1853                Rooms at Spann Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina

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

1853                Palmetto House, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

1855                Address Unknown, Cokesbury, South Carolina.

1856                McBee’s Hall, Greenville, South Carolina.

1859                Rooms at Marshall House, Abbeville, South Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call early as his stay will be short.                                        

Advertisement ran from March 9 to 16, 1853.

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

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

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

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

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

Call early as his stay will be short.                                        

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 14 to 21, 1853.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 16 to March 9, 1855.

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

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

Call And See His Specimens!

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

Room In M’Bee’s Hall, Up Stairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gallery on 2d Floor Of McBee’s Hall.

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

Photographs beautifully colored in oil, by the subscriber.

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 4 to April 8, 1858.

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

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

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

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

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

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

His Stay Will Be Limited.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 24 to March 17, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 25 to March 18, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call and see his Beautiful Specimens.

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

Prices to suit the times and circumstances of all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.

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

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

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

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