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Havens, Thomas J.

1851                Rooms in Mr. B. B. Smith’s Brick Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1852-1853       Rooms over the Post Office, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1853                Address Unknown, Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

1854                Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855-1859       19 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1857                Rooms at the Odd Fellows Hall, Tarboro’, North Carolina.

1851 August 30.  North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  August 30, 1851, Vol. I, No. 86, P. 3.

Fine Likenesses.  If you wish a fine an accurate likeness, call on Mr. Havens, Daguerreotypist, in Mr. B. B. Smith’s brick building, Fayetteville St.  Mr. Havens has had much experience in his art, and his likenesses are unsurpassed for accuracy and elegance of finish.

Advertisement was recorded twice on August 30 & September 3, 1851.

1851 September 3.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 3, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. 883, P. 1.

Fine Likenesses.  If you wish a fine and an accurate likeness, call on Mr. Havens, Daguerreotypist, in Mr. B. B. Smith’s brick building, Fayetteville St.  Mr. Havens has had much experience in his art, and his likenesses are unsurpassed for accuracy and elegance of finish.

1852 January 31.  Semi-Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 31, 1852, Vol. II, No. 25, P. 3.

Haven’s Photographic Miniature Gallery, (Over the Post Office.)  Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan 31, 1851.

Advertisement ran from January 31, 1852 to April 14, 1853.

1852 February 4.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 4, 1852, Vol. XVIII, No. 905, P. 3.

Haven’s Photographic Miniature Gallery, (Over the Post Office,)  Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan. 31, 1851

Advertisement ran from February 4 to 11, 1852.

1852 January 31.  Semi-Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 31, 1852, Vol. II, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  See the advertisement of “Havens” in another column.  He is the prince of the Daguerreotypists and the president of good fellows.  He will be in Rutherfordton during the month of May.  We advise every body to get ready for a picture, for Havens knows how to take them.  Call at our office and see his specimen of his skill—two of the most popular, best looking, and most important men in the State.  More anon—in a hurry.

So writes the Rutherfordton Banner.  The compliment is a very just one to the accomplished artist, who is, every day producing life-like pictures of the fair, the pretty, the half pretty, and even down to the aged matron, who daily throng his gallery, over the Post Office, in this city.  We hope our mountain friends, every one of them, will embrace such an opportunity, for a good picture.  Giraffe.

1853 April 6.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 6, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 966, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  See the advertisement of “Havens” in another column.  He is the prince of the Daguerreotypists and the president of good fellows.  He will be in Rutherfordton during the month of May.  We advise every body to get ready for a picture, for Havens knows how to take them.  Call at our office and see his specimen of his skill—two of the most popular, best looking, and most important men in the State.  More anon—in a hurry.

So writes the Rutherfordton Banner.  The compliment is a very just one to the accomplished artist, who is, every day producing life-like pictures of the fair, the pretty, the half pretty, and even down to the aged matron, who daily throng his gallery, over the Post Office, in this city.  We hope our mountain friends, every one of them, will embrace such an opportunity, for a good picture.  Giraffe.

1853 October 22.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. III, No. 971, P. 2.

State Fair.  Catalogue of the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, held in Raleigh, October 18, 1853.

286  13 Daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

583  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Paper—the “Daily Register”—ever published in N. C., by Seaton Gales.

1853 October 29.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1853, Vol. III, No. 99, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October 21st, 1853….

No. 631.  13 Daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh, diploma.

No. 634.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh, diploma.

1853 November 2.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 2, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 996, P. 4.

List of Premiums Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October 21st, 1853….

No. 631.  13 daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh, diploma.

No. 634.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh, diploma.

1853 November 4.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 4, 1853, Vol. 10, No. 9, P. 4.

Catalogue Of the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October, 1853….

286.  13 daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

583.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh.

1853 November 4.  Wilmington Journal.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 4, 1853, Vol. 10, No. 9, P. 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society, October 21st, 1853….

No. 631.  13 daguerreotypes, T. J. Havens, Raleigh, diploma.

No. 634.  Daguerreotype of the first Daily Raleigh Register, S. Gales, Raleigh, diploma.

1854 February 15.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. IV, No. 26, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens[1], Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 22, 1854.

1854 February 15.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.

We call the attention of those who may want faithful and fine likenesses to the advertisement of “the new Portrait Gallery” in our paper to-day/  Mr. Copeland and Mr. Havens enjoy a high reputation in their respective departments.

1854 February 15.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 29, 1854.

1854 March 1.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  Match 1, 1854, Vol. V, No. 26, P. 4.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement was recorded three times between <arch 1 to 15, 1854.

1854 November 25.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 25, 1854, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Go To Havens’ And Get One Of His beautiful Hereoscopic Pictures.  They are the order of the day.

Crayon Daguerreotypes taken in the neatest style by Havens’.  Go and see them.  Raleigh,

Advertisement ran from November 25 to January 10, 1855.

1855 February 14.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 14, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 24, P. 3.

Mr. Havens respectfully invites all who have not yet seen his Stereoscopes to call at his Gallery on Fayetteville Street, and examine specimens.

The Stereoscope gives, by far, the most perfect likeness that has ever yet been obtained by any other mode, and is seen with no less astonishment than delight.  Every feature of the face, and every portion of drapery, &c., stand out in such bold relief, that we are almost persuaded, when viewing these wonderful pictures, that we are looking at the original instead of a mere likeness.

Connoisseurs and lovers of art have only to see these magic pictures, to be convinced of their intrinsic merit.

If you want a fac simile of yourself, come to Havens’ Gallery, and get one of his splendid Sky Light Stereoscopes.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between February 14 to May 2, 1855.

1855 October 6.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  October 6, 1855, Vol. V, No. 91, P. 3.

Entirely new for All.  T. J. Havens Would Inform His Friends, and all those who have any decided taste for the fine arts, that he has recently perfected himself in taking the Ambrotype, and Mezograph Portraits, the only true, life-like pictures that can be taken.  They are not reversed, and are more lasting than the Daguerreotype.  I would advise all to call and see for themselves. 

Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 14, 1855.

1855 October 10.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 10, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 6, P. 3.

Entirely new for All.  T. J. Havens Would Inform His Friends, and all those who have any decided taste for the fine arts, that he has recently perfected himself in taking the Ambrotype, and Mezograph Portraits, the only true, life-like pictures that can be taken.  They are not reversed, and are more lasting than the Daguerreotype.  I would advise all to call and see for themselves. 

Advertisement ran from October 10 to 31, 1855.

1855 October 10.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 10, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1094, P. 3.

Entirely new for All.  T. J. Havens Would Inform His Friends, and all those who have any decided taste for the fine arts, that he has recently perfected himself in taking the Ambrotype, and Mezograph Portraits, the only true, life-like pictures that can be taken.  They are not reversed, and are more lasting than the Daguerreotype.  I would advise all to call and see for themselves.  Raleigh, Oct. 6, 1855.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to November 14, 1855.

1855 October 20.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 20, 1855, Vol. V, No. 95, P. 3.

The State Fair.  The Third annual Fair of the Agricultural Society of North Carolina, commenced in this City on Tuesday last, and will close to-day, Friday….Floral Hall.

Daguerreotypes in oil, and ambrotypes, by Mr. Havens, of Raleigh—Very life-like and handsome.—

Some fine daguerreotypes, by J. D. Nott, Fayetteville.

1855 October 24.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 96, P. 2 & 3.

List of Premiums Awarded at the Third Annual Fair of the N. C. State Agricultural Society…Report Of the Commit. On Discretionary Premiums…

1 Lot of Ambrotypes, J. T. Havens, dip.

1 Lot of Daguerreotypes, J. T. Havens, 1st premium.  3.

The State Fair…

Floral Hall.—Daguerreotypes in oil, and ambrotypes by Mr. Havens, of Raleigh—very life-like and handsome.  Some fine daguerreotypes, by J. D. Nott, of Fayetteville.

1855 October 24.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1096, P. 1.

The State Fair.  The Third annual Fair of the Agricultural Society of North Carolina, commenced in this City on Tuesday last, and will close to-day, Friday….Floral Hall.

Daguerreotypes in oil, and ambrotypes, by Mr. Havens, of Raleigh—Very life-like and handsome.—Some fine daguerreotypes, by J. D. Nott, Fayetteville.

1855 October 24.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1096, P. 3.

Report Of The Commit. On Discretionary Premiums…

1 lot Ambrotypes, J. T. Havens,  dip.

1 lot of Daguerreotypes, J. T. Havens,   1st premium, 3.

1855 October 31.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair List of Premiums awarded at the Third Annual Fair of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society…

Report of the Committee on Discretionary Premiums…

1 lot Ambrotypes, J. T. Havens,                                             Dip.

1 lot of Daguerreotypes, J. T. Havens, 1st premium      3.

1855 November 7.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 7, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 10, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  The best Likenesses in the World; now taking in the finest style of the art, at Havens’ Daguerrean and Picture Gallery, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. C.

Advertisement was recorded six times between November 7, 1855 to January 2, 1856.

1855 December 19.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 19, 1855, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Christmas Holiday Presents.  There Is Nothing More Beautiful, Or that will be highly appreciated, than one of those almost speaking, life-like pictures which T. J. Havens has concluded to put up for the very reduced price of $1, for a short time only, thus placing them within the reach of all.  Give him a call, or you will lose the chance, we guess.  Raleigh, Dec. 15, 1855.

Advertisement ran from December 19, 1855 to January 9, 1856.

1855 December 19.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 19, 1855, Vol. XXII, No. 12, Whole No. 1104, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  Christmas Holiday Presents.  There Is Nothing More Beautiful, Or that will be highly appreciated, than one of those almost speaking, life-like pictures which T. J. Havens has concluded to put up for the very reduced price of $1, for a short time only, thus placing them within the reach of all.  Give him a call, or you will lose the chance, we guess.  Raleigh, Dec. 15, 1855.

Advertisement ran twice on December 19 to 26, 1855.

1856 January 26.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 26, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 19, P. 3.

AD 1856.  The Public May Talk About The Clayton-Bulwer treaty and the British Bullion power, but whether it is a perfect treaty or imperfect treatment towards us matters little—the facts are:  The British now hold Malta and Gibraltar., Helgoland in the Baltic, Cape town and Ceylon on the South and East seas, Falkland at Cape Horn, Vancouver on the Pacific, Halifax, the Bermuda’s off Cape Hatterask, and Mosquitia of the Caribbean sea—thereby commanding the world of waters;  notwithstanding all this Havens still continues to put up, and put down, and put thro’, on Fayetteville St., No. 19, Portraits of life-giving lineaments, done up and done down and done brown in ambrotypic, mezzographic, photographic and daguerreotypic styles indelible in color and pure in tint, so that eternally every child may recognize his own near relatives, and even Towser know his own Master.

P. S. Call immediately and be satisfied for once!  At the Haven’s Gallery, Fayetteville Street No. 19 Raleigh, N. C.  January 25, 1856.

Advertisement ran from January 26 to April 16, 1856.

1856 January 30.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 30, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 17, Whole No. 1109, P. 1.

AD 1856.  The Public May Talk About The Clayton-Bulwer treaty and the British Bullion power, but whether it is a perfect treaty or imperfect treatment towards us matters little—the facts are:  The British now hold Malta and Gibraltar., Helgoland in the Baltic, Cape town and Ceylon on the South and East seas, Falkland at Cape Horn, Vancouver on the Pacific, Halifax, the Bermuda’s off Cape Hatteras, and Mosquitin of the Caribbean sea—thereby commanding the world of waters;  notwithstanding all this Havens still continues to put up, and put down, and put thro’, on Fayetteville St., No. 19, Portraits of life-giving lineaments, done up and done down and done brown in Ambrotypic, mezzographic, photographic and daguerreotypic styles indelible in color and pure in tint, so that eternally every child may recognize his own near relatives, and even Towser know his own Master.

P. S. Call immediately and be satisfied for once!  At the Haven’s Gallery, Fayetteville Street No. 19 Raleigh, N. C.  January 25, 1856.

Co-Partnership.  T. J. Havens Having Associated With him M. M. Mallon, principal operator for many years the celebrated Whitehurst Premium Gallery, Baltimore, Md., and latterly of Willington, N. C., for the purpose of carrying on the Daguerrean and Photographic business in all its various branches, under the firm of Havens & Mallon; they are happy to announce to the citizens of Raleigh that they have completed arrangements with a gentleman in Philadelphia, one of the best artist in the Union, to color Photographs either in water or oil colors.

Daguerreotypes of Children taken by a new process in from 3 to 5 seconds.  T. J. Havens.     M. M. Mallon.  Raleigh, April 3, 1856.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to October 4, 1856.

1856 April 9.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 9, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 27, Whole No. 1119, P. 3.

Co-Partnership.  T. J. Havens Having Associated With him M. M. Mallon, principal operator for many years the celebrated Whitehurst Premium Gallery, Baltimore, Md., and latterly of Willington, N. C., for the purpose of carrying on the Daguerrean and Photographic business in all its various branches, under the firm of Havens & Mallon; they are happy to announce to the citizens of Raleigh that they have completed arrangements with a gentleman in Philadelphia, one of the best artist in the Union, to color Photographs either in water or oil colors.

Daguerreotypes of Children taken by a new process in from 3 to 5 seconds.  T. J. Havens.     M. M. Mallon.  Raleigh, April 3, 1856.

If You Wish A True And faithful Likeness of yourself or friends, call and get one of those gems produced only at Havens & Mallon’s Photographic Gallery.

Notice.—All Persons Indebted To Me will please call and settle their accounts immediately, as further indulgence cannot be Given.  T. J. Havens.

Advertisement was recorded twice on April 12 & 16, 1856.

1856 July 12.  The American Signal.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  July 12, 1856, Vol 1, No. 3, P. 4.

Ambrotypes.  The superiority of this picture is, it is seen through the glass, and is not reversed like the Daguerreotype; and it can be seen in any light, as it is free from the polish of the silver plate.  It cannot get dusty, and is not easily defaced; it is impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for ages unimpaired.  Call at T. J. Havens.  Raleigh, December 12th 1855.

Advertisement was recorded on July 12 to 26, 1856.

The Art Progressing.—We have been shown specimens of pictures styled Ambrotypes, taken At The Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon, which appear to be faultless likenesses.  Mr. Mallon has just returned from the North, perfected in all the latest improvements in this rapidly advancing art.  Ambrotyping in now supplanting the old system of Daguerreotyping, and with the beautiful effects produced by the recent discoveries in coloring, it bids fair to place portrait painting amongst the things that were.  See advertisement in another column.  Call at the Gallery and judge for yourselves.

“Oh wad some power the giftie gi’e us,

To see oursels as ithers see us.”

At the Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon your wish can be gratified.

Mr. Mallon, (Of The Firm,) Has Just returned from the Northern cities where he acquired all the new styles of Daguerreotyping, as well as the latest and most approved modus operandi of transferring the “human face divine” to Glass, in all the natural colors, known as Ambrotypes.  Also, pictures on Ivory which cannot be surpassed.

Don’t forget that we color Ambrotypes as natural as life, and warrant a likeness.

We keep a large assortment of Daguerreotype and Ambrotype stock on hand which will be sold to the trade at the lowest cash price. 

Bath Regulator.  Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging.” Specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the union.  Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars. 

Bath Regulator.  Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging,” specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the Union.  Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars.

Advertisement ran from October 1, 1856 to February 18, 1857.

1856 October 1.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 48, Whole No. 1152, P. 3.

The Art Progressing.—We have been shown specimens of pictures styled Ambrotypes, taken At The Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon, which appear to be faultless likenesses.  Mr. Mallon has just returned from the North, perfected in all the latest improvements in this rapidly advancing art.  Ambrotyping in now supplanting the old system of Daguerreotyping, and with the beautiful effects produced by the recent discoveries in coloring, it bids fair to place portrait painting amongst the things that were.  See advertisement in another column.  Call at the Gallery and judge for yourselves.

1856 October 1.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 1, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 48, Whole No. 1152, P. 3.

“Oh wad some power the giftie gi’e us,

To see oursels as ithers see us.”

At the Daguerrean Gallery of Havens & Mallon your wish can be gratified.

Mr. Mallon, (Of The Firm,) Has Just returned from the Northern cities where he acquired all the new styles of Daguerreotyping, as well as the latest and most approved modus operandi of transferring the “human face divine” to Glass, in all the natural colors, known as Ambrotypes.  Also, pictures on Ivory which cannot be surpassed.

Don’t forget that we color Ambrotypes as natural as life, and warrant a likeness.

We keep a large assortment of Daguerreotype and Ambrotype stock on hand which will be sold to the trade at the lowest cash price. 

Bath Regulator.  Havens & Mallon’s Nitrate of Silver Bath Regulator for Ambrotypes, to make an old Bath work as good as a new one, to prevent “fogging.” Specking, &c., will be sent to any part of the union.  Freight pre-paid on the receipt of ten dollars.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.

Advertisement ran from October 1 to 8, 1856.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last; and will close today, Friday… Floral Hall…

Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

The State Fair.  The annual Fair of the North Carolina Agricultural Society, was held at the Grounds near this City, last Week…

Floral Hall was brilliant in specimens of the handiwork, &c…

Copeland’s wonderful Color-type likenesses; Havens’ ambrotypes;

1856 October 22.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 41, Whole No. 1155, P. 1.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last;…Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Sundries.

Best specimens of Ambrotypes, &c. Havens & Mellon, Raleigh,  $10.

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 October 29.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 42, Whole No. 1156, P. 2.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 November 1.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 1, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 99, P. 2.

Phew!  How tired a fellow feels!  How sleepy I am, to be sure!  I kinder sorter calculate “Old Rip” has had a nap broken during the past days of festivity, jollity, sunshine, rain and mud.  Beg pardon for yawning in company; but it would have required a small patent jaw-breaker, to have restrained me from gaping in my present condition of somniferous oblivion.  Speaking of “patents” puts one in mind of the “Fair”—not a “Patent Fair”—but of the “Masheens” that crowded the Fair Grounds.  Wall yer see, as heow what particarly attracted my attention, was the “Floral Hall,” happy name that.—Makes us think of all kinds of flowers!  Wall Flowers, and I guess yer deont oftent see many prettier wall flowers than was on exhibition by “Havens & Mallon.”  Ay golly; but they were good!  I laughed till I felt I was about to go off into a  “hysterical decline” at one chap, who spoke to one of the “pictures,” thinking that one of the directors had got into a recess and was looking at him with sharp eyes.  We scarce remember of ever having seen better likenesses—the eyes, the little curl of the lips, the construction of the brows, all were so minutely delineated by these inimitable daguerreans, that we do not blame the “chap” for speaking to any of them.  Well I am mighty sorry I can’t keep my eyes open; but it is no go, so good-buy.  Tempus Fuget Et Nos Run After It.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committee for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856…

The Committee also mentioned as deserving of notice and praise…

A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of colored Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland

Sundries.

Best specimens of Ambrotypes, &c. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh,  $10.

1856 November 5.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 5, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 43, Whole No. 1157, P. 4.

Phew!  How tired a fellow feels!  How sleepy I am, to be sure!  I kinder sorter calculate “Old Rip” has had a nap broken during the past days of festivity, jollity, sunshine, rain and mud.  Beg pardon for yawning in company; but it would have required a small patent jaw-breaker, to have restrained me from gaping in my present condition of somniferous oblivion.  Speaking of “patents” puts one in mind of the “Fair”—not a “Patent Fair”—but of the “Masheens” that crowded the Fair Grounds.  Wall yer see, as heow what particarly attracted my attention, was the “Floral Hall,” happy name that.—Makes us think of all kinds of flowers!  Wall Flowers, and I guess yer deont oftent see many prettier wall flowers than was on exhibition by “Havens & Mallon.”  Ay golly; but they were good!  I laughed till I felt I was about to go off into a  “hysterical decline” at one chap, who spoke to one of the “pictures,” thinking that one of the directors had got into a recess and was looking at him with sharp eyes.  We scarce remember of ever having seen better likenesses—the eyes, the little curl of the lips, the construction of the brows, all were so minutely delineated by these inimitable daguerreans, that we do not blame the “chap” for speaking to any of them.  Well I am mighty sorry I can’t keep my eyes open; but it is no go, so good-buy.  Tempus Fuget Et Nos Run After It.

Holyday Presents.—Members of the Legislature and others in the city, contemplating a visit to their families and friends, duding the Christmas Holidays, could not carry home a more acceptable present than one of those beautiful life-like Ambrotypes taken at Haven & Mellon’s Gallery, sign of the flag, Fayetteville St.

1857 January 31.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 31, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 20, P. 3.

North-Carolina Not Blind.  We Have Received Some Very Fine photographic specimens executed by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, of Raleigh, N. C.  The positive photographs show much artistic skill, and are notable for great depth, softness of contour, and for even balance of light and shade, while their ambrotypes compare favorably with those of our best artist in this city.

Photographic & Fine Art Journal, New York.

Are You Going Home!  We regret To Learn That The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined to break up, and leave the City of Oaks in a few days more.  Before the members take their final leave we would call their attention to a new style of pictures which we denominate the Cameotype, an invention of our own, and resembles what it name denotes.  Call at our gallery, the only place where this beautiful style of picture can be procured, and which we warrant to endure.  Havens & Mallon, Sign of the Flag. 

Advertisement ran from January 31 to February 18, 1857.

1857 February 4.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 4, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 5, Whole No. 1170, P. 1.

North-Carolina Not Blind.  We Have Received Some Very Fine photographic specimens executed by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, of Raleigh, N. C.  The positive photographs show much artistic skill, and are notable for great depth, softness of contour, and for even balance of light and shade, while their ambrotypes compare favorably with those of our best artist in this city.

Photographic & Fine Art Journal, New York.

Are You Going Home!  We regret To Learn That The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined to break up, and leave the City of Oaks in a few days more.  Before the members take their final leave we would call their attention to a new style of pictures which we denominate the Cameotype, an invention of our own, and resembles what it name denotes.  Call at our gallery, the only place where this beautiful style of picture can be procured, and which we warrant to endure.  Havens & Mallon, Sign of the Flag.  January 30, 1857.

1857 March 14.  Southern Standard.  (Tarboro’, North Carolina.)  March 14, 1857, Vol. 6, No. 11, Whole No. 267, P. 2.

Cameotypes!  Splendid Pictures!!  Something New.  Cameotypes the latest and greatest discovery of the age!  Havens & Mallon, From Raleigh, N. C.

Would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Tarboro’ and vicinity, that they have taken Rooms at the Odd Fellows Hall, in Tarboro’, Where they are prepared to execute these beautiful Pictures in the highest style; the Cameotype is an invention of Mr. M. M. Mallon’s, and is all it is represented to be; they are more life-like as regards colors than any other style of Picture ever brought before the public, while at the same time they represent a stereoscopic effect, which can alone be equaled by the aid of a stereoscope, (yet no stereoscope is required;) while they are remarkably sharp and brilliant, giving a harmony in shade and tone which cannot be equaled by any other known process, and which no other artist can rival.  We are also making Photographs and Ambrotypes, by the latest and most approved process.  All persons wishing Pictures will do well to call soon, as our stay will be short, owing to other engagements.

N. B. Pictures taken in all kinds of weather in a few seconds, and put up in Lockets, Pins, Rings, or Cases to suit purchasers.  H. & M.        Tarboro’, March 12, 1857.

Advertisement ran from March 14 to May 16, 1857.

1857 April 25.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 25, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 44, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Cameotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Plain or Colored, Taken at Havens’ Gallery, for one dollar and upwards.  Raleigh, April 24, 1857

Advertisement ran from April 25, 1857 to November 13, 1858.

1857 April 29.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  April 29, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 26, Whole No. 1182, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Cameotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Plain or Colored, Taken at Havens’ Gallery, for one dollar and upwards.  Raleigh, April 24, 1857.

1857 September 16.  Spirit Of The Age  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 16, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 3, P. 3.

Married, In this City, on the morning of the 7th, by the Rev. Dr. Atkinson, T. J. Havens, Esq., to Mrs. Fannie Anderson, all of this city.

1857 September 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 16, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 46, Whole No. 1202, P. 1.

Married, In this City, on the morning of the 7th, by the Rev. Dr. Atkinson, T. J. Havens, Esq., to Mrs. Fannie Anderson, all of this city.

1857 October 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 97, P. 2.

Floral Hall…

Large collection of Daguerreotype and other pictures, T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

Lot of colortypes, O. P. Copeland, Oxford.  In both of these collections there was mush to admire.

Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                         5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                     5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

1857 October 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 52, Whole No. 1208, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                         5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                     5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

1858 June 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 16, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 48, P. 3.

Photograph’s At Havens’ Daguerrean Gallery.  Being In Daily Receipt Of All The Improvements in the sublime art of Photography, I am prepared to take distinct and life-like Pictures of any size, either on paper or on canvas, at prices varying from one dollar to fifty dollars.  Photographs may be colored in India Ink, Water Colors, Oil or Pastille, by the finest Artist in the Country.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have Photographs taken true to life.

The Photograph colored in India Ink, called the “Imperial Photograph,” is decidedly the finest Picture of the age, surpassing in distinctness, accuracy, and life-like expression of countenance, the finest steel engraving that would cost five hundred dollars.

Persons wishing to see specimens, can call at the Daguerrean Gallery, at any hour in the day.  Raleigh, June 15, 1858.

Advertisement ran from June 16 to July 10, 1858.

1858 June 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 16, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 24, Whole No. 1240, P. 3.

Photograph’s At Havens’ Daguerrean Gallery.  Being In Daily Receipt Of All The Improvements in the sublime art of Photography, I am prepared to take distinct and life-like Pictures of any size, either on paper or on canvas, at prices varying from one dollar to fifty dollars.  Photographs may be colored in India Ink, Water Colors, Oil or Pastille, by the finest Artist in the Country.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends, can have Photographs taken true to life.

The Photograph colored in India Ink, called the “Imperial Photograph,” is decidedly the finest Picture of the age, surpassing in distinctness, accuracy, and life-like expression of countenance, the finest steel engraving that would cost five hundred dollars.

Persons wishing to see specimens, can call at the Daguerrean Gallery, at any hour in the day.  Raleigh, June 15, 1858.

By Our Own Reporter.]  Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society Of North Carolina, Held in this City On the 19th, 20th, 21st, & 22d October, 1858….

The Exhibition Floral Hall…

daguerreotypes &c. by T. J. Havens, Raleigh.

List of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…No. 63—Fine Arts.

Best specimens of daguerreotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                       5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes, T. J. Havens,                                                 5.

Best specimens of photographs, Havens & Andrews,                                  5.

Best piece colored photographs, Miss Partridge,                                           5.

Best improvement on ambrotypes or daguerreotypes, Mr. Havens,     5.

1858 October 27.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 27, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 43, Whole No. 1231, P. 2 & 3.

[By Our Own Reporter.]  Annual Fair Of The State Agricultural Society Of North Carolina, Held in this City On the 19th, 20th, 21st, & 22d October, 1858….List of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…No. 63—Fine Arts.

Best specimens of daguerreotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                      5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                              5.

Best specimens of photographs, Havens & Andrews,                                  5.

Best piece colored photographs, Miss Partridge,                                           5.

Best improvement on ambrotypes or daguerreotypes, Mr. Havens,     5.

State Fair—1858.  The Annual Fair of the North Carolina Agricultural Society, held in this City last week, was a complete success…

Floral Hall…

Magnificent Photographs, &c. by Havens & Andrews, Raleigh.

1858 November 3.  Spirit Of The Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 3, 1858, Vol. X, No. 10, P. 1.

List of Premiums Awarded…

Best specimens of daguerreotypes, T. J. Haven(s),                                      5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes, T. J. Havens,                                                 5.

Best specimens of photographs, Havens & Andrews,                                  5.

Best piece colored photographs, Miss Partridge,                                           5.

Best improvement on ambrotypes or daguerreotypes, Mr. Havens,     5.

1858 November 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 16, 1858, Vol. VIII, No. 92, P. 3.

Havens Is Taking Daily Those Beautiful Melainotypes for fifty cents, put up in nice cases, which are superior to the Ambrotypes.  He is also taking Photographs as large as life, on Canvas, colored in oil, from Daguerreotypes or from life.

Call and look at specimens at his Gallery.  Havens & Andrews. Raleigh, Nov. 15, 1858.

Advertisement ran from November 16, 1858 to February 3, 1859.

1859 February 19.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 19, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 21, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers.  February 18, 1859.

Advertisement ran from February 19 to September 7, 1859.

1859 March 2.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 2, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1249, P. 1.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers. 

1859 June 22.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 22, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 25, Whole No. 1265, P. 2.

State Of North Carolina.—Wake County—Court 0f Pleas and Quarter Sessions.—Joseph H. Marston vs. Thos. J. Havens.—Attachment

E. Hunt, and E. L. Harding summoned as Guarnishees. 

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that Thos. J. Havens, the defendant in this cause, has removed beyond the limits of this State, or so absconds or conceals himself that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him.  It is therefore ordered that publication be made in the North Carolina Standard for six weeks successively, notifying said defendant to appear at the next Term of this Court, to be held at the Court House in Raleigh, on the 3d Monday of August next, then and there to pled or replevy, or judgement pro contesso will be entered against him. 

Witness, Thomas J. Utley, clerk of said Court, at office in Raleigh, the 3d Monday of May, A. D. 1859.

Thomas J. Utley, Clerk.

Notice ran from June 22 to July 27, 1859.


[1] C. B. May possibly be a typo for T. J. another advertisement appears on March 1, 1854 for the partnership of Havens (T. J.) & Copeland.

Copeland, Oliver Perry

1854                Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855-1856       Rooms above Samuel Young’s Store, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1856-1857       Rooms in the upper part of the Post Office Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1855 February 15.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  February 15, Vol. IV, No. 26, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 22, 1854.

1854 February 15.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 15, 1854, Vol. XX, No. 1010, P. 3.

The New Portrait Gallery, C. B. Havens, Daguerrean Artist, and O. P. Copeland, Portrait and Miniature painter, Respectfully Invite Visitors To Their Portrait Gallery, on Fayetteville St., in the new brick building recently erected by W. J. & A. S. Lougee.

Mr. Haven’s has a Splendid Sky-Light and feels confident that with his improved Instruments he can now produce Daguerreotype likenesses equal to any in the country, and with a very low bow he therefore solicits and hopes to receive a liberal patronage.

Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully to inform those who may desire to perpetuate the likeness of the “human face divine,” that he will take great pleasure in serving them at his snug little studio, adjoining the rooms of Mr. Havens.

Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any time for the purpose of taking family portraits, if it should be desired, and will also pledge himself to make good portraits (of departed friends) from Daguerreotype pictures.  Raleigh, Feb. 14, 1854.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 29, 1854.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery.—See advertisement elsewhere, showing that Mr. Copeland adds the art of poesy to other fine arts practiced by him.  He can paint you naturally, or daguerreotype you ditto.  Give him a call.

1855 November 14.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  November 14, Vol. V, No. 102, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,  

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to 24, 1855.

1855 November 14.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  November 14, 1855, Vol. XXI, No. 1099, P. 3.

Copeland’s Gallery. 

Come Ladies fair and gentlemen, who want a likeness true,

Come to my Portrait Gallery and I will give it you. 

I’ll paint your portrait large as life, and very cheap will make ‘em,

I also take Daguerreotypes, and take ‘em in a hurry,   

And if you come and sit for one, I’ll not your patience worry.

My light is soft, yet very strong—my fixtures all complete,

And all I ask you is to come along and take seat,

Come bring your wives and little ones, and bring your pretty daughter,

And patronize a native—now I really think you ought to.

My Rooms you’ll find above the store of Sam’l Young, Esq.,

All carpeted, and neat and clean, and warmed up with a fire.

From morning till the close of day you’ll find me at my station,

And now to one and all I give a cordial invitation—To come and examine specimens of my skill in portrait and daguerreotype.  Hooping these few lines will find the public “enjoying the same great blessings.”  I subscribe myself, Very Respectfully, O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber continues to give lessons in drawing and painting, and will visit surrounding country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting the portraits of families.

O. P. C.  Raleigh, Nov. 12, 1855

Advertisement ran from November 14 to December 26, 1855.

1855 January 16.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North, Carolina.)  January 16, Vol. VI, No. 16, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 January 16.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 16, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 1107, P. 2.

Highly Creditable.—A few evening since, in company with a literary friend, we visited the portrait Gallery of Mr. O. P. Copeland of this city, and were pleased to find so many fine likenesses, and quite a number of them of distinguished North Carolinians.  So far as we are competent to judge, we really think Mr. C. is an artist of no ordinary grade.  His paintings are natural, striking and well executed.  We were also the more gratified on learning that this artist is not a foreigner, but a native of the South.  We can but recommend all North Carolinians who desire to have a good likeness, and who have what all the citizens of the good Old North State ought to have—State pride, to call on Mr. Copeland, and they will not be disappointed.  Likenesses as large as life are taken by this gentleman from Daguerreotypes, so that those that have miniature likenesses of departed or absent friends, may from them obtain portraits of large size.  Among many others we were pleased to see in course of completion a good likeness of Dr. S. wait President of Oxford Female College. One of the Literary societies of Wake Forest College, we understand, desire to have a good likeness of the Doctor, as a fitting ornament for the Society’s Hall, a compliment which is in good taste to one who was the originator and first President of that cherished and useful Institution.  Bib. Recorder.

1856 June 12.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 12, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 59, P. 3.

Portraits!  Portraits!!  The Subscriber Continues To Paint Portraits at his Gallery in Raleigh, both from life and daguerreotype pictures, and in either case pledges himself to give satisfactory likenesses upon very moderate terms.

If you have a daguerreotype likeness of a dead friend whom you loved and would like to obtain a life like portrait from the same, send the picture to Raleigh (by mail or otherwise) and you shall be accommodated.  The subscriber has, in connection with his Portrait Gallery a Daguerrean Gallery  also, where, with an excellent light, “quick working” cameras, &c., he flatters himself he can produce as fine a daguerreotype portrait as can be desired.

Gallery on Fayetteville street, over the store of Samuel Young, Esq.

Visitors respectfully invited and patronage solicited.  O. P. Copeland.

P. S.—The subscriber will visit the country when desired to do so for the purpose of painting family portraits.  Raleigh, June 12, 1855.

Advertisement ran from June 12 to October 4, 1856.

1856 October 4.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 4, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 91, P. 3.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 4, 1856 to September 23, 1857.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

New Style of Pictures.—By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that Mr. Copeland has removed to the rooms over the Post Office, where he is prepared to execute all orders in his line.  We have seen specimens of his “Color Type” pictures, as he calls them, and they are beautiful.—We believe this is his own invention, or discovery.  It is a daguerreotype painted in oil, and it is permanent and lifelike.  Mr. Copeland is a native artist, and deserves success, which his talents will surely win.

1856 October 8.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 8, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 49, Whole No. 1153, P. 1.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

Advertisement ran from October 8 to 15, 1856.

1856 October 18.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 18, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 95, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last; and will close to-day Friday… Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 22.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 41, Whole No. 1155, P. 1.

North Carolina State Fair… The annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society commenced, at the grounds near this city, on Tuesday last;…Floral Hall…

Specimens of the color-type likenesses by Mr. O. P. Copeland, Raleigh.  Also, specimens of likenesses in ambrotype, by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, Raleigh.  These likenesses, both by Mr. Copeland and by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, are elegantly done, and reflect credit on the taste and skill of the artist.

1856 October 29.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. VI, No. 98, P. 3.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 October 29.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 29, 1856, Vol. XXII, No. 42, Whole No. 1156, P. 2.

North Carolina State Fair.  Report of Awarding Committees for the Fourth Annual Fair, held in Raleigh, October 1856….Works of Art, taste, Painting, &c….

The Committee also mention as deserving of notice and praise…A lot of Ambrotypes by Messrs. Havens & Mallon, and of Color Daguerreotypes by Mr. Copeland…

1856 December 20.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  December 20, 1856, Vol. VII, No. 9, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Members of the Legislature, and others, wishing fine Daguerreotypes or life-like portraits, can be accommodated at Copelands.  His rooms are over the Post Office.  Call and see specimens of his work.

The Color Type, A New and Beautiful Style of Picture.  Call At Copeland’s New Gallery in the upper part of the Post Office building, and see the Color Types (painted in oil colors,) and say if you have ever seen anything to surpass it, in the way of a “sun picture.”

Sky-light, splendid cameras, neat and comfortable rooms, fine pictures, low prices.  So come along without delay, And get a picture with the pay.

P. S.—Mr. Copeland continues to take Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes, and paint portraits upon the most moderate terms possible.  Raleigh, October 1, 1856.  Signal, Register and Biblical Recorder copy till 1st January.

1857 January 7.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 13, P. 3.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C.  Jan. 6, 1857.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 28, 1857.

1857 January 7.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 1, Whole No. 1166, P. 3.

Copeland, The Artist.—By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that our friend Copeland is no mean poetiser, as well as painter. 

Mr. Copeland is a decided genius, and we are glad to see a disposition on the part of North-Carolinians to patronize a native artist.  We hope he will continue to enjoy that patronage to which his merits so justly entitle him.

Members of the legislature and others visiting the “City of Oaks” at this time, who desire to procure a good likeness to carry home with them, would do well to call at Copeland’s Gallery (over the Post Office,) and sit for a color type.

Give him a call, one and all;

He’s very entertaining,

And if you want a likeness, he

Won’t keep you long remaining.

1857 January 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  January 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, Whole No. 1169, P. 3.

Fine Likenesses!  Messrs. Editors:  Acting upon your recommendation, I called, a few days since, (with several friends,) at Mr. Copeland’s gallery, and sat for one of those large a beautiful “color Types” likenesses.  I was detained but a few minutes in procuring the most satisfactory picture I have ever obtained.  The “color type” likeness, (as Mr. Copeland’s showed me,) is finished off in oil colors, and hence it must be a far more durable picture than those put up in the ordinary manner with dry colors.  Mr. Copeland is an accomplished artist, and I cheerfully recommend to all who want a perfect likeness to go and sit for a “color type,” and they may rest assured, that instead of getting, for their money, a miserable caricature, they will secure a likeness that will do them justice and be gratifying both to themselves and friends.  A Friend To Merit.

1857 March 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 36, P. 1.

To All Whom It May Concern.

“When in the course of human events,”

It right becomes, for men of sense,

Their likeness to perpetuate,

Mere common reason will dictate,

That they a picture should procure,

Which will the lapse of time endure.

“These truths, I hold self evident,”

Daguerreotypes ain’t worth a cent;

For they will, just as sure as day,

All spot, and rust, and fade away.

And Ambrotypes will rust and soil,

Unless they’re finished off in oil;

Which thing to do, an artist’s hand,

Alone, must wield the “magic wand.”

Full twenty years I’ve taxed my brain,

The painter’s “art divine” to gain;

And oft “consumed the midnight oil.”

In study and laborious toil:

Then now, my humble self I flatter,

That I can—but it does’nt matter;

All I ask is, come and see

The pictures in my gallery;

And if you don’t prefer my labors,

Go and patronize my neighbors.

Come ladies fair, and “[shentlemens,”]

And see my splendid specimens

Of Portraits both, and “Color Types.”

Come aged ones, whose locks are gray,

And get a likeness while you may;

That by and by you, progeny

May great grand Papa’s image see.

Come middle aged, in prime of life—

Come husband, come, and bring your wife:

Perhaps she’s pretty, sir, and may be

She has a pretty—baby;

And if so, don’t forget to bring

The pretty little, tiny thing;

And of yourself, your wife and pet,

A perfect likeness you shall get.

Come maidens fair, and gallant beaux,

As flies the time your baanty goes;

Come get your likeness in a locket,

To carry in each other’s pocket.

That by and by, when you are old,

Your beauty still you may behold.

Come now, ye honored Legislators,

Whether lesser ones or greaters—

Whether married or “old batch,”

Handsome or homely as—(no matter what!)

Come honored members of both parties,

And patronize a native Artist.

Come one, come all, and I will ever

Grateful be, as you are clever.

O. P. Copeland, Post Office building, Raleigh, N. C. 

Advertisement ran from March 28 & April 1, 1857.

1857 October 28.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 97, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                          5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                      5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.

1857 October 28.  Weekly North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 28, 1857, Vol. XXIII, No. 52, Whole No. 1208, P. 2.

Award of Premiums.  At The Fifth Annual Fair of the North-Carolina State Agricultural Society…Branch Fourth—Manufactures, &c….

Best specimen of ambrotype, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                           5.

Best Specimen of Photographs, T. J. Havens, Wake, [County]                      5.

Improvement in ambrotype, O. P. Copeland, Wake, [County]                      5.