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Leigh, John

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1849                Mansion House, Augusta, Georgia.

1849                Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1849                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1850                Spann’s Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.[1]

1850-1852       Metcalf’s New Building, Opposite Masonic Hall, Augusta, Georgia.

1851                Rooms at the Spann Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1853                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1854-1855       Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856                Public Square, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Augusta, Georgia.

1857                In front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1857                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1849 February 6.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  February 6, 1849, Vol. XIII, No. 32, P. 3.

Last Call.  Those Who Wish their lineaments portrayed in life-like colors, that will never fade,

We bid you come, and we will give the hue

Which future ages shall admiring view—

And all for two dollars.  Call soon at Leigh & Co.’s. Daguerrean Rooms, Mansion House, and secure the shadow, ere the substance fades.  Our stay will be limited to only a few days longer.  Come and come quick.  Leigh & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to 17, 1849.

1849 July 21.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  July 21, 1849, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Leigh’s Beautiful; Daguerreotype.  Mr. Leigh (Late of New Orleans) respectfully announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity that he is now ready for the reception of company and those wishing a fine likeness and a highly finished picture of themselves or friends would do well to embrace this opportunity, as another so favorable may not soon offer.

Mr. L.’s stay will be limited as other engagements will soon call him hence.

Ladies will find it would add much to their Pictures to dress in black or colored dresses.  July 6, 1849.

1850 December 21.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  December 21, 1850, Vol. XIV, No. 302, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotypes.—Messrs Leigh & Tucker, grateful for patronage received the past season, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Augusta and vicinity, that as soon as their new Daguerreotype rooms can be completed in the new building now being erected by Mr. Metcalf, opposite the Masonic Hall, they will be prepared (assisted by one of the first artists of New York) to wait upon all who may wish their Premium Sky-light Daguerreotypes.  Their Rooms are being arranged expressly for their business, and will afford superior facilities; and they flatter themselves that all will be pleased with the style, beauty, and finish of their pictures.

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1850 to January 17, 1851.

1851 February 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Those who wish an excellent thing of this sort, would do well to call at Mr. Leigh’s rooms in the Spann Hotel.  We direct attention to his advertisement.  He is a South Carolinian by birth, and, beyond doubt, calculated to come up to his promises.

1851 February 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes!  Mr. Leigh of the firm of Leigh & Tucker, Augusta, Ga., whose Pictures was awarded the first Premium at the State Fair of Georgia, would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Spann Hotel, and would be pleased to wait on all that may favor him with their patronage.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to May 15, 1851.

1851 April 18.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  April 18, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 9, P. 3.

Premium Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Leigh, Tucker & Perkins would respectfully announce to the citizens of Augusta, and vicinity, that their new and splendid Picture Gallery is now open for the reception of visitors.  By the aid of our greatly improved Sky-Light, we can produce a style of Daguerreotypes, unequalled by any that have ever before been offered in this city.  We would call attention, particularly to the specimens of our style of fine, large head.  Those are numerous other specimens of the Art, the Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to call and examine, at our Rooms in Metcalf’s new Iron Front Building, opposite the Masonic Hall.

Daguerreotype Stock and Instruments for sale at reduced prices.

Advertisement was recorded between April 18 to June 29, 1851.

1851 May 29.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 29, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 19, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Car.  Mr. Leigh the Daguerreotypist, who has been for some time occupying rooms in the Spann Hotel at this place, has had a Daguerrean Car constructed at the carriage-manufactory of our enterprising townsman, Mr. Abner Bushnell.  It is indeed an admirably arranged and elegantly finished thing, reflecting credit upon those who devised as well as those who built it.  We doubt if a neater or more convenient specimen of the kind, has yet been made.   Its advantages for the business are manifest.  Having lights at the sides, and a sky light which can be regulated easily according to the judgment of the artist, the precise degree of light can be readily attained.  In travelling, pictures can be produced without the delay and trouble usually required to make the necessary arrangements.  Here is always an elegant little saloon, with velvet-cushioned seats, and silk curtains, ready fixed and exactly adapted to the purpose of operating speedily and successfully.  The establishment, although very large and commodious, can be easily drawn by four horses, over any ordinary road.  Its entire cost (with harness) is near $1000, and the whole affair is one of those daily increasing proofs, that “some things can be done well as others,” even in the back country of ours.

The front of the car is ornamented with a landscape view, and from the top arises a beautiful vari-colored stain banner, a fit ensign of the taste exhibited below.

We wish for Mr. Leigh, whose sojourn here has won for him the respect of our community, many a pleasant and profitable jaunt in his travelling gallery.  The present is Car, No. 2, of the firm of Leigh & Tucker.  In their No. 1, the pictures were taken, that bore off the premium at the Georgia exhibition.  In their No. 2, others may be taken, that will win the prize at the next annual fair of the South Carolina Institute.  We will see.

1852 January 1.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  January 1, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 1.

Leigh, Tucker & Perkins’ Improved Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery.—The Pictures now being taken at this establishment, by the aid of an entirely new Apparatus and Sky Light, arranged expressly for the purpose, are pronounced by all superior to any that have ever been offered in this city.

We have just received a new stock, consisting of every variety of plain and fancy cases, into which Pictures will be inserted in the neatest and most caring manner.

Particular care will be bestowed on the arrangementbof Family Groups, and to the attitudes of single Pictures.

A general assortment of Plates, Cases, Polishing Materials, &c., constantly on hand for sale.  o11.

Advertisement was recorded between January 1 to June 29, 1852.

1853 March 9.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 9, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he is fitting up a New Car, and will be ready in a few days to offer to them a New and Superior Style of Pictures!  having an advantage of a recent improvement in the finish and polish of the Plate, he feels confident that he will be able to offer to them a very Superior Picture.

He has also made arrangements for an instrument, by which he will be enabled to take Pictures of Children in the short time of one second.  J. Leigh.         

Advertisement ran from March 9 to April 6, 1853.

1853 July 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  July 6, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 25, P. 1.

Leigh’s Beautiful Daguerreotypes, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he is now ready to serve all that may be desirous of obtaining one or more of his Unrivalled Daguerreotypes.

Mr. L. is prepared to take any of the different styles of Pictures the Art is capable of.

Ladies will find that black or dark dressing will add much to the beauty of the Picture.  May 1.

Advertisement ran from July 6, 1853 to February 1, 1854.

1854 November 16.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  November 16, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 44, P. 3.

The Daguerrean Car, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he will be ready by Monday the 20th inst., to furnish all that may favor him with a call, with a Correct Daguerreotype Likeness, in any of the different styles they may desire.                                                     

November 16, 1854 to January 24, 1855.

1856 October 9.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  October 9, 1856, Vol. XX, No. 241, P. 2.

Pictures!  Pictures!!—Run to the Chalmers Daguerrean Gallery, and get a first rate Ambrotype for one dollar.

Photographs taken in superior style.  Call and examine specimens.

All kinds of Ambrotype Goods for sale—Sensitive Collodeon [sic.]—a number one article manufactured by ourselves, always on hand fresh.  Leigh & Chalmers.

1856 November 12.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  November 12, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 44, P. 2.

Leigh & Co.’s. Ambrotype Car.  This beautiful and most complete Car is now on our Public Square, under the management of Mr. A. T. Lyon, a skillful artist, and one well prepared to take Ambrotypes of every description in a style second to none.  We bespeak for Mr. Lyon an extensive patronage, first because he is a native of our Town, and secondly, because his specimens of Ambrotypes are highly creditable to any one.  See advertisement in another column.

1857 April 15.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  April 15, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 14, P. 2.

Serious Loses By Fire.  On Sunday morning last, about day-break, Mr. John M. Whitt’s Machine and Cabinet Shop, in this place, was discovered to be in flames past all possibility of being saved.  The fire rapidly spread to his Steam-mill adjoining, and to the Coach Manufactory and Black-Smith shops of Mr. John Leigh; also on the other side, to a cottage building occupied by Mr. Stanmore B. Griffin.  All of these were entirely consumed, together with a large portion of their contents.  The loss in machinery and tools of all kinds was very severe Messrs. Leigh, Witt, Griffin, Riddell, Covar, Paul and Hurlbut being the sufferers.  Some of them lost their entire implements of trade.  The whole loss is estimated at about twenty-five thousand dollars, and no insurance.  Messrs. Leigh and Witt are the principle losers their damages being reckoned by them at a sum not short of twenty thousand dollars.  The fire company was out and all possible exertions made lessen the disaster, which came near at one time being much more extensive.  It is not known how the fire originated, but supposed to be the work of an incendiary.

1857 April 29.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  April 29, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 16, P. 2.

Leigh’s Ambrotypes.  The Ambrotypes, now being taken by Mr. Leigh in his Car, are pronounced the very best that have yet been exhibited here.  Mr. Leigh, our readers know, suffered a heavy loss by the late fire.  We suggest that there is a way here to help him in his difficulties and get full value received for the kind act.  Sit for one of his very beautiful ambrotype likenesses.  It will be a favor to the worthy operator and a gratification to yourself.  The car stands in front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building.

1857 May 27.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 20, P. 2.

Absent.  Mr. John Leigh requests us to state that he is necessarily compelled to be absent from the Village and his Ambrotype Car until Monday next.  All in want of fac simile Ambrotypes will therefore not call until next week when they can be accommodated “pretty briefly,” and in a satisfactory manner.

1857 July 8.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  July 8, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 26, P. 3.

The Car Is Off!  The Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and all indebted to him for Ambrotypes, that he will positively leave Edgefield in a few days, and they are particularly requested to call and settle without delay.  John Leigh.                

1858 March 17.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh’s Daguerrean Car left yesterday and will be located for a short time at Mr. Carson Warren’s.  Thence it will proceed towards the Ridge.

1858 December 10.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  December 10, 1858, Vol. 6, No. 32, Whole No. 292, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We are requested by Mr. Leigh, the well known Ambrotypist, to say that he will be in our village in the course of 10 or 15 days, and will than give our citizens the opportunity of obtaining Ambrotype Likenesses finished on the highest Style of his art.

Mr. Leigh is an Artist of peculiar aptitude for his profession, and from his long experience has established a high character as a proficient in his art.

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940. P. 74.

Lanneau, Charles H.

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1853                Rooms at Spann Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina

1853                Rooms at Ramey’s Hotel, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1853                Palmetto House, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

1855                Address Unknown, Cokesbury, South Carolina.

1856                McBee’s Hall, Greenville, South Carolina.

1859                Rooms at Marshall House, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1859-1860       McBee’s Hall, Greenville, South Carolina.

1867                North of the Old Court Houde, Greenville, South Carolina.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut & London, England.)  1957, P. 384.

Portrait painter of Charlestown (S. C.), 1836-1843.

1836 November 19.  The Charlestown Courier.  (Charlestown, South Carolina.)  November 19, 1836, Vol. XXXV, No. 11,624, P. 3.

Chas. H. Lanneau, Portrait Painter.  Has taken Rooms No. 161 King-st. over Mr. F. Dupont’s Store, where he invites his friends and the public to call and view his paintings.

1837 October 3.  The Charlestown Courier.  (Charlestown, South Carolina.)  October 3, 1837, Vol. XXXV, No. 11,891, P. 3.

Mr. Lanneau has also recently put the finishing touches to an excellent portrait of the Rev. Dr. Manly, which does him intiaite [sic.] credit.  He has lately returned from Philadelphia, where he has been busily employed this summer in making a copy of Sully’s splendid full length portrait of LaFayette, which we hope he will soon publicly exhibit.

1853 March 9.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 9, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  C. H. Lanneau would respectfully inform the citizens of this place, that he has opened his Daguerrean Rooms at the Spann Hotel, where he will be happy to see all those in want of a good likeness of themselves or friends.

He does not hesitate to say that his Likenesses are Superior to any ever taken in this place.  Call and see, and judge for yourselves.

He is also taking his splendid cameo Daguerreotypes!  Which are pronounced by judges to be the finest specimens of the Art.

Miniatures taken for Lockets, Medallions, Pins, Bracelets and Finger Rings.

Call early as his stay will be short.                                        

Advertisement ran from March 9 to 16, 1853.

1853 March 23.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 23, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 10, P. 4.

The Last Week!  Daguerreotypes.  C. H. Lanneau would respectfully inform the citizens of this place, that he has opened his Daguerrean Rooms at the Spann Hotel, where he will be happy to see all those in want of a good likeness of themselves or friends.

He does not hesitate to say that his Likenesses are Superior to any ever taken in this place.  Call and see, and judge for yourselves.

He is also taking his splendid cameo Daguerreotypes!  Which are pronounced by judges to be the finest specimens of the Art.

Miniatures taken for Lockets, Medallions, Pins, Bracelets and Finger Rings.

Call early as his stay will be short.                                        

1853 April 14.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  April 14, 1853, Vol. X, No. 1, P. 2.

C. H. Lanneau, Daguerrean.  The gentleman whose name heads this notice is now in our place, and has taken Rooms at Ramey’s Hotel.  Being a “handsome man” and very vain, we were induced by an old “comrade in arms” to offer up our phiz for execution.  Our friends say it “can’t be beat.”  Just call at his Rooms and satisfy yourself that he is the best Daguerrean that he has ever visited our place.  Mr. Lanneau is a South Carolinian by birth, a clergyman and a gentleman, and will not permit you to leave his Rooms until you are satisfied that he has discharged his duty towards you.  We can appreciate such gentlemen.

1853 April 14.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  April 14, 1853, Vol. X, No. 1, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  C. H. Lanneau would respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of this place and surrounding country, that he has opened his Daguerrian Rooms at Ramey’s Hotel, where he will be happy to see all those in want of a good likeness of themselves or friends.  He does not hesitate to say that his Likenesses are superior to any ever taken in this place.  Call and see, and judge for yourselves.

He is also taking his splendid Cameo daguerreotypes, which are pronounced by judges to be the finest specimens of the Art.  Miniatures taken for Lockets, Medallions, Pins, Bracelets and Finger Rings.  Call early, as his stay will be short.              

Advertisement ran from April 14 to 21, 1853.

1853 December 1.  The Carolina Spartan.  (Spartanburg, South Carolina.)  December 1, 1853, Vol. X, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  C. H. Lanneau Would respectfully inform the citizens of this place and surrounding country that he has opened his Daguerrean Rooms at the Palmetto House, where he will be happy to see all those in want of a good likeness of themselves or friends.

He does not hesitate to say that his Likenesses are Superior to any ever taken in this place.  Call and see, and judge for yourselves.

He is also taking his splendid Cameo Daguerreotypes, which are pronounced by judges to be the finest specimens of the Art.

Miniatures taken for Lockets, Medallions, Pins and Finger Rings.  Call early, as his Stay will be short.  Oct 27.

1853 December 1.  The Carolina Spartan.  (Spartanburg, South Carolina.)  December 1, 1853, Vol. X, No. 42, P. 3.

Portrait Painting.  The subscriber will be happy to engage to paint any number of Portraits, from his own Daguerreotypes, or from any others that are well executed—and will warrant to give a correct and faithful representation of the original, and a highly finished painting.

For terms, &c., apply to C. H. Lanneau, Palmetto House, Nov. 17.

A specimen of my painting may be seen by applying as above.

1855 February 16.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  February 16, 1855, Vol. 2, No. 4, Whole No. 93, P. 2.

Mr. C. H. Lanneau, The Daguerrean, is now at Cokesbury Village, where he will spend some three or four weeks, the Residents of the Village, and surrounding inhabitants are invited to embrace the opportunity to secure the likenesses of themselves and friends.

He may be found at Dr. Conner’s Hotel.                   

Advertisement ran from February 16 to March 9, 1855.

1856 August 28.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  August 28, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 16, P. 2.

Ambrotypes!  Ambrotypes!!  Ambrotypes!!  C. H. Lanneau Has the pleasure of announcing to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Greenville that he is Now Prepared To Take The Ambrotype, in all its perfection and beauty.  He will remain in Town for a Short Time, to complete some engagements, and then he will be absent for a considerable time.  Those who desire to possess a Beautiful Specimen of these Never Fading Pictures are requested to Call At Once.

Call And See His Specimens!

He is also prepared to take the Ambrotype for Medallions, Broaches, Lockets and Finger Rings.  They are superior to the Daguerreotype in this form also.

Room In M’Bee’s Hall, Up Stairs.

Advertisement was recorded from August 28 to December 25, 1856.

1857 June 25.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  June 25, 1857, Vol. IV, No. 7, P. 3.

Ambrotypes and Melainotypes.  More Beautiful Than Ever.  The Inimitable ‘Raised’ Ambrotypes.  A perfect representation of Nature, and the highest style of Art; Unfading and Durable.  Also, The Melainotype, Another and a later triumph in the art of Photography, admirably adapted to Medallions, Broaches, Lockets, Rings, &c.

The subscriber takes pleasure in announcing to his friends, the Ladies and Gentlemen of Greenville and surrounding country, that he is at Home Again, and ready to execute anything in the line of his profession that necessity or fancy may suggest.

He will also take this occasion to say—once for all—that the Superiority of his Pictures over all foreign “catch-penny” affairs, is to well known and acknowledged to require any resort to the very common practice of “puffing,” in order to bring them into notice.  Just come and see for yourselves, and be satisfied.

Prices Moderate—From $1 to $5 and $8, according to size and style.

Gallery on 2d Floor Of McBee’s Hall.

Complete instructions given in the Art.  C. H. Lanneau.

Photographs beautifully colored in oil, by the subscriber.

Advertisement was recorded between June 25 to November 19, 1857.

1858 March 4.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  March 4, 1858, Vol. IV, No. 43, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, And Spherotypes.  The subscriber is prepared to execute Pictures in the above line in all kinds of Finish and of all Styles, in the best possible manner.  Call and see him at McBee’s Hall, rooms formerly occupied by C. H. Lanneau as a Daguerrean Gallery. J. B. Watson.

Advertisement ran from March 4 to April 8, 1858.

1859 February 24.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  February 24, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 44, P. 2.

Now Is Your Time.  We take occasion to remind our readers that Rev. C. H. Lanneau, an eminent Daguerrean and Ambrotype Artist, has taken rooms at the Marshall House, where he will be pleased to see Ladies and Gentlemen of the village, and surrounding country. 

Mr. Lanneau has been among us before as an Artist, and is kindly remembered by a long list of former patrons.  We hazard nothing in saying to those who may desire his services, that Mr. L. ranks among the first of his profession, and that his style of pictures will not fail to please the most fastidious.

1859 February 24.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  February 24, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 44, P. 3.

Ambrotypes, Spherotypes, Melainotypes, and “Relievo”- types.  C. H. Lanneau Respectfully announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville, and surrounding country, that he has opened his Gallery at The Marshall House.  And will be happy to see all who desire possess one or more of these beautiful specimens of Art.

The superiority of the Ambrotype, to that of the Daguerreotype, is that it Never Fades, and is not affected by atmosphere or dampness, or anything else.

His Stay Will Be Limited.

Please to call at once, and see his Beautiful Specimens.

The subscriber is also prepared to insert the Ambrotype in Brooches, Medallions, Rings, &c.  These are perfect gems of the Art.

Come one, and come all, and come without delay.  Delays are dangerous.  Death is always in our [minds] and doing his work.  Secure, then, the Shadow, while you have the Substance.  This can be done in a trice, by calling on the Subscriber, and done to perfect satisfaction.

The subscriber will be happy to receive orders for painting Portraits also.

Advertisement ran from February 24 to March 17, 1859.

1859 February 25.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  February 25, 1859, Vol. 6, No. 43, Whole No. 203, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, &c.  We direct the especial attention of our readers to the card of Mr. Lanneau, ambrotypist, who has lately arrived in our village, and taken rooms at the Marshall House, where he is prepared to execute likenesses in the highest branch of his art.  Mr. Lanneau is to well known to our citizens as an accomplished artist, to need any commendation from us.  His taste, skill, experience, and uniform success, has established his character in this, and the adjoining Districts and enables him to give general satisfaction.  His pictures have a clearness of outline, and softness of finish, which cannot be surpassed.  He is conversant with all the recent improvements in photographing, and is prepared to take likenesses in every style of his art.

Call at his Gallery, and you may be induced to add your own likeness to his rich array of youthful grace and beauty—or bear off some cherished memorial of the “golden prime” to cheer some dear absent friend, or perhaps revive the memory of your own declining years with a sight of the flowing locks and sunny smiles of infancy—Seize the shadow before the substance fades.

1859 February 25.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  February 25, 1859, Vol. 6, No. 43, Whole No. 203, P. 2.

Ambrotypes, Spherotypes, Melainotypes, and “Relivo”—types.  C. H. Lanneau Respectfully announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville, and surrounding country, that he has opened his Gallery at the Marshall House And will be happy to see all who desire to possess one or more of these beautiful specimens of Art.

The superiority of the Ambrotype, o that of the Daguerreotype, is, that it Never Fades, and is not effected by atmosphere or dampness, or anything else.

His Stay Will Be Limited.  Please to call at once, and see his Beautiful Specimens.

The subscriber is also prepared to insert the Ambrotype in Brooches, Medallions, Rings &c.  These are perfect gems of the Art.

Come one, and come all, and come without delay.  Delays are dangerous.  Death is always in our midst and doing his work.  Secure, then, the Shadow, while you have the Substance.  This can be done in a trice, by calling on the Subscriber, and done to perfect satisfaction.

The subscriber will be happy to receive orders for painting Portraits also.  Feb. 24, ’59.

Advertisement ran from February 25 to March 18, 1859.

1859 June 23.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  June 23, 1859, Vol. VI, No. 7, P. 2.

The Fine Arts!  The Fine Arts!!  Ambrotypes, And All Other Kind Of Types!  C. H. Lanneau Respectfully announces to his friends and former patrons, that he has returned to Greenville for the summer, and can always be found at his former Rooms in McBee’s Hall.

A Good Ambrotype, Neatly Encased, can be purchased for the low price of One Dollar.

Every variety of Types can be obtained in his Gallery, that can be had in the city of Charleston or New York, and equally as Fine.

Daguerreotypes of deceased persons Photographed and enlarged to Life Size and painted in Oil. Advertisement was recorded three times between June 23 to July 21, 1859.

1860 July 12.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  July 12, 1860, Vol. VII, No. 10, P. 3.

South Carolina Gallery Of Art.  C. H. Lanneau, Og Greenville, S. C.  Respectfully announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Greenville and the surrounding country, that he has returned home for the summer and may be found at his Room In McBee’s Building, where he will be happy to see all who desire one or more of his Unrivalled Pictures.  

Call and see his Beautiful Specimens.

Ambrotypes, Spherotypes, Melainotypes And Photographs, Plain And In Oil.

Prices to suit the times and circumstances of all.

Pictures can be taken equally well in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement was recorded eight times between July 12 to October 4, 1860.

1860 October 4.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  October 4, 1860, Vol. VII, No. 22, P. 2.

To Rent, A Desirable Residence on Buncome Street.  The house contains six rooms, with all necessary Out-buildings on the premises.  Possession given immediately.  C. H. Lanneau, Jr.

1867 January 31  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  January 31, 1867, Vol. XIII, No. 36, P. 3.

Photographs.  The Undersigned begs leave to inform his former patrons and friends, and the public in general, that he has recovered the use of his arm; and also survived the disastrous effects of the late fire.  He has fitted up a suit of Rooms, with an approved Sky-Light; and is now better prepared than ever before, to execute, in the most Artistic Style, Photograohs And Ambrotypes, of every description.

His Rooms are in the same building occupied by Mr. Julius C. Smith, North of the old Court House.

The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.

Hours for operating, from 9 A. M. to 4, P. M.  C. H. Lanneau.

1868 September 9  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  September 9, 1868, Vol. XV, No. 16, P. 3.

The Subscriber is now devoting his time exclusively to Portrait Painting, and solicits the patronage of the community.  Persons wishing Likenesses of themselves, or their deceased friends, by furnishing him a daguerreotype, or an ambrotype, will have it enlarged to the size of life, by the aid of the Solar Camera, and accurately painted in oil colors.

Specimens may be seen at Messrs. Harrison & Marshall’s book-store.  Orders left at the store, will be promptly attended to.  Terms moderate.  C. H. Lanneau.

Hilberbrand, J. A. J.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , , ,

1859                Court House, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1859                Rooms at the Planters’ Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1859 May 25.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 25, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 20, P. 3.

Hildebrand & Gibson, Ambrotype and Melainotype Artists!  Respectfully announce to the citizens of this Vicinity, that they have taken Rooms at the Planters’ Hotel, and are prepared to take Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Copy Likenesses in the best and latest style, at prices to suit the times.

Determined to give every one a chance to see themselves in miniature, they have reduced their prices to the lowest possible figure.

They will take likenesses in neat cases, at $1,00 and upwards, according to the finish of the case.

All work warranted to give satisfaction or no pay.

We would suggest to those who wish likenesses, to wear dark colored or black dresses, as the pictures thus taken, will be in every way superior to those taken in light colored dresses.

Come one—come all, and look at yourselves in one of our Ambrotypes.  Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.  Hildebrand & Gibson.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to June 29, 1859.

1859 October 19.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Notice.  The partnership heretofore existing, under the name and style of Hildebrand & Gibson, for taking Ambrotypes and other pictures, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement.  J. A. J. Hildebrand,  John Gibson.

1859 October 19.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. XXIV, No. 41, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.!  J. A. J. Hildebrand thanks the citizens for their patronage heretofore extended to him, and begs to inform them that he will remain a short time longer in Edgefield at the Court House, where he will be prepared to take likenesses, and give instructions to young gentlemen in his art, on the most reasonable terms.  he will also, sell to any one making application to him at low rates, a full set of instruments, with the stock necessary to fit out a good Ambrotypist. 

J. A. J. Hildebrand.                

Advertisement ran from October 19 to November 23, 1859.

Coburn, M. M.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Rooms at the Court House, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1844 April 24.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  April 24, 1844, Vol. IX, No. 13, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  M. M. Coburn from Savannah, and recently from Augusta, respectfully informs the citizens of Edgefield, that he will remain hear a short time for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures.  He brings testimonials of the highest attainments in the art, but the best recommendation is the work itself.  The pictures are not now as formerly, defaced by the touch, but are made permanent by being gilded, they are therefore more durable than any kind of painting.  They are also colored, which makes them all that can be expected or desired in the art. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.      Rooms at the court House.    

Morris & Huett

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855-1856                   Carolina Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

Morris & Huett was recorded in one advertisement that ran from December 19, 1855 to January 9, 1856 in the Edgefield Advertiser (Edgefield, South Carolina).  Daguerreotypes!  Morris & Huett, Daguerreans, respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield that they are now prepared to execute in the line of their Profession, and in the Very Best Style, the Most Perfect Likeness Of all who may favor them with their patronage. 

They would be happy to exhibit to the citizens of the Town and surrounding country specimens of daguerreotypes recently taken by them, which have met with universal admiration. 

Call at their Room in the Carolina Hotel, and satisfy yourself.

Our object will be to give entire satisfaction and no pains will be spared to secure to secure this result.                                    

Morris & Huett are recorded in Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940 and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active shortly before Christmas 1855.

Albert T. Lyons

Ambrotype Wagon, Ambrotypes, , , , ,

1856                Public Square, Edgefield, South Carolina.                                                                    1856                Odd Fellows’ Building, Edgefield, South Carolina.

Albert T. Lyons was listed in one advertisement and three announcements in the Edgefield Advertiser (Edgefield, South Carolina).  The advertisement ran from November 5 to 19, 1856. The New Car Is Finished!  Ambrotypes, The Subscribers respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield that their New Car is just completed in a most beautiful and perfect manner, which enables them to take the Finest Life-Like Ambrotypes, And in the best style of finish and durability that has ever been offered to the citizens of the District.

The car will remain only for a “few days” in this Town.  Therefore, if you want your likeness—and such as one as will give you satisfaction—call soon, or the Car will leave you.

They wil’ also take Ambrotypes for medallions, Broaches, Lockets, and Finger Rings.  Portraits of deceased persons copied accurately.

Come soon—come quickly, if you wou’d take advantage of the splendid opportunity now offered.  Remember, “delays are dangerous.”  A. T. Lyon & Co.

The first announcement appeared on November 12, 1856.  Leigh & Co.’s. Ambrotype Car.  This beautiful and most complete Car is now on our Public Square, under the management of Mr. A. T. Lyon, a skillful artist, and one well prepared to take Ambrotypes of every description in a style second to none.  We bespeak for Mr. Lyon an extensive patronage, first because he is a native of our Town, and secondly, because his specimens of Ambrotypes are highly creditable to any one.  See advertisement in another column.

The second announcement appeared on November 26, 1856.  “Clear The Track,” For The Ambrotype Car Will positively leave Edgefield within a week from this date.  Therefore, if you want your Ambrotype taken in a style second to none, come immediately.  A. T. Lyon & Co.

N. B.—I hope it will be born in mind that I cannot, in any instance, deliver any picture, until it is paid for. My terms are strictly on the cash system and must be rigidly adhered to.

The third announcement appeared on December 3, 1856.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  December 3, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 47, P. 2.

Speaking Ambrotypes.  Mr. Albert Lyon, a native of our village, is now fully prepared to take ambrotype likenesses in the highest style of the art.  His large and beautiful car will remain for a week longer at its position in front of the Odd Fellows’ Building; and we earnestly advise all, who desire to have (for themselves or their friends) really fine copies from life, to call on him before he leaves town.  He will not allow you to depart dissatisfied.  Mr. L. deserves the greater encouragement from the fact of his having shown that home-folks can do this sort of thing as well as the Yankees; and his connection with Messrs. Leigh & Tucker gives him complete facilities.  Call Soon.

Albert T. Lyons is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but the above verifies the connection with John Leigh and Leigh & Tucker.

T. H. Jones

Ambrotypes, ,

1858                Rooms in the Carolina Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

T. H. Jones was recorded in an advertisement that ran from July 7 to 28, 1858 in the Edgefield Advertiser (Edgefield, South Carolina). Ambrotypes For $1, And As High As $10! The Subscriber will take great pleasure in waiting on the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity who may desire to procure Faultless Representations of themselves by the wonderful operation of the Ambrotypie art.

Daguerreotypes, Oil Paintings, Engravings & c., accurately copied.                                      Ambrotypes inserted in Medallions, Rings, Breastpins, Seals, & c.                                                  Particular attention will be given to Family Groups and Children.                                                  The Subscriber attends personally to his customers and guaranties satisfaction.                      Those wishing good Pictures will do well to call soon at his Rooms in the Carolina Hotel, as he will remain in this place but a few days.  T. H. Jones.

T. H. Jones is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. W. Halsee

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

S. W. Halsee was recorded in an announcement on September 10, 1845 in the Edgefield Advertiser (Edgefield, South Carolina). Daguerreotype Pictures.—We have seen a number of Daguerreotype pictures executed by Mr. S. W. Halsee, an Artist, who has for some time past been operating in our Village. We but concur with the general opinion, in pronouncing the pictures of Mr. H. most excellent.  Several of them are of the gentler sex, true to life, and of course beautiful.

The pictures are generally colored and have a high finish about them.  On several of them, in the back ground, the Artist gives views of beautiful scenery, such as mountains and trees in full foliage.  He frequently throws in pictures of other objects to please himself or the person who sits for the likeness.  The daguerreotypes are all gilded, and doubtless will be permanent.  Mr. Halsee takes likenesses at a very reasonable rate, and evinces great anxiety to please.  We commend this gentleman to the liberal patronage of the public, and hope that he will receive numerous and substantial tokens of their high regard.

S. W. Halsee does not appear in other photographic directories.

William H. Chalmers

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

1853-1861       Post Office Corner, Augusta, Georgia.[1]                                                                            1856                   Address Unknown, New York, New York.1                                                                          1856                   Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.                                                                  1858                   over Burpee’s Carriage Shop, opposite the Bank, Athens, Georgia.1  

William H. Chalmers was listed in four advertisements in the Edgefield Advertiser (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  The first three are when he was in partnership with John Leigh as Leigh & Chalmers.  The first advertisement ran from October 1, to November 5, 1856.  Ambrotypes!  Those Beautiful and Imperishable Pictures can be had at John Leigh’s Office.  They are superior in Brilliancy, depth of tone and finish to any ever offered in this community.  Leigh & Chalmers.  Edgefield, Sept. 30, 1856.

The second ran from October 1 to December 31, 1856.  Photographs.  This beautiful style of Picture so popular in both this country and Europe, can be had at Leigh & Chalmers’ Gallery, Augusta, Ga.  Persons having Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends can have them photographed from life-size to the smallest miniature.                                                                Leigh & Chalmers.  Augusta, Sept. 30, 1856.

The third advertisement ran on March 4, 1857.  Photograph of Hon. P. S. Brooks.  Messrs. Leigh & Chalmers, of Augusta, have kindly forwarded to us a photograph likeness of our lamented Brooks, for which we return then thanks.  It is just the thing we were endeavoring to procure and is a most acceptable gift.  The likeness is striking and the execution excellent.  As there are very many citizens of Edgefield who would be glad to have a faithful portrait of their late beloved representative, we would suggest to them that, for only $4, they can procure such an one from Messrs. Leigh & Chalmers.  Mr. Leigh brought up a hundred copies the other day, but they are going off very rapidly.  Those who have engaged them should apply early; and those who have not done so, can now make the arrangement with Mr. L., who is at this place for the present.

The fourth advertisement was for William H. Chalmers alone and ran from December 8 to 29, 1858 in the Edgefield Advertiser (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  Ambrotypes For Fifty Cts. At The Chalmers’ Gallery, Post Office Corner, Augusta, Geo.  Wm. H. Chalmers, the well-known and successful Ambrotypist, is still furnishing pictures in the same Beautiful And Life-Like Style, that was so much admired last season, for the Low Price of 50 Cts. and upwards, According to the size and style of case.  The Gallery having a Mammoth Sky-Light and Side-Light combined, together with Instruments of the latest and most approved kinds, Pictures can be taken at all hours of the day, and as well in cloudy weather as in clear.

Having secured the services of several of the Best Operators in the United States, Likenesses will in all cases be Perfect or no charge.  Each Picture will be handsomely colored by an experienced Artist, and warranted not to fade.

The Public are invited to call and examine the large collection of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Paintings, &c., on exhibition.  Entrance to Gallery on door above the Post Office.

N. B. Instructions given in the Art and Apparatus furnished.         Augusta, Dec. 7.

[1] Early Georgia Photographers, 1841 – 1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth