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Gove, William S.

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1846 Rooms over D. S. Dutton’s Store, Lower Village, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1847 Rooms at the Ocean House, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

1847-1849 128 Merrimack Street, Billings’ Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1849-1850 Central Street, Canal Block, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1850 Wyman’s Exchange, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1850 7 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.

1851 Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

1853 Keenan House, Huntsville, Texas.

1846 November 6. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) November 6, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 3, Whole No. 575, P. 2.

Gove[1] & Clark would respectfully inform the citizens of this place and vicinity, that they have taken rooms over D. S. Dutton’s Store, at the Lower Village, for a few days only, where they will execute Likenesses in the most perfect style that the art can produce.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

1847 June 12. Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph. (Gloucester. Massachusetts.) June 12, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 24, P. 3.

Wm. S. Gove & F. A. Tyler, Respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Gloucester and vicinity that the have taken Rooms at the Ocean House, for a short time, where they are prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures, in the most perfect style the art can produce.

N. B. Miniatures taken in any weather, beautifully colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to July 3, 1847.

1847 June 16. The Telegraph. (Gloucester. Massachusetts.) June 16, 1847, Vol. XXI, No. 48, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Messrs. Gove & Tyler, at the Ocean House, take some excellent pictures, Give them a call.

1847 June 19. Cape Ann and Gloucester Telegraph. (Gloucester. Massachusetts.) June 19, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 26, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Messrs. Gove & Tyler, at the Ocean House, take some excellent pictures, Give them a call.

1847 July 9. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) July 9, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 33, P. 3.

Removal. T. Pearson Has removed from Wentworth’s Building to Billings’ Block, No. 128, Merrimack Street, (First Brick Block below City Hall.)—Having been at great expense in putting in a Sky-light, which enables him to produce a Picture, with or without Colors, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases, equal to any artitt (sic.) in the country, at prices varying according to the quality of material used, as cheap as at any other place in the city.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine Specimens. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, in all cases, or no charge. T. Pearson, W. S. Gove.

Advertisement ran from July 9 to 23, 1847.

1848 February 11. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) February 11, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 12, P. 2.

A Sleigh-Ride. The scholars of Messrs. Pearson & Grove’s writing academy are preparing for a grand sleigh ride to Nashua. They expect to turn out two or three hundred, and will be accompanied by a band of music.

1848 July 7. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) July 7, 1848, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures. Messrs. Pearson & Gove Would respectfully inform the citizens of Lowell, and strangers who may visit the city on the Fourth, who are in want of Likenesses, to call at their Rooms, 128 Merrimack Street, Previous to calling any where else, and examine our specimens, as we have made extensive arrangements for that day. We feel com=nfident that we shall be able to serve all who may favor us with their patronage.

Come One—Come All! Don’t forget the Number, 128 Merrimack-st., first Brick Block below the City Hall, opposite Kirk-st.

1848 November 17. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) November 17, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 52, P. 2.

Sky Light Miniatures. Mr. W. S. Gove, a good practical daguerrian artist, has taken the rooms, 128 Merrimack street, lately occupied by Mr. T. Pearson, and will keep up the high character of the establishment for superior miniatures.

1848 November 17. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) November 17, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 52, P. 2.

Sky-Light Miniatures Are The Best. Wm. S. Gove, Would inform his friends and former patrons that he has taken the Daguerreotype Rooms, formerly occupied by T. Pearson and himself, No. 128—Merrimack-St.—No. 128 (Billing’s Block.) 1st Brock Block below City Hall, where he will be happy to receive calls from all those that are in want of first-rate Pictures of themselves or friends. Having lately taken instruction of one of the best operators in Boston, in regard to making Top-Light Pictures, he is now ready to execute Miniatures, single or in groups, in the neatest possible manner, which for brilliancy, softness of shadows, and life-like expression, cannot be equalled (sic.) in Lowell—for proof please call and see for yourself.

Prices Varying From $1.00 to $10.00

Pictures taken in all kinds of Weather, and neatly set in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Watch Keys and Rings, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Particular attention paid to Pupils.

Copies taken from Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings or Statuary. Also of deceased persons.

Don’t forget the Number!—128—Pearson & Grove’s old room.

Advertisement ran from November 17, 1848 to February 16, 1849.

1849 July 6. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) July 6, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 33, P. 2.

Removed. Mr. W. S. Gove, one of the best daguerreotype artists in the country, has opened a new suit of rooms in the new “Canal Block,” Central street. He has a splendid sky-light, arranged to his express order.

1849 July 13. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) July 13, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 34, P. 2.

New Stores On Central Street.—…

Second Floor—Offices. Abbott & Brown, lawyers, Benj. Poole, do. A. W. Farr, do. John Ladd, do. H, G. Blaisdell, do. E. L. Shed, constable. Wm. S. Gove, daguerrean artists.

This block has been christened and will be hereafter known as “Canal Block.”

1849 July 27. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) July 27, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 36, P. 3.

Gove’s New Daguerrian Gallery, Canal Block, Central-St., Lowell, Mass. Wm. S. Gove respectfully informs his friends that he has recently fitted up New and Spacious Rooms in a style unsurpassed by any other in the city—having perfected a powerful light, yet so mellow that he is enabled to take the likenesses of Children and others in a few seconds, with perfect ease to the sitter, retaining a perfectly natural expression.

Miniatures taken by Side or Top-Light, single or in groups, in any weather, and warranted no to Fade.

The public are respectfully invited to Call and Examine Specimens, and satisfy themselves.

Particular attention paid to pupils.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

Adverrtisement ran from July 27 to October 12, 1849.

1849 October 5. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) October 5, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 46, P. 6.

In the days of our grandmother, when people had their portraits taken, they almost invariably had to label them to prevent persons from being unable to recognize the originals at some future time. And even then, when strangers happened to look at the pictures, their first remark would be something about the advanced age of the sitter. To this thing there were but few exceptions. Rarely could you fine a good portrait painter. And the cost of a portrait, too, was so expensive, that but few people could afford the luxury of a counterfeit likeness of themselves.

At the present day, however, it is entirely different. The invention of M. Daguerre has placed within reach of the poorest person, in almost every country, the privilege of a portrait, a natural likeness in every particular feature, and often better looking than the original—a portrait taken in an hour, and of an expense comparatively nothing to olden times. Daguerreotype pictures are always perfect likenesses; but some, however, that are taken, are far superior to others. A daguerreotype artist can excel in his vocation, as well as can any other artist. Lowell boasts of quite a number of such; but among them all, though they are all good, we think not one equals Mr. Wm. S. Gove, in the Canal Block, Central street, for the boldness, clearness, and purity and finish of pictures. Mr. G. clearly excels in his profession. Careful and particular, he never allows a bad picture to go from his room, (which is but a pattern of neatness itself); neither can you find in all of his many specimens one in which a blemish. Mr Gove is decidedly the Napoleon of daguerreotypists, and we are glad to hear his excellence is beginning to be appreciated by portrait seekers in this city. Specimens well worthy a survey can be seen at his rooms free and we advise those who do not wish a portrait to just step in and give them an overlooking, and then tell their friends what the have seen.

1850. The Pictorial Lowell Almanac for 1850. (Lowell, Massachusetts) P. 39.

Gove’s Daguerreian Gallery, Canal Block, Central Street, Lowell. The undersigned respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has had spacious Rooms, adapted expressly to his business, fitted up and furnished in a style unsurpassed by any in the city, in the new Block, spanning the Canal, on Central Street. Being constructed under his personal supervision, he has been able to secure a light, at once powerful and yet so mellowed, that accurate likenesses, even of Children, are taken almost instantly, with perfect ease to the sitter, and exhibiting the true natural expression.

Miniatures Taken By Side Or Top Lights, Single Or In Groups, In Any Weather, And Warranted Not To Fade.

Likenesses of Sick or Deceased Persons Taken.

Painted Or Daguerreotype Likenesses Accurately Copied.

Particular Attention Paid To Pupils.

The Public Are Respectfully Invite To Call And Examine Specimens And Judge For Themselves. William S. Gove.

1850 February 22. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) February 22, 1850, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 2.

Gove, Daguerreotypist, Canal Block, is one of the best artists in the city. Those in want of good pictures should not forget to call on him. He would be most happy to wait on customers at all hours, and in all weather.

1850 March 8. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) March 8, 1850, Vol. X, No. 16, P. 2.

The Courier says, “the daguerreotype pictures taken by W. S. Gove, in Canal Block, Central street, are most truthful to life, and are finished in a style of beauty unsurpassed. He has an elegant suite of rooms, and every perquisite to perfection in the art.” We endorse.

1850 March 15. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) March 15, 1850, Vol. X, No. 17, P. 2.

Gove, in Canal Block, has recently refitted his Saloon with new furniture, &c., and now has an establishment rarely equalled, in the line of Daguerreotypists. Gove’s is the ne plus ultra of places for portraits.—Give him a call. He has some new pearl cases, a new pattern, never before introduced into this city.

1850 March 22. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) March 22, 1850, Vol. X, No. 18, P. 2.

Gove, Canal Block, takes daguerreotypes so natural that all the lads and lasses stop and look at his specimen case at the entrance as they go buy, to admire them. Like the old maid, all Gove wishes for is a little sun and ait=r, and he’ll make pictures “speak out, though dumb.”

1850 March 29. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) March 29, 1850, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 2.

Photography—the most curious discovery of the age, is shown in its best and most perfect state, in the pictures by Mr. Gove. There is an artistic taste, an ease of attitude, softness of shadow, and velvety beauty in his daguerreotypes, not to be surpassed in any part of the country. Those desiring pictures by the Daguerreotype should procure one of Gove’s exquisite works, by all means. His room is in Canal Block, Central street.

1850 April 12. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) April 12, 1850, Vol. X, No. 21, P. 3.

Fast Day being a holiday for our operatives, it would be well for them to know that Gove, Canal Block, will keep his Daguerreotype Rooms open all day for their especial benefit, in the way of picture taking. It would be well to call on him.

1850 April 26. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) April 26, 1850, Vol. X, No. 23, P. 2.

Gove’s pictures are becoming as celebrated as were ever Plumbe’s of Boston, Philadelphia, &c. No one having Daguerreotypes taken now, fails to go to this prince of picture takers, at his rooms, Canal Block, and allow him to counterfeit his or her phiz. He does it as natural as life, and sometimes more so.

1850 May 10. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) May 10, 1850, Vol. X, No. 25, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—By an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Mr. W. A. Perry, from Boston, bearing the reputation of being one of the best Daguerrean artists in the country, has associated himself with a firm in this city, and is located at Gove’s old stand, Canal Block, Central street.

1850 May 24. Vox Populi. (Lowell, Massachusetts.) May 24, 1850, Vol. X, No. 27, P. 2.

Mr. A. J. Simpson, in Wyman’s Exchange, has fitted up the nicest Daguerreotype room we were ever in. It is in the second story, and furnished with equal splendor to any millionaire’s drawing room.—Mr. S. has made extensive arrangements for taking Daguerreotypes, and we believe has secured the services of that experienced artist Mr. W. S. Gove, late of Canal Block, whose pictures has been so universally admired by Lowell people.

1850 August 16. Taunton Daily Gazette. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) August 16, 1850, Vol. 3, No. 56, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes. Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston[2]. Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art. Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

Advertisement ran from August 16 to August 22, 1850.

1850 August 23. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) August 23, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 34, New Series-Vol. III, No. 1. P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes. Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston. Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art. Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

Advertisement ran from August 23 to November 15, 1850.

1850 November 22. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) November 22, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 47, New Series-Vol. III, No. 14. P. 3.

William S. Gove, Daguerrean Artist, No. 7, Main Street, Over E. D. Tisdale’s Store. Miniatures taken in any weather, in superior style, single or in groups, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins or Cases, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed, or no charge.

Advertisement ran on November 22 & 28, 1850.

1850 December 6. The Taunton Democrat. (Taunton, Massachusetts.) December 6, 1850, Old Series–Vol. XIX, No. 49, New Series-Vol. III, No. 16. P. 3.

Bristol County Daguerrean Gallery. J. B. Hitchcock, Having taken the Rooms formerly occupied by Messrs. Gove & Stone, No. 7 Main Street, Taunton, Over E. D. Tisdale’s Store, would respectfully invite all, whether they contemplate sitting for their Likenesses or not, to call and examine Specimens which he is now executing at his rooms. Having been for [a] long time practically engaged in this business and having executed over ten Thousand Likenesses, he feels confident that he can furnish as Good Pictures as can be produced in the art.

Particular attention paid to taking Children’s Likenesses, [in] fair weather, between the hours of 10 and 2 o’clock.

Adults taken Equally As Well In Cloudy Weather as in fair.

Miniatures taken single or in Groups, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Cases or Frames, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses taken of sick or deceased persons at their residences, if desired.

1851 August 27. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) August 27, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 107, P.3.

Daguerrian Gallery. J. H. Widney would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, over the Insurance Office Water street, where he has located for the purpose of conducting his profession, and would invite citizens and visitors to call at his rooms and examine his specimens, where he will be happy to furnish those who may wish their likenesses in cases of large or small size, single or in groups, in Breastpins or Lockets, on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, on reasonable terms. Likenesses taken in all kinds of Weather. [aug16.]

Advertisement ran from August 27 to October 11, 1851.

1851 November 8. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4^th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

1853 January 22. The Huntsville Item. (Huntsville, Texas.) January 22, 1853, Vol. 3, No, 23, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes. We called at the Daguerreotype rooms of Messrs. Robbins & Gove, at the Keenan House, on Thursday evening, and noticed some fine specimens of the above art. The general complaint respecting likenesses taken on this plan, is that they fade in time. Some of those which we saw, have been taken years ago, and their brightness is not at all diminished. We would advise our friends to give them a call. See advertisement.

1853 January 22. The Huntsville Item. (Huntsville, Texas.) January 22, 1853, Vol. 3, No, 23, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes! G. W. Robbins & Wm. S. Gove, respectfully inform the citizens of Huntsvill and vicinity that they have taken rooms for a short time only, at the Keenan House, where they will be happy to wait upon all who wish for likenesses taken in the latest and most approved style of the art.

Pictures taken in any weather, and correct likenesses guaranteed, or no charge made.

Infants’ and children’s likenesses taken in two seconds, from 10 o’clock A. M. to 3 P. M., in fair weather only.

Come ladies and gentlemen—all

Please make us a sociable call,

Walk in and our specimens view,

Should you wish one, we’ll take it for you.

The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves.

[1] Possibly William S. Gove.

[2] ^{William S. Gove not listed in the Boston City Directory between 1846-1851. It is possible that Gardner W. Stone who was recorded in city directory in 1850 at 113 Washington street, in 1851 he was recorded at his brothers Jesse Stone gallery at 34 Tremont Row.}

Elliott, J. Perry

March 26, 2025Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsDaguerreotypist, Evansville Indiana, J. Perry Elliott, Melainotypist, Photographer, Randall & Elliottpioneeramericanphotographers

1858-1859 45 Main Street, Evansville, Indiana.

1858 June 9. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) June 9, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery. Evansville can now boast of having the largest and one of the best galleries in the State.—Messrs. Randall & Elliott’s City Gallery, No. 45 Main street.— These gentlemen keep up with all the new and valuable improvements, and an examination of their work will convince any one that their pictures are second to none.

1858 July 31. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) July 31, 1858, Vol. X, No. 306, P. 3.

The Circus band was parading through the streets yesterday. The horses presented quite an imposing appearance with their red plumes floating jauntily over their heads. Messrs. Randall and Elliott took a picture of them as they were passing up Main street. Also of the spotted leopard which was loose in a carriage in front of the band.

1858 August 6. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) August 6, 1858, Vol. X, No. 311, P. 3.

If you want a fine life-like picture of yourself, go to the City Gallery, No. 45 Main street. Remember that the best is always the cheapest, and especially is this so with regard to pictures; therefore go where you are sure of getting the best. Messrs. Randall & Elliott have just received a great variety of plain and fancy cases.

1858 September 15. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) September 15, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 32, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott, at the City Gallery, 45 Main street, have, with their mammoth instrument, been turning out some beautiful groups, some of them containing twelve men in a group. They have the largest and best instrument that was ever brought to this city, and persons wishing pictures, singly or in groups, would do well to patronize the city gallery.

1858 September 25. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) September 25, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 41, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott are prepared to finish any number of nice photographs of the Marine Hospital, at the reasonable price of 50 cents per picture. The photograph is a fine one, and will make, when framed, a neat parlor ornament. Our citizens should procure the picture of their finest building whilst they have the opportunity.

1858 October 1. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 1, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 46, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott, at the City Gallery of Art, 45 Main street, are now making very large Photographs and coloring them in oil. They are the most beautiful as well as the most durable pictures that were ever made and we advise all who wish to obtain a “thing of beauty” that shall be a “joy forever” to give them a call.

1858 October 12. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 12, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 55, P. 3.

Pictures! Pictures!!—Persons visiting our city during the Fair, and especially those who are in town who are in want of first-rate likenesses, should not fail to call at Randall & Elliot’s City Gallery of Art, 45 Main street. Our citizens not be old that this is the best Gallery in the West, and those who are not posted, need only their specimens to be convinced of the fact.

1858 October 19. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 19, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 61, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded by the Vanderburgh Agricultural and Horticultural Society…Division F—Class 1.

Randall & Elliott, best collection of Ambrotypes…………………………$1 and dip.

Tileston and Brother, best plain and colored collection of Photographs…..$1 and dip.

1858 October 23. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 23, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 65, P. 3.

Messrs. Randall & Elliott have sent up to the Fair at Vincennes, specimens of their exquisite Photographs, which will reflect credit upon our city and bear off the premium for their artistic faultlessness.

1858 November 24. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) November 24, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 92, P. 3.

We used to think when we wished to have our Daguerreotypes taken, that we must choose a clear day, but we find that with Messrs. Randall & Elliott it makes no difference, and that even on such days as yesterday, with their fine light and well regulated chemicals, they can turn out a very fine picture, in the short space of a few seconds. They keep a nice warm stove, which ensures comfort to their customers, what little time they need to stay.

1858 December 21. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) December 21, 1858, Vol. XI, No. 114, P. 3.

Photographs.—We have received from the City Gallery, an excellent photograph likeness of Professor Mitchell, from a negative taken by Mr. Elliott during the professor’s recent visit to the city. The numerous admirers of the eloquent lecturer and astronomer, can, at a small cost, procure his lineaments in their memories if there be any danger of their ever being effaced by time and distance.

1859 January 7. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) January 7, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 128, P. 3.

Annual Report of the Librarian of the Evansville Library Association for the year ending December 31^st, 1858….Messrs. Randall & Elliott presented a photographic likeness of Prof. Mitchell…

1859 January 18. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) January 18, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 137, P. 3.

Since Mr. Elliott has become sole proprietor of the City Gallery, he has turned his attention almost entirely to the production of Photographs and Melainotypes; and the fact that his business has increased so rapidly, shows that his pictures are appreciated. He has just received by express a fine assortment of beautiful cases, and also a lot of those splendid whole-sized, oval-gilt frames, which add so much to a fine photograph. Remember, 45 Main street.

1859 January 25. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) January 25, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 143, P. 3.

There is quite a run on the City Gallery, 45 Main street, for these Melainotypes; but Mr. Elliott aims to make the supply equal to the demand, and can usually do so. Sometimes in the afternoon, however, he has more than he can accommodate, and those who do not wish to wait had better go in the forenoon. Mr. M. intends soon to make Photographs the size of life.

1859 April 6. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) April 6, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 194, P. 2.

Our readers should not fail to read the card of J. Perry Elliott, of the City Gallery of Art, No. 45 Main street, Evansville, Ind. Mr. Elliott has a magnificent gallery—the finest in the State. He takes perfect life like pictures, and those of our friends who visit the city should call on him and get a beautiful picture. He gets up some splendid photographs.—Petersburgh Reporter.

1859 April 26. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) April 26, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 211, P. 3.

Oak Hill Photographs.—Mr. Elliott has taken negatives of several beautiful views in Oak Hill Cemetery—one embracing the cottage—from which he is prepared to produce any number of photographs. He offers them in frames and glass for the low price of one dollar each.

1859 September 5. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) September 5, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 16, P. 2.

J. Perry Elliott’s City Gallery Of Art, No. 45 Main Street, Evansville, Ind. Particular attention given to Photograph and Melainotypes.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to December 31, 1859.

1859 October 17. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 17, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 53, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded at the South-Western Indiana District Fair. Class 12—Art.

J. Perry Elliott, of Vanderburgh [County], best collection plain photographs, diploma.

1859 October 19. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 19, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 55, P. 2.

It is a fact that is becoming notorious, that J. Perry Elliott’s Photographs are far superior to any that are made in this part of the country, and equal to any that are made East or West. Any one who doubts it, need but call at the City Gallery, No. 45 Main street,—examine the splendid likeness of Miss Hulitt’s and others, which he has recently made—to be convinced.

1859 October 25. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) October 25, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 60, P. 3.

There are still a few sets of those beautiful photographic views of Oak Hill Cemetery at Mr. Elliott’s City Gallery, 45 Main street, and as the negatives are preserved, they can be multiplied at pleasure. They present to us—true to life—a place that, to most of us, is very sacred, and, at the same time, one of the loveliest places in nature. The cost of those views is so trifling, compared with their real value, that we think family should have them.

Dobyns, Thomas Jefferson

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1845 Across from Commercial Hotel, [Memphis, Tennessee.][1]

1846 Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee.¹

1847-1850 Over 477 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.¹

1848 24 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1848 Jefferson Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1851-1852 Water Street, Over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

1851-1854 489 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

1851-1855 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tennessee.

1852 Over Craig’s, Holly Springs, [Mississippi.][2]

1853-1854 59 College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

1851-1854 6 & 23 (28) Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1851-1854 Corner 4th and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Missouri

1854 Olive & Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

1853-1854 303 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848 May 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 31, P. 2.

Daguerrean Galleries.—Dobyns & Co., Proprietors.

Cincinnati, O., No. 24 5th st., between Main and Walnut.

Louisville, Ky., North side of Market st., between 5th and 6th.

Memphis, Tenn., on Jefferson st.

At any of the above places can be had likenesses of all sizes. In regard to the tone and finish they have nothing to say. Their pictures show for themselves.

Pictures of deceased persons taken in any part of the city.

Always on hand and for sale—Stock, Chemicals, Instruments, and every thing appertaining to the art.

Instruction imparted to pupils at either of the above rooms.

Advertisement was recorded from May 18 to December 7, 1848.

1848 May 20. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 20, 1848, Vol. X, No. 33, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping. Dobyns & Co. have fitted up a new Daguerrian Gallery on Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, over the store of J. H. Walker. The room is large and handsomely arranged, and a sky-light window has been made, rendering every thing in perfect order for the reception of visitors. The Queen City Daguerreotypist have established an enviable reputation for the perfection of their pictures, and from the long experience of Mr. Dobyns, and his great taste in such matters, he will fully sustain, if nor increase that reputation. The pictures already taken by Messrs. D. & Co., of some of our citizens, must be recognized by all who know the person as most perfect and finished likenesses.

1848 July 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.

When will wonders cease? Dobyns & Co., on Fifth street, over J. H. Walker’s store, have an instrument that will take a perfect Daguerrian Likeness of a child in one second. Now is your time, for those who have the original, to “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.

1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping—Maguire’s old stand, No. 6 Camp street.—The subscriber, having leased this well known and celebrated establishment, and secured the services of Dr. W. H. Harrington, partner of J. Maguire for the last four years, will continue the business at No. 6 Camp street; where he is prepared to furnish Likenesses, of all sizes, equal to any in the United States. From long experience and strict attention, he trusts fully to sustain the reputation of this long established Gallery.

Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers. T. J. Dobyns.

Dr. Harrington avails himself of this opportunity to return his thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same, at the above Gallery.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851.

1851 August 22. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 22, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 197, P. 2.

Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world. All we ask, is to try us. Full satisfaction given or no charge. Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city. Instructions given, with all improvements. T. J. Dobyns.

1851 August 23. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 2.

The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished Daguerrean artists in America who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street lately occupied by Maguire and Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the changes, and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally , who, from their strong intellectual endowment and force of character, will please themselves in spite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to the highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.—[New Orleans Cresent.

1851 August 23. Daily Morning Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 3.

Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

1851 September. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) September 1851, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 189.

–We have had among us, during the last month, quite a number of western and southern Daguerreans, who have come for the purpose of purchase their winter’s supplies of materials; among them…Dobyns of New Orleans…

1851 October. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) October 1851, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 255.

At a meeting of the Daguerreotypist of the city of St. Louis, held at Fitzgibbon’s Gallery on Tuesday evening, Oct 7th.

J. H. Fitzgibbon was called to the Chair, and S. L. Meachan appointed Secretary.

The object of the meeting being stated by the Chairman, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draft resolutions for the action of the meeting:

C. Burritt, M. Wright, T. J. Dobyns, C. A. Rand, W. A. West, J. McKee, which committee made the following report:

Whereas, It hast pleased the Almighty to call from among us one of our brethrn, (sic.) therefor, be it—

Resolved, That we, the Daguerreotypists of the City of St. Louis, deeply regret the loss of our brother H. H. Long, whose uprightness of character and perseverance in the Daguerreotype art, hath promoted its welfare and elevated its standing.

Resolved, That the Daguerrean Art has lost by the death of Mr. Long, one of its brightest ornaments and best artists.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with the widow and friends of the deceased, for the severe loss they have sustained.

Resolved, That the Chgairman and Secretary of this meeting be requested to address a letter of condolence to the widow of our deceased brother.

Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the daily papers of the city of St. Louis—the Daguerrean Journal, and Photographic-Art Journal of New York. J. H. Fitzgibbon, Chairman. S. L. Meachan, Sec’y.

1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 2.

St. Louis Business Directory…Daguerrean Artist.—Fitzgibbon, No 1 Fourth and Market streets; Dobyn & Co., Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets; Rand 57 Fourth street, opposite Planter’s House.

1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 3.

Dobyn’s & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries, No. 489 Main st., Louisville, Ky.; No 1 Fowlks Row, Memphis, Tenn.; No. 6 & 28 Camp st., New Orleans, La., and corner Forth and Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo. oc9.

Advertisement ran from October 9, 1851 to January 15, 1852.

1851 November 8. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale. The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. nov. 5.

Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852.

1852 January 1. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 1, 1852. Vol. I, No. 17, P. 1.

Removal Daguerreotype Gallery and Furnishing Depot. We have removed to No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, corner Main and Adams street, where Yearout will continue to furnish those fine tone life-like Pictures. For comfort and elegance our new rooms are unsurpassed. [jly9] Dobyns & Co.

1852 January 6. New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 6, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 261, P. 2.

Dobyn’s & Harrington’s Daguerreotype And Stock Depot, No. 6 Camp street.—This well known establishment having been thoroughly repaired, enlarged and improved, the proprietors invite the attention of the public to their Picture Gallery, where Portraits are furnished of all sizes, in the most superior style and finish.

N. B.—Operators fitted out with complete Apparatus at the lowest cash prices. Voightlander, French, Harrison’s, Lewis & Helb’s half size Tubes, with Box and extra Tablets, for twenty-five dollars. Quick working Tubes, Plates, (American and French,) Cases, Frames, Stands, Boxes, Baths, Chemicals, together with every article used in the Daguerreotype Business, constantly on hand, and for sale wholesale and retail.

Advertisement ran from January 6, 1852 to January 7, 1853.

1852 May 24. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 27, P.3.

Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. my12.

Advertisement was recorded three times between May 24 and June 15, 1852.

1852 October 19. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 19, 1852. Vol. I7, No. 263, P. 2.

Something New in the way of a Likeness. Dobyne & Yearout hold the Patent Right for the State of Tennessee, for taking the delicate and beautiful miniature known as the Crayon Daguerreotype, and are now prepared to furnish a very superior Likeness. We also have another style of Likeness—they are worth a visit, call and judge for yourself. We have a large lot of stock and can furnish operators with any and all articles used by the art at Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, Louisville and Holly Springs, at very low rates.

1852 October 21. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 21, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.

Our old friend Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist, has just returned from New York, bringing with him many late and valuable improvements in the Daguerrean Art. He can be seen for a few days only, at his rooms, over S. Fowlkes & Co’s store, as he intends leaving this week for New Orleans, where we learn he is doing a splendid business in his line. We understand that Col. Yearout, who has for some time past been associated with Mr. Dobyns, is now in Philadelphia, with the great Daguerreotypist, Root, but is daily expected to return with other new improvements, and then between Dobyns, Yearout and Lipman, at the firm of Dobyns & Yearout, in this city—The very best likenesses of the “human face divine,” can be procured.

See advertisement in another column.

1852 October 31. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 31, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Establishments.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn., over Fowlkes & Co.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn., over Stevenson’s.

Dobyns & Yearout, Holly Springs[2], over Craig’s.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La., corner Camp and Canal sts.

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo., corner 4th and Olive sts.

Dobyns & Co., St. Louis, Mo. Corner 4th and Chestnut sts.

Dobyns & Co., Louisville, Ky., Stanclift’s old gallery.

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky., 47 Main st.

At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements. Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art. Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson. I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La. T. J. Dobyns.

1852 November 23. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) November 23, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 290, P. 3.

Dobyns’ & Co.—So far as we have had an opportunity of observing, we do not hesitate to pronounce the Daguerrean establishment of Messrs. Dobyn’s & Co., the finest and most extensive in this city. Mr. Lipman, a very polite and accommodating young gentleman, is the artist, who now has the management of the establishment; Messrs. Dobyns and Yearout, both being absent the former at New Orleans, and the latter at Nashville. A few days since we were shown by Mr. Lipman some fine specimens of pictures, executed by him. They were indeed superior to any we have seen in a long time. Those would see them selves as they are seen by others, have only to call for a few minutes on Messrs. Dobyns & Co.,—corner of Main & Adams streets.

1852 November 27. The Louisville Daily Democrat. (Louisville, Kentucky.) November 27, 1852, Vol. IX, No. 115, P. 4.

Dobyns’ Daguerrean Galleries.

No. 489 Main street, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tenn.

No. 28 Camp street, New Orleans, La.

Corner Camp and Canal streets, (Maguire’s old corner,) New Orleans, La.

Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, Mo.

By calling at either of the above establishments you can procure such Pictures as must please. We respectfully solicit a call. Dobyns & Co.

1853 March 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) March 20, 1853, Vol. I8, No. 67, P. 3.

Dobyns & Yearout, Daguerrean Artists, Corner Main and Adams Streets, Over Fowlkers’ Row.

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.

Daguerreotype stock, and everything pertaining to the trade, for sale.

1853 May. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) May 1853, Vol. 5, No. 5, P. 320.

–Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington of New Orleans, in connection with Mr. V. L. Richardson, have opened a gallery in New York city, at the corner of Broadwayand Duane street, The well known reputation of these gentlemen will ensure them a liberal share of patronage.

1853 May 31. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 31, 1853, Whole No. 7465, P. 4.

New Daguerrean Gallery.—The Undersigned respectfully inform their friends, and the public in general, that their new gallery is open for the reception of visitors. Portraits taken in every style of the art. Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway.

1853 June 12. Sunday Dispatch. (New York, New York.) June 12, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 29, P. 3.

The Principal Daguerrean Gallery in this metropolis, is that which is located at 303 Broadway, and is under the direction of Messrs. Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet, who have branch establishments in successful operation at New Orleans, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Nashville, and in each of which cities, as well as in New York, do they enjoy the reputation of taking by means of a skylight, constructed upon an entire new plan, and approved apparatus, under the direction of the most skilful artists, the best portraits and pictures that have been taken by the daguerreotype process. Citizens and strangers should remember this fact, and call at No. 303 Broadway.

Advertisement was recorded eleven times from June 12 to October 2, 1853.

1853 June 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 15, 1853, Whole No. 7480, P. 4.

“A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever—Its loveliness increases;” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.

1853 June 16. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 16, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3796, P. 4.

“A thing of Beauty is a joy forever—its loveliness increases!” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.

1853 June 27. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 27, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3805, P. 4.

“So sweet a language from so fair a mouth, ah, “to what efforts would it not persuade!” Such mouths are to be seen only in the matchless daguerreotypes of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. So expressive are they that “sweet language” seems to flow from them. The eyes, too, are those that “speak language in a “look.” These superb pictures may be had at No. 303 Broadway.

1853 July 9. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) July 9, 1853, Vol. XXXI, No. 162, P. 2.

Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La.

Dobyns & Co., Memphis, Tenn.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.

Dobyns & Richardson, Moessint, 303 Broadway, New York.

At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements. We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art. Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co. N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather. D. & Co.

1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 1.

Dobyns & Hall’s Celebrated Daguerrean Gallery, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Ky., importers and Dealers in every description of Daguerreotype materials. For sale cheap.

1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 3.

Persons desirous of seeing the Crystal Palace can do so by calling at our Daguerrean Rooms, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, where they will always find us prepared to take pictures in the most improved style, at the same time pledging ourselves to give satisfaction. We are constantly receiving shipments from the East, which enable us to accommodate our customers with the latest style of cases.

Operators wishing Daguerrean Material will find it to their advantage to give us a call, as our assortment is always complete/ Dobyns & Hall.

1853 August 17. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 75, P. 2.

Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street

Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.

Dobyns & Richardson, Morssewet, New York

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.

Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans

Advertisement ran from August 17, 1853 to January 15, 1854.

1853 August 18. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 18, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 225, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.—Messrs. Dobyns & Hall, whose gallery is over Kitts’s Jewelry establishment, have a system of daguerreotyping, which we strongly advise our friends to call and examine. We have not time to describe it to our readers, but we can assure them that it will surprise, astonish, and delight them.

1853 October 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 16, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 117, P. 3.

Col. Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist of Dobyns & Yearout, 59 College Street, who has just returned from his New York establishment, has several improvements which will be introduced id a few days. We understand that the celebrated artists E. Church, so long and favorably known as one of the best in the city of New York, came out with the Col. For the purpose of remaining permanently in that gallery. If he surpasses Yearout’s pictures, we should say Nashville will have something to be proud of. We shall see what we shall see.

1853 October 17. New Orleans Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 17, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 191, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—The Daguerreotyping Saloon of Messrs. Dobbyns & Harrington, on the corner of Camp and Canal streets, are now in active operation under the superintendence of Mr. McClure, the acting Operator. These rooms contain a large and well selected stock of materials for taking likenesses according to the most approve method, and the pictures taken give general satisfaction. The operation is almost instantaneous, and the results in all cases a true type of the features, even to the slightest shades of expression. The specimens exhibited at these rooms are of such a various character that a visit to them is equivalent to a stroll through an extensive picture gallery. The operator, Mr. McClure, has brought the art of coloring the pictures to the nicest perfection, imparting a tint to the complexion exceedingly life-like, and in a manner always true to the reality. Persons having relations and friends at a distance, or who wish to preserve the likenesses of those in whom they are interested, may here find a ready means for engraving their features on lasting materials, which are unchangeable, and which will not deteriorate through time. Plates of every description may be obtained here, and on the most accommodating terms. Strangers in the city should not fail to gratify their curiosity by paying these rooms a visit.

1853 November 26. Mississippi Free Trader. (Natchez, Mississippi.) November 26, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 11, P. 3.

Dobyn’s Daguerreotype Establishments. At New Orleans, Memphis, Holly Springs, Nashville, Louisville and St. Louis, are now complete in every particular and have full supplies of every article used in the art.

Dobyns & Harrington, at the corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans, (Maguire’s old stand,) have remodeled and arranged one of the best Saloons in the United States. Our Pictures speak for themselves.

The largest assortment of Stock ever in New Orleans, and at such prices as must please.

We own the patent for the State of Louisiana for taking those new Vignette Pictures, never surpassed in beauty. Our Col. Dobyns is the agent for selling rights in the State of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Advertisement ran from November 26, 1853 to

1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 1.

Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.;

Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.;

Dobyns & Harrington, N. Orleans, La.;

Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.;

Dobyns & Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.;

[Dobyns] Kite & Co., Louisville, Ky.;

Dobyns & Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, New York.

1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 2.

To the Lovers of the Marvelous. Dobyns & Yearout are now prepared to execute those wonderful productions termed Stereoscopic Pictures. The chief beauty of these Pictures consist in the beautiful and life-like appearance, obtained by the use of perspective or convex glasses.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row. [sep23]

1854 May 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 28, 1854, Whole No. 6486, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—The Daguerrean Rooms, formerly occupied by Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street, are reopened and ready for the reception of visitors. V. L. Richardson operator. Yearout & Richardson.

1854 September 3. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 3, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 372, P. 2.

Notice.—The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Dobyns & Church and Dobyns & Co., is dissolved. No one is authorized to collect debts of the concern but Mr. J. T. Yearout. T. J. Dobyns. Sep. 3.

Advertisement ran from September 3 to December 30, 1854.

1854. Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855. (St. Louis, Missouri.) 1854, P. 141-142.

Dobyns & Spaulding north west corner Olive and Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

1854 September 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 16, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 383, P. 3.

The Fine Arts. Amongst the numerous enterprises that are being pushed forward in our city, we notice the Daguerreian Establishment of Messrs. Dobbins [sic.] & Yearout, 59 College Street, over the dry goods store of Messrs. Stevenson & White. We visited their galleries yesterday and found them fitting up their rooms and instruments. One or both of these gentlemen have been absent from our city a considerable portion of the summer, visiting a number of the principal cities of the United States, where they also have similar establishments. We are informed that they have secured the services of the celebrated artist, Mr. Mallory, who has been operating heretofore in the larger cities, North and West, and we have no doubt he will sustain here the high reputation that he has acquired in other places. Here is what the St. Louis Herald says of him:

‘Look On This Picture.’—The other day we were shown some of the finest specimens of the Daguerrean art ever seen in this city. These pictures were life-like, mellow and beautiful. They were taken by Mr. Mallory. It may not be generally known, but there is as much difference in daguerreotypes as between cheese and chalk.—Some operators take pictures which others would be ashamed of. Those who want a first-rate picture should call and get Mallory to ‘point his machine at them’ for about half a minute, and we will agree to treat if he doesn’t produce a ‘counterfeit presentment’ which will give satisfaction.”

We are also informed by the proprietors of this establishment that in addition to furnishing daguerreotype likenesses of the very first order, at very moderate prices, they import directly from Europe and the Eastern cities every description of stock used in their line, which they can and will sell to traveling operators as low as they can buy in New York, or elsewhere in the United States. Such enterprise deserves encouragement.

1854 October 31. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 31, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 420, P. 2.

Hughes Brothers, Daguerrean Artists And Daguerreotype Stock Dealers.

C. C. Hughes, Union Street, over Streetch & Orr’s

F. N Hughes, 59 College Street, late Dobyns & Co.

The subscribers have the honor to inform their numerous friends, that owing to an increase of business they have purchased the Rooms lately occupied by Dobyns & Co.; our galleries are fitted up in neat style, with powerful Sky-Lights, the only ones in the city, which is well adopted for taking large Family Groups without the dark shades so generally seen and objected to. In the Union Street Gallery we have a beautiful Piano for he use of the Ladies, and every other facility to produce First Class Pictures—no others are allowed to leave the rooms. We attend to our patrons personally, so that our patrons may rely on polite attention, and Pictures equal to any, no matter by whom taken.

Citizens and Strangers are politely invited to visit our Rooms, whether they need Pictures or not.

1855 March 17. The Leader. (St. Louis, Missouri.) March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

A Mialaret, Daguerrean, (Successor to Dobyns & Spaulding,) N. W. corner of Fourth and

Olive streets, over Porter & White’s store.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, with any desired tone or shade, equal to the best. Children, of any age taken in from one to five seconds. Prices range from one to twenty-five dollars.

1855 October 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 20, 1855, Vol. XX, No. 242, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes for $1.00. I take pleasure in saying to my old friends that I have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery of Col. J. T. Dobyns, and am now prepared to make better pictures than heretofore, at One Dollar. Particular attention paid to children. A fine assortment of finer Cases, Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for Daguerreotypes. Rooms opposite United States Hotel. Call and see me. Respectfully, J. T. Yearout.

1857 Januaru 16. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 16, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 304, P. 4.

“Americans use an American Pen,” is the moto of the American Steel Pen Manufacturing Company. Their agents, Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington, 6 Camp street, have presented us with a box of the “Washington Medallion Pen.” We have tried this pen, and find it an excellent article, and can [ ? ] recommend it to the public.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Possibly Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Gove & Widney

July 1, 2022DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Dobyns & Co., Evansville Indiana, Gove & Widney, J. H. Widneypioneeramericanphotographers

1851 Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

Gove & Widney (Gove & J. H. Widney) were mentioned in two advertisements in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). The first advertisement ran from August 27 to October 11, 1851. Daguerrian Gallery. J. H. Widney would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, over the Insurance Office Water street, where he has located for the purpose of conducting his profession, and would invite citizens and visitors to call at his rooms and examine his specimens, where he will be happy to furnish those who may wish their likenesses in cases of large or small size, single or in groups, in Breastpins or Lockets, on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, on reasonable terms. Likenesses taken in all kinds of Weather. [aug16.]

The second advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852. Dobyns & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4^th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves.

Gove & Widney are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Yearout & Lipman

December 5, 2021Daguerreian Stock and Materials, DaguerreotypesDaguerreian Materials, Daguerreotypist, Evansville Indiana, John T. Yearout, Lewis S. Lipman, Louisville Kentucky, Memphis Tennessee, New Orleans Louisiana, St. Louis Missouri, Thomas Jefferson Dobyns, Yearout & Lipmanpioneeramericanphotographers

1851-1852 Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

Yearout & Lipman (John T. Yearout & Lewis S. Lipman) were recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852in The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana). Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4^th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. While Thomas Jefferson Dobyns; John T. Yearout & Lewis S. Lipman are all recorded in other directories this entry provides additional information previously unrecorded.

Thomas W. Wright

December 1, 2021DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Evansville Indiana, Thomas W. Wrightpioneeramericanphotographers

1854 Over William Hughes’ store, Evansville, Indiana.

Thomas W. Wright was recorded in one announcement that appeared on September 11, 1854 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). Mr. Thos. W. Wright is taking some fine Daguerreotypes at his establishment over Wm. Hughes’ store. Those who try his skill will find themselves pictured forth as natural as life, and the operation performed on the cheapest principles. Give him a call.

Thomas W. Wright is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. H. Widney

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1851 Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

J. H. Widney was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 27 to October 11, 1851 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). A second advertisement appears on November 8, 1851 in the same newspaper that announces his successor. Daguerrian Gallery. J. H. Widney would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that he has taken the rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, over the Insurance Office Water street, where he has located for the purpose of conducting his profession, and would invite citizens and visitors to call at his rooms and examine his specimens, where he will be happy to furnish those who may wish their likenesses in cases of large or small size, single or in groups, in Breastpins or Lockets, on the most reasonable terms, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, on reasonable terms. Likenesses taken in all kinds of Weather. [aug16.]

The second advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852. Dobyns & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4^th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves.

J. H. Widney is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Webster & Tileston

August 21, 2021Albatypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, SphereotypeAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Edward Z. Webster, Evansville Indiana, Photographer, Webster & Tileston, William W. Tilestonpioneeramericanphotographers

1856-1857 Bray’s Building, Evansville, Indiana.

Webster & Tileston (Edward Z. Webster & William W. Tileston) were recorded in one advertisement in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). The advertisement ran from November 19, 1856 to April 2, 1857. Webster’s Sphereotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Callodiotypes. And all other styles of Heliographic Pictures can be obtained at Webster & Tileston’s Gallery in Bray’s Building, at prices ranging from One Dollar up.

Please call soon, as Webster’s time is limited. W. & T.

Webster & Tileston are both recorded in other photographic directories but not as partners.

J. Walmsby

August 1, 2021DaguerreotypesDaguerreotypist, Evansville Indiana, J. Walmsby, William W. Tilestonpioneeramericanphotographers

1855-1857 Opposite the Post Office, Evansville, Indiana.

J. Walmsby was mentioned in an advertisement that ran from October 20, 1855 to April 25, 1857 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). Daguerreotypes Taken At The Sun Beam Opposite The Post Office. Having made an entire change in my Mammoth Sky Light, by which I am enabled to take much finer pictures than heretofore, so that I am now prepared to take pictures of all sizes that will compare favorably with any taken in the West.

I have also associated with me for a short time Mr. J. Walmsby, who is an operator of many years experience, by which arrangement, one, or both of us, may always be found at the rooms, ready to take pictures.

Remember the place opposite the Post Office.

N. B. We are also prepared to go out and take likenesses of corpses at short notice. W. W. Tileston.

J. Walmsby is not recorded in other photographic directories.

William W. Tileston

May 29, 2021Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, PhotographsAmbrotypist, Daguerreotypist, Edward Z. Webster, Evansville Indiana, Melainotypist, Photographer, Summers & Tileston, Tileston Brothers, Tileston Randall & Co., William W. Tilestonpioneeramericanphotographers

1855 Main Street, over the Marble Depot, opposite Branch Bank, Evansville, Indiana.

1855-1857 Rooms in Dr. Bray’s Building, over the Old Post Office, Evansville, Indiana.

1857-1859 First Street, opposite the Post Office, Evansville, Indiana

William W. Tileston was recorded in twelve advertisements and fifteen announcements in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). Not included in this post are the advertisements and announcements while with Tileston Brothers and Tileston, Randall & Co. which have previously appeared. The first announcement appeared on January 1, 1853. Evansville Temple of Honor.—The regular meeting of this Temple are held every Thursday Evening over the Insurance office, Water st. Officers for the present term—…W. W. Tileston…

The second announcement appeared on December 26, 1853. County Convention. The County Temperance Convention met pursuant to the call, at the Court-house, and organized by electing W. W. Tileston President, and L. Echelbery Secretary…

The third announcement appeared on February 24, 1855. Returning Thanks, &c. We have received a friendly letter from Mr. E. Z. Webster, the daguerreotypist.—As he wishes us to thank the citizens of Evansville for their kind patronage to him, &c., we cannot thank them better than by giving them that portion of his letter on the subject. He says:

Now Mr. Sanders, I wish you would do me a favor of thanking the citizens of Evansville and vicinity for their kindness and hospitality, together with the very liberal patronage which was extended towards me during my sojourn among them. They may rest assured that I do fully appreciate each kind act, and if I have succeeded in my endeavors to please both patrons and friends, then in my dearest wish accomplished. I hope at some future time to be able to reciprocate favors, and in the mean time I shall be most happy if I can be of any service to them either individually or collectively, and in this connection allow me to recommend to their kind consideration my friend, Mr. Tileston, who succeeds me in the rooms I occupied. He certainly possesses all the necessary requirements for a successful daguerreotypist, and it only requires—what he certainly deserves, the patronage of those citizens who may require the services of a daguerreotypist, to make him become a successful operator.

This is testimony enough in behalf of Mr. Tileston, but we may add our own so far as to say, we have seen a number of pictures taken by him which we though fully as good as Webster’s own, and that is a high compliment. Mr. T. can be found at the old rooms above the marble works, where he is daily turning out elegant likenesses.—Give him a call.

The first advertisement ran from March 22 to 29, 1855. The Shadow And The Substance Of A Conversation. The following Conversation took place at the Court House corner the other day, between Joe Shadow and Tom Substance:

Joe—I say, Tom,, when are you going around to Summers & Tilton’s gallery to have your Daguerreotype taken?

Tom—Well, I don’t know. I must go soon, for they say that during the pleasant weather they are crowded all the time; and Saunders, of the Journal, say their pictures are about as good as Webster’s own.

Joe—I believe they are. I saw some fine groups there the other day. I’m going to have my whole family taken in a group.

Tom—I shall go the first fine day, for their pictures are so fine and lifelike. I wonder where I can get a fine case-a first rate one.

Joe—Why, get it there they have a splendid new stock in a beautiful showcase, just received and in fine order, and expect to enlarge it soon. They have now on hand a fine assortment of Gold Lockets, Miniature Pins, Paper Macia, Union, Moroco Gilt, Belt, Kossuth, Velvet and Jewel Cases, of all sorts and sizes, and they invite all to call and examine them whether they want to sit for a picture or not.

Tom—I was not aware the kept so fine a stock always on hand: I shall go right down this morning. But then I can’t have it taken this morning and I am sorry, for I may not have tine again for several days.

Joe—Why not go to-day?

Tom—It’s so cloudy: they can’t take pictures such weather as this. Why, it’s raining now.

Joe—There’s where you are out of it. It’s altogether a mistaken idea people have got into their heads that Daguerreotypes can’t be taken on bright sunny days. They say they can take as good pictures in such weather as at any other time. You see their large skylight makes the light always strong in the room, and if they don’t get you a first rate picture they don’t want you to take it. They are always willing to try, and are determined not to let a picture leave their rooms that is not perfect.

Tom—Well, I shall go right down this morning, for the rooms are always comfortable, and it is a pleasant place to spend the time this dull weather. But how is it that they carry on the Sign and Ornamental painting and the Gallery too? They can’t attend to both, certainly.

Joe—Very easy. You see the sign and ornamental branch is carried on under the immediate supervision of Mr. Summers, while Mr. Tileston turns his whole attention to the

Tom—Well, I like that very much. I should think they would go together very well. Meet me at their gallery in half an hour

Joe—I will: good morning.

Tom—Good morning.

The second advertisement ran from March 30 to May 24, 1855. More About Elections. Owing to the great excitement about the city election, and deep interest felt in the Prohibitory Law by all the great political parties, we deem it but our duty to say, that Summers & Tileston, having just received a new Camera direct from New York, are now prepared to take pictures in the best style from a small miniature to a large ½ size. They are also prepared with the best light in the city for copying pictures. They guarantee that no picture shall receive injury which may be left in their hands for the above purpose.

N. B.—Why is a Dogratyper taking a picture, like a gent sitting to a handsome gal? Answer to be had by calling ay Summers & Tileston Gallery. On Main st., opposite Branch Bank, over the Marble Depot.

The fourth announcement appeared on May 16, 1855. Great Fire! Nearly $100,000 Worth of Property destroyed. About half past 3 o’clock yesterday morning a fire was discovered in the rear part of Anderson’s Barber shop, on the upper side of Main street between Water and First, and in a row of small frame houses…Messrs. Summers & Tileston’s Daguerrean Gallery and Paint shop, above the Marble Depot, were destroyed with every article in them. No Insurance. Loss probably $300….

The fifth announcement appeared on May 21, 1855. Conflagration At Evansville, Indiana.—Below will be found a list of the principal suffers by the fire at Evansville on the 15^th:…Summers & Tileston’s daguerreotype gallery were burned.

The third advertisement ran from May 21 to June 25, 1855. Once More In The Field. Summer & Tileston, after shaking themselves for a few days from the ashes of the late fire, have fitted up the sky-light rooms over Wm. Hughes’ store; corner of Main and second streets, where they will be happy to see their friends and old customers and the public generally, who wish to preserve the shadow of their friends, “ere the substance fades.” Thankful for the liberal patronage extended to them for the past three months, they would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same. Perfect pictures taken at the shortest notice, and entire satisfaction given, or no sale.

The fourth advertisement ran from May 30 to June 29, 1855. Not Left Town Yet. Messrs. Summers & Tileston would respectfully inform their old friends and customers, and the public generally, that they have suspended their Daguerrean operations for a short time, for the purpose of fitting up rooms in Dr. Bray’s building, over the old post office. Workmen are now busily engaged in putting up a mammoth sky light, etc., and in a few days we shall be better prepared for taking fine pictures than ever.

The fifth advertisement ran from June 9 to 25, 1855. Poetry For The Million.

Summers & Tileston are the persons,

You’ll please to find them out;

There rooms are opposite the post office

Or somewhere thereabout.

They have a mammoth sky-light,

The largest in the city,

The only light adapted

For taking pictures pretty.

They take miniatures for lockets,

For breastpins and for rings,

Take copies from daguerreotypes,

Also from oil paintings.

Their pictures are uniformly low.

Their pictures hard to beat;

So pray, call at their gallery

And see there’s no deceit.

For life you know, is uncertain,

And death is very sure,

Therefore, ere the substance fades.

The shadow you should secure.

The sixth announcement appeared on June 13, 1855. Once more In The Field.—Messrs. Summers & Tileston, as our readers know, were burned out by the late fire, and lost everything they had in their rooms, and nothing insured. Although thus deprived of almost everything but their energy, they did not “give it up so,” but at once set to work preparing new and far superior rooms to those they formerly occupied. They are now located in Dr. Bray’s building opposite the Post office, in the most central part of the city, and very convenient to the ladies.—They have fitted up their rooms very neatly and are now prepared to take likenesses all kinds of weather, in the best style, and at low prices. We hope they will receive an extensive patronage in view of their late losses, renewed expenses, and more particularly because they take just as good Daguerreotype likenesses as are made in the West.

The seventh announcement appeared on June 23, 1855. The Sun Beam.—This is the name given to Summers & Tileston’s new Daguerrean Gallery. By a lady. They have accepted the compliment, and “The Sun Beam Gallery” will soon be known as the place to obtain good likenesses. The proprietors have reduced their prices, and are now making some of the best Daguerreotypes ever taken in this city. Call and see their new rooms and specimens.

The sixth advertisement ran from June 23 to October 18, 1855. New Gallery, New Name, And New Prices! The Sun Beam Gallery! Messrs. Summers & Tileston have now fully completed their Daguerrean Rooms in Dr. M. J. Bray’s buildings, on First street, opposite the post office, and are now ready to receive visitors and to take pictures in the latest and most approved style. Having fitted up our rooms with the eye to comfort, they are neat, cool and airy, while we have a mammoth sky-light, which enables us to take picture that will compare favorably with any in the West.—Therefore we feel confident of giving perfect satisfaction in all cases, which we guarantee, or no sale. Please call and see us at the Western Sun Beam.

N. B.—Pictures taken for one dollars.

The eighth announcement appeared on September 27, 1855. Dissolution Notice. The co-partnership heretofore existing between Summers & Tileston is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be continued by W. W. Tileston, who is authorized to settle the business of the late firm.

A Card. The undersigned would take this method of returning his sincere thanks to the public for the liberal patronage extended to the late firm, and hopes that by giving his personal attention exclusively to the business to merit a continuance of the same. W. W. Tileston.

The ninth announcement appeared on October 16, 1855. List of Awards at the First Annual Fair of the Vanderburgh Agricultural and Horticultural Society…The Premiums are awarded by the several Committees as follows: Class 21.

Best Daguerreotypes—W. W, Tileston.

The tenth announcement appeared on November 23, 1855. Billy Tileston and his partner are now taking some beautiful Daguerreotypes at the Sun Beam gallery. Drop in, and you can have the opportunity of seeing yourselves as others see you.

The seventh advertisement ran from October 20, 1855 to April 25, 1857. Daguerreotypes Taken At The Sun Beam Opposite The Post Office. Having made an entire change in my Mammoth Sky Light, by which I am enabled to take much finer pictures than heretofore, so that I am now prepared to take pictures of all sizes that will compare favorably with any taken in the West.

Remember the place opposite the Post Office.

N. B. We are also prepared to go out and take likenesses of corpses at short notice. W. W. Tileston.

The eighth advertisement ran from February 8, 1856 to January 3, 1857. Ambrotypes Taken At The Sun Beam! Having gone to a very heavy expense in learning the process, and in fitting up my room for taking Ambrotypes. I am now prepared to put up in the finest style any sized Ambrotypes, from a one-ninth to one-half size. The Ambrotype is far superior to the Daguerreotype in tone and beauty, having none of the glare of the Daguerreotype plate, and can be seen in any light. We also take two pictures at one sitting, a positive and a negative picture, and when held to the light it is perfectly transparent. The Ambrotype are durable, being, when finished, entirely air and water tight, and can be taken in all kinds of weather.

Time for adults for a sitting from 10 to 30 seconds; children from 3 to 10 seconds. Please call and see specimens.

P. S.—daguerreotypes taken in the different styles. W. W. Tileston.

The eleventh announcement appeared on February 9, 1856. Ambrotypes. Mr. Tileston, the well known Daguerreotypist of this city, is now engaged in taking beautiful ambrotypes, an improvement over the Daguerreotype. The likeness is taken on glass, and before put in the case is transparent when held to the light, but placed before a black back ground represent on one side a positive picture and the other a negative. In the case, they resemble a Daguerreotype, but are of much finer tone, free from that shine which prevents the Daguerreotype from being seen to advantage except in a certain light, and are indeed a much more perfect picture. By this process, the eyes are taken perfectly, while by the old way, The eyes of some subjects never can be correctly pictured. The best likeness we have ever had of ourself, was taken by this ambrotype process, and we have been Daguerreotypes innumerable times. We would advise those wanting really good likenesses of themselves to hand down to posterity, or to present to members of the present generation to become ambrotyped at once. Mr. Tileston has been at a heavy expense learning this branch of the art, and improving his rooms, and he deserves a large increase of patronage. His advertisement will give some additional particulars.

The twelfth announcement appeared on May 7, 1856. Proceedings of the City Council. Monday Evening, May 5.

Council met pursuant to adjournment.—Present, Mayor Hewson, and Councilmen Scantlin, Rathbone, Cook, Orr, Setchell, Venneman, Johnson , and Hunnel. Minutes read and approved….The following allowances were made for services rendered at city election, and afterwards…W. W. Tileston, $5,00…

The thirteenth announcement appeared on October 21, 1856. List of Premiums Awarded at The Second Annual Fair of The Vanderburgh County Agricultural & Horticultural Society…Division F.—Class No. 1…

W. W. Tileston, Best Ambrotypes, diploma.

The fourteenth announcement appeared on November 17, 1856. Easy.—Sauntering down the street Saturday morning, who should we meet but Webster—the veritable E. Z. Webster, of picture notoriety. It is unnecessary to state, that we have been in good humour ever since. Since he last visited Evansville, Webster has become an editor, and we have a “fellow feeling” for him. His paper, the “Heliographic Mirror,” lies on our Sanctum table, and when we wish to rid ourselves of a talkative visitor, we push him into an arm chair, and give him the “Mirror.” When he laughs too loud we turn him out. And this reminds us that Webster is “turning out” some pictures at Tileston’s gallery that are perfectly—well, to say the best of them, are just such as Webster takes, and “nobody else.” Call round and get your shadow, done up in a style that will surprise even yourself. Folks don’t know how good looking they are, until Webster has “tuk’em.”

The ninth advertisement ran from November 19, 1856 to April2, 1857. Webster’s Sphereotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Callodiotypes. And all other styles of Heliographic Pictures can be obtained at Webster & Tileston’s Gallery in Bray’s Building, at prices ranging from One Dollar up.

Please call soon, as Webster’s time is limited. W. & T.

The tenth advertisement ran from November 26, 1856 to March 30, 1857. For the Journal.

I never ‘spired tew be a poit,

(I need’nt tell, I ‘spose you no it;)

But if I thawt there’s virtu in it—

Darn’d if I would’nt in a minit!

But when you tawk of dog’ratypin,

Webster’s round and takes delite in;

Ded or ‘live he’ll stamp your feeturs.

And “babiz” tew, deer little creeturs.

On paper, iron, glass or plate,

He’ll fix yewr shadder sure as fate,

So natural and so trew to life,

When yew’re away ‘twill fool yewr wife.

The eleventh advertisement ran from April 27 to May 28, 1857. Daguerreotypes Taken At The Sunbeam, Opposite the P. O. Having made an entire change in my Mammoth Sky Light, by which I am enabled to take much finer pictures than heretofore, so that I am now prepared to take pictures of all sizes that will compare favorably with any taken in the West.

Remember the place, opposite the Post office.

N. B. We are also prepared to go out and take likenesses of corpses at short notice. sept15. W. W. Tileston

The twelfth advertisement ran from May 29 to June 5, 1857. Sun Beam Gallery, First Street, Opposite the Post Office. The above Gallery having just undergone an entire change and refitting, is now re-opened for the Spring Business, With a new and beautiful stock of Cases, Frames, and Apparatus. Feeling thankful for the past liberal patronage, I would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same. Warranting satisfaction in all cases, I would solicit an examination of my stock and specimens. W. W. Tileston.

The fifteenth announcement appeared on June 5, 1857.

Promptitude.—Whatsoever thou resolvest to do—do it quickly—defer not till the evening what should be the work of the morning. Therefore, call at the Sun Beam Daguerrian Gallery, on first street, and get you one of Tileston’s superior pictures, either a Colodiotype, Melaneotype, or any type connected with the Heliographic art. He warrants perfect satisfaction in all cases.

W. W. Tileston is recorded in other photographic directories and has been previously posted on May 26 as Tileston Brothers, and yesterday May 28 as Tileston, Randall & Co.

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