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Babbitt, Lewis.

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1848                4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]

1849                203 Main, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1852-1853       Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1854-1857       5 Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1855                11 Piper Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.1

1848 January 20.  The Massachusetts Cataract and Temperance Standard.  (Worcester & Boston, Massachusetts.)  January 20, 1848, Vol. V, No. 44, P. 4/176.

Lewis Babbitt, Daguerrean Artist, successor to S. L. Walker, No. 4 Waldo Block, Worcester, Mass.

Advertisement ran from January 20 to April 6, 1848.

1852 November 24.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 24, 1852, Vol. VIII, No. 72, P. 1.

Miscellaneous.  Daguerreotypes.  L. Babbitt would inform the citizens of Worcester and vicinity, that he has opened Daguerrean Rooms in Piper’s Block, where he would be happy to have those in want of pictures, to call and judge of his artistic skill from a likeness of themselves, or their friends.  Mr. B. has constantly on hand a large assortment of the latest style of Cases, for sale at the lowest prices, including a new and beautiful style of Mourning Cases, made expressly for those in morning, or for pictures of the deceased.  Daguerreotypes taken of the sick, and deceased, at private residences.  Pictures copied from Daguerreotypes as large or larger than the original picture.

Mr. B. would also inform Daguerrean Artists that he has opened an extensive Stock Depot, of Daguerrean materials, from the largest Importing Houses; also, of the best American Manufactures.  Persons in want of pictures, And purchasers of Daguerrean Materials, call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from November 24, 1852 to January 21, 1853.

1853 January 1.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1853, P. 287

—Babbet, formerly traveller for E. Anthony, is now located in Worcester, Mass., where he is following his profession of producing fac-similes of the “human face divine.”  Success to Mr. B.

1853 January 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 22, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 122, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  L. Babbitt would inform the public that the ladder placed in front of his Room, was not put there for the purpose that many supposed it was, viz;—to climb up, run up, roll up, tumble up any way to get up to his Daguerrean Rooms.  Although they are high up, when they get up they are sure to get the worth of their money; not, as the saying is, a four-pence for a shilling, but a First Rate Daguerreotype, taken by a new process, at an extra low price. 

Please call, and come up the stairs, and satisfy yourself what the rush is for.

Mr. B. has another lot of Mourning Cases.—Also, a new assortment of all kinds of Fancy Cases, prices very low.

Mr. B. would also inform Daguerrean Artists that he has opened an extensive Stock Depot, of Daguerrean materials, from the largest Importing Houses; also, of the best American Manufactures.  Persons in want of pictures, And purchasers of Daguerrean materials, call and see for yourself.

Advertisement ran from January 22 to January 31, 1853.

1853 March 11.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 11, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 16[?], P. 2.

Something New.  Mr. L. Babbitt, No. 3 Piper’s Block, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Worcester and vicinity, that HE will that Daguerreotypes for 50 cents.  Mr. B. has a process for taking likenesses, by which “a good one can be had for a small sum of 50 cents, and not oblig.” the customer to take a poor picture, because it is cheap.

All who favor him with a sitting for a likeness, will be able to confirm the above statement.  Satisfaction is guarantied in all cases.  Every customer can see the whole process by which the picture is taken, and have it explained to them clearly.

The above is no humbug!  Call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from March 11 to June 17, 1853.

1853 June 18.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 247, P. 2.

L. Babbitt, No. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, Will devote his time in taking Daguerreotypes of the Sick and Deceased, at private residences, when called upon.  In this branch of the Daguerrean business, as well as in copying Daguerreotypes, and taking children almost instantaneously, he has proved himself very successful.

Mourning Cases, Fancy Cases richly inlaid with gold and silver, always on hand.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to August 4, 1853.

1853 August 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 5, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 287, P. 2. 

Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.  L. Babbitt respectfully invites the public to call and examine his newly discovered color Daguerreotypes, at No. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, admitted by all who have seen them, to be unsurpassed by anything in the art.  Mr. B. is enclosing them in a beautiful case, inlaid with Pearl, for $1.50.  Common Daguerreotypes for 50 cents.

P. S.  A large lot of Fancy Cases which must and will be sold at a very low price.  Please call before purchasing elsewhere, and satisfy yourself.

Advertisement ran from August 5 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 9, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 290, P. 2.

The New and Beautiful “Chemically Colored” Daguerreotypes are taken by L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block.  And from the rush of customers for them we think it’s the only place in the city where they can be obtained.  Also, from comparison with Pictures brought in to retaken, from another Room, we think it the only place where perfect satisfaction is given.

Advertisement ran from August 9 to August 16, 1853.

1853 August 12.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  August 12, 1853, Vol. VII, No. [319], P. 2

Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.  Not so very Special, as it is well known.  Still they come to L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, for “Chemically Colored Daguerreotypes.”  The public do appreciate Babbitt’s Pictures.  They always did, and as long as he makes such perfect gems of the art, he will continue to gain a full share of the public patronage, notwithstanding other “quibble” about his merits.  Babbitt is taking beautiful Daguerreotypes for 50 cents; more beautiful and “chemically colored” in Pearl cases, for $1,50.

Advertisement ran from August 12 to September 6, 1853.

1853 October 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 8, 185t3, Vol. VIII, No. 341, P. 2.

If you Read and Ponder you will be wise enough to go to L. Babbitt, No. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, and get as good a Daguerreotype for 50 cents, as are often taken at other Rooms for $1,50.

It is L. Babbitt who holds inducements to win the customers, by making good Daguerreotypes, at low prices.  Ladies and Gentlemen Call and see for yourselves.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to October 25, 1853.

1853 October 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 26, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 354, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. L. Babbitt respectfully invites those who are in want of a good Daguerreotype, to call at Nos. 5 and 11 Piper’s Block, and secure to themselves the following advantages, viz:

Of having a good likeness at a low price; Oh having it taken by the largest and best arranged skylight in the city; Of having it taken with the best German Instruments; Of having it taken by an Operator who has had the largest experience in the business; Of having the Daguerreotype finished with gold, making them permanent, and not affected by heat or cold; Of having the features so prominent that they can be seen in any position; Of having the eyes, (although light,) made clear and distinct; Of Having the coloring done in the neatest possible manner; Of having group pictures made on large plates at a reduced price; Of having the privilege of selecting a case from the largest amount of Daguerrean cases ever offered to the public, from the size of a three cent piece to a case measuring 10 x 12 inches; Of having particular attention paid to the copying of other Daguerreotypes; Of his readiness to go to private residences to Daguerreotype the sick and deceased; Of having their Pictures cut into pins, rings, lockets, bracelets, & c.; Of having a person take a child’s likeness, who has the faculty of keeping them still; Of giving perfect satisfaction in all cases.

N. B.  Office hours from 7½ A. M., to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from October 26, 1853 to June 28, 1854.

1853 November 11.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 11, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 374, P. 3.

Thanksgiving!  Please go to L. Babbitt, No. 4 and 11 Piper’s Block, and get a good Daguerreotype, for 50 cts.  He offers, this morning, a beautiful Pearl case for $1,50, including Likeness.  A rare chance for those who wish for Christmas and New Year’s Presents.

Advertisement ran from November 11 to November 28, 1853.

1854 June 14.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 140, P. 2.

L. Babbitt’s Daguerreotypes—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block.  Mr. B.’s 50 cent Types are superior to many that are sold for $1,50.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to August 10, 1854.

1854 June 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 145, P. 2.

Important Notice.—The Hathaway brothers, in justice to themselves and friends, deem it proper to inform the public, that they do not acknowledge any relationship with one “Babbit Hath-a-way,” who, it seems, has by using bad Grammar, changed his name, as it Tow reads in the Arrow, to “Babbit hath-a-way.”  If he has not a suitable name to play upon, he had better change it to one Mr. Quibble Babbit, and not attempt to use those of his neighbors.

Advertisement ran from June 20 to June 22, 1854.

1854 June 22.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 22, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 147, P. 2.

View of the Great Fire in Worcester—20 minutes after the alarm—as taken by L. Babbitt, who takes such good Pictures, at low prices.  The largest View of the great Fire can be seen at Babbitt’s Rooms, Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block, as copied from the Hathaway Brothers’s smaller view.  If it will please the Brothers any better to have Babbitt say, he hath-a-way of taking better pictures for 50 cents than they do for $1,50, he will say it, and do it.  Also, he hath-a-way of copying Pictures six times as large as the originals, which he understands they have objected to do, because they couldn’t.

The public are invited to call at my room, and examine specimens of Stereoscopic Pictures and Chrystalotypes.—Nos. 5 and 11 Piper Block.   

Advertisement ran from June 22 & 23, 1854.

1854 June 23.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 23, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 148, P. 2.

Quibbling Babbitt’s Meanness, shown up by his own deals and acknowledgments, stamped with “Borrowed Times,” and stolen talent, in view of gaining fame—

Oh!  Chaff, where is thy boasted fame?

Ye winds that blow, why leave no gain?

Look at that Quibbling face,

And see the misty talent shown;

See the outside show, at Piper place

His fiery-views “copied,” yet his own.

His boasted talent, but meanly shown,

Bespeaks how cheap he’s sold.

The Youth he sent, who came alone,

His Mother’s wants to unfold;

He obtained a copy of the fire,

To take with him out of town;

And lied, by Mr. Quibble’s desire,

That he might gain Renown.

In answer to 5 by 11 Quibble, the Hathaway Brothers would say, that, if he can mind his “own business” half as well as he does his neighbor’s, he might possibly succeed in having-a-way to make the public believe that the Hathaway Brothers cannot enlarge and deminish pictures, and make good work.  More Anon.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to June 27, 1854

1854 June 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 26, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 150, P. 2.

The Fire Is Out!  The Engines are still!  But the thousands that witnessed the awful scene are not yet satisfied, but are rushing to Babbitt’s rooms to see a magnificent Daguerreotype View of the fire—copied from the best—and to secure one of his beautiful Pictures at an extremely low price.  The largest assortment of Daguerreotype materials in the city are to found at his rooms; among them are Stereoscope cases, small cases expressly for the mail, beautiful Tortoise shell, Pearl inlaid, and Pearl—fitted with gold and silver trimmings, and Babbitt hath-a-way of selling them at extremely low prices.

Advertisement ran from June 26 & 27, 1854.

1854 June 28.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 28, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152, P. 2.

Wonderful News, to propound to the public, 13 days after the great fire in Worcester—as imparted by Quibbling Bab-bit, whose profound knowledge has warranted him to say that the “Fire is out,” and “the Engines are still.”

Oh’ Quibbling man, what “magnificent” news,

To show by your knowledge and wit;

You must have slipt up in your shoes,

In trying to run for a Brick.

It’s true the fire is out, and the engines are still, but the Hathaway Brothers are proud to acknowledge the many compliments from the Worcester Fire Department, and from their many friends, who have received the “Magnificent” Daguerreotype of the fire, a taken by them while burning.

1854 June 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 152,P. 2.

The Brothers Lament

Alas! alas! Says Tom to Bill,

My heart is broke, my pulse is still;

For everywhere I hear them say,

That our friend Babbitt hath-a-way

Of making better Pictures there,

Than we both with our talent rare.

And, they say, his trade is great,

He sells them cheap, and makes first rate;

And so the customers—they flock

To Babbitt’s rooms, in Piper Block;

For in this age, the folks are wise,

And can’t be duped by flattering lies.

Alas!  alas! Says Bill to Tom,

We’ve been insulted—we’re undone;

For every day I often hear,

A copy of our Picture dear,

Is to found at Piper’s Block:

Us to insult, our work to mock.

‘Tis copied on a larger scale,

For which we tried, but we did fail.

What must be done?  says Brother Tom.

To frighten him—we’ll give him some.

Yes, that we will, says Brother Bill;

That I’ll engage, says Tom, in rage,

We’ll spear no pains, though we lack brains,

Our souls are lean—we must be mean,

And so we’ll write a little mite—of Poetry.

Now Tom and Bill, fret as you will,

You’ll always find, the choicest kind,

The Largest stock—at Piper’s Block,

Of cases rare, that’ll make you stare.

My goods I’ll sell, at rates that tell,

My Pictures make, my copies take,

In such a way, that all will say,

They do excel, in beauty well,

Those of the Brothers Hath-a-way.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 3, 1854.

1854 June 29.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 153, P. 2.

The Brothers Reply;

And their Jubilee For The Return Of Life.

“We Still Live.”

Alas!  what a pity, to see the Brothers fall,

And none to know and feel the sore lament;

What a pity that their hearts have ceased to beat;

And they no more can live to invent.

Just change the scene, and feel the public pulse,

That beats in tones of thunder loud,

For art by them, in truth displayed:

Look in their rooms, and see the daily crowd,

That throng to test the Brothers’ skill,

Which shows each day the work performed.

They need no help from the Quibbler—still

They acknowledge he’s pen’d a “magnificent” decree,

And ought ‘o receive a pension for life:

Should he suddenly leave, and climb a tree,

May his friends seek him with a drum and file.

He’s made his boast both long and loud,

And figured much to show his meanest habit;

Should he have his full desert, he must be proud

To own his truthful name—”Mr. Grabbitt.”

Let him rave and tear, let him weep and wail;

We’ve nailed our banner to the mast,

We’ve launched our boat and set our sail,

And shall defend it to the very last.

We’ve understood, and lament the truth to say,

But will cheerfully give credit to his better half,

Of writing the Lament of the Brothers Hathaway,

While he, Mr. Quibble, had not brains for the task.

Advertisement ran from June 29 To July 1, 1854

1854 September 27.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 27, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 228, P. 2.

L. Babbitt, Daguerreotypist.  The subscriber can boast of having the most spacious and best fitted establishment for Daguerreotypes, in the city, and invites those who wish to procure Daguerreotypes true to nature, to call at his rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper Block where you can find the largest assortment of Daguerrean materials in the city, and one who is able to make pictures in the highest perfection of the art.  Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes.

Mr. B. will go to private residences, to Daguerreotype the sick and the deceased, if desired.

Advertisement ran from September 27, 1854 to March 31, 1855

1854 December 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 9, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 289, P. 2.

$500 Worth Of Presents.  L. L. Babbitt is now distributing $500 worth of valuable Presents to his customers.

N. B. Every man, woman, or child, sitting for a likeness, will be presented with some valuable article.  Please call and examine the Presents for yourself.

Advertisement ran from December 9 to December 30, 1854

1854 December 13.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  December 13, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 292, P. 2.

Something New.—It will seen by an advertisement of L. L. Babbitt, in another column, that all the patrons of his far-famed Daguerrian establishment are presented with a gift, varying in value from twelve cents to twelve dollars.  As soon as their likeness are completed, Mr. B. has his plates numbered, the customer selects that which he chooses, and the value of the donation depends upon the number selected.  Babbitt’s pictures are executed in excellent style.

1855 January 3.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 3, 1855, Vol. X, No. 3, P.2.

Babbitt has added to his presents a beautiful, stuffed rocking chair, and a rich China tea set, for distribution.

1855 January 5.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1855, Vol. X, No. 5, P. 2.

$500 Worth Of Presents.—L. Babbitt Is Now Distributing $500 Worth Of Valuable Presents!   To His Customers.

N. B. Every man, woman, or child, sitting for a likeness, will be presented with some valuable article.  Please call and examine the Presents for yourself.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to March 31, 1855.

1855 March 8.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  March 8, 1855, Vol. X, No. 58, P. 2.

L. Babbitt’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block.  Presents Distributed Hourly.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to March 29, 1855.

1855 May 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 25, 1855, Vol. X, No. 124, P. 2.

Life to Ambrotypes—Advertising.  Death to Ambrotypes—Babbitt’s Daguerreotypes.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to August 11, 1855.

1855 May 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  May 26, 1855, Vol. X, No. 125, P. 2.

L. Babbitt will take Daguerreotypes for 50 cents, for a few days.  His custom of making good pictures is sufficient guarantee for good work at low prices.

As much as has been said about Ambrotypes being better than Daguerreotypes, (which is false) he makes this assertion—that every 50 cent Daguerreotype shall be better than any Ambrotype that can be obtained in this city, or any other.  For proof of this assertion, please call at Babbitt’s, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper’s Block, where can be found the largest collection of specimens in this city.

N. B. Babbitt will not take 50 cent Daguerreotypes but a few days.  Call soon, if you want one.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to October 17, 1855.

1855 October 12.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 12, 1855, Vol. X, No. 243, P. 2.

L. Babbitt takes this method of informing the public that he is prepared to take view of public and private dwelling houses, old homesteads, and machinery of all kinds, by a new process of Photographing, that is far superior to the Daguerreotype process.  His specimens will convince any person that for copying daguerreotypes it is the only way that it ought to be done, when a larger than the original size is wanted.  By this process the impressions are made on glass, by the use of which he can make any number of perfect impressions on paper.  Two questions will probably be asked by those who never saw them, viz: Are they durable, and what is the price?  Second, they are cheaper, when you take the size into consideration.

Advertisement ran from October 12 to November 2, 1855

1855 October 30.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  October 30, 1855, Vol. X, No. 258, P. 2.

Babbitt’s Daguerreotype Gift Enterprise.  $625 worth of Presents distributed to L. Babbitt’s customers.  The articles for distribution vary in price from 12½ cents, to $12.50.  Among the articles for distribution may be found Silver Watches, Plush Rocking Chairs, China Tea Sets, Gold Chains, Gold Rings, Gold Lockets, Gold Pins, and Gold Pens, Silver Thimbles, Coral Rings, and a variety of other Jewelry.  Also the latest Publications of the day, viz: The Diary and Correspondence of Amos Lawrence, the Old Homestead, Modern Mysteries Explained and Exposed, the May Flower, by H. B. Stowe; the Three First in Woman’s Life, the Married Life, the Real Life and Domestic Life, by Arthur; the Home Cyclopedia, Ida May, the Wreath around the Crops, Life among the Flowers, Cora and the Doctor, Angel Whispers, Tom among the Panters, Daughters of Crops Lectures to Young Men, (by Clarck), Illustrated Lamplighter, Young Ladies Home Gif. Bibles and Testaments, and a variety of other Books to numerous to mention.

One of the above named articles are freely given to each customer, making [invaluable] inducement for all who want good Daguerreotypes to call at Babbitt’s in Piper’s Block.  Daguerreotypes are taken as low at his rooms as are taken at any rooms in the city, and warranted to give satisfaction.

All are respectfully invited to call and examine the Presents and satisfy themselves that it is not a Barnum Humbug.  A very large and beautiful assortment of fancy Cases, and Gold Lockets for Daguerreotypes will be found at his rooms.

A beautiful style of Photograph called Mezograph, is taken by L. Babbitt.  The public are invited to call and examine the specimens of that work; it is very well adapted for taking views of Dwellings and copying Daguerreotypes on account of their cheapness and durability.

Please remember Babbitt is in Piper’s Block.

Advertisement ran from October 30 to November 15, 1855.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 2.

Gallery of Female Beauty.—It will be seen by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that Barnum’s plan for a “Gallery of American Female Beauty” is about to be into affect, and that portraits of the most beautiful women in various parts of the country, are to be taken, First by daguerreotype, and then to be painted in oil.  A large amount is to be awarded in premiums.  Three artists are appointed to take daguerreotypes for the purpose in this city, without any expense to the sitter.

1856 January 17.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 14, P. 3.

Gallery of Female Beauty.  Prizes amounting to [$ 0000] for the likeness of the Handsomest Women in America.  Daguerreotypes of Beautiful Females taken, with out expense to the sitters, by the first artist in the country!  The celebrated enterprise of Mr. P. T. Barnum, the “Gallery of American Female beauty.”  Is now being actively carried out by the proprietors of Barnum’s American Museum in New York, Messrs. Greenwood & Butler, as originally designed by Mr. B.

The premium for the likeness of the handsomest lady is $1,000; for the next most handsomest $300; the next, $200; the next $150; the next $100; and the next ninety, $25 each.  The entire one hundred are to be painted in oil portraits, afterwards, by distinguished artists, and the ten handsomest of all will be engraved for the World’s Book of Beauty in Paris.  The following artists will take the daguerreotypes in this city free of expense to the sitter:

C. R. B. Claflin, 188 Main Street; Lewis Babbitt, M. S. Chapin, Clark’s Block.

Advertisement ran from January 17 to January 22, 1856.

1856 September 16.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 16, 21856, Vol. XI, No. 220, P. 3.

Glass Pictures!  Glass Pictures!  Glass Pictures!  L. Babbitt offers great inducements to Families who wish Family Groups.  Any number of Any age or complexion, can be taken by the Glass process on one plate, at a single sitting.  Please call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to December 30, 1856.

1856 November 20.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 20, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 273, n. p.

This noble heart of the old Commonwealth.

Beats high and strong midst peace and health;

Its wealth is seen in banks and stocks,

Its works of Art, at Piper Block.

Persons wishing to obtain superior likenesses of themselves or friends, need no longer think they must go to Boston or New York for them, for Babbitt is taking pictures equal to any obtained there.  His Daguerreotypes are acknowledged by all to be of a superior tone and finish, and perfect likenesses.  His Photographs must be seen to be appreciated.  Persons having daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to any required size, on paper, by the Photographic process and then finished in oil or water color.  For large pictures the Photograph is the best Babbitt is making some splendid likenesses on polished glass.  In some cases these are to be preferred.  For infants and restless children, the time of sitting is so short, the natural expression of the child is easily retained.  For groups, and persons having weak eyes, this speedy process is excellent.  To judge of the beauty and variety of his specimens, call at his rooms, Nos. 5 & 11 Piper Block Main Street, Worcester.

Advertisement ran from November 20 to December 27, 1856

1856 November 26.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  November 26, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 278, P. 2

Notice to the Public.—Pictures will be taken by L. Babbitt hereafter, for such prices as the wan’s of the people seem to demand.  His Rooms have been thronged with customers who were desirous of having pictures taken by him at such prices as were advertised by others; consequently he has decided to take pictures for 25 Cts.  His reputation for making good pictures is sufficient to guarantee satisfaction to all.

Advertisement ran from November 26 to December 30, 1856.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900 and Massachusetts Cataract and Temperance Standard

Babbitt, Eldridge

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1854                Address Unknown, Winsted, Connecticut.

1854 November 11.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  November 11, 1854, Vol. XCI, No. 4686, P. 2.

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.

Aycocke, John C.

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1854-1855       Address Unknown, Louisburg, North Carolina.

1855 February 10.  The Weekly News.  (Louisburg, North Carolina.)  February 10, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 3.

Daguerrean Apparatus For Sale.  I wish to sell my entire Daguerreotyping apparatus, Camera, Coating Boxes, Buffs, and Head-rest.  Indeed every thing necessary for a complete outfit.  I have also on hand a large stock of Cases, Plates and Chemicals which I will sell at New York Prices.

Also Half doz. Cushioned Bottom Parlor Chairs, one large Looking Glass, size 3 by 5 feet.  John C. Aycocke.  Louisburg, Nov. 24th, 1854.

Atwood, V. C.

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1847-1848       Two Doors South of the Cheshire House, Keene, New Hampshire.

1847 January 20  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  January 20, 1848, Vol. L, No. 3, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  The subscriber having relinquished the Miniature business to Mr. V. C. Atwood, and knowing him to be an experienced operator, would recommend his friends, and the public generally, wishing for superior Miniatures of themselves, or copies of Portraits or Daguerreotypes, to call on Mr. A.  N. Wilson. 

Advertisements ran from December 20, 1847 to January 3, 1848.

1848 January 20  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  January 20, 1848, Vol. L, No. 3, P. 3.

Mr. Atwood Would respectfully invite the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Keene and vicinity to his Rooms, where he is daily executing Superior Miniature Likenesses, neatly set in Pins, Bracelets, Lockets, Cases, and Frames, at reduced prices.

Pictures in common Cases at $1.50.

Please call and examine specimens at his Rooms.  No. 2, Halls’ Building, (two doors South of the Cheshire House.)

Advertisement ran from January 20 to February 3, 1848.

1848 April 6.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  April 6, 1848, Vol. L, No. 14, P. 3.

Miniature Likenesses.  The good people of Keene and vicinity are again reminded that they can have a perfect Daguerreotype Likeness taken at the subscriber’s Rooms, two doors South of the Cheshire House (up stairs), where they are invited to call and examine Specimens.

Pictures executed in the neatest style from $1.50 to $10.  V. C. Atwood.

Advertisement ran from April 6, 1848 to May 18, 1848.

1848 May 11.  New Hampshire Sentinel.  (Keene, New Hampshire.)  May 11, 1848, Vol. L, No. 19, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Pictures The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Keene and the public generally, that he has made arrangements with Mr. Cannon, of Boston, an old and experienced operator, (he having worked at the business from its commencement,) and that they are prepared to execute Miniature Likenesses in the most perfect manner, at the r\Rooms two doors South of the Cheshire House, (up stairs) where all are invited to call and examine Mr. C.’s Pictures and judge for themselves of the execution.  All those patronizing this establishment may be assured of having their work executed in a manner not excelled either in the country or city.  Prices as usual.  V. C. Atwood.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 25, 1848.

Atwater, Professor John

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849-1851       Opposite Chicopee Bank, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1849                8 Foots Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1851                26 Foots Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1848 June 7.  Daily Republican. (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 5, No. 134,  P. 3. 

Phototypes.  Specimens of this wonderful art may be seen at Cooley’s Hampden Daguerrian Gallery, opposite Chicopee Bank, every  day.—Those desiring truthful likenesses of themselves and friends, can be accommodated on the most reasonable terms.

Having secured the services of Professor Atwater, the short man, he will be always in readiness to wait on visitors, and show them the curiosities of the establishment.

Miniatures taken at all hours of the day.  O. H. Cooley.                       

Advertisement ran from June 7 to August 15, 1848

1849 May 5.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 6, No. 106, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, That are Daguerreotypes.  It is an acknowledged fact, that Cooley’s Daguerrian Gallery is a little ahead of all others in this country, and it is so admitted by Artists and the traveling public.  No pains or expense have been spared in fitting-up this establishment, and the arrangement of rooms, sky-light and extensive apparatus cannot be improved.  The sky-light was built expressly for the business after a design by one of the best Architects in the country, and pictures taken under this light cannot be surpassed for the fine and beautiful effect of light and shade, and the life-like expression of the eyes.

O. H. Cooley & Co. Have the honor of announcing to the public, that they have secured the services of Mr. A. Litch, formerly of the firm of Litch & Whipple, Boston, one of the oldest, most experienced, and successful operators in this country, and they are now prepared to give their patrons pictures that cannot be excelled in this place, or any of the larger cities in those qualities that make a good Daguerreotype.  Mr. L. has operated at some of the best establishments in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, and we can commend him to the public for his gentlemanly demeanor as well as for his qualities as a scientific Artist.

O. H. C. & Co. Have obtained in addition to their other apparatus a new instrument expressly for taking Children’s pictures, which requires only a sitting of a few seconds.

They would return thanks for the liberal patronage which has been bestowed upon their establishment, and hope, by unceasing endeavors to please, to merit a continuance of the patronage of a generous public.

Just received, a new lot of Daguerreotype materials, among which we have White’s Scovill’s and the “Star” and Phenix” brands of French Plates, and all other kinds in use.  New and beautiful patterns of Cases, Lockets of all kinds and every variety of Settings, and in fact everything used in the Art can be found at our Sales Room where Prof Atwater will be in attendance.

…N. B.—Mr. Litch being a practical Chemist, would inform those who wish to use his Chemical preparations that they can be obtained at the Sales Room of O. H. C. & CO.                            

Advertisement ran from May 5 to July 12, 1849.

1849 July 12.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 6, No. 163, P. 3.

Now Is The Time, O. H. Cooley, at the Hampden Daguerrian Gallery, with the most extensive apparatus, best of stock, and the aid of a scientific operator, and Prof. Atwater—last, though not least in putting the finish to a picture—can assure the public that he never was producing better pictures than at the present time.

Foot’s Block is the place, and now is the time, to obtain those inimitable Sky-light Daguerreotypes—delays are dangerous.  He keeps constantly on hand and for sale, the largest assortment of Lockets, and Daguerreotype Stock of every description, to be found in Western Massachusetts.

Mr. Stock, Portrait Painter, is still in town and will remain at his rooms over the Gallery for a short time only.  

Advertisement ran from July 12 to September 20, 1849.

1849 August 15.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 6, No. 191, P. 2.

Cooley’s Gallery was visited one day last week by Mr. Collamer, Postmaster General, and an admirable likeness of him was taken by Mr. Litch, which will add to the attractions already presernted of Cooley’s large collection of portraits of distinguished men.  It takes Professor Atwater to induce public men to visit Cooley’s magnificent rooms, who, if not known long to the public, his short acquaintance is very pleasing to the ladies and professional men.—Com.

1849 September 19.  Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) Vol. 6, No. 221, p. 2.

Now For a Rush At Cooley’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 8 Foot’s Block.  Cooley has just returned from New York, with the largest and best selected assortment of Daguerreotype Stock, of all kinds, ever before offered in this market; and at unprecedented low prices.

Also Lockets and Chains of all descriptions, purchased at low prices and will be sold very cheap for cash.  Those wishing to purchase will do well to call before looking elsewhere, as he is determined to sell cheap.

Daguerreotypes taken at all hours of the day, which “can’t be beat.”  And put up in the “professor’s superior style, in superb enamelled cases, at very low prices.               Sept. 19.

Advertisement ran from September 19 to October 3, 1849.

1850 September 19.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 7, No. 223, P. 3.

Cooley’s Hampden Daguerrian Gallery Foot’s Building, Main-st., Springfield, Mass.  Is one of the oldest and largest Galleries in the country, was established in 1843, and for superior and convenient arrangements, splendid sky-light, extensive apparatus, beautiful and truthful pictures, it is not excelled by any other in the world.

We invite the public to visit our Exhibition Room, to see our large and valuable National collection of Daguerreotypes of eminent and distinguished men, who have given a preference and patronized this establishment.  We have Gen. Zachary Taylor, our late lamented President; His Excellency George N. Briggs, Gov. Of Mass.; Ex-Gov. Wm. L. Marcy; Wm. H. Seward of N. Y.; and A. Fitch of Mich., two last U. S. Senators; Hon. J. R. Giddings, M. C.; Hon. Geo. Ashmun, M. C.; Judge Collamer, late P. M. General; Cols. Bainbridge and Ripley, U. S. A.; Distric Attorney Porter; Prof. Lowell Mason; Judge O. B. Morris; Rev. Dr. Osgood; Revs. Mr. Seeley, Clark, and Buckingham of Springfield; Revs. E. Davis of Westfield and C. Nightingale of Chicopee; James Byers, Esq.; J. Willard, Esq.; R. A. Chapman, Esq.; E. B. Gillette, Esq.; the Hutchinson and Baker Families; and a host of others of this town and elsewhere too numerous to mention.

Grateful for past favors, we rely with confidence upon a discerning and generous public for encouragement and continued patronage.

Prof. Atwater, the “people’s favorite,” is at his old post in our Exhibition Room, and every effort will be made to give satisfaction and please our patrons and visitors.

N. B.—Daguerreotype material, of all kinds, as heretofore, and for sale at reduced prices.  Purchasers will do well to call before going to New York or Boston.    

1851 December 9.  Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  Vol. 8, No. 291, P. 2.

Kossuth Has Come!  And while this illustrious exile is being received with distinguished honor and shouts of welcome, let Cooley’s Daguerrian Gallery not be forgotten.  While the countenance is lighted up by the soul-inspiring eloquence of this great man step into Cooley’s, and in a few moments he will give you one of those superb Daguerreotype Likenesses for which his Gallery is famed, the world over.—His Sky-light needs no puffing—it can’t be beat—and those who have any eyes at all may be sure of obtaining a good picture.

The Professor may be found at his old station, and with our gentlemanly Operator, Mr. Clark, will be ready to wait upon visitors and sitters, and will give entire satisfaction to all.

Lockets, Keys, Rings, Pins, and every style of Case may be obtained at his Establishment, at the lowest prices; also, all kinds of material used in the business.

Call at Cooley’s, No. 26 Foot’s Building, and he will try to suit you.  O. H. Cooley. 

Advertisement ran from December 9, 1851 to January 22, 1852.

Artault, Francois A.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1842                46 Broad Street, New York, New York.

1842-1843       168½ Fulton Street, New York, New York.

1843-1844       235 Broadway, New York, New York.

1844-1845       149 Broadway, Lafayette Bazaar, Corner Liberty Street, New York, New York.

1847-1849       149 & 151 Broadway, Lafayette Bazaar, New York, New York.

1849                539 Broadway, Chinese Buildings, New York, New York.

1842 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 253, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

Daguerreotype—12 Daguerreotype apparatus complete, and new pattern, 

400 Branch Plates

6 Aromatic Lens

50 Bottles Hyposulphite of Soda

24 Bottles of Chloride of Gold

Chrome, Chloride of Iodine, Tripoli, and all kinds of Chemicals concerning the Daguerreotype just received by Packet ship Francois 1st, and for sale by Artault & Co.           

46 Broad Street, up stairs.                                                                                                    

Advertisement ran from March 9 to April 7, 1842.

1842 April 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 28, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 403, Whole No. 2071, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.—F. A. Artault & Co., lately 46 Broad street and now 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, have received by packet ship Albany, and offer for sale at low price—

25 complete Daguerreotype apparatus, new pattern.

500 French plates, large size.

50 acromatic lenses made at Paris by Alphonse, Giroux & Co.

100 bottles hyposulphate of Soda.

Also Tripoli of venise, iodine, chloruse of iodine, cromine, cromine of iodine, chloruse of gold, and the new accelerating substance.

Mr. F. A. Artault & Co. take this opportunity to inform their friends and customers, that they have removed their establishment from 46 Broad street to 168½ Fulton street near Broadway opposite St. Paul’s Church.                                                                          

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 28, 1842.

1842 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 134, Whole No. 3005, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  New Pattern Apparatus.—F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s church, Have received per packet ship Argo, and offer for sale at low prices, 300 French plates, large size, 88 inches half on 6 half; 25 complete Daguerreotype apparatus, new pattern; 50 aeromatic lenses, made at Paris, by Alphonse Giroux & Co.; 100 bottles hyposulphate of soda.

Also Tripoli of venise, iodine, chloruse of iodine, cromine, cromine of iodine, chloruse of gold, and the new accelerating substance.                                                                                  

Advertisement ran from

1842 July 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 9, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 187, Whole No. 3038, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus And Instruction, in the most approved process, for making splendid portraits and views, by F. A. Artault & Co. 168½ Fulton street, who have made arrangements to open a class for the reception of pupils, to commence on Monday, July 11th.

The class will be open for two hours each day, from eight o’clock A. M. to 10 o’clock A. M. and the pupils may continue in the class until perfectly satisfied.

Terms–$25 in advance.

F. A. Artault & Co. have just received by the packet Rhone, from Paris, 1,000 very superior Plates; also 25 improved Daguerreotype apparatuses, as well as an extensive supply of the best chemicals manufactured in Paris.                                                                          

Advertisement ran from July 9 to August 12, 1842.

1842 July 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 9, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 187, Whole No. 3038, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, New Pattern.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton Street.  This beautiful art has arrived at such perfection, that two hours instruction is sufficient to obtain a perfect knowledge of it—which will give gratis to those who purchase the apparatus at the store of F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street.  Price of the apparatus complete varies from $25 to $100.  Also—Acromatic Lenses, French plates, hyposulphate of Soda Tripoli, bromine, chloride of iodine, chloride of gold, &c.  Also, morrocco cases, and a good supply of new frames, gilded and paste board.  F. A. Artault & Co. are constantly receiving from Paris all kinds of fancy articles of the latest invention.        au. 26.

Advertisement ran from August 26 to September 30, 1842.

1842 October 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 5, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 275, Whole No. 3126, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  To The Photographic Artists.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have just received by packet ship Argo, an invoice of

            1000 Daguerreotype French Plates

            A new supply of the best and newest patterns apparatus

            100 ounces cromine of iodine

            50 pounds hydrosulphate of soda

            50 grammes of chloride of gold

            100 pounds of Tripoli of venise

            50 ounces chloride of iodine

            And a new book containing the latest improvements in the Daguerreotype.              oc. 5.

Advertisement ran from October 5 to November 27, 1842.

1843 April 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 8, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 98, Whole No. 3311, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  To The Photographic Artists.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, respectfully inform the photographic artists, and every person engaged in daguerreotype business, that they will receive by packet ship Emerald and Vilte de Lvoe—1000 French daguerreotype plates, 6½ inches by 8½, No. 30; 12French acromatic lenses, 3¼ inches diameter, made by Lereboura and Alf Giroux; 8 French acromatic lenses, 4½ inches diameter, prepared by Chevalier, for ranking larger sizes of portraits; 50 ounces bromine; 50 ounces chloride of iodine, and all the chemicals necessary for the daguerreotype.  ap. 8.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to May 13, 1843.

1843 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 121, Whole No. 3334, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Co-Partnership.—The co-partnership existing under the firm of F. A. Artault & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business of the late firm will be settled by N. Courtin.  F. A. Artault, A. N. Courtin.

1843 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 121, Whole No. 3334, P. 3.

Notice And Removal.—F. A. Artault, lately 168½ Fulton st., having dissolved by mutual consent his co-partnership, for giving all his attention to the Daguerreotype business, respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has removed his old Daguerreotype stand from 168½ Fulton st. to 235 Broadway, 2d story, where he has just opened several packages received by the last arrivals, containing 1000 French Daguerreotype Plates.  No. 30 and 40 warranted French Acromatic Lenses and all the chemicals necessary—complete apparatus.  He will be very glad to see all his old customers visiting his new place.

Please to give a call—235 Broadway, 2d story, rooms No. 2 and 3.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 13, 1843.

1843 September 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 11, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 249, Whole No. 3461, P. 3.

To Persons Wishing To Engage Themselves In The Daguerreotype Business.  F. A. Artault, 235 Broadway, 3d story front room, opposite the Park, respectfully informs the photographic artist that, intending to go to France in a few months, he wishes to sell, at very low prices, (lower than prime cost), 1000 French Daguerreotype plates, No. 30 and 40, 6½ by 8½ inches.

8 large apparatus complete, fixed with chromatic lenses of 4½ inched diameter, for full size portraits (large plates and half plates.

            20 complete apparatus for quarter plates and medium size.

            6 Chromatic lenses, 4½ inches diameter.

            12 Chromatic lenses 3 inches diameter.

            200 ounces of chloride of iodine.

            200 ounces pure cromine.

            50 pounds hydrosulphate of soda.

            100 grains chloride of gold.

            50 bottles of a new preparation made by M. Lerebours, for gilding the pictures.

            200 bottles French Tripoli.

            50 bottles rouge.

            50 bottles iodine.

            And a quantity of boxes, stands, and materials suitable for the Daguerreotype.

The greatest part of these goods arrived by the latest vessels, and are warranted to be pure and of the best quality.

Also—A new supply of frames, morocco cases, and a splendid Diorama, with 24 views, made in Paris by M. Daguerre, and very costly.  Please call at 235 Broadway, 3d story and front room.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 14, 1843.

1844 March 1.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 1, 1844, Vol. XLII, P. 3.

Benjamin Mooney, Auctioneer, y B. Mooney  Co.  Auction Merchant, Store No. 91 Maiden Lane…Wednesday, March 20.  At 12 O’clock at the auction room.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, &c.—The whole stock of F. A. Artault, retiring from that branch of business, consisting of daguerreotype materials.

Also, 500 large plates.

Also, 20 acromatic glasses.

Also, 20 daguerreotype apparatus.

Also, a lot of chemicals, frames, cases, &c., &c., well worthy the attendance of the artisan in that line.

1844 March 25.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 25, 1844, Vol. XLII, P. 3.

Benjamin Mooney, Auctioneer, y B. Mooney  Co.  Auction Merchant, Store No. 91 Maiden Lane…Wednesday, April 3.  At 12 O’clock at the auction room.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, &c.—The whole stock of F. A. Artault, retiring from that branch of business, consisting of daguerreotype materials.

Also, 500 large plates.

Also, 20 acromatic glasses.

Also, 20 daguerreotype apparatus.

Also, a lot of chemicals, frames, cases, &c., &c., well worthy the attendance of the artisan in that line.

1844 May 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 28, 1844, Vol. X, No. 149, Whole No. 3719, P. 3.

Attention—Save Your Money!  Daguerreotype Portraits, In The Finest And Best Style, including a Morocco Case or Frame, all for One Dollar.  Apply to the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway and also at 235 Broadway, third story, front room New York.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens, which are warranted, and although cheap they are equal to any at a cost of $3.  For the convenience of Ladies, Portraits will be taken by a Lady.

German Apparatus, warranted imported, complete $50, including complete instructions.

French Plates, Morocco Cases at reduced prices, Chemicals, Lenses, all imported by F. A. Artault, Well known in this line of business.           m. 28.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to July 6, 1844.

1844 September 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 4, 1844, Vol. X, No. 246, Whole No. 3846, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  T. A. Artault, 149 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, Lafayette Bazaar, offers sale, low for cash, 80 dozen morocco cases; a fine lot of gilt frames; 6 new apparatus, made by Chevalier and Lerebours, in Paris, 12 Achromatic glasses, 3½ inches; a lot of plates, chemicals, &c.

Advertisement ran from September 4 to October 1, 1844.

1844 November 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 25, 1844, Vol. X, No. 326, Whole No. 3926, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  Just Received from Paris, by packet ship Francis the First,

500 French Daguerreotype Plates, large size (star brand.)

            12 Archomatic Glasses, 3¼ inches diameter.

            12 dozen of Gilt Frames, of different sizes.

            6 German Instruments, for taking family groups.  And for sale cheap for cash by F. A. Artault, French Importer, Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, cor. of Liberty st.                    n.25.

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1844 to January 16, 1845.

1845 January 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 28, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 27, Whole No. 3989, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  F. A. Artault.  Importer of French Daguerreotype Materials and manufacturer of Morocco cases, offers for sale at the following cheap prices—

            Best quality of French Plates, No. 40, (medium) $3 dozen.

            Fine Morocco Cases, with white glass and fine borders, $3 dz.

Good quality of Daguerreotype Apparatus, including the instruction, all complete and warranted, $50.

            Acromatic Glasses, from $3 to $15.

            All the chemicals used in the Daguerreotype process, cheap.

F. A. Artault has received by the last steamship, the salt of gold for gilding the pictures, the new substances for polishing plates in two minutes, and the beautiful process of Mr. Fizean for reproducing the Daguerreotype Portraits on engraved plates. And to draw on paper an unlimited number.

If you are fond of the progress in this beautiful art, please to call at the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, corner of Liberty st.                                                                                           ja28.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to March 12, 1845.

1845 March 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 17, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 75, Whole No. 4037, P. 4.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty st.  This Establishment, founded the 1st of December, 1843, as a public store for the sale of every description of Staple and Fancy Goods, will be enlarged the 1st of May next.  The subscriber having rented the upper part of the building, 151 Broadway, will put in complete repair and fit up in a magnificent manner, two large galleries, where the traders, manufacturers and importers, will be able to obtain at a cheap rent, a fine and convenient store; and the ladies and gentlemen a splendid place of resort and a public and fashionable promenade.

Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has already rented the front part of the two galleries as a Daguerreotype Saloon, where she will continue as before, to give the most perfect likeness for One Dollar, including the best kind of Morocco Case or Frame.

Several Counters to let, with glass cases—enquire in the Bazaar.  T. A. Artault.  mh17.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to April 27, 1845.

1845 May 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 10, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 128, Whole No. 4090, P. 4.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, cor. of Liberty street, New York.  The cheapest and Most Attractive Store of the City.  For the convenience of the buyers, $10,000 worth of Fancy Goods, Toys, Perfumery, Cutlery, Jewelry and other varieties of goods, are displayed on the counters, and sold On An Entirely New Plan, At the following prices:—

            Counter No. 1……….12½ cents each article.

            Counter No. 2………..25       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 3………..50       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 4………..75       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 5…………$1.00  do    do    do.

All the goods are warranted to be genuine; the prices are fifty cent below the market prices, and by this new plan you can buy the goods at retail prices a great deal cheaper than at auction.

You will also find in the Bazaar, the most complete assortment of Sugar Plumbs and Candies, from 25 cents to $3 a pound; Jujube Paste, Chocolate, &c.

Two large Saloons have been fitted up in a magnificent style, as Ice Cream Saloons.  A competent person, from a Philadelphia establishment, has been engaged to take the entire management of the Ice Cream Department, and ladies and gentlemen will obtain at the Lafayette Bazaar, a real Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has fixed the front part of the two galleries of the Bazaar, as daguerreotype Saloons, where she will continue, to take the most perfect Likenesses For One Dollar, including a neat Morocco Case or Frame.

For further particulars apply to F. A, Artault, At the Lafayette Bazaar.  my6.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to

1845 August 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 5, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 193, Whole No. 4075, P. 3.

To The daguerreian Artists.  F. A. Artault, Importer of French Daguerreotype Goods offer for sale, at a cheap price:–

            500 Large Daguerreotype Plates, No. 40 and 30.

            500 Ounces Dry Iodine.

            200 Ounces Bromine.

            200 Ounces of Iodine.

            100 Pounds Hyposulphite of Soda.

200 drams Chloride of Gold and Salt of Gold; new article, Quicksilver, Tripoli, Rouge, Rotten Stone, Instruments, and all the articles useful in Daguerreotype.

            2 Gross Morocco Cases—a bargain.

            Apply at the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty st., up stairs.

Advertisement ran from August 5 to September 13, 1845.

1847 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 4, Whole No. 4601, P. 3.

To daguerrian Artists.  F. A. Artault, 149 and 151 Broadway, (Lafayette Bazaar) has just received per late Havre packets 1,400 French Daguerreotype Plates, large size, of the star brand, which he offers on reasonable terms.  Also, an invoice of French Chemicals, including dry iodine, Hyposulphite of Soda, Bromine, Chloride of Iodine, Salt of Gold, Tripoly Rouge, &c.  j5.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to February 8, 1847.

1847 July 1.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  July 1, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3

Novelties Are The Order Of The Day.  Summer Goods And Trade Open.

Just received by the Havre packet,40 cases of fresh and new styles of Fancy Goods and Toys, for the summer trade, and sold at the cheap price, in the Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Ice Creams and Ices, Philadelphia style.  Ladies and gentlemen will find in the Bazaar a real Ice Cream.—A Saloon has been fitted up in magnificent style.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.  J1.

Advertisement ran from July 1 to August 12, 1847.

1847 August 13.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  August 13, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3

Novelties Are The Order Of The Day.  Summer Goods And Trade Open.

Just received by the Havre packet,40 cases of fresh and new styles of Fancy Goods and Toys, for the summer trade, and sold at the cheap price, in the Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Ice Creams and Ices, Philadelphia style.  Ladies and gentlemen will find in the Bazaar a real Ice Cream.—A Saloon has been fitted up in magnificent style.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.  au13.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 4, 1847.

1847 December 6.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 6, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3.

The Holidays.  Great Celebration of Christmas and the Holidays, at the Lafayette Bazaar.  149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs.  Great opening exhibition, and cheap sale of forty cases of French and German Fancy Goods, imported expressly for the Christmas and New Years At Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty sdt., up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 11, 1847.

1848 March 15.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 15, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 3.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.  The cheapest and most attractive Fancy Establishment in America.

The proprietor of the Lafayette Bazaar respectfully invites an inspection of his splendid are rare stock, which he can say with confidence cannot be equalled by any other establishment in the United States; and prices will be found thirty per cent lower than those usually charged, and the arrangement for sale so simple and convenient (the prices all being marked) as to render the Bazaar the most attractive sales room in the World! And on inspection will be found so.

N. B.—The Trade and Country Merchants supplied on the most liberal terms.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for One Dollar; including a neat morocco case or frame.

Customers are received in a splendid Gallery, where they can see several Splendid Curiosities free of expense. 

Advertisement ran from March 15 to June 30, 1848.   

1848 May 25.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 25, 1848, Whole No. 5, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Apparatus

1849 May 26.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  May 26, 1849, Vol. XLVII, P. 3.

The Lafayette Bazaar, (Founded in 1843, by F. A. Artault, in the old stand 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs,) is now removed and re-opened on a larger scale at 539 Broadway, Chinese Buildings.

F. A. Artault, importer of French Fancy Goods, Toys, and Proprietor of the Lafayette Bazaar, respectfully informs his friends, old customers, and the public, that being obliged to leave his old establishment, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs, (his lease having expired,) he has rented for a number of years the front part of the Chinees Buildings, where he has opened his large stock of Goods, and fitted up, at great expense, the most Magnificent Establishment of the kind in New York.

The public will find at the Bazaar, as before, the greatest variety of Toys, Fancy Goods, Cutlery, Jewelry, Glass And China Ware, Dressing Cases, Music And Work Boxes, Purses, Bags, And Fans; Also Splendid French Gold Jewelry, Ladies Watches, Gold and Silver Patent Watches, &c. &c.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits, Only One Dollar, (including a neat Morocco Case or Frame.  The Lafayette Bazaar Daguerreotype Gallery hast been known these seven years to be the best place in New York for a Perfect Daguerreotype and Portrait, and which are taken in any weather, and warranted to give satisfaction.

To The Ladies:  Tea Room, Ice Cream Saloon and Ladies Restaurant! 

F. A. A. Proprietor of Bazaar, has also fitted up , in a superb style, a beautiful Ladies Restaurant, to be kept in the Parisian style, for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen visiting the Chinese Museum and Concert Room, (in the Chinese Buildings,) as well as the public in general.  This establishment is kept with neatness and respectability; the Bill of Fair comprises the very best the markets afford, which will be served up in the best manner at the most reasonable rates.  Ladies and Gentlemen can have dinners served a-la-Francaise, from 5 o’clock A. M. to 12 M. and Suppers at the closing of Theatres or Concerts; one of the best Ice Cream, Fruit Ices and Roman Punch makers has been engaged and the Bazaar will be always supplied with the best.  Ice Creams, Ices, Sorbets, Roman Punch, Champagne Ices, Pastry And Cakes Fresh Every Day.  The Greatest Variety Of Candies, Mottoes, Preserved Fruits, Comestibles, Pure and Genuine Wines And Cordials.  Oysters Stewed, Fried, Or In The Shell.  Parties Supplied At Short Notice.  Gentlemen’s Restaurant. 

Under the Ice Cream Saloon, F. A. Artault has fitted up a clean and neat Saloon as a Gentlemen’s Restaurant, kept a la Delmonico, where will be found every day, Breakfast, Dinner, and Supper, at very moderate price.  The wines and liquors are warranted genuine, and imported by F. A. A., who was formerly a wine merchant. 

Also—Claret, Champagne, Brandy, and every variety of Wines, Cordials, sold by the bottle, gallon or dozen, and by the cask.  Also—French Comestibles, Truffles, Sardines, Vinegar, Pickles, Preserves, Mustard, &c., &c.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to August 24, 1849.    

Armstrong, Dr. John

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                Rooms over S. H. Starr’s Store, Plymouth, Ohio.

1854-1855       Rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, Plymouth, Ohio.

1853 October 22.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

Dr. J. Armstrong Surgeon Dentist, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Plymouth and vicinity, that he has permanently located himself in this place, where he will attend to all the various branches in the most improved style.  He has taken particular pains to inform himself in all its various branches.  His work will be done as cheap as can be afforded anywhere.  Call and see for yourselves.  Work warranted to give satisfaction or no charges made.  Office over S. H. Starr’s Store.  Plymouth, Oct. 35, 1853.

1854 July 15.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  July 15, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 39, P. 3.

Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the room over Wooster’s Drug Store, for the purpose of Daguerreotyping the faces of just as many people as feel so disposed.  Their room is fitted up very neatly, and in excellent taste.  They have every facility for prosecuting their business successfully, being provided with both side and sky lights.  We have examined specimens of their work, and cheerfully endorse it to our readers.

1854 July 15.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  July 15, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 39, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Armstrong & Dunham’s new rooms, (over Wooster’s Drug Store,) are now open for the reception of the citizens of Plymouth and the vicinity.  This firm feels confident in saying that there are none better prepared or more capable to give satisfaction in the taking life-like likenesses than they are.  They have procured all the modern improvements in the art, and have finished a room in the best manner, in order that they may not be excelled by any in the country.  All they ask is a trial, and they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  Children that are old enough to keep still five seconds, can be taken.  Miniatures inserted in pins, lockets, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons before burial.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call.  Prices very moderate.                                                       

Advertisement ran from July 15 to 29, 1854.

1854 August 5.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  August 5, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.                     

Advertisement ran from August 5, 1854 to February 16, 1855.

1854 September 23.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  September 23, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

We were shown a few days since, a most beautiful specimen of Dental skill, executed by Armstrong & Dunham, of this village.  It was a full set of teeth for the upper jaw, on gold plate, for a lady near Mansfield.  For beautiful workmanship, and natural, life-like appearance, it will compare favorably with anything we have ever seen.  The fact that the most of the work of this kind in this part of the state is done here, speaks well for our Dentist.

1855 February 23.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  February 23, 1855, Vol. II, No. 18, P. 2.

Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

Those wishing to get good Daguerreotypes had better be about it.  Dunham leaves this country next April, and if there are those who want him to take their likenesses, they must be in a hurry.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.  Good pictures for a little money.  Come while Dunham is here.  Over Wooster’s Drug Store.

Advertisement ran from February 23 to March 16, 1855.

1855 March 16.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  March 16, 1855, Vol. II, No. 21, P. 2.

Keep Cool.  Armstrong is going to remain in town after the 1st of April, and those that cannot get their Daguerreotype before that time, can be accommodated with good ones after Dunham leaves, and just as cheap.                                                 

Advertisement ran from March 16 to April27, 1855.

1855 March 30.  Plymouth Advertiser.  (Plymouth, Ohio.)  March 30, 1855, Vol. II, No. 23, P. 3.

Daguerrean and Dental Room, (Over Wooster’s Drug Store.)  Armstrong & Dunham have fitted up the commodious rooms over Wooster’s Drug Store, in the most superb style, for the purpose of carrying on both Daguerreotyping and Dentistry.  In both branches of the business they will give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.  They feel confident in saying that they can compete with Cleveland or Sandusky in the execution of their work, and at much less prices.  Call and see us when you come to town.

Advertisement ran from March 30 to June 16, 1855

Appleton, William E.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Hall at Simpson’s Hotel, Amherst, New Hampshire.

1848 November 16.  The Farmers Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  November 16, 1848, Vol. 47, No. 14, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, including Case, for $1!  Wm. E. Appleton, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, In the Hall, at Simpson’s Hotel.

Miniatures taken in any weather, with or without Colors, in a superior style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

Portraits and Pictures of all kinds Copied.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from November 16 to December 7, 1848.

Appleby, Mr.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

N. D.               Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1849                Rooms corner of Court and Water Streets, Binghamton, New York.

1850                Rooms over John H. Doubleday’s Clothing Store, Court Street, Binghamton, New                       York.

1849 November 18.  Broome Republican.  (Binghamton, New York.)  November 18, 1849, Vol. 28, No. 18, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery. 

‘Of those for whom we fond emotions cherish,

Secure the shadow ere the substance perish.’

Mr. Appleby respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Binghamton and vicinity, that he has taken rooms corner of Court and Water Streets, opposite the Binghamton Hotel, over K. Smith’s Grocery Store, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Portraits in a superior manner.  Having, by long experience in the business, become thoroughly acquainted with all the improvements in the art, both in this country and in Europe, together with some valuable discoveries in Chemistry, he is enabled to guarantee a Likeness not to be surpassed at any of the most celebrated Galleries in the U. S.—giving any desirable shade of color in any position, or in any dress, richly colored, or plain.

Ladies and Gentlemen and the public in general are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  Mr. A. wishes it perfectly understood, that he takes Likenesses in all kinds of weather, and in all cases warranted perfect, or no charges made.  He would also state that his time here is limited, and admonish those who wish life-like fac-similes of themselves or friends, not to miss the present opportunity.

P. S.  Children will be taken in from 3 to 4 seconds.                                    

Advertisement ran from November 28 to December 12, 1849.

1850 January 23.  Broome Republican.  (Binghamton, New York.)  January 23, 1850, Vol. 28, No. 26, P. 3.

Has removed his Gallery over John H. Doubleday’s Clothing Store, Court-st. next door to Rexford’s where he is prepared in a superior manner Daguerreotype Portraits, either single or in Family Groups, to which great attention will be given.

The arrangement of light is such that it will not disturb persons with the weakest eyes, and yet any posture most desirable to the sitter may be taken.

Appleby, Richard B.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

N.D.                Address Unknown, Rochester, New York.

1852                Rooms in the Court House, Penn-Yan, New York.

1854                Rooms north side of Seneca Street opposite the Post Office, Geneva, New York.

1856                Arcade Hall, Rochester, New York.

1852 August 24.  Penn Yan Democrat.  (Penn-Yan, New York.)  August 24, 1852, Vol. XXXVI, No. 11, Whole No. 1796, P. 3.

Important to the Citizens of Penn-Yan and Vicinity!  R. B. Appleby, the Proprietor of the Rochester National Daguerrean Gallery, Who stands so deservedly at the head in that City, where, perhaps, there is more rivalry in this new and beautiful Art than in any other place West of the City of New York, and S. Wood, who has been so eminent in the above named establishment for the past year, and who brings to the aid of the Art a very comprehensive mechanical genius; have formed a collation for the purpose of an itinerant Picture Business, for a short time, during the dull season in the city.

We now offer to the citizens of this place and vicinity, advantages, for getting Pictures of a quality decidedly superior.  We have with us our Best Instruments, which were brought without regard to cost, and are entirely above [ ? ] with the instrument, generally used in small towns.  That those who do not know us by reputation may have some proof that we understand our business, we have with us some of our specimens, among which are several full size—Pictures of Jenny Lind and Husband, President Fillmore and Cabinet, &c., &c.

We now extend an invitation to all to call and see us—see our Specimens—see our Instruments—see our [manner] of doing business—and if you find us to be what we claim to be, then our advice to you is, have your Daguerreotypes taken!  Have a good one—(for a poor one [cannot] be copied if your friend dies,)—we say, have a good one of each member of the family, while you have them with you.  Life and health are uncertain.  The instances are [too numerous] in which we have been called out of our Rooms to take Corpse Pictures; which besides being [attention] with great expense to friends, are very unsatisfactory at best.  But the fact shows how much all think of retaining in their memory the features of departed friends.  It is not necessary that you set apart a whole day for this business with us.  We will not detain you more than 30 or 40 minutes, and we warrant every picture to give perfect satisfaction, or it will be taken over, free of charge.

Being largely engaged in the Daguerrian Stock business, we have been with us the Largest Assortment of Frames and Cases and find Gold Lockets ever exhibited in this place.  We offer to you rare opportunities, but remember, they are only for a short time.  When business revives in the City, we shall leave at some unexpected moment.  Rooms in the Court House.  R. B. Appleby. S. Wood.  Penn Yan, August 24, 1852.

Advertisement ran from August 24 to September 14, 1852.

1854 March 17.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  March 17, 1854, New Series-Whole No. 479, Vol. X, No. 11, P. 3.

Rochester Daguerreotypes in Geneva.  R. P. Appleby of the city of Rochester, at the solicitation of friends, has consented to stop for a very short time in Geneva, to serve the public with Daguerreotypes of superior quality.  He has rented the Daguerrean Rooms of John F. Greene, temporarily, where specimens of his style of work can be seen, and where he will be happy to wait in those wishing his services in this beautiful and wonderful Art.  With the aid of all the Late and Important Improvements, added to extensive experience, he is confident he offers to the inhabitants of Geneva and surrounding country, opportunities superior to any ever before offered in this village.  Particular attention is invited to Daguerreotypes of Large Size, which he produces in the greatest degree of perfection.  This is a rare chance, one that is not likely again soon occur.

But it is vain to multiply words, it would be far better to call and see if these things are so.  Let it be distinctly understood and borne in mind, that this opportunity will not be long extender, as it is only until the spring trade opens that our services can be dispensed with in the City.

All work Warranted to give Satisfaction.  R. B. Appleby.  March 11, 1854.

1856 August 20.  Westfield Republican.  (Westfield, New York.)  August 20, 1856, Vol. 2, No. 18, P. 3.

Particular Notice.  Dr. Lyons will be absent from his office in Rochester…Remember the Doctors office in Rochester is in the Arcade Hall, over the Post Office and Appleby’s Daguerrean Saloon…