1845 Across from Commercial Hotel, [Memphis, Tennessee.][1]
1846 Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee.1
1847-1850 Over 477 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.1
1848 24 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1848 Jefferson Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
1851-1852 Water Street, Over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.
1851-1854 489 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.
1851-1855 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tennessee.
1852 Over Craig’s, Holly Springs, [Mississippi.][2]
1853-1854 59 College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.
1851-1854 6 & 23 (28) Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
1851-1854 Corner 4th and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Missouri
1854 Olive & Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.
1853-1854 303 Broadway, New York, New York.
1848 May 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 31, P. 2.
Daguerrean Galleries.—Dobyns & Co., Proprietors.
Cincinnati, O., No. 24 5th st., between Main and Walnut.
Louisville, Ky., North side of Market st., between 5th and 6th.
Memphis, Tenn., on Jefferson st.
At any of the above places can be had likenesses of all sizes. In regard to the tone and finish they have nothing to say. Their pictures show for themselves.
Pictures of deceased persons taken in any part of the city.
Always on hand and for sale—Stock, Chemicals, Instruments, and every thing appertaining to the art.
Instruction imparted to pupils at either of the above rooms.
Advertisement was recorded from May 18 to December 7, 1848.
1848 May 20. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) May 20, 1848, Vol. X, No. 33, P. 2.
Daguerreotyping. Dobyns & Co. have fitted up a new Daguerrian Gallery on Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, over the store of J. H. Walker. The room is large and handsomely arranged, and a sky-light window has been made, rendering every thing in perfect order for the reception of visitors. The Queen City Daguerreotypist have established an enviable reputation for the perfection of their pictures, and from the long experience of Mr. Dobyns, and his great taste in such matters, he will fully sustain, if nor increase that reputation. The pictures already taken by Messrs. D. & Co., of some of our citizens, must be recognized by all who know the person as most perfect and finished likenesses.
1848 July 18. Daily Cincinnati Commercial. (Cincinnati, Ohio.) July 18, 1848, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.
When will wonders cease? Dobyns & Co., on Fifth street, over J. H. Walker’s store, have an instrument that will take a perfect Daguerrian Likeness of a child in one second. Now is your time, for those who have the original, to “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”
1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.
The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished daguerrean artist in America, who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street, lately occupied by McGuire & Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the change; and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col. Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally, who, from their strong intellectual endowments, and force of character, will place themselves, in despite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to its highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.
1851 January 14. The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 14, 1851, Vol. III, No. 270, P. 2.
Daguerreotyping—Maguire’s old stand, No. 6 Camp street.—The subscriber, having leased this well known and celebrated establishment, and secured the services of Dr. W. H. Harrington, partner of J. Maguire for the last four years, will continue the business at No. 6 Camp street; where he is prepared to furnish Likenesses, of all sizes, equal to any in the United States. From long experience and strict attention, he trusts fully to sustain the reputation of this long established Gallery.
Gallery, No. 28 Camp street, will at all times be open for the reception of visitors and stock dealers. T. J. Dobyns.
Dr. Harrington avails himself of this opportunity to return his thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the same, at the above Gallery.
Advertisement ran from January 13 to 25, 1851.
1851 August 22. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 22, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 197, P. 2.
Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.
Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world. All we ask, is to try us. Full satisfaction given or no charge. Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city. Instructions given, with all improvements. T. J. Dobyns.
1851 August 23. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 2.
The Daguerreotype Art.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Col. T. J. Dobyns, one of the most distinguished Daguerrean artists in America who has taken the extensive establishment, No. 6 Camp street lately occupied by Maguire and Harrington. The former patrons of that establishment will find that it has lost nothing by the changes, and that is saying a great deal. We have known Col Dobyns for many years, and we speak advisedly when we say he has the highest possible claims to the public confidence and patronage. He is one of those rare men we occasionally meet with, and only occasionally , who, from their strong intellectual endowment and force of character, will please themselves in spite of all obstacles, at the head of whatever profession they engage in. He has carried this art to the highest degree of perfection, and we wish him the success to which his high merits entitle him.—[New Orleans Cresent.
1851 August 23. Daily Morning Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) August 23, 1851, Vol. XXX, No. 198, P. 3.
Dobyns’ Daguerreotype Galleries.
Corner Fourth and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
No. 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Having permanently established a Gallery at the well known corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, at reduced prices, and secured the services of that well known and popular Daguerreotypist Mr. M. Wright, we hope to furnish as fine likenesses that can be had at other establishments in the world. All we ask, is to try us. Full satisfaction given or no charge. Children sick or deceased persons taken any part of the city. Instructions given, with all improvements. T. J. Dobyns.
1851 September. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) September 1851, Vol. 2, No. 3, P. 189.
–We have had among us, during the last month, quite a number of western and southern Daguerreans, who have come for the purpose of purchase their winter’s supplies of materials; among them…Dobyns of New Orleans…
1851 October. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) October 1851, Vol. 2, No. 4, P. 255.
At a meeting of the Daguerreotypist of the city of St. Louis, held at Fitzgibbon’s Gallery on Tuesday evening, Oct 7th.
J. H. Fitzgibbon was called to the Chair, and S. L. Meachan appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated by the Chairman, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draft resolutions for the action of the meeting:
C. Burritt, M. Wright, T. J. Dobyns, C. A. Rand, W. A. West, J. McKee, which committee made the following report:
Whereas, It hast pleased the Almighty to call from among us one of our brethrn, (sic.) therefor, be it—
Resolved, That we, the Daguerreotypists of the City of St. Louis, deeply regret the loss of our brother H. H. Long, whose uprightness of character and perseverance in the Daguerreotype art, hath promoted its welfare and elevated its standing.
Resolved, That the Daguerrean Art has lost by the death of Mr. Long, one of its brightest ornaments and best artists.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with the widow and friends of the deceased, for the severe loss they have sustained.
Resolved, That the Chgairman and Secretary of this meeting be requested to address a letter of condolence to the widow of our deceased brother.
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the daily papers of the city of St. Louis—the Daguerrean Journal, and Photographic-Art Journal of New York. J. H. Fitzgibbon, Chairman. S. L. Meachan, Sec’y.
1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 2.
St. Louis Business Directory…Daguerrean Artist.—Fitzgibbon, No 1 Fourth and Market streets; Dobyn & Co., Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets; Rand 57 Fourth street, opposite Planter’s House.
1851 October 9. Hannibal Journal and Western Union. (Hannibal, Missouri.) October 9, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 6, P. 3.
Dobyn’s & Co.’S Daguerreotype Galleries, No. 489 Main st., Louisville, Ky.; No 1 Fowlks Row, Memphis, Tenn.; No. 6 & 28 Camp st., New Orleans, La., and corner Forth and Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo. oc9.
Advertisement ran from October 9, 1851 to January 15, 1852.
1851 November 8. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) November 8, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 170, P.3.
Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.
N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.
Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale. The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. nov. 5.
Advertisement ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852.
1852 January 1. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 1, 1852. Vol. I, No. 17, P. 1.
Removal Daguerreotype Gallery and Furnishing Depot. We have removed to No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, corner Main and Adams street, where Yearout will continue to furnish those fine tone life-like Pictures. For comfort and elegance our new rooms are unsurpassed. [jly9] Dobyns & Co.
1852 January 6. New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 6, 1852, Vol. IV, No. 261, P. 2.
Dobyn’s & Harrington’s Daguerreotype And Stock Depot, No. 6 Camp street.—This well known establishment having been thoroughly repaired, enlarged and improved, the proprietors invite the attention of the public to their Picture Gallery, where Portraits are furnished of all sizes, in the most superior style and finish.
N. B.—Operators fitted out with complete Apparatus at the lowest cash prices. Voightlander, French, Harrison’s, Lewis & Helb’s half size Tubes, with Box and extra Tablets, for twenty-five dollars. Quick working Tubes, Plates, (American and French,) Cases, Frames, Stands, Boxes, Baths, Chemicals, together with every article used in the Daguerreotype Business, constantly on hand, and for sale wholesale and retail.
Advertisement ran from January 6, 1852 to January 7, 1853.
1852 May 24. The Evansville Daily Journal. (Evansville, Indiana.) May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 27, P.3.
Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.
No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.
Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.
Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.
J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.
All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.
Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.
The above rooms are now furnished and open. All are invited to call and examine for themselves. my12.
Advertisement was recorded three times between May 24 and June 15, 1852.
1852 October 19. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 19, 1852. Vol. I7, No. 263, P. 2.
Something New in the way of a Likeness. Dobyne & Yearout hold the Patent Right for the State of Tennessee, for taking the delicate and beautiful miniature known as the Crayon Daguerreotype, and are now prepared to furnish a very superior Likeness. We also have another style of Likeness—they are worth a visit, call and judge for yourself. We have a large lot of stock and can furnish operators with any and all articles used by the art at Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis, Louisville and Holly Springs, at very low rates.
1852 October 21. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 21, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.
Our old friend Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist, has just returned from New York, bringing with him many late and valuable improvements in the Daguerrean Art. He can be seen for a few days only, at his rooms, over S. Fowlkes & Co’s store, as he intends leaving this week for New Orleans, where we learn he is doing a splendid business in his line. We understand that Col. Yearout, who has for some time past been associated with Mr. Dobyns, is now in Philadelphia, with the great Daguerreotypist, Root, but is daily expected to return with other new improvements, and then between Dobyns, Yearout and Lipman, at the firm of Dobyns & Yearout, in this city—The very best likenesses of the “human face divine,” can be procured.
See advertisement in another column.
1852 October 31. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 31, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 265, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Establishments.
Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn., over Fowlkes & Co.
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn., over Stevenson’s.
Dobyns & Yearout, Holly Springs[2], over Craig’s.
Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La., corner Camp and Canal sts.
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo., corner 4th and Olive sts.
Dobyns & Co., St. Louis, Mo. Corner 4th and Chestnut sts.
Dobyns & Co., Louisville, Ky., Stanclift’s old gallery.
Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky., 47 Main st.
At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements. Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art. Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson. I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La. T. J. Dobyns.
1852 November 23. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) November 23, 1852, Vol. I7, No. 290, P. 3.
Dobyns’ & Co.—So far as we have had an opportunity of observing, we do not hesitate to pronounce the Daguerrean establishment of Messrs. Dobyn’s & Co., the finest and most extensive in this city. Mr. Lipman, a very polite and accommodating young gentleman, is the artist, who now has the management of the establishment; Messrs. Dobyns and Yearout, both being absent the former at New Orleans, and the latter at Nashville. A few days since we were shown by Mr. Lipman some fine specimens of pictures, executed by him. They were indeed superior to any we have seen in a long time. Those would see them selves as they are seen by others, have only to call for a few minutes on Messrs. Dobyns & Co.,—corner of Main & Adams streets.
1852 November 27. The Louisville Daily Democrat. (Louisville, Kentucky.) November 27, 1852, Vol. IX, No. 115, P. 4.
Dobyns’ Daguerrean Galleries.
No. 489 Main street, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, Louisville, Ky.
No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row, Memphis, Tenn.
No. 28 Camp street, New Orleans, La.
Corner Camp and Canal streets, (Maguire’s old corner,) New Orleans, La.
Corner Fourth and Chestnut streets, St. Louis, Mo.
By calling at either of the above establishments you can procure such Pictures as must please. We respectfully solicit a call. Dobyns & Co.
1853 March 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) March 20, 1853, Vol. I8, No. 67, P. 3.
Dobyns & Yearout, Daguerrean Artists, Corner Main and Adams Streets, Over Fowlkers’ Row.
Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.
Daguerreotype stock, and everything pertaining to the trade, for sale.
1853 May. The Photographic Art Journal. (New York, New York.) May 1853, Vol. 5, No. 5, P. 320.
–Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington of New Orleans, in connection with Mr. V. L. Richardson, have opened a gallery in New York city, at the corner of Broadwayand Duane street, The well known reputation of these gentlemen will ensure them a liberal share of patronage.
1853 May 31. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 31, 1853, Whole No. 7465, P. 4.
New Daguerrean Gallery.—The Undersigned respectfully inform their friends, and the public in general, that their new gallery is open for the reception of visitors. Portraits taken in every style of the art. Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway.
1853 June 12. Sunday Dispatch. (New York, New York.) June 12, 1853, Vol. 8, No. 29, P. 3.
The Principal Daguerrean Gallery in this metropolis, is that which is located at 303 Broadway, and is under the direction of Messrs. Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet, who have branch establishments in successful operation at New Orleans, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis and Nashville, and in each of which cities, as well as in New York, do they enjoy the reputation of taking by means of a skylight, constructed upon an entire new plan, and approved apparatus, under the direction of the most skilful artists, the best portraits and pictures that have been taken by the daguerreotype process. Citizens and strangers should remember this fact, and call at No. 303 Broadway.
Advertisement was recorded eleven times from June 12 to October 2, 1853.
1853 June 15. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) June 15, 1853, Whole No. 7480, P. 4.
“A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever—Its loveliness increases;” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.
1853 June 16. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 16, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3796, P. 4.
“A thing of Beauty is a joy forever—its loveliness increases!” and so with the reputation of the far-famed Daguerreotype Pictures of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. They are indeed “things of beauty,” and their loveliness of light and shade, producing exquisite portraits, has never been surpassed. Call at No. 303 Broadway. The gallery is free, and visitors receive every courtesy whether they wish pictures or not.
1853 June 27. New York Daily Tribune. (New York, New York.) June 27, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3805, P. 4.
“So sweet a language from so fair a mouth, ah, “to what efforts would it not persuade!” Such mouths are to be seen only in the matchless daguerreotypes of Dobyns, Richardson & Moissenet. So expressive are they that “sweet language” seems to flow from them. The eyes, too, are those that “speak language in a “look.” These superb pictures may be had at No. 303 Broadway.
1853 July 9. Daily Missouri Republican. (St. Louis, Missouri.) July 9, 1853, Vol. XXXI, No. 162, P. 2.
Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.
Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans, La.
Dobyns & Co., Memphis, Tenn.
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.
Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.
Dobyns & Richardson, Moessint, 303 Broadway, New York.
At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements. We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art. Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co. N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather. D. & Co.
1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 1.
Dobyns & Hall’s Celebrated Daguerrean Gallery, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Ky., importers and Dealers in every description of Daguerreotype materials. For sale cheap.
1853 August 17. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, P. 3.
Persons desirous of seeing the Crystal Palace can do so by calling at our Daguerrean Rooms, No. 489 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky, over Kitts’s Jewelry Store, where they will always find us prepared to take pictures in the most improved style, at the same time pledging ourselves to give satisfaction. We are constantly receiving shipments from the East, which enable us to accommodate our customers with the latest style of cases.
Operators wishing Daguerrean Material will find it to their advantage to give us a call, as our assortment is always complete/ Dobyns & Hall.
1853 August 17. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) August 17, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 75, P. 2.
Daguerrean Stock And Picture Establishment.
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street
Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.
Dobyns & Richardson, Morssewet, New York
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.
Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.
Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans
At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements. We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art. Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co. N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather. D. & Co.
Advertisement ran from August 17, 1853 to January 15, 1854.
1853 August 18. The Louisville Daily Journal. (Louisville, Kentucky.) August 18, 1853, Vol. XXII, No. 225, P. 3.
Daguerreotyping.—Messrs. Dobyns & Hall, whose gallery is over Kitts’s Jewelry establishment, have a system of daguerreotyping, which we strongly advise our friends to call and examine. We have not time to describe it to our readers, but we can assure them that it will surprise, astonish, and delight them.
1853 October 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 16, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 117, P. 3.
Col. Dobyns, the extensive Daguerreotypist of Dobyns & Yearout, 59 College Street, who has just returned from his New York establishment, has several improvements which will be introduced id a few days. We understand that the celebrated artists E. Church, so long and favorably known as one of the best in the city of New York, came out with the Col. For the purpose of remaining permanently in that gallery. If he surpasses Yearout’s pictures, we should say Nashville will have something to be proud of. We shall see what we shall see.
1853 October 17. New Orleans Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) October 17, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 191, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes.—The Daguerreotyping Saloon of Messrs. Dobbyns & Harrington, on the corner of Camp and Canal streets, are now in active operation under the superintendence of Mr. McClure, the acting Operator. These rooms contain a large and well selected stock of materials for taking likenesses according to the most approve method, and the pictures taken give general satisfaction. The operation is almost instantaneous, and the results in all cases a true type of the features, even to the slightest shades of expression. The specimens exhibited at these rooms are of such a various character that a visit to them is equivalent to a stroll through an extensive picture gallery. The operator, Mr. McClure, has brought the art of coloring the pictures to the nicest perfection, imparting a tint to the complexion exceedingly life-like, and in a manner always true to the reality. Persons having relations and friends at a distance, or who wish to preserve the likenesses of those in whom they are interested, may here find a ready means for engraving their features on lasting materials, which are unchangeable, and which will not deteriorate through time. Plates of every description may be obtained here, and on the most accommodating terms. Strangers in the city should not fail to gratify their curiosity by paying these rooms a visit.
1853 November 26. Mississippi Free Trader. (Natchez, Mississippi.) November 26, 1853, Vol. XIX, No. 11, P. 3.
Dobyn’s Daguerreotype Establishments. At New Orleans, Memphis, Holly Springs, Nashville, Louisville and St. Louis, are now complete in every particular and have full supplies of every article used in the art.
Dobyns & Harrington, at the corner of Camp and Canal streets, New Orleans, (Maguire’s old stand,) have remodeled and arranged one of the best Saloons in the United States. Our Pictures speak for themselves.
The largest assortment of Stock ever in New Orleans, and at such prices as must please.
We own the patent for the State of Louisiana for taking those new Vignette Pictures, never surpassed in beauty. Our Col. Dobyns is the agent for selling rights in the State of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
Advertisement ran from November 26, 1853 to
1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 1.
Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.;
Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tenn.;
Dobyns & Harrington, N. Orleans, La.;
Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.;
Dobyns & Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.;
[Dobyns] Kite & Co., Louisville, Ky.;
Dobyns & Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, New York.
At either of the above Galleries you can procure the best Pictures, as we have all the late improvements. Artists supplies at either city with any article used in the art. Dobyns & Yearout having purchased the right of the State of Tennessee for taking those beautiful, delicate and popular Miniatures, known at the Crayon or Vignett Daguerreotypes, so popular in the Northern cities, will sell the right for any county in the State—reserving Shelby and Davidson. I own the Patent of Louisiana, and the Agent for disposing of rights in the States, or part of the States, of Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida,—can be seen, or address me at New Orleans, La. [Je25, 53] T. J. Dobyns.
1854 January 3. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) January 3, 1854, Vol. 18, No. 347, P. 2.
To the Lovers of the Marvelous. Dobyns & Yearout are now prepared to execute those wonderful productions termed Stereoscopic Pictures. The chief beauty of these Pictures consist in the beautiful and life-like appearance, obtained by the use of perspective or convex glasses.
Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, No. 1 Fowlkes’ Row. [sep23]
1854 May 28. The New York Herald. (New York, New York.) May 28, 1854, Whole No. 6486, P. 5.
Daguerreotypes—The Daguerrean Rooms, formerly occupied by Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street, are reopened and ready for the reception of visitors. V. L. Richardson operator. Yearout & Richardson.
1854 September 3. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 3, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 372, P. 2.
Notice.—The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Dobyns & Church and Dobyns & Co., is dissolved. No one is authorized to collect debts of the concern but Mr. J. T. Yearout. T. J. Dobyns. Sep. 3.
Advertisement ran from September 3 to December 30, 1854.
1854. Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855. (St. Louis, Missouri.) 1854, P. 141-142.
Dobyns & Spaulding north west corner Olive and Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.
1854 September 16. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) September 16, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 383, P. 3.
The Fine Arts. Amongst the numerous enterprises that are being pushed forward in our city, we notice the Daguerreian Establishment of Messrs. Dobbins [sic.] & Yearout, 59 College Street, over the dry goods store of Messrs. Stevenson & White. We visited their galleries yesterday and found them fitting up their rooms and instruments. One or both of these gentlemen have been absent from our city a considerable portion of the summer, visiting a number of the principal cities of the United States, where they also have similar establishments. We are informed that they have secured the services of the celebrated artist, Mr. Mallory, who has been operating heretofore in the larger cities, North and West, and we have no doubt he will sustain here the high reputation that he has acquired in other places. Here is what the St. Louis Herald says of him:
‘Look On This Picture.’—The other day we were shown some of the finest specimens of the Daguerrean art ever seen in this city. These pictures were life-like, mellow and beautiful. They were taken by Mr. Mallory. It may not be generally known, but there is as much difference in daguerreotypes as between cheese and chalk.—Some operators take pictures which others would be ashamed of. Those who want a first-rate picture should call and get Mallory to ‘point his machine at them’ for about half a minute, and we will agree to treat if he doesn’t produce a ‘counterfeit presentment’ which will give satisfaction.”
We are also informed by the proprietors of this establishment that in addition to furnishing daguerreotype likenesses of the very first order, at very moderate prices, they import directly from Europe and the Eastern cities every description of stock used in their line, which they can and will sell to traveling operators as low as they can buy in New York, or elsewhere in the United States. Such enterprise deserves encouragement.
1854 October 31. Nashville Union and American. (Nashville, Tennessee.) October 31, 1854, Vol. XXV, No. 420, P. 2.
Hughes Brothers, Daguerrean Artists And Daguerreotype Stock Dealers.
C. C. Hughes, Union Street, over Streetch & Orr’s
F. N Hughes, 59 College Street, late Dobyns & Co.
The subscribers have the honor to inform their numerous friends, that owing to an increase of business they have purchased the Rooms lately occupied by Dobyns & Co.; our galleries are fitted up in neat style, with powerful Sky-Lights, the only ones in the city, which is well adopted for taking large Family Groups without the dark shades so generally seen and objected to. In the Union Street Gallery we have a beautiful Piano for he use of the Ladies, and every other facility to produce First Class Pictures—no others are allowed to leave the rooms. We attend to our patrons personally, so that our patrons may rely on polite attention, and Pictures equal to any, no matter by whom taken.
Citizens and Strangers are politely invited to visit our Rooms, whether they need Pictures or not.
1855 March 17. The Leader. (St. Louis, Missouri.) March 17, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.
A Mialaret, Daguerrean, (Successor to Dobyns & Spaulding,) N. W. corner of Fourth and
Olive streets, over Porter & White’s store.
Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, with any desired tone or shade, equal to the best. Children, of any age taken in from one to five seconds. Prices range from one to twenty-five dollars.
1855 October 20. Memphis Daily Eagle and Enquirer. (Memphis, Tennessee.) October 20, 1855, Vol. XX, No. 242, P. 4.
Daguerreotypes for $1.00. I take pleasure in saying to my old friends that I have purchased the Daguerrean Gallery of Col. J. T. Dobyns, and am now prepared to make better pictures than heretofore, at One Dollar. Particular attention paid to children. A fine assortment of finer Cases, Gold Lockets and Breast Pins for Daguerreotypes. Rooms opposite United States Hotel. Call and see me. Respectfully, J. T. Yearout.
1857 Januaru 16. The Daily Picayune. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) January 16, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 304, P. 4.
“Americans use an American Pen,” is the moto of the American Steel Pen Manufacturing Company. Their agents, Messrs. Dobyns & Harrington, 6 Camp street, have presented us with a box of the “Washington Medallion Pen.” We have tried this pen, and find it an excellent article, and can [ ? ] recommend it to the public.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
[2] Possibly Holly Springs, Mississippi.
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