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Henry, Mrs. M. A.

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1859                Rooms over Jackson’s Store, S. E. Corner of Court Square, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

1859 March 5.  The Arkansian.  (Fayetteville, Arkansas.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

Pictures! Cheap Pictures!!  “Catch the shadow’ ere the substance fade.”  Mrs. M. A. Henry has

re-opened her Gallery in Fayetteville, and is ready, willing and waiting with greatly increased

facilities, i.e. furnish those who may desire them, with Ambrotype and Melainotype Pictures on

the latest and most fashionable styles.  Come one, come all, and get good Pictures in a neat plain

case, at the low price of One Dollar.

Rooms over Jackson’s Store:  S. E. Cor. of the C. Square.   M. A. Henry.  Fayetteville.

Advertisement ran from March 5 to April 30, 1859.

1859 June 11.  The Arkansian.  (Fayetteville, Arkansas.)  June 11, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Those desirous of securing “the shadow” and perpetuating their good looks to another age, will

do well to call on Mrs. M. A. Henry, at her Gallery over the Store of Mr. C. Jackson, South-east

corner of the Court Square, and get one of her inimitable pictures.

1859 June 11.  The Arkansian.  (Fayetteville, Arkansas.)  June 11, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Pictures!  Ambrotype—:And:—Melainotypes!  Mrs. M. A. Henry Is still to be found in her

Gallery, ready at all times, to execute every kind of work in her line, with neatness, durability

and dispatch.  She has had several years experience in the art; and those who are desirous of

leaving behind them a “shadow when the substance fades,” a memento to be watered even by the

tears of affection, will do well to give her a call.  She will furnish pictures From Ten Dollars to

Fifty Cents!  According to the style and quality of the case.  A large and splendid assortment of

chemicals, cases, ect always on hand; and pictures copied for those who desire it, on easy terms.

Instruction given in the art to any who may desire it.  Rooms over Jackson’s store South-east

Corner Court Square.  Call.

Advertisement ran from June 11 to September 24, 1859.

William Anthony

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1859                East of Court Square, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

William Anthony was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 18 to September 2, 1859 in The Arkansian (Fayetteville, Arkansas.)  Watches:–And:—Jewelry.  At Greatly Reduced Prices at Anthony’s:  East of Court Square—Fayetteville, Arks.  I am on hand this season, and intend to remain: having purchased a large and well assorted stock of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, which are offered to the public, at lower prices than ever before offered in this market.  I would call your particular attention to the American Watch which is the safest and most reliable Time Piece now made; and I have made arrangements at the east, to keep a full supply on hand, in Gold and Silver cases.  They are warranted for ten years to keep correct time!  Also, the English and Swiss Leavers, Lepine, and Duplex Watches, at very low rates.

If You want a Good Clock!  Give Anthony a call, and get one of Seth Thomas’ make.  They never get out of order, and are warranted for eighteen months at From Eight to Ten Dollars!

Jewelry of all descriptions, always on hand, and made to order.  Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, cleaned and repaired on short notice and reasonable terms, and warranted to give general satisfaction to everybody.

Old Gold And Silver always received in exchanged for new articles.

Pictures!  Pictures!!  I am also well prepared to take Pictures in all their various styles; having a good sky light, which is better than side light, and will spare no pains to give ample satisfaction to all who favor me with a call.  Good pictures taken with care For Twenty-Five Cents! 

Please call and examine specimens.  Wm. Anthony.

William Anthony is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.  The information in the entry is from a secondary source which only excerpted parts of the original advertisement above.