper] of New Haven has a fine show of photographs.  G. N. Gannis of Waterbury, has some colored photographs in oil, splendid pictures, and worthily  sustaining the reputation of Waterbury, in this department of art.

1855 November 3.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 3, 1855, Vol. XCII, No. 4737, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs.—Bartlett, Case & Co.., 192½ Main st., having enlarged their premises by the addition of another room with a large sky-light, are now ready to fill orders for Likenesses or Views, promptly, in the highest style of the art, and by all the improved and improving methods, whether by Ambrotyping, Daguerreotyping or Photographing.—None but the most experienced artists employed.  Please call at our rooms and examine the finest specimens to be found.

Advertisement ran from November 3, 1855 to  July 18, 1857.

1855 December 13.  Religious Herald.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  December 13, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 50, Whole No. 648, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.  Bartlett & Case, 192 Main st., are taking very superior Daguerreotypes, which they invite the public to call and examine.

Their Gallery is open daily, to which they invite visitors.  An examination of their rooms will cost you nothing but time, and in return will afford the pleasure of examining the finest assortments of pictures in the city.

Daguerreotypes taken with all the modern improvements of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N.B.—Prices as low as at any room in this city. March 14.

Advertisement was recorded on December 13 & 27, 1855.

1856 November 8.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 8, 1856, Vol. XCIII, No. 4790, P. 1.

Hartford County Fair.  Premiums Awarded by the Hartford County Agricultural Society, Oct 3d, 1856…

 Fine Arts…

N, A, Moore, superior Photographs, Silver Medal.

H. H. Bartlett, superior col. Photographs, Silver Medal.

G. W. Davis, superior Ambrotypes, Silver Medal.

1857 July 18.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 18, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4826, P. 3.

Bartlett, Hart & Co.’s.  Old Established Gallery of Art, 337 Main St.  The proprietors have now on exhibition at their gallery, the largest and best variety of Daguerreotypes, Photographs, (colored and plain) Ambrotypes, and Photographic Portraits in oil, from the cabinet to life size, to be found in Hartford.  The public may rest assured that the well earned reputation of the gentlemen connected with the different departments of this establishment, will be maintained by the constant production of the “very best pictures” in every branch of the art.  Bartlett, Hart & Co., 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from July 18, 1857 to March 19, 1859.

The County Fair.  From the Daily Courant of Wednesday.  The County Fair opened at the City Hall, yesterday…

Fine Arts Department.  Under this head the display is in many respects superior to former exhibitions.

The display on the part of the Daguerrean Artists of our city, is very fine, and they are deserving of great praise for doing so much to make the display in the Fine Arts room, so nearly complete.  In fact their specimens of skill, are among the most attractive features of the room.  W. H. Chase has some 28 specimens.  Bartlett and Hart exhibit but one specimen, the Photograph in oil of Governor Holley.  G. W. Davis has a very large and fine collection.  He has on exhibition 50 Photographs and 12 Ambrotypes.  N. A. Moore exhibits some 50 specimens of Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs, many of them very beautiful specimens.  Hartford can well afford to boast of fine Daguerreotype artists.

1858 November 11.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 183, P. 2.

Visit To Mr. Hart’s Rooms.—We yesterday called upon our Artist friend, Mr. Alfred Hart, at his rooms 237(sic.) Main street, and found him, as usual, busied in the mysteries of his profession, but withal as genial in his manners and as attentive to the calls of his friends as ever.  Mr. Hart is so well and favorably known to our citizens, that it seems scarcely necessary to speak in commendation of him.  His portraits and landscapes are much admired.  But there is a branch of his profession, less pretentious perhaps though we think really of more importance to the people, to which we wish especially to refer.  We allude to the beautiful and life-like Colored Photographs of Bartlett, Hart & Co., the finishing touches to which are imparted by Mr. Hart, and which possess all the excellence of a portrait, are indeed far mor accurate and truthful, and may be procured at a much less price.  The desirableness of these pictures can scarcely be over estimated.  Any one possessing a daguerreotype of a deceased friend may readily, and at a small price, have substituted for it a good-sized picture, which shall be a fac-simile in expression, while the delicate process of coloring seems virtually to restore the living subject.  A fine collection of these photographs may at all times be seen at the rooms of the above firm.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By Any Process, Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors.  They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s And No Where Else In The City.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes, Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those Beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to April 14, 1859.

1859 March 22.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 294, P. 2.

The celebrity which Bartlett & Hart have each acquired in different branches of Art, has had the effect of creating no slight stir among their professional brethren; and what is better, has caused the Old Daguerrean Gallery, 337 Main st, to become the popular institution of Hartford, for Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, as well as numerous other styles of pictures, and more especially for the elegantly finished Photographs In Oil, which are undoubtedly the most beautiful  perfect and valuable Cabinet Portraits ever painted.  Daguerreotypes copied in every style from $1 to 50.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to September 1, 1859 & September 10 to November 26, 1859.

1859 March 26.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  March 26, 1859, Vol. XCVI, No. 4914, P. 3.

The Most Beautiful And Durable Pictures Are The Photographs Painted In Oil Colors At Bartlett & Harts, And No Where Else In This City Bartlett & Hart’s Is The Gallery Where The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have Always Been Made.

Advertisement ran on March 26 and April 2, 1859.

1859 May 25.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 348, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By any Process Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors They are made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And Nowhere Else in the city.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have always been made at Bartlett & Hart’s, And they are making those beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery, 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to September 1, 1859.

1859 August 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 2, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 96, Whole No. 406, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing between Bartlett & Hart, is by mutual consent this day dissolved,  H. H. Bartlett, Alfred Hart, Hartford, July 30, 1859.

1859 September 2.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  September 2, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 123, Whole No. 433, P. 2.

The Most Beautiful and Durable Pictures Ever Made By any Process Are Photographs painted in Oil Colors They are made at H. H. Bartlett’s, And Nowhere Else in the city.

The First Premium Daguerreotypes Have always been made at H. H. Bartlett, And they are making those beautiful Crayon Pictures every day.  They are perfect gems.  Remember that every style of good pictures are made at Bartlett & Hart’s Old Gallery, 337 Main street.

Advertisement ran from September 1, to December 30, 1859.

1859 November 28.  Hartford Daily Post.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 28, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 196, Whole No. 506, P. 2.

The celebrity which H. H. Bartlett has acquired in different branches of Art, has had the effect of creating no slight stir among their professional brethren; and what is better, has caused the Old Daguerrean Gallery, 337 Main st, to become the popular institution of Hartford, for Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, as well as numerous other styles of pictures, and more especially for the elegantly finished Photographs In Oil, which are undoubtedly the most beautiful  perfect and valuable Cabinet Portraits ever painted.  Daguerreotypes copied in every style from $1 to 50.

Advertisement ran from November 28 to December 31, 1859.

Bartholomew, Charles G.

1849                Aurora Street, over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium, Ithaca, New York.

1850-1853       96 Owego Street, Ithaca, New York.

1855-1856       99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange, Auburn, New York.

1857                Genesee Street, Auburn, New York.

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Auburn, New York.

1849 April 11.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  April 11, 1849, Vol. XXXIII, No. 44, Whole No. 1,651, P. 3.

Don’t Read This.  Mr. Bartholomew would respectfully announce to the citizens of Ithaca, that he has taken the room formerly occupied by Johnson & Schuyler, on Aurora St., for taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, Single or in groups up to 12 upon the latest Paris and London improvements, which does away with that blue, dark, inanimate, fading appearance to pictures; like ivory painting, with a Light, Soft, Florid Tone as in nature.  He finishes all his miniatures with the Electro Gilding, (and the enameled back ground if desired) which will last for ages without fading; and put them up in the most beautiful and splendid French style, never before introduced in this village.

Mr. B. would merely say to Parents and others that a guarantee of the life of friends and children has never been given, therefore secure these unfading likeness and your own when and how you can.  He invites all the ladies and gentlemen to call and see him, whether they desire to sit for portraits or not and judge for themselves if his rooms is not.

The Place to obtain true life like Miniatures.  Cloudy or rainy weather does not affect Mr. B.’s taking pictures, for he Has the control of the light according to its strength from sun rise to sun set.

Strangers can have their likenesses taken and put up in 15 to 20 minutes. Stock furnished to Operators.  Ithaca, April 7, 1849.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 2, 1849.

1849 December 5.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  December 5, 1849, Vol. XXXIV, No. 32, Whole No. 1,684, P. 3.

The Sky-Light!  A New Daguerrean Arrangement!  Mr. Bartholtrmew announces to the citizens of Ithaca and Tompkins co. that he has fitted up a set of Rooms expressly for Daguerreotyping, in a superior Style over Mr. Frost’s Saddle and Harness Emporium on Aurora-street, with a large Sky-Light—the only one within a 100 miles—the best ever constructed, being a combined liget from above and side, so arranged that perfect likenesses are taken rain or shine, in from 2 to 5 seconds, with a large German Quick Instrument, (a new invention) of superior power, producing a rich toned picture surpassing fine Mezzotint Engravings—not possible to be equaled when taken in the ordinary way by a side light only, and a common slow Camera.  Also a new constructed copying Instrument that will copy the smallest pictures to a half size, and the largest paintings, Engravings, &c., to the size of the smallest pea.  The preparation of the plates on which the Likeness is taken, is entirely done by machinery, producing a fine finish and Miniature, incomparably better than by the ordinary method.

Mr. B. respectfully solicits a call from every Lady and Gentleman in the county, whether they desire to sit for a portrait or not.

Strangers at any distance would be four-fold compensated by coming to Ithaca to Mr. B.’s rooms to have their likenesses taken, single or with their families in groups to any number.  He warrants all the miniatures he takes never to fade—his facilities for doing the best of work is not surpassed in this or any other country, from the fact that he has the best and only Sky and side light combined, the only Quick Instrument in the country (for taking Babies of any age) a fine copying, a full size and medium Camera.

Likenesses of the sick or dead taken at Private Residences if desired.

Young men desirous of making the most of their time, study human nature, make money in travelling, can be well and ably qualified in the art, and with it be able to accomplish their desires.  Ithaca, Nov. 27, 1849.

Advertisement ran from December 5, 1849 to February 20, 1850.

1850 July 12.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  July 12, 1850, Vol. XXXIV, No. 48, Whole No. 1,711, P. 3.

Found!  At 96 Owego-St., At Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms!  The Great Sky Light, and the largest camera in Western N. Y., a German Quick Instrument, that takes Likenesses in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in the county; and superior Copying Camera, the only one in Ithaca, a medium and half size, four instruments of the latest Improvements.

Also found, a very large assortment of splendid Stock, such as the Chinese and Mache (large and small) cases, inlaid with Gold, and pure Pearl, Rose and other Flowers most beautiful.  A fine assortment of French and other cases, frames, &c., some rare Paintings, a splendid room, with every attention requisite, and doing a first rate business.  Please pop in and see for yourselves, 96 Owego-Street.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to August 14, 1850.

1850 August 28.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  August 28, 1850, Vol. XXXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1,722, P. 3.

Lost Money! For a poor Miniature taken at —————; or might as well have lost it—by not going to Mr. Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms! At 96 Owego-St., for my miniature.  He has the great Sky Light and works upon the new and beautiful improvement and has the largest Camera in Western New York.

Also found, a very large assortment of splendid Stock, such as the Chinese and Mache (large and small) cases, inlaid with Gold, and pure Pearl, Rose and other Flowers most beautiful.  A fine assortment of French and other cases, frames, &c., some rare Paintings, a splendid room, with every attention requisite, and doing a first rate business.  Please pop in and see for yourselves, 96 Owego-Street.

Advertisement ran from August 28, 1850 to August 17, 1853

1853 February 16.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  February 16, 1853, Vol. XXXVII, No. 33, Whole No. 1,850, P. 3.

To Daguerreotypist.  Mr. Bartholomew has just returned from the City with the largest amount, the best assortment, the latest patterns (all new) of cases, frames, lockets, and Daguerreotype Jewelry, that was ever in this market, at such prices that will induce all those who want Stock or Likenesses, to call at his Rooms opposite the New Brick Block on Owego street, next to Mr.  Greenly’s Store in Ithaca, and furnish themselves with less money than they ever have done before.

Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to September 21, 1853.

1853 August 31.  Ithaca Journal and Advertiser.  (Ithaca, New York.)  August 31, 1853, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 9, Whole No. 1,878, P. 3.

G. Bartholomew’s Great Sky and Side Light Daguerrean Rooms, No. 96 Owego, opposite the new brick block.  This is the oldest and Largest Establishment in this county, and a single flight of stairs (not 2 or 3) of gentle ascent and only 10 feet rise lands you in his rooms—4 in number—1 expressly for ladies—which for size and convenience are well calculated for taking Superior Pictures of all Sizes.

A few things to be remembered by those wishing to have a Good Life-like Likenesses!  One that will never fade.  It is conceded by those acquainted with Mr. B.’s Daguerreotyping, that he is at the head of the profession in this region, having stood the test of competition of other operators for the last 4 years in the village of Ithaca, 15 having left for business in other places, and in the same time has taken from 6000 to 7000 Miniatures.

Such a practice is of itself a sufficient guarantee to a discriminating public, that his Rooms is the place to get good Likenesses.  But there are other reasons than those above:

1st—He galvanizes or re-silvers every plate on which the likeness in=s taken, before using it.

2d—The preparing of the same is done by machinery, producing a finer and making a finer miniature—incomparably better than the ordinary way.  Mr. B. is a member of the American Daguerrean Association, and is in possession of the New and Recent Improvements in that Association.  In addition to what we call the Daguerreotype proper, there are other processes that Mr. B. is prepared to execute, viz:  Gurney’s new process of coloring likenesses.  They are fine.  The Crystalotype—this is a beautiful style of Daguerreotype.  The Crayon, the Cameotype, and the enameled Back grounds and circles of a variety of colors, &c. and fancy and tasty acquisitions to the Art, and is very much admired.  He has one full sized Instrument, acromatic Lens, in goodness not surpassed—1½ size quick working Instrument for taking likenesses of babies, children & nervous people in from 2 to 5 seconds, the only one in this county—1 copying Instrument that copies all sized pictures perfectly—1 1-9 instrument expressly for taking Locket Pictures, a new thing—1 full size Sceptrum for taking views of Buildings and Landscapes at any distance within 2 miles, without reversing the object in the Picture taken.  Mr. B. respectfully informs Daguerrean Artist that he keeps on hand and for sale wholesale and Retail a complete assortment of Daguerreotype Goods, bought exclusively for cash, at the lowest New York Prices, and from a knowledge of the wants of the Artist, he is confident he can give good satisfaction in quality and price to all who may purchase of him.  All goods are warranted as represented, and advice on the practical part of Daguerreotyping, cheerfully given.

Likenesses of the Sick or Dead taken at their residences.  Remember the great Sky and Side light rooms No. 96 Owego street, Ithaca, where they take likenesses rain or shine, as low if not lower than at any other place.

Advertisement ran from August 31 to December 28, 1854.  *Newspapers from 1854 were not included in database.

1855 February 14.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  February 14, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 3.

Bartholomews’s Sky And Side Light Daguerrean Rooms.  No. 99 Genesee Street, opposite the Western Exchange.  Pictures of all sizes taken and inserted in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Bracelets.—All sized pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller.  He has a large assortment of cases, of every pattern, size and style.  Also, a new large Quick Instrument, for taking pictures of Children, in from 2 to 4 seconds, the only one in this place or county.

Also an apparatus for taking buildings or views with out reversing them.  Daguerreotypes of sick or deceased persons taken at their residences.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as clear weather, as he has the instrument to do it with.

Remember, 99 Genesee street.  It is the only sky and side light Daguerrean Rooms in this place.

Advertisement ran from February 14, 1855 to February 6, 1856.

1855 April 11.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  April 11, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 10, P. 4.

A good likeness is a good thing, and when we get a good thing, we ought to get it.  Bartholomew possesses every facility for taking life-like pictures.  Give him a call.

1856 September 3.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  September 3, 1856, Vol. II, No. 31, P. 3.

Auburn Fillmore & Donelson Club.  The undersigned propose to form a Fillmore & Donelson Club…C. G. Bartholomew…

1856 November 12.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  November 12, 1856, Vol. II, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes Made As Usual At Bartholomew’s Daguerrean Rooms, 99 Genesee street, up-stairs.  A good assortment of cases of all styles and frames.  Pictures made of children in two or three seconds, with a quick instrument, the only one in this place or county.  All size pictures copied perfect, enlarged or made smaller.  Pictures single or in groups.  A few of those small Gold Lockets at very low prices.

N. B. No six shillings turpentine Ambrotypes made at his Rooms.

1857 December 30.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  December 30, 1857, Vol. III, No. 48, P. 1.

Our Holiday Directory.  1857-8. Head-Quarters Of Santa Claus….Daguerrean Artists. 

What more appropriate present than a perfect photograph, elegantly framed or encased?  Anybody can procure them of

E. P. Senter,  Genesee St.

 C. G. Bartholomew,  Genesee St.

 J. B. Swift,  Genesee St.

1858 December 29.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  December 29, 1858, Vol. IV, No. 48, P. 3.

Our Holiday Directory.  Presents And Where To Get Them….Ambrotypes, & C.

The perfection to which this art has been brought during the last few years, renders its products extremely desirable, as well as very appropriate for presents.  The cost, when taking into account the real worth of a photograph, ambrotype or a daguerreotype, is comparatively trifling.  We advise our friends to “sit” at either Senter’s,  or Bartholomew’s,                                     

1859 January 5.  Auburn Weekly American.  (Auburn, New York.)  January 5, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 49, P. 3.

High Wind—Alarm Of Fire—Accidents and Incidents.—A very severe westerly wind storm rose last evening, and prevailed without abatement until about 10½ o’clock this morning….Bartholomew’s handsome ambrotype and daguerreotype show case was prostrated, breaking the glass, and damaging the pictures considerably…. 

Barnum, DeLos

1856                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1857                2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1858                335 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1858                230 Commercial Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1859                365 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1860                Address Unknown, Roxbury, Massachusetts.1

1856 April 5.  Manuscript.  Letter from D. Barnum to Scovill Manufacturing Company.  Collection of Scovill Manufacturing Company Records, Scovill II, Incoming Letters, vol. 2, p. 104.  Baker Library, Harvard University Graduate School in Business Administration.

Mr. Humphrey, Dear Sir In you (sic) journal for March 15, I Noticed a Call for a first class Daguerreotypist to go to California.  being desirous of visiting that Country I resolved to Answer your notice.  I have been in the business now 5 years & for the past year I have been at work for Messrs. Southworth & Hawes and I am at work there at present. & Shall continue to unless I go to California.  I am a Married Man & Shall take my wife with me.  If you have not found the man you want, And should you think fit to Answer this Stating particulars

Address.  D. Barnum 5½ Tremont, Row, Southworth & Hawes’ Daguerreotype Rooms, Boston

1857-1875.  Stereo Views.  By John S. Waldsmith, 1991.

List Delos Barnum as being active from 1857 to 1875.  Made early photographs of Boston

(ca. 1857) on ivory mounts with blind-stamped identification.  Most notable is his “American Historical Series” (1859) of more than fifty views of Revolutionary War landmarks in and around Boston.  These are on ivory mounts with ornate and fancy descriptive backs.  He also did a fine series of Saratoga and Niagara Falls Plus a series of Washington, D. C.

1858 January 22.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 3.

Wyman & Co., Photographic Artists, 335 Washington Street, cor. West Street, Boston.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, and every picture in the Art, executed in the neatest and most approved style.

Photographs colored in oil, or tinted in water colors in any style.  Particular attention given to copying.  H. Wyman.  Ja 22.   D. Barnum.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to February 19, 1858.

1860 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Awarded a Bronze Medal at the ninth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Fair for Stereoscopic Pictures.

1860 September 24.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  September 24, 1860, Vol. XXXI, No 9331,  P. 2.

Stereoscopic Views.  Mr. Delos Barnum of Roxbury has a fine show of Stereoscopic Views in Mechanics Exhibition.  These views are not only of a very high order of merit, but the subjects selected for illustration have special interest to our citizens.  Mr. Barnum last year published an historical series of 21 pictures of noted places in Eastern Massachusetts, which we commended to public attention at the time.  His list, besides those above named, now include eight views of the College buildings and private residences in Cambridge, sixteen views of Mount Auburn, three at Nahant, twelve of places at Franconia, twelve of Niagara, twelve of Buildings and squares in Boston, and others representing noted objects  in Canada, Michigan, Vermont, Greenwood Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, etc.  The whole forming a collection of about a hundred and twenty American views of great beauty and national interest.  Thomas Groom & Co. and the other dealers have these views for sale.


[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographs, 1839-1900.

Barnes, Marcilia W.

1853                Address and Location Unknown.

1853                Address Unknown, Leoni, Michigan.

1856                Address Unknown, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.           

1857                Address Unknown, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1852 October.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) October 1852, Vol. IV, No. 4, P. 257.

To The Editor of the Pho. Art-Journal:  Mr. H. H. Snelling—Sir; I see by a notice in the last Journal that the N. Y. State Daguerrean Association is to convene in your city, Oct. 6th.  I have watched the progress and reports of these meetings with much interest for two reasons; first, hoping that much good might result from associated efforts, and that a friendly interchange of views and a fraternal reciprocity would help to do away with that selfishness, which has been to predominant among daguerreans; a selfishness as characteristic of the profession as of inventors of quack medicines and cure-all-receipts.  Honorable exceptions there are, however, to these charges, which a generous charity demands us to allow, exceptions which I have happily witnessed, and for which I have felt grateful.

Secondly, I have been anxious to know whether female operators are to share its friendship and receive of its benefits.  From the silence maintained on the subject, I have inferred that we were not cordially welcome into the fraternity, that we were either not considered competent to perform the labor with honor to the profession or were stepping beyond our appropriate sphere and practicing an innovation; I am not disposed to reiterate the claim to equality of the sexes so often made the theme of remark in these days of progression; but if the above is the case, I would simply ask if female talent and genius have not been sufficiently developed to warrant the idea that the intricacies of the art, and its perplexities may not be overcome by the quick perceptions and patient perseverance of the female mind.  A quickness of apprehension and a ready judgement are necessary requisites, and does woman fail in these?  Has she not a love for the beautiful equally as strong, also as good taste for artistic arrangement?  What though she may not have threaded the analytical mazes of chemistry, can she not judge of cause and effect so far as her knowledge has extended.  Does the host of daguerreans who are traversing the country understand the science perfectly; many of whom will curl the lip with contempt at the idea of a lady taking daguerreotypes.  Permit me to respectfully request you, if not inappropriate, to obtain an expression of the Association on this subject, by resolution or otherwise, that I and others who are practicing, may know that we have the sympathy and good wishes of wise and competent minds.  If it be a lucrative employment may we not share in its profits?  If an honorable profession may we not try to win the laurals?  If it be an art designed to elevate and inspire the mind with a love of the beautiful and an admiration of the great source of all wisdom and beauty, the fountains of light, who can more readily appreciate it, than the cultivated and refined sensibilities of women?  Yours, &c.  Marcelia W. Barnes.       

Our fair correspondent is right, and we will venture to answer for it, she is as fully entitled to the benefits of the Association as any member of the profession.  There is no clause in the Constitution or By-laws that debars and lady daguerrean from membership; on the contrary, we know that the liberal members—they are  all so—of the Association desire the countenance and assistance of the female portion of our daguerreans.  Our correspondent has  only to observe the form for admission as laid down in the By-laws to become, we feel sure, a Mamber of the N. Y. State Daguerrean Association.

1853 February.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) February 1853, Vol. V, No. 2, P. 112.

Minutes of The N. Y. State Daguerrean Association…Moved that Nichols, Benedict and Whitney, be a committee to investigate the character and good standing of the persons proposed for membership, and report at this meeting.,,

The committee of investigation reported the names of J. B. Marcus, Chenango; G. Evans, Utica; L. Gray, Oswego; E. A. Hudson, Syracuse; Mrs. Agnes M. Armstrong, Peekskill; Mrs. Marcelia W. Barnes, Salem Cross Roads; all of whom were unanimously elected…

1853 May.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) May 1853, Vol. V, No. 5, P. 301-302.

For the Phot Art-Journal.  H. Snelling, Esq.—Sir, Having been a reader of your valuable Journal from its commencement, allow me to express my gratitude for the pleasure it has afforded me; and not only pleasure, but much benefit…

I have been two years and a half a practitioner…

Marcella W. Barnes.  Leoni, Jackson Co. Mich., April 20th.

1853 November.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) November 1853, Vol. VI, No. 5, P. 315.

Comments on the New York State Daguerrean Association meeting in Utica, New York.

Marcelia W. Barnes, Salem, Chautauque, Co. N. Y.

1856 January.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) January 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 24.

Communication.  Elkhorn, Walworth Co., Wisconsin.  Nov.25, 1855.

1857 April.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) April 1857, Vol. X, No. 4, P. 122.

Art…Cincinnati, O., April 3, 1857…Having been in this city for some time taking lessons in coloring photographs.  Photography here is in the hands of those well calculated to do honor to the profession.  The 25 cent advertisements often meet the eye; yet those Galleries which maintain an honorable price are sustained.  The Galleries of J. P. Ball, J. Porter, Faris & Hawkins, with their courteous and gentlemanly proprietors, are an honor to any city, and Cincinnati may well be proud of her artistic reputation, as well as many of her other characteristics.  An enlightened community are always sure to sustain and encourage true genius, and the more so, as they rise in the scale of mental wealth and intellectual cultivations.  Marcelia W. Barnes.

1860 January.  Photographic Art-Journal.  (New York, New York.) January 1860, Vol. XIII, No. 1, P. P. 16-17.

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[1] Citation from Nineteenth-Century Photography An Annotated Bibliography 1839-1879.  By William S. Johnson.

Barnes, James T.

1855-1856                   262 Broadway, New York, New York.

1855 June 20.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 20, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 4421, P. 8.

Many parents have experienced great difficulty in obtaining correct Likenesses of their children through the impatience of operators.  This can be remedied by calling on J. T. Barnes, No. 262 Broadway, 2d door above Warren-st.

Advertisement ran on June 20 & 21, 1855.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

J. T. Barnes — A general dimness and want of sharpness is the general feature of these specimens, which is a fault scarcely excusable that being one so easily overcome. It is strange

artists are not more careful what pictures they expose as specimens. In some galleries I have seen pictures which can hardly be called shadows. If a picture is sharp many faults are over-looked. No picture lacking sharpness and depth of tone should be hung up as a specimen. Some pictures I have seen stand forth boldly from their backgrounds, and I was not obliged to keep my head going from one side to the other of the plate in order to make out the contours, though as to other particulars they were perhaps quite as bad. There are some fine local views in this gallery which show great delicacy.

Barnes, George W.

1859                Davis & Enoch’s Block, State Street, Rockford, Illinois.

1859 April 6.  Rockford Register.  (Rockford, Illinois.)  April 6, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 4.

G. W. Barnes & Co., Daguerrean and Ambrotype Gallery, In Davis & Enoch’s Block, State Street, Rockford, East Side of River.

The Subscribers would announce to their numerous friends and the public generally, and having [fitted] and refurnished their rooms, they are better prepared than ever to take Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype & Photograph Likenesses.  In the highest style of the art, and at reasonable rates.  Having a large and well selected assortment of Case, Lockets, Pins &c., they can put up Pictures in any [required] style.  They refer to the large number of their friends who have favored them with their patronage, [ ? ] evidence of their ability to take Life Like Pictures, In all weather and at all times.  Children taken in fair weather, in from three to five seconds.

Call and examine their Gallery of Pictures, which is open during the whole day.  G. W. Barnes, D. R. Town.

Barnes, Chauncey

1848                48 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

1848                Eagle Hotel, Macon, Mississippi.

1858-1859       46, 48 and 50 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

1848 March 18.  The Weekly Independent.  (Aberdeen, Mississippi.)  March 18, 1848, Vol. 3, No. 7, Whole No. 215, P.2.

Mobile Daguerrean Gallery.  C. Barnes of Mobile, having been engaged in the Daguerreotype art from the earliest age of its application to that of portraying the beauties of the human face divine on plates of silver, and having recently visited all the largest establishments in the United States, sparing no pains or expense, furnishing himself with the greatest improvements now known by the most scientific professors of the art, therefore he is confidence would inform his friends in the neighboring country, who wish capital likenesses, that he can furnish them with a fac simile, a likeness too, which will be durable, will exist for ages, and exhibit to future generations living realities of the present.  His rooms are neatly furnished for the accommodation of ladies, at 48 Dauphin street, where he exhibits over 1000 specimens of his art free to spectators, and solicits a visit at their convenience.  Do not forget the number 48 Dauphin street.  Jan 1 ’48.

Advertisement was recorded on March 18 & May 6, 1848

1848 May 6.  The Weekly Independent.  (Aberdeen, Mississippi.)  May 6, 1848, Vol. 4, No. 7, Whole No. 215, P.1.

Mobile Daguerrean Gallery.  C. Barnes of Mobile, having been engaged in the Daguerreotype art from the earliest age of its application to that of portraying the beauties of the human face divine on plates of silver, and having recently visited all the largest establishments in the United States, sparing no pains or expense, furnishing himself with the greatest improvements now known by the most scientific professors of the art, therefore he is confidence would inform his friends in the neighboring country, who wish capital likenesses, that he can furnish them with a fac simile, a likeness too, which will be durable, will exist for ages, and exhibit to future generations living realities of the present.  His rooms are neatly furnished for the accommodation of ladies, at 48 Dauphin street, where he exhibits over 1000 specimens of his art free to spectators, and solicits a visit at their convenience.  Do not forget the number 48 Dauphin street.  Jan 1 ’48.

Advertisement ran from May 6 to December 30, 1848.

Daguerreotype Art—Improved.  Perfect Likenesses Of Children Or Adults, By C. Barnes & Brother.  We would say to our friends of Macon and surrounding country, that we have neatly furnished a room in the Eagle Hotel (up stairs) for the purpose giving those wishing perfect likenesses of themselves or friends an opportunity of obtaining them.  The new improvement will enable us to take perfect likenesses of Children of any age.  Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. They would do well to call soon as our stay will be short.  C.& W. Barnes.

1854 October 30.  Alabama Planter.  (Mobile, Alabama.)  October 30, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 48, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.—Our Daguerreotype artists have been making improvements for an extensive business the coming winter.

The art, we believe, was first introduced into Mobile by Mr. Barnes, who attained great distinction in it.  Indeed, we believe, it may be said that his success has been so great that he has accumulated a fortune.

He was followed by numerous other persons, but the only establishments besides his are those of the Messrs. Stanton and Mr. Marks.  The former have their rooms on the south side of Dauphin way, entering by the same steps which lead to the printing office of the Tribune.  They have erected a large glass front, which will enable them to obtain an excellent light for their operations.

Mr. Marks, at the southeast corner of Dauphin and Royal streets, has been here about a year.  He comes from Baltimore with the prestige of success and one or two medals from the great fairs.  He has also changed the externals of the building he occupies and has made a large skylight which is very complete.  His rooms are elegantly fitted up, and the numerous pictures which decorate his walls are a sufficient proof of his great skill in the art.  He has a series of very striking Daguerreotype views of San Francisco, taken by himself, and exhibiting that place by sections which, joined together, make a complete picture of the entire city, in which the minutest detail of every house tree, and street, and shipping, &c., is given with surprising clearness.  The name on some of the signs can be easily read by the naked eye. 

We are satisfied that there are o more exquisitely executed pictures any where than those which our Daguerreotypists are ready to take; and we commend them to our country friends who, doubtless, this winter will liberally patronize this very beautiful art.  Let them visit the galleries of our artists and see how difficult it is to resist the desire to have their pictures taken.

1858 May 6.  The Prairie News.  (Okolona, Mississippi.)  May 6, 1858, Vol. VI, No. 34, P. 3.

C. Barnes, Mobile, Ala.  This gentleman takes the most perfect pictures of any artist we ever saw.  Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, and Photographs are taken small or life size.  He can take a life size photograph from a miniature half an inch in diameter, and when a picture is finished off by him, it looks more like a human being than a mere representation.  Indeed, his pictures are naturally beautiful (so far as the execution is concerned) and beautifully natural.

1858 May 6.  The Prairie News.  (Okolona, Mississippi.)  May 6, 1858, Vol. VI, No. 34, P. 3.

C. Barnes, Photograph & Ambrotype Gallery, Nos. 46, 48, and 50 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Ala.  Photographs made life size from Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes equally as well as from life, which surpass both in beauty and durability the most exquisite Portrait Painting.  Call and see specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 6 1858 to September 8, 1859.

1858 November 13.  The Eastern Clarion.  (Paulding, Mississippi.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. XXII, No. V, P. 4.

Photographs.  Life Size, On Canvas.  I would most respectfully state to the citizens of Mobile that I am now fully prepared and am taking Life Size Photographs, beautifully colored in Oil, the patent of which I am the sole Proprietor for the city of Mobile.

I have enlarged my establishment: by adding a new suite of Rooms, next East of my Daguerrean Gallery, neatly fitted up with an Improved Skylight, expressly for Photographic purposes.

During the last summer I have made myself fully acquainted with all improvements pertaining to the art, and carefully selected with great expense, Cameras, Pantescopes, etc., etc., of the best quality, together with a good assortment of Frames of the neatest style.

I would also state that I have been successful in procuring the services of the best Artists in the country, which enables me to guarantee my Pictures permanent, and as beautiful in Finish as the Art is susceptible of, colored in Water, Oil or Pastel.

Persons having old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of departed friends, can have them copied.  Life, Cabinet, or Miniature Size, colored in all the freshness and vigor of animated nature.

I have fixed my terms, corresponding with New York prices, so as to enable all to ornament their parlors with family portraits, which have become so popular at the North.  Please call and examine specimens.  Rooms Nos. 46 and 48 Dauphin Street, Mobile.  Jan. 1858.          C. Barnes.

Advertisement ran from November 13, 1848 to August 17, 1849.

1859 June 9.  The Prairie News.  (Okolona, Mississippi.)  June 9, 1859, Vol. VII, No. 39, P. 2.

We thank Mr. C. Barnes, of Mobile, Ala., for a photograph of General Walker.  The picture is very well executed, and we must say, Mr. B’s powers of discrimination, in pandering tastes, are as nice as his artistic skill is accurate; for we would have chosen the picture of the grey eyed patriot in preference to any other in his extensive gallery.

Barnard, George N.

1846-1852       Rooms in Woodruff Building, corner First and Cayuga Streets, Oswego, New                            York.

1852-1855       Over City Bank, opposite the Welland House, Oswego, New York.[1]

1857                8 Whiting Block, Syracuse, New York.1

1845 August 20.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 20, 1845, Vol. XXVI, No. 1400, New Series—Vol.  I, No. 9, P. 3.

The Oswego Hotel.  Grover S. Wormer, who has kept the Oswego Hotel for the last two years, has formed a copartnership with Mr. George N. Barnard, in the management and conducting of the establishment.  For the public patronage with which the house has ever been sustained while under his direction.  Mr. Warmer would tender his grateful acknowledgments and the subscribers hope by the new arrangement, to so extend their attentions and accommodations as to make their house worthy of a more extensive support.

The Oswego Hotel is favorably located in the immediate neighborhood of the steamboat and packet boat landings, and no efforts will be spared to make the house agreeable and pleasant to those who may make it a stopping place.

A Carriage to convey Passengers, and a Wagon for the conveyance of their baggage, will at all times be in attendance upon the arrival and departure of the Boats free of charge.

Grover S. Wormer, George N. Barnard.

1846 August 4.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 4, 1846, Vol. XXVII, No. 1450, New Series—Vol. II, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Barnard, late of the Oswego Hotel, has taken a room in the Woodruff Building, adjoining our Counting Room, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses of such as may desire them.  Some of his pictures are the clearest and best we have ever seen.  He charges but $1.50, so that all can now afford to have their own and children’s faces taken.  Give him a call.

1847 August 3.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 3, 1847, Vol. XXVIII, No. 1501, New Series—Vol. III, No. 7, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Barnard respectfully informs the citizens of Oswego and vicinity, that he has again opened his room in the Woodruff Building where he is prepared to take Photographic Miniatures, unsurpassed by any artist in the country.

Persons visiting his room, can have their Miniature taken in this beautiful style, and neatly set in Morocco cases, lockets, Breast Pins, &c., in a few minutes.

The best time for children, is from 9 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon, all others 9 to 5. Oswego, July 30, 1847.                                                                       

Advertisement ran from August 3 to February 20, 1849.

1849 January 18.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 18, 1849, Vol. XXIX, No. 1577, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 31, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Barnard Respectfully informs the citizens of Oswego and vicinity that he is still engaged in the manufacture of those beautiful productions of Art, which are so much valued and admired by all.  The price is now  so trifling that every person can afford to procure an accurate Likeness of himself and of those he holds dear by the ties of association or of [ ? ] And, as “delays are always dangerous,” the Present [ ? ] best time to obtain such a likeness.

The People are requested to call at “Barnard’s Daguerrean Rooms,” in the third story of the Woodruff Building. And examine specimens.

N. B.  Instructions in the Art carefully given.  A good second-hand Apparatus for sale cheap for cash.

Advertisement ran from January 18 to January 5, 1850.

1849 July 24.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  July 24, 1849, Vol. XXX, No. 1555, Third Series—Vol. IV, No. 6, P. 1.

Geo. N. Barnard, Daguerrean Artists, Rooms in the 3d story of Woodruff Building, corner of First and Cayuga-streets, West Oswego.

Advertisement ran from July 24, 1849 to July 31, 1851.

1850 January 12.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 12, 1850, Vol. XXXI, No. 1579, Third Series—Vol. I, No. 30, P. 3.

Sky –Light Daguerreotypes.  G. N. Barnard, respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to his new rooms, fitted up expressly for taking Daguerreotype Pictures, over E. P. Burt’s store.  He has perfected a powerful sky-light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likenesses of children and all others, in a few seconds, with perfect ease to the sitter; retaining a natural expression.

Grateful to his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage hitherto extended to him, he would call their attention to his new arrangement for producing pictures by the agency of light.  Hours for children from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Likenesses taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather, in a style unsurpassed, enclosed in neat Morocco Cases, Lockets, Rings, &c., at various prices.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses copied.  On hand a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases.  Instructions carefully given and instrument furnished.

Advertisement ran from January 12 to July 13, 1851.

1851 July19.  The Oswego Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  July 19, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 131 P. 2.

A Daguerrian Convention was held at Syracuse on the 13th inst., for the purpose of bringing about a union of thought, action, sentiment, “a uniform standard of prices, and to devise means to elevate the beautiful art in which they are engaged.”  Appropriate resolutions were adopted, and a committee appointed to draft a constitution and by laws for “The New York State Photographic Society,” to be presented at the next meeting to be held at Utica, on the 20th of August next.

We noticed that our friend G. N. Barnard was present and participated in the doings of the Convention.

1851 August 1.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 1, 1851, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 1.

Geo. N. Barnard, Daguerrean Artists, Rooms in the 3d story of Woodruff Building, corner of First and Cayuga-streets, West Oswego.

Advertisement ran from August 1, 1851 to March 9, 1852.

1851 August 1.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  August 1, 1851, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 4.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  G. N. Barnard, respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to his new rooms, fitted up expressly for the taking of Daguerreotype Pictures, over E. P. Burt’s store He has a perfected a powerful sky-light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likeness of children and all others, in a few seconds With perfect ease t the sitter retaining a natural expression.

Grateful to his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage hitherto extended to him he would call their attention to his new arrangement for producing pictures by the agency of Light.  Hours for Children from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Likeness taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather, in a style unsurpassed, enclosed in neat Morocco Cases, Lockets, Rings, &c., at various prices.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses copied.  On hand a fine assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases.  Instruction carefully given; and instruments furnished.

Advertisement ran from August 1, 1851 to March 9, 1852.

1854 January 2.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 2, 1854, Vol. III, No. 271, P. 3.

Removal.  Barnard’s Gallery Of Daguerreotypes, Removed to the City Bank Building, opposite the Welland House.  G. N. Barnard would respectfully announce to his friends and the public. that he has opened, as above, an elegant suite of apartments, fitted up expressly for the Daguerrean Business, and provided with everything necessary for the comfort and convenience of his patrons.

Every department of his art has separate and appropriate rooms.  The operating room is so arranged as to prevent visitors from being offended at the fumes of chemicals used.

Possessing a superior Light, and many years experience, he flatters himself that he is enabled to produce as fine pictures as the art is capable of giving.

Daguerreotypes will be copied of the same size, and in most cases equal to the original.

The best time for children, in clear weather, is from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M.  Mr. B. may always be found at his rooms between the hours of 8 and 5, where he trusts to receive a continuance of the patronage so long and liberally bestowed upon him.  A large variety of plain and fancy cases, frames, &c., and a fine assortment of Daguerrean goods for sale.  Jy. 3.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to February 25, 1854.

1855 January 12.  The Oswego Daily Palladium.  (Oswego, New York.)  January 12, 1855, Vol. IV, No. 270, P. 2.

Barnard & Nichols’ Daguerreian Rooms, Over City Bank, opposite the Welland House, Oswego, N. Y.  oct 5.

Advertisement ran from October 5, 1854 to August 7, 1855.

1857 November 7.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 5164, P. 6 & 7.

Premiums Awarded at the Twenty ninth Fair of the American Institute…Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Hallotypes, &c.

M. B. Brady, No. 359 Broadway, N. J., for best plain and retouched photographs.

………………………………………………………………………………….Small Gold Medal    

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for plain and retouched Photographs (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)……………………………………………………………………..Diploma

M. M. Lawrence, No. 381 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Daguerreotypes and Miniatures in Oil

…………………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway, N. Y., for instantaneous Daguerreotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for life-size Photographs in Oil (a Gold Medal having been before awarded)………………………………………………………Diploma

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes………………………………………………………………………Large Silver Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for Crayon Photographs and Hallotypes.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Aquerille.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

C. D. Fredericks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Aquerille.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

S. C. Holmes, No. 289 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographic Views.

…………………………………………………………………………………Small Silver Medal

B. Hafnagel, No. 413 Broadway, N. Y., for photographic Views and copies of Prints.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

Phillip E. Bogart & Co., No. 58 Pine street, N. Y., for Photographs by the Solar Camera.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….Diploma

G. N. Bernard, Syracuse, N. Y., for Photographs on Wood.

…………………………………………………………….…………………………Bronze Medal

C. C. Harrison, Fifty-third Street, near East River, N. Y., for Photographic Cameras (a Silver Medal having been before awarded………………………………………………………Diploma

Robert A. Werner, No. 25 East Broadway, N. Y., for an ingeniously planned Diaphragm.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

A. Beckers, No. 411 Broadway, N. Y., for a Stereoscopic Panorama.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

R. Newell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for three delicately tinted Portraits.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma

J. Gurney, No. 349 Broadway, N. Y., for the best Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………….Bronze Medal

C. D. Fredricks, Nos. 585 and 587 Broadway, N. Y., for Photographs in Pastel.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..Diploma


[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Gallery list Barnard’s address in 1852-1853 as being over City Bank Building, 1857 list Barnard at 8 Whiting Block, Syracuse.