Tag Archives: Galveston Texas

Fitzgibbon, William

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1852                Post Office and Centre Streets, Galveston, Texas.

1852                Corner of Preston and Main Streets, Houston, Texas.

1852 February 9.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  February 9, 1852, Vol. III, No. 1, Whole No. 209, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. 

“Secure the shadow ere the substance Fade,

“Let nature copy that which nature made.”

Think not these portraits, by the sunlight made.  Shades through they are, will like a shadow fade; No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie, [eye.  When death’s cold film spreads o’er the beaming Fitzgibbon’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay, will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

Our galleries are open from sun-rise to sun-set, at the corner of Post office and Centre streets, Galveston, and corner of Preston and Main streets, Houston, where we will be pleased to see visitors to examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not.  For portraits of Adults, by our process and improved instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children, a clear day (between eleven and two) is best.

In dress, ladies are recommended to wear figured or dark material; plaid, figured or striped dresses for children.  White, light-blue and pink, should be avoided.

Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes copied.  Views of buildings taken.  Invalids waited upon, and likenesses of deceased persons taken.  Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists.

N. B.—Operators wishing to purchase materials, can now be supplied with Cameras, Cases, Plates, and other necessary articles appertaining to the business, and at New Orleans prices.  F. B. & S. jan. 29.

Advertisement was recorded on February 9, March 22, & May 10, 1852.

1852 March 22.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  March 22, 1852, Vol. III, No. 13, Whole No. 221, P. 4.

Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists And General Dealers in Daguerreotype Stock all descriptions.  Corner of Post office and Centre Streets, Galveston; and Corner Main and Preston sts., Houston.

Advertisement was recorded on March 22 & May 10, 1852.

Bourges, Emil

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1852                Post Office and Centre Streets, Galveston, Texas.

1852                Corner of Preston and Main Streets, Houston, Texas.

1852 February 9.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  February 9, 1852, Vol. III, No. 1, Whole No. 209, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping. 

“Secure the shadow ere the substance Fade,

“Let nature copy that which nature made.”

Think not these portraits, by the sunlight made.  Shades through they are, will like a shadow fade; No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie, [eye.  When death’s cold film spreads o’er the beaming Fitzgibbon’s life-like pictures, mocking at decay, will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

Our galleries are open from sun-rise to sun-set, at the corner of Post office and Centre streets, Galveston, and corner of Preston and Main streets, Houston, where we will be pleased to see visitors to examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not.  For portraits of Adults, by our process and improved instruments, a cloudy day is quite as favorable as clear weather.  For children, a clear day (between eleven and two) is best.

In dress, ladies are recommended to wear figured or dark material; plaid, figured or striped dresses for children.  White, light-blue and pink, should be avoided.

Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes copied.  Views of buildings taken.  Invalids waited upon, and likenesses of deceased persons taken.  Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists.

N. B.—Operators wishing to purchase materials, can now be supplied with Cameras, Cases, Plates, and other necessary articles appertaining to the business, and at New Orleans prices.  F. B. & S. jan. 29.

Advertisement was recorded on February 9, March 22, & May 10, 1852.

1852 March 22.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  March 22, 1852, Vol. III, No. 13, Whole No. 221, P. 4.

Fitzgibbon, Bourges & Stanley, Daguerrean Artists And General Dealers in Daguerreotype Stock all descriptions.  Corner of Post office and Centre Streets, Galveston; and Corner Main and Preston sts., Houston.

Advertisement was recorded on March 22 & May 10, 1852.

Bickel, William C.

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1852                Old Post Office Building, Galveston, Texas.

1853-1854       Corner of Centre and Post Office Streets, Galveston, Texas.

1852 March 22.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  March 22, 1852, Vol. III, No. 13, Whole No. 221, P. 3.

Daguerrian Establishment.  Old Post Office Building, Post Office Street, Galveston.  Mrs. S. R. P. John has fitted up the Post Office Building in a handsome style, and having a superior arrangement of light, as well also as every other facility, she will be able to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish accuracy and effect to any other establishment in the South.  Mrs. John availed herself of the aid of Mr. Bickel an experienced artist, and feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who patronize her enterprise.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves. [mar1.

Advertisement was recorded on March 22; May 10; and June 24, 1852.

1854 January 17.  Galveston Tri-Weekly News.  (Galveston, Texas.)  January 17, 1854, Vol. 12, No. 56, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Anderson & Bickel would most respectfully announce to the citizens of Galveston and vicinity, that they will continue the business at the old stand—the Sky-light Gallery—where one of the firm will always be found ready to give you a true likeness, while the other may be absent with the Daguerrean Car to the different towns in the State; the object is to permanently locate in Galveston, and do as good work as can be done in the Northern cities, and we hope by so doing, to merit the public patronage.

We have, and will keep constantly on hand, every style of Cases, Frames, Seals, Rings, Breast Pins, &c. &c.

Daguerreotypes, Landscapes and Paintings neatly copied.  Prices from one to ten dolars.  Operating hours from 8 A. M,. to 5 P. M.

Rooms corner of Centre and Post-office streets, Up Stairs.  nov11.

Mrs. S. R. P. John

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1852                Old Post Office Building, Galveston, Texas.

Mrs. S. R. P. John was recorded in one advertisement on March 22; May 10; and June 24, 1852 in the Semi-Weekly Journal (Galveston, Texas).  Daguerrian Establishment.  Old Post Office Building, Post Office Street, Galveston.  Mrs. S. R. P. John has fitted up the Post Office Building in a handsome style, and having a superior arrangement of light, as well also as every other facility, she will be able to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish accuracy and effect to any other establishment in the South.  Mrs. John availed herself of the aid of Mr. Bickel an experienced artist, and feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who patronize her enterprise.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves. [mar1. Mrs. S. R. P. John is not recorded in other photographic directories.