1850-1851 Main Street, over J. D. Crank’s Store, Geneseo, New York.
1851-1853 Main Street, opposite Republican Office, Geneseo, New York.
1853-1857 79 Main Street, Rochester, New York.
1859 Address Unknown, Rochester, New York.
1850 February 14. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) February 14, 1850, Vol. XIII, No. 24, Whole No. 648, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes! Messrs. Griffin & Whyland would respectfully announce to the citizens of Geneseo and vicinity, that they have fitted up the rooms over store of J. D. Crank, Main Street, where they will be ready at any time to accommodate the public with Miniatures, which are seldom equaled for beauty of tone and brilliant luster, and the “Eyes” we never fail in producing them equally as plain and bright as those of the original. Having spent much time in the study and practice of the art, and also in obtaining the latest improvements, they feel perfectly confident that their specimens will compare with any hitherto produced. A good assortment of stock on hand at all times. Every variety of Cases—Single, Double, Plain Morocco, Turkey hoend, fancy Gilt and embossed.
Frames—Rosewood, Mahogany, Rough and Ready, Single or in Groups.
Lockets—All sizes, single, double, and glass fronts.
Miniature Pins and Rings.
Warranted instructions given to any who are otherwise qualified for the business, and free access to all books and papers connected with the art. Apparatus and stock furnished if desired.
Miniatures taken in all kinds of weather.
Ladies and gentlemen are requested to examine and sit for specimens.
Advertisement ran from February 14 to August 15, 1850.
1850 August 22. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) August 22, 1850, Vol. XIII, No. 51, Whole No. 675, New Series—Vol. 1, No. 36, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes! Messrs. Griffin & Whyland would respectfully announce to the citizens of Geneseo and vicinity, that they have fitted up the rooms over store of J. D. Crank, Main Street, where they will be ready at any time to accommodate the public with Miniatures, which are seldom equaled for beauty of tone and brilliant luster, and the “Eyes” we never fail in producing them equally as plain and bright as those of the original. Having spent much time in the study and practice of the art, and also in obtaining the latest improvements, they feel perfectly confident that their specimens will compare with any hitherto produced. A good assortment of stock on hand at all times. Every variety of Cases—Single, Double, Plain Morocco, Turkey hoend, fancy Gilt and embossed.
Frames—Rosewood, Mahogany, Rough and Ready, Single or in Groups.
Lockets—All sizes, single, double, and glass fronts.
Miniature Pins and Rings.
Warranted instructions given to any who are otherwise qualified for the business, and free access to all books and papers connected with the art. Apparatus and stock furnished if desired.
Miniatures taken in all kinds of weather.
Ladies and gentlemen are requested to examine and sit for specimens.
Advertisement ran from August 22, 1850 to December 5, 1850.
1851 July 25. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) July 25, 1851, Vol. XIV, No. 46, Whole No. 723, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 31, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes Taken in all kinds of weather at Griffin’s Rooms, opposite the Post Office, Main Street, by entire transmitted light, which produces the most beautiful blending of light and shade, ever discovered in any Daguerreotype process. The room is darkened, so as to exclude all reflected light, thereby enabling any with the weakest eyes to sit from 15 to 45 seconds with perfect ease. No pains spared in giving the [ ] and most graceful position and no charges, unless satisfactory. Every quality, size and kind of Frames, cases nd Lockets, Chemicals Apparatus and Stock furnished to Operators as cheap as can be purchased West of New York. Any one desirous of engaging in this art would do well to call here for their apparatus and instructions, which will be warranted in all cases. Miniatures taken with the improved magic background, something new and beautiful. Call and See. Geneseo, May 9, 1851.
Advertisement ran from July 25, 1851 to April 15, 1852.
1852 April 8. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) April 8, 1852, Vol. XV, No. 31, Whole No. 760, New Series—Vol. 3, No. 16, P. 3.
Skylight Daguerreotype Gallery. Five Rooms arranged expressly for the business. Griffin has removed to Crank’s New Block, opposite the Republican office, Main street, where he has the advantage of Sky and Side Light, superior to any ever arranged in this country Now look out Quacks. We are bound to take better Miniatures than can be taken in any “Cart” that travels, and cheaper than ever. Only think, a nice Daguerreotype put up in a neat Morocco bound case, for the extraordinary low price of only One Dollar! Instructions given in the art, and Apparatus and Stock furnished, if desired. A long experience and close observation has enabled us to understand the theory and practical part in every particular, and we are now prepared to produce the Half, or Natural Tints, a shade so much desired and perfected by our best portrait painters.
Explanations of the process given to any capable of understanding, free of charge, when time will admit.
Rooms open at all hours of the day. Small [ ? ] of humanity taken in the twinkling of an eye, and no pains spared in giving the easiest and most graceful position in all cases.
Advertisement ran from April8, 1852 to June 16, 1853.
1852 December 23. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) December 23, 1852, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 1, Whole No. 797, P. 1.
L. V. Griffin, Daguerreotypist.—Rooms opposite the Republican, Main Street, Geneseo, N. Y. Look inside this paper for Advertisement.
Advertisement ran from December 23, 1852 to October 13, 1853.
1852 December 30. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) December 30, 1852, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 2, Whole No. 798, P. 2.
As it is expected that every one will be favored with some present on New Year’s day, the question is often a difficult one to some, what that present shall be. Now let us make a suggestion. Death, with his ever-moving and tireless sickle is constantly on his round, removing the loved ones from the place they now occupy, and what can be more appropriate or what would be received with more grateful emotions, than a likeness of a friend or relative? Griffin is fully prepared to supply all calls, and in doing so, will give you a picture that cannot be excelled by any one. A likeness to be of any value, should be correct—a faithful reflex of the “human face divine,” and such a one you can have by giving him a call. His assortment of cases, frames, lockets, &c., is very large, embracing some of the most elegant patterns and styles we have ever seen, from one dollar to almost any price you may desire. Mr. G. is a thorough artist, and gives his pictures a life-like appearance, and tone of finish, we have never seen equaled.
1853 June 2. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) June 2, 1853, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 24, Whole No. 820, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes! Griffin still remains in town, ready at a moment’s notice to transfer your shadow upon the imperishable plate of silver. The whole process accelerated and the impression made completely perfect by the aid of that almost indispensable apparatus, the Galvanic [Hartlery] A large size Camera has been lately added with a Condenser and Metallic Reflector. Those wishing views of Dwellings, Landscapes, or Family Groups, with dense foliage for the back ground can be accommodated at their place of residence, if desired.
By using the above apparatus every object appears in its true position the revered order as is the case with Common Camera is with the above arrangement completely avoided. We have taken some beautiful proofs which receive the admiration of all—Nature’s own copy of Nature’s work. A large assortment of every size and quality of Frames, cases, and Lockets, of the best workmanship, on hand at all times.
We would suggest an idea to the public—You that have aged relatives and wish to perpetuate their memory by the aid of this art, should improve the warm pleasant weather of summer. Do not wait for a more favorable opportunity. The “old pioneers” are dropping off like the withered leaves of autumn, and you are left at hardly a moment’s notice, without a shadow of their former existence.
Advertisement ran from June 2 to October 6. 1853.
1853 October 6. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) October 6, 1853, New Series—Vol. IV, No. 42, Whole No. 830, P. 3.
Sky-Light Daguerreotype Gallery. New Arrangements. S. C. Wright, (Of Syracuse,) Would Respectfully inform the citizens of Geneseo and vicinity, that he has purchased the entire interest and establishment of L. V. Griffin, where he will continue the business, and hopes by strict attention, to merit the liberal patronage hitherto bestowed and will ensure complete satisfaction to ……unreadable.
Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 10, 1853.
Daguerreotyping—Mr. L. V. Griffin, who has been successfully engaged in business as a daguerreotype artist at Genesco, and to whom, as we noticed by the Livingston Republican, premiums were awarded at the recent Fair in that county, has disposed of his business there to a daguerreotypist from Syracuse, and removed to this city, where he goes into business with Mr. E. M. Whitney whose name in this department of art, is his sufficient eulogy. Messrs. Whitney & Griffins have opened an establishment in the Crystal Palace Block, Main st., just east of the Blossom Hotel, which will be under the immediate supervision of Mr. G. while Mr. W. will continue in charge of his rooms in Gould’s Block.
New Daguerreotype Gallery. Whitney, Denny & Griffin, Crystal Palace Block, 79 Main Street. In calling the attention of the citizens of Rochester and vicinity to this new establishment, we would respectfully inform them that this suit of Rooms has been built expressly to our order—and alter an experience of some years in the business, we hazard nothing in styling this a Model Daguerrean Gallery, The Operating Room and Sky Light the largest in the State.
It will be our aim to sustain the reputation already acquired for producing the Best Daguerreotypes, and for which we have received several Premiums.
All are invited to call at the Crystal Palace Gallery.
Advertisement ran from October 24, 1853 to June 3, 1854.
1853 October 25. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) October 25, 1853, Vol. 9, No. 253, P. 2.
The New Daguerreotype Gallery of Messrs. Whitney, Denny & Griffin in the Crystal Palace Building, No. 79 Main st., has just been provided with the largest sky-light, which affords remarkable advantages for the daguerrean process.
1854 February 25. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) February 25, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 48, P. 2.
Daguerreotype.—We saw yesterday a superb whole size daguerreotype of Sheriff C. B. Woodworth, taken by Mr. Griffin of the Crystal Palace Daguerrian Rooms. It is one of the strongest and best pictures we have ever seen. It seems to stand out from the plate as if in relief. This is a fair sample of the work turned out by Griffin, who is rapidly gaining the name and merit of rare excellence. His rooms are favorably located for business, of which he is drawing a good share.
1854 May 15. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) May 15, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 115, P. 2.
Crystal Palace Notes…
Nor should visitors to the Crystal Palace forget to visit the Daguerrian Rooms of Mr. L. V. Griffin. They are fitted up in a style unsurpassed in the west. The reception room is large and commodious. By passing up an easy flight of stairs you enter into the operating room. This room has every convenience for perfecting the art. W.
1854 May 22. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) May 22, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 121, P. 2.
Dissolution.—The Co-parntership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the firm of Whitney & Denny, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm will make payment to Edward T. Whitney, who will likewise settle all debts owing by said firm. E. T. Whitney, C. B. Denny.
Rochester, May 18th, 1854. The Daguerreotype business will be carried on hereafter by the subscriber, at the rooms of the late firm of Whitney & Denny. E. T. Whitney.
The Copartnership heretofore existing between the subscribers under the firm of Whitney, Denny & Griffin, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. L. N. (sic.) Griffin is hereby authorized to use the name of the firm in settlement, and to whom all accounts must be paid. E. T. Whitney, C. B. Denny, L. N. (sic.) Griffin.
Advertisement ran from May 22, 1854 to February 28, 1855.
1854 May 24. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) May 24, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 123, P. 2.
Crystal Palace Daguerreotype Gallery, L. V. Griffin, 79 Main st., Crystal Palace Block. We would invite the attention of all interested in the production of fine Daguerreotypes, to this large and truly beautiful Gallery. The rooms are very large and were arranged expressly for this business at great expense and nothing has been left undone that would contribute in the least to make every arrangement complete and as perfect as possible. The largest and most superior Sky-Light ever constructed for this Art, is adjusted at an angle, that will admit all the light required, and the facilities are such that a sitting can be given in a remarkable short space of time at any hour and in any weather.
In fact this indispensable addition to Photographic manipulations has become so justly appreciated, that many operators from different sections are desirous of obtaining a plan of the adjustment by which to obtain what Artists style Half or Natural Tints, which cannot be procured in a perfect manner without the aid of such a Light.
Citizens and strangers are requested to call, and for proof of the above, examine specimens, and also refer to the patrons of the Crystal Palace Gallery.
Advertisement ran from May 24, 1854 to October 15, 1855.
1854 June 9. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) June 9, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 137, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes, of a superior tone, and the finest blending of light and shade, can be had at any time at Griffin’s Gallery, in the Crystal Palace block.
Advertisement was recorded seven times between June 9 to 19, 1854.
1855 March 21. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) March 21, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 70, P. 2.
Read Aloud!—If you want a good Daguerreotype, in a fancy case, and cheap at that, call at the Crystal Palace Gallery. Griffin is always at his rooms.
Remember, entrance 1st east of the Marble Store, 79 Main street.
Advertisement ran from March 21 to 30, 1855.
1855 March 30. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) March 30, 1855, Vol. 11, No. 78, P. 2.
Crystal Palace Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 79 Main street, Rochester, N. Y., First entrance East of Wamsley Brothers’ Store. L. V. Griffin, Operator and Proprietor. The attention Of All the Readers of this paper is respectfully called to this, the largest and most complete Establishment of the kind in this city, and second to no one in the State.
“This is no Hoax.”
If it seems improbable, call and satisfy yourselves as to the truth of the assertion. A constant attention to this art or six successive years, has won for us the enviable notoriety of producing the best Daguerreotypes, notwithstanding the “Puffs” of our neighbors in the art, written by themselves, and paid for at the rate of ten cts. per line.
Let the respective merits of each be critizied (sic.).
Pictures of every size, from the largest plate to the smallest finger-ring.
One great advantage over other Galleries, is the immense Sky-Light Pictures.
Children are taken daily in one, two and three seconds, single or in groups. The state of the weather is no account. A large light and superior Cameras, will conquer Stereoscopes, Crayon, Landscape, or Scenic illuminated and magic, and the vignette, are among the styles of the present method of taking Daguerreotypes.
All are invited to call and examine specimens and prices. The latter shall be put down as cheap as the cheapest, in fancy cases or frames, and no work allowed to go out unless it suits in every particular.
Advertisement ran from March 30 to October 15, 1855.
1856 January 3. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) January 3, 1856, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 3, Whole No. 955, P. 3.
Crystal Palace Daguerreotype and Photograph Gallery! No 79 Main Street, Rochester, N. Y.
L. V. Griffin, Operator & Proprietor.
Life Size Photographs on canvas,
Cabinet do do,
Chroma tints do on Paper,
Plain Photographs, all sizes,
Ambrotypes or Daguerreotypes on Glass, Stereoscopes, Crayon, Vignette, Magic, colored and plain Daguerreotypes, all sizes.
The attention of all the readers of this paper especially directed to the largest and most complete establishment in the city. A life size Photograph Painted with Oil Colors is decidedly the best and most durable picture that can be made. The Likeness is as perfect as the Daguerreotype, and the Painting is executed by the most skillful Artist in this country. Old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends through it be a locket picture, can be enlarged to a life-size without the least possibility of a failure. When you visit Rochester, call and see specimens.
Advertisement ran from January 3 to December 25, 1856.
1856 August 21. Livingston Republican. (Geneseo, New York.) August 21, 1856, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 36, Whole No. 988, P. 2.
As an artist, Mr. Griffin has no superior, and he has done much to advance and perfect the Daguerrean art. The paper Ambrotypes are something that will have a great run, and from the specimens we have seen, they are fully equal to any taken on glass, and are in a form to be forwarded by mail without danger of soiling. Those desiring a Daguerreotype, an Ambrotype either on glass or paper, or Photograph, should give Mr. G. a call at his rooms in the Crystal Palace block, Rochester.
1857 September 3. Rochester Daily American. (Rochester, New York.) September 3, 1857, Vol. XIII, No. 205, P. 3.
Considerable interest was excited this forenoon by the fact that a number of our citizens were taken up singly to the height of several hundred feet by Prof. Steiner in his large balloon “The Pride of the West.” Among those who took this trip were Mr. L. V. Griffin the Daguerrean Artist…
Grand Combination! We, the undersigned, Proprietors of the Principal and long established Daguerreotype Galleries In this city, have decided, that, in consequence of the extreme scarcity of Money, and the many difficulties that a large class labor under, that it is No More Than Just, that a Reduction should be made in the Price Of Pictures!
Therefore, Resolved, That henceforth, and until further notice, we will make Pictures For Twenty-Five, Fifty, and Seventy-Five Cents, For which we have heretofore charged One Dollar.
We Also Propose To Reduce the price of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., &c., in the same ratio. (Signed)
R. B. Appleby, Arcade Gallery,
Hovey & Hartman, Gaffney’s Block,
L. V. Griffin, Crystal Palace Block,
J. S. Crocker, Whitney’s Gallery.
Advertisement ran from November 10 to 13, 1857.
1859 May 13. The Brockport Republic. (Brockport, New York.) May 13, 1859, Vol. III, No. 31, Whole No. 135, P. 2.
New Ambrotype Gallery! E. M. Sintzenich. From the old established Gallery of L. V. Griffin, Rochester, (where he has had nearly six years experience in the art of producing Camera Pictures,) has established himself in this village Directly over the Post Office, for the purpose of accommodating the citizens of the place and the surrounding country with First Class Pictures! Of Every Description.
He does not hesitate in saying that he can produce as good work as can be made at any Gallery in the State, and as cheap as the cheapest.
All are invited to call and examine specimens. All work warranted. Remember the place, Brockport, May 4, 1859.
Advertisement ran from May 13 to 27, 1859.
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