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Merrill, N. L.

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N. D.               Post Office Building, Nashua, New Hampshire.

N. D.  Broadside posted on internet by Niles J. Laughner.

Better Times!  Pop Goes The Picture Now Is Your Time To Get The Best of Pictures!  Ambrotype, Photograph or Melainotype, At Your Own Price, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed to every sitter. 

Miller & Merrill Take pleasure in announcing to the people of this place and vicinity, that they have arrived in town with their Mammoth Sky and Side-lighted Saloon, to remain One Week, and one week only.  Meanwhile, if Good Pictures, Low Prices, and Gentlemanly Treatment To their patrons will do it, they are bound to have a rush, for we will make it an object for everybody to Sit as our prices are Below the times, and we leave the public to judge whether our pictures are up with, or ahead of, the times. 

Having the most extensive Photographic Gallery in the New England States out of Boston, we are prepared to make Photographs Of Any Size, From old and faded Daguerreotypes, &c. far exceeding the original.  Also views of Buildings, &c., in the highest perfection of the art.

Saloon now Stopping in this Place.

“Gallery of Art,” Post office Building, Nashua, N. H.  J. Sidney Miller, N. L. Merrill, Artists.

Merrell, James Oscar

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1858-1861       Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vermont.

1859-1860       Paige Block, Brandon, Vermont.                   

1858 January 1.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 1, 1858, Vol. 2, No. One, P. 3.

James O Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every variety of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

Advertisement was recorded  from January 1, 1858 to February 7, 1861.

1858 January 29.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  January 29, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Five, P. 2.

Mr. Merrell, Ambrotypist, has shown us a beautiful picture of Mr. Howe’s little girl, whose remains were intered [sic.] last Sabbath.  It exceeds in life-like naturalness any post mortem likeness we have seen.

1858 March 26.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  March 26, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Thirteen, P. 3.

Ambrotypes Furnished By James O. Merrell, For 25 Cents, At The Daguerrean Gallery, Brandon.

Advertisement ran on March 26 & April 2, 1858.

1858 November 19.  Northeastern Christian Advocate.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 1858, Vol. 2, No. Forty-Seven, P. 3.

James O. Merrell, Ambrotype Artist.  Skylight Rooms in Parmenter’s Block, Main Street, Brandon, Vt.  Ambrotypes put up in every varirty of style.  25:tf

Prices ranging from one dollar to twelve dollars.

To all wanting Farms, see advertisement of New England Settlement.

Advertisement ran on November 19 & 26, 1858.

1859 May 26.  Northern Visitor.   (Brandon, Vermont.)  May 26, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 3.

New Daguerrian Gallery, Paige’s Block, Brandon, Vt.  Having Fitted Up New rooms, the Subscriber would take this opportunity of returning his thanks to the people of Brandon and vicinity, and the public generally, for their liberal patronage hereto fore bestowed respectfully solicits a continuance of the same; and informs them that he is now ready to execute to perfection the Patent Sealed Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Melainotypes in all their various forms and sizes; from life-size to the smallest finger ring-picture.

All those wishing good pictures would do well to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Paintings, copied with neatness and dispatch.  All charges will be moderate.  James O. Merrell.

Advertisement ran on May 26, June 2 & 16, 1859.

185 November 19.  Northern Visitor.  (Brandon, Vermont.)  November 19, 18, Vol. II, No. 10, P. 3.

Ambrotypes

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Ambrotypes,

Will Be Made At

Will Be Made At

The Old Gallery,

The Old Gallery,

Paige’s Block

Paige’s Block

For Twenty-Five Cents.

For Twenty-Five Cents.

J. Oscar Merrell.

Meacham, Samuel L. M.

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1859-1860       180 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859 June 29.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. III, No. 135, Whole No. 445, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, successors to DeShong & Bingham, at 180 Main street, are gaining the good opinion of the public for the fine and life-like pictures they send from their gallery daily.  This is the only gallery in the city where the public can get a good picture.  Mr. Bingham is too well known to our citizens as a first class artist, to need any recommendation.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all instances.  Prices to suit.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 14, 1859.

1859 August 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 2, Whole No. 467, P. 3.

Daguerreotype, Melaineotypes, [sic.] &c., &c. Bingham & Meacham, at DeShong’s gallery, corner of Adams and Main streets, are prepared to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ferreotypes, and every style of picture taken with a Camera Obscura, in the highest style of art known to modern invention.  Call on them and examine their specimens.  Opposite the Worsham House

1859 September 24.  The Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 24, 1859, Vol. X, No. 225, P. 2.

The Great “Wallace” or Violin Piano!  Drigg’s Patent….Best Call at Messrs. Bingham & Meacham’s, Photograph Rooms No. 108 Main street, Where the Piano may be seen, and get a pamphlet…

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 9, 1859.

1859 October 15.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 58, Whole No. 530, P. 3.

Go to Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street, for Melainotypes.

Bingham & Meacham make all styles of Pictures known.

Remember the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House, is the place to obtain those celebrated Melainotypes—the only colodion [sic.] picture worth preserving.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 21, 1859.

1859 October 19.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 164, P. 1.

State Fair.  Floral Hall Premiums.  The following is a list of premiums awarded on the last day of the State Fair, for articles exhibited in the Floral Hall…

Pictures taken by means of light—Premium, Bingham & Meacham, Memphis; certificate, C. C. Hughes.

1859 December 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 10, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 107, Whole No. 575, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.—If you wish to present your relatives or friends with a Christmas present, what would be nicer than a beautiful picture of yourself?  Bingham and Meacham, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, have just received a lot of new fancy cases, breast pins, lockets and charms suited for the occasion.  We take all the different styles of pictures made at the present day, and we would be pleased to have all of our old customers and the public generally to call and see our life-size photographs on canvass, colored in oil, by Mr. N. B. Wilcox.  Bingham & Meacham, Maon street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 10, 1859 to January 11, 1860.

1859 December 28.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 28, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 111, Whole No. 588, P. 3.

Great rush to the Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham—thousands of pictures taken at their mammoth premium gallery, at 180 Main street—another lot of those holiday presents.  Every one should secure one of their inimitable Melaineotypes [sic.], Ambrotypes and Photographs.  Particular attention is called to their life-size Photographs in oil, colored by N. B. Wilcox, a portrait painter of reputation, who stands unrivalled as a colorist.  Persons having Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted.  Bingham & Meacham are also the agents for those celebrated I. X. L. Sewing Machines, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 28, 1859 to January 14, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

The place to get the best pictures made in Memphis is at Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 6, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

All styles  of pictures known to the Art made at Bingham & Meacham’s, opposite the Worsham House. 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 4, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

The Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, are justly popular for their fine pictures.  Their room, apparatus, &c., are superior in many respects to those of their brother artists, and hence the fact that they never fail to please.  We advise our readers to go and view their gallery of portraits.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Have you seen those Oil Miniatures at Bingham & Meacham’s, colored by Wilcox, pronounced by connoisseurs the most beautiful pictures ever seen in the city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Bingham & Meacham still continue to take those celebrated pictures known as the Melainotype for which they have the exclusive right for this city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

All styles of Photographs, from the smallest to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted, at Bingham’s.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—We visited the rooms of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, on Main street, opposite Worsham House, Saturday evening.  Their gallery of portraits contain many likenesses of rare beauty and merit, and stamp the gentlemen as true artists.  Indeed, for correctness, beauty of coloring and finish, the pictures taken by them would bear favorable comparison with any we ever saw.  Their apparatus is of the latest invention, and they have kept pace with all the wonderful improvements made upon the discovery of Daguerre.  Those who desire a correct likeness, we advise to give Bingham & Meacham a call.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Something Worth Knowing.—Where to get the best and most durable pictures, in the city Bingham & Meacham is the place, they take all styles, from the smallest Locket to life size in Oil.  Particular attention is called to their oil colored Miniatures, executed by Wilcox, pronounced superior to anything of the kind in the city.  Room 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between February 13 to March 10, 1860.

1860 March 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 10, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 173, Whole No. 650, P. 3.

Warning.—If you wish a cheap and worthless picture there are rooms in town where you can procure them; but is you prefer a good and durable likeness at reasonable prices, go to Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.  They have the finest suit of rooms in the South, and employ none but first class artists, and take all styles of pictures that are worth preserving, and is the only Gallery where perfect satisfaction is warranted.

Advertisement was recorded between March 10 to May 31, 1860.

1860 April 5.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 5, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 195, Whole No. 672, P. 3.

Photographs.—Bingham & Meacham do not claim to be the only Photographic Artist in the city, but they do claim to make better Melainotypes, plain Photographs, Miniatures in oil, and life-size Photographs on Canvas, than any other establishment in the city.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 5 to 17, 1860.

1860 April 19.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 19, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 297, Whole No. 684, P. 3.

Go to the Premium Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham, for the best Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, (plain or colored,) Miniatures and life-size canvas Photographs in oil; all styles of pictures taken at this Gallery, and perfect satisfaction given.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember the place 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between April 19 to

1860 May 3.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 3, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 216, Whole No. 699, P. 3.

During the last few days crowds have visited the Photographic Gallery of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, opposite the Worsham House, eager to obtain one of their inimitable pictures.  These artists stand unrivalled in the city, having always taken the first premium at every fair where they have exhibited their pictures.  Give them a call.

1860 May 8.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 8, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 220, Whole No. 704, P. 3.

Premium Gallery Still Ahead.—Just received, a fresh supply of frames of various styles for Photographs of all kinds.  This is The place to get best life-size canvass miniatures [in] oil or plain photographs, all other kinds of pictures worth preserving taken at 180 Main street.  Bingham & Meacham.

Advertisement was recorded between May 8 to 22, 1860.

1860 May 23.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 26, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 235, Whole No. 718, P. 3.

Fine Pictures—We saw some very fine pictures yesterday at Bingham’s Gallery, consisting of portraits, photographs in oil, ambrotypes, Melainotypes and photographs in India ink.  Mr. Bingham has enlarged his Gallery and increased his facilities for working, and is now prepared to execute all kinds of pictures in a style which cannot be excelled in the United States.  All wanting pictures should not fail to call at the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House. Advertisement ran from May 23 to 31, 1860.

McGrew, S. H.

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1857                Smith House, Van Buren, Arkansas.

1857 March 13.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 13, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 2, New Series III, No. 27, P. 2.

Something New.  Call at McGrew’s Melainotyping rooms at the Smith House, and have your pictures taken on Iron.  They are very beautiful and durable.  Mr. McGrew is an experienced artist, we advise all who want fine pictures to call on him, they are superior to any we have ever seen.  He will also take Ambrotypes in the finest style.

1857 March 13.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 13, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 2, New Series III, No. 27, P. 3.

Melainotypes & Ambrotypes.  The latest and most approved style of pictures taken by the undersigned at the Smith House.  Ladies are respectfully invited to call and take settings, citizens and strangers are requested to call and examine for yourselves.  The melainotype picture is taken on iron [plate] and is warranted not to fade, pictures taken in cloudy weather, pictures of corpes and invalids taken at their residence.

Patronage solicited, satisfaction or no charge.—Locket and pin filled to order.

N. B.—Instruction given in the late styled pictures.  S. H. McGrew.

Advertisement ran from March 13 to 27, 1857.

1857 March 20.  Arkansas Intelligencer.  (Van Buren, Arkansas.)  March 20, 1857, Old Series Vol.  XV, No. 3, New Series III, No. 28, P. 2.

Melainotype.  Our citizens who are desirous to see splendid life like pictures well executed, we request them to call at the “Smith House” and examine specimens of the art taken by Mr. McGrew, on iron, which gives a durability and purmanency [sic.] heretofore unknown.  We speak from personal observation in regard to the merits of this peculiar mode of picture taking.  Our citizens would do well to call and obtain a likeness, as Mr. McGrew has but a few days to stay.

McFadden, J.

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1859                Address Unknown, Maysville, Kentucky.

1859 August 27.  The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle.  (Maysville, Kentucky.)  August 27, 1859, Vol XXIV, Vol. 129, P. 2.

Dissolution.  J. McFadden having bought the entire interest in the Ambrotype and Melainotype Gallery of McFadden & McReynolds, is permanently located, with good facilities for doing fine work, work that will loose nothing by a comparison with any work in the State.

Photographs, Ambrotypes and Melainotypes made of any size desired.

Card Photographing neatly executed.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  J. McFadden.  August 25, 1859.

Massey, Van B.

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1858-1862       Rooms Clinton Hall, third story, Tallmadge Block, Lancaster, Ohio.

1858 December 9.  American Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio.)  December 9, 1858, New Series Vol. 6, No. 32, P. 2.

Clinton Hall Art Gallery.  Lawrence & Massey Having leased the above well known suit of rooms, and fitting them up in a superior style, with a splendid Sky Light, would invite the citizens on Lancaster and vicinity, and all others wishing a superior Grade of Pictures to give them a call.

Having the best arranged Light perhaps in the State, they feel justified in saying that their Pictures, in point of brilliancy, delineation, boldness and unerring truthfulness, are equaled by few & excelled by none.

Ambrotypes taken at these Rooms, are executed in the latest and most approved style of the art.  Their Sphereotypes are decidedly the most beautiful style of Pictures that has yet been produced.  They seem to stand out in bold relief, (unaffected by light, air, or age,) while there for softness of shadow, beauty of detail, and warmth of tone never found in either kind of pictures.  

Now Is The Time To Get Better Pictures, and at as low figures, as can be obtained at any other establishment in the State.

Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to obtain a finer likeness than ever before taken in Lancaster, can have an opportunity by calling at the Clinton Hall Art Gallery.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

Coping Pictures, filling lockets and all other work in their line executed on short notice.

Entire satisfaction warranted!  The public are respectfully invited to call.

Rooms Clinton Hall, third story, Tallmadge Block, Main Street, entrance one door West of Springer & Trout’s Clothing Store. 

Advertisement ran from December 9, 1858 to April 21, 1859.

1859 April 14.  American Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) April 14, 1859, New Series Vol. 6, No. 50, P. 3.

Pictures Cheaper Than Ever!  At The Clinton Hall Art Gallery.  We are determined not to be out-done by any establishment in the State, in the way of taking Good, Cheap and Inimitable Likenesses.—we have established our prices at Lower Figures than have as yet been made in this vicinity.  Our prices will range from Ten Cents Upward.  And on all cases, whether Fine or Common, will be sold from 10 to 20 percent lower than can be obtained at either of Mr. Rhode’s Rooms.

Our Rooms have been fitted up expressly for the business in which they are now used, and possess many advantages over any other room of the kind in this city, as it is large and commodious, easy of access, and neatly finished.  Our Sky Light, which is much higher than that of either of the other establishments, throws a more even shade upon the subject, and brings out a Likeness in a higher degree of perfection, than can possibly be obtained at any other room in the city, as the Sky Lights in those rooms are very low, and therefore they cannot obtain that softness of shadow, beauty of detail, and warmth of tone, that is found in our pictures.  Persons having pictures that were taken at either of the other rooms, with which they are dissatisfied, can have them re-taken at the Clinton Hall Art Gallery at a reasonable charge.

Copying pictures, filling Lockets, Breast-pins, Rings, etc., etc., done on short notice.

Entire satisfaction warranted.  The public are invited to call.  Rooms, Clinton Hall, Third Story Tallmadge Block, Main Street.  April 14, 1859.  Lawrence & Massey.

Advertisement ran from April 14 to August 11, 1859.

1859 July 7.  American Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) July 7, 1859, New Series Vol. 7, No. 10, P. 3.

Those wishing good daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, sphereotypes &c., will do well at the Clinton Hall Art Gallery.  Mr. Lawrence, the proprietor, is a fine artist, and with all a gentlemanly fellow.  He takes as good a likeness for as little money as can be afforded in the State.

1860 July 5.  The Gazette and Democrat.  (Lancaster, Ohio) July 5, 1860, Vol. 1, No. 14, P. 2.

Photograph Gallery Lawrence & Massey Having procured for themselves a Solar Camera.  Are now prepared to execute on the shortest notice all work, from the Smallest Miniature to a Life-Size Photograph Ambrotypes, Ferrotypes, &c., of all styles; put up in Cases, or Frames to suit patrons.  They flatter themselves, that the known popularity of their rooms, will secure to them the continued patronage of the public.  They are determined not to be surpassed, either in pictures or prices. 

Photographs put up to order, from $1.50 to $25.00.  Rooms—Clinton Hall, Tallmadge Block, Main Street. 

Advertisement was recorded seven times between July 5 to August 30, 1860.

1860 November 29.  The Weekly Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) November 29, 1860, Vol. 1, No. 35, P. 3.

Our Young Friend V. B. Massey, (formerly of the firm of Lawrence & Massey,) is still holding forth in the Tallmadge Block.  His Pictures are as good as any we have seen.  We would say to the public, that is they wish to get a good, cheap and durable Likeness to give Van a call.

1862 July 24.  The Weekly Lancaster Gazette.  (Lancaster, Ohio) July 24, 1862, Vol. 3, No. 18, P. 3.

On visiting the Photographic Rooms of our young friend V. B. Massey, a few days since, we were shown, what we consider, as fine specimens of the Art, as any that we have yet seen made by any Artist in the city.  His Carte de Visite and Viginette Photographs, are splendid, and in the way of getting up an Ambrotype or an Iron-Plate Picture, we hardly think that Van can be beat.  We would just say to all who wish anything in his line, that he is still in town.

Lummis & Brother

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1858                82 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1858 August 14.  The Commonwealth.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 14, 1858, Vol. II, No. 17, P. 4.

Life Like Likenesses for 25 Cents At Lummis & Brother’s Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, No. 82 Market Street, above 3d, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrographs, Paperotypes, Lettertypes &c.

Persons wishing a good picture will do well by giving us a call.  Pictures in lockets, breast pins, and finger rings, in the neatest manner possible, and on reasonable terms.  Small children taken in the shortest possible time.  Now is the time to get a good likeness for your self and friends. Pictures for 25 cents and upwards. As good pictures taken in cloudy as clear weather.

Come one, come all, for you had ought’ter,

And get your likeness for a quarter.

Lummis & Bro., No. 82 Market st., Wilmington, Del.  june 19—1y.

Lanneau, Charles H.

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1853                Rooms at Spann Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina

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

1853                Palmetto House, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

1855                Address Unknown, Cokesbury, South Carolina.

1856                McBee’s Hall, Greenville, South Carolina.

1859                Rooms at Marshall House, Abbeville, South Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call early as his stay will be short.                                        

Advertisement ran from March 9 to 16, 1853.

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

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

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

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

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

Call early as his stay will be short.                                        

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from April 14 to 21, 1853.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 16 to March 9, 1855.

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

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

Call And See His Specimens!

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

Room In M’Bee’s Hall, Up Stairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gallery on 2d Floor Of McBee’s Hall.

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

Photographs beautifully colored in oil, by the subscriber.

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from March 4 to April 8, 1858.

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

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

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

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

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

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

His Stay Will Be Limited.

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 24 to March 17, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advertisement ran from February 25 to March 18, 1859.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call and see his Beautiful Specimens.

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

Prices to suit the times and circumstances of all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.

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

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

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

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

Lamb, Colby

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1857                4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

1858-1860       4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.[1]

1863                54 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.

1864-1870       54 State Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts.1

1871-1873       51 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1873-1874       66 Market Street, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1875                Address Unknown, Lynn, Massachusetts.1

1857 March 26.  Herald of Gospel Liberty.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  March 26, 1857, Vol. XLIX, No. 4, [New Series] Vol. VII, No. 4, P. 4.

Found!  A Grand Place To Get Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State & Pleasant Sts., Entrance, No. 4 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Mass.  Mr. Lamb respectfully notifies the public that he has taken the excellent Daguerrean Rooms on the corner of State and Pleasant streets, formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, where he is prepared to execute as good Photographic Pictures as can be produced, at the most reasonable prices.

Having secured of Mr. E. R. Perkins, (who is the sole proprietor of Cutting’s Patent for Newburyport and vicinity,) the right to take Ambrotypes under that patent, Mr. Lamb is not obliged to deceive the public with Pictures on Glass, by calling them Ambrotypes.  The Ambrotype is taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, as if it were embodied in one glass.  It is not exposed to the chemical action of the atmosphere, and will not fade in any climate.  It can be taken much quicker than the Daguerreotype, and is more bold, clear and beautiful.

Please call and examine specimens.  No Charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.

N. B.  Copies taken from all kinds of pictures, on short notice.  Pictures taken and inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Also fine Gold Lockets, Pins, &c., on hand, for sale at the rooms.

1857 May 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 278, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Mr. Lamb’s advertisement for taking Ambrotypes and other pictures will be found in another column.  We have examined some of his specimens and found them finely executed.  We doubt if they can be improved by many of our New England artists.  The lights and shades of these pictures are most beautifully blended, and the eyes are so clear and life-like that the execution reflects much credit on the artist.  By his large skylight he is enabled to develop every feature to life, and give a clear and well-defined outline to the whole person, which is so essential to a good picture.  Mr. L.’s artistic skill united with his gentlemanly character and accommodating spirit will not fail to secure him the liberal patronage of those who wish for a first-rate picture on the most reasonable terms.  Our citizens will not need to go to Boston for good pictures when they can get better ones at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, corner of State and Pleasant streets.  Entrance, No. 4 Pleasant street.

1857 May 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 278, P. 3.

Ambrotypes!  Ambrotype & Daguerreotype Pictures!  Executed In The Best Style, At Mr. Lamb’s New Rooms, Corner Of State And Pleasant Streets, Entrance 4 Pleasant street.  Mr. Lamb announces to the citizens of Newburyport and vicinity, that he has taken the good and commodious rooms formerly occupied by J. S. Perkins, recently by J. A. McArthur, on the corner of State and Pleasant sts., where he is prepared to furnish the public with as good Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes as can be obtained , at prices the most reasonable.  Having the advantage of a large and ample sky-light, we are enabled to obtain a clear, lively and beautiful likeness at any seasonable hour of the day; also, in Cloudy As In Fair Weather.  Children can be taken in clear weather almost instantly.—Ambrotypes and Cameotypes, are taken on fine Plate Glass, and firmly sealed between two glasses, so that neither air nor moisture can effect them.  None but the Patent Ambrotype is free from the action of the atmosphere.  Pictures taken and inserted in Frames, cases, lockets, pins, rings, &c., on short notice.  Also, on hand and for sale at the lowest prices, Fine Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  Please call and examine our numerous specimens.  No Charge made when a good likeness is not obtained.

P. S.—Mr. Lamb makes the Real Ambrotype under the same patent with E. R. Perkins.

Advertisement ran from May 27 to October 30, 1857.

1857 June 6.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 6, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 287, P. 2.

The managers and other officers of the Young Men’s Temperance Society, are requested to meet This Evening, at Mr. Lamb’s Daguerrian Rooms, at 7½ o’clock, on business of importance.

1857 September 7.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 7, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 56, P. 2.

Caucus.  The American Republicans of this city met on Saturday evening.  The meeting was enthusiastic for Mr. Banks.  The following gentlemen were elected delegates to the Worcester Convention:

…Colby Lamb…

A resolution expressing full confidence in Hon. N. P. Banks, was unanimously adopted.  Wm. Thurston, Chairman.  Wm. E. Crockett, Sec’y.

1857 September 12.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 12, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 61, P. 2.

“Ironsides” Club.  The friends of N. P. Banks, on Thursday evening, organized for the ensuing elections.  The following is their list of officers:…

Finance Committee—…Colby Lamb…

1857 October 1.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 1, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 77, P. 2.

Essex Agricultural Fair.  Wednesday.—First Day.  The Exhibition of the Essex Society commenced in this city, yesterday…

The Hall…

daguerreotypes by Colby Lamb…

1857 October 3.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 3, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 79, P. 2.

At a meeting of the mechanic Library Society, held on Monday evening last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing quarter…Vice Presidents, Colby Lamb…

1857 October 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 87, P. 2.

At a Republican caucus held at Ward room No. 4, City Hall, Colby Lamb was chosen chairman…

1857 October 16.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 16, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 90, P. 2.

The following is the report of the Committee appointed by the Young Men’s Temperance Association, to mature a plan for the formation of the “Band of Hope” in this city:—

…All of which is most respectfully submitted by your Committee Colby Lamb…

1857 October 31.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 103, P. 3.

Don’t forget to call at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms and get a Fine Picture for half price, only twenty-five cents.

Advertisement was recorded on October 31 and November 2, 1857.

1857 October 31.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 103, P. 3.

Cheap Enough.  All who want Good Pictures At Half Price, will call at Mr. Lamb’s, No. 4 Pleasant Street, where they can obtain Beautiful Likenesses for the small sum of Twenty-Five Cents, For a short time, only while the banks suspend specie payment.  Don’t forget the place to get Good Pictures.

Advertisement ran from October 31, 1857 to May 15, 15, 1858.

1859 February 5.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 5, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 185, P. 2.

A Fine Picture.  We have just received a very [fine] lithographic picture of Rev. D. M. Reed, late of [this] city, now of Peoria, Ill.  This picture is daguerreotyped and published by Mr. Lamb, artist of this [city], and lithographed by L. Grozelier of Boston.  It [is] a fine picture, and excellent likeness, and reflects [much] credit on the artist who got it up.  Mr. Lamb [is], about to forward a supply of them to Mr. Reed’s Society at Peoria, but will reserve a few for the accommodation of those friends who have not obtained a satisfactory picture of Mr. Reed.  Call at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant street, and see them.

1859 May 2.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 2, 1859, Vol. XXVII, No. 256, P. 2.

Have You Got One?  One What?  One of those Fine Pictures that Mr. Lamb is taking at his Rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street.  Yes, and it is the Best I ever had.  Well, he is still making them in all the varied styles of the “fine art.”  He has made some repairs on his rooms, which enable him to take them equally well in all kinds of weather, fair or foul, rain or shine, true to life.  Good Pictures inserted in Lockets, Rings, Pins, &c., at short notice.  All kinds of Pictures copied to look as well as new, and sometimes much better than the original.  Old Pictures cleaned to look quite as good as new.  Lockets repaired, and new glasses set in them.  Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., for sale at various prices.

Mr. Lamb has a few of those fine Lithographs of Rev. D. M. Reed, for sale.  Call and see them soon if you want one, for they are nearly all sold.

Advertisement ran from May 2 to July 30, 1859.

1859 September 22.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 22, 1859, Vol. XXVIII, No. 74, P. 3.

Now is Your Time To get a Fine Likeness of yourself and your friends.  Having completed the repairs and additions to our rooms, at No. 4 Pleasant Street, We are now prepared to take the Best Of Pictures, in all the varied styles of the art.  We make Ambrotypes, Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Melaineotypes, [sic.] And Pictures On Leather, to remit by mail.  We copy all kinds of Pictures into sizes larger or smaller as they may be desired.  Old daguerreotypes that are fading, can be enlarged into Photographs, and colored to look as natural as life.  They can be greatly restored by cleaning, which we always do free of expense, when we copy them.  We have just obtained a new and beautiful assortment of Prints, plain and colored, which we shall cheap for Ornamental Pictures and for Grecian Paintings.—WE have also a fine lot of Mouldings on hand, and shall frame all kinds of Pictures to order, on the most reasonable terms.  We promise to do our work as Well and as Cheap as it can be done elsewhere.

Black Union Cases, and all other kinds, for sale Cheaper than they can be had of pedlars.  Gold Lockets, Pins, &c., for sale cheap.

Good Pictures inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., at short notice.  Perfect satisfaction given or no charges made.  Please give us a call at No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Fine Lithographs of Rev. D. M. Reed for sale.  C. Lamb, Artist.

Advertisement ran from September 22, 1859 to May 14, 1860.

1860 January 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 17, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 172, P. 3.

Marriages.  In this city, Jan. 15th, by Rev. W. Spaulding, Mr.[2] Colby Lamb to Miss Rebecca J. Bean. [of this city.]

1860 May 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 10, 1860, Vol. XXVIII, No. 260, P. 2.

Mr. Editor:  I wish to correct an impression which some might get from your editorial this morning, that Mr. McArthur was the first to introduce the French “Paysage” Camera into use in this city.  Mr. Lamb has had one of the same for nearly a year, with which he has taken many fine Photographs and Ambrotypes.  The advantage of this instrument for Paysage view is found in the use of a single compensating lens, reversed and diaphragmed so as to admit but a small amount of light.  It is a great improvement on the German Voigtlander lens for Paysage pictures, since the latter will only give clear crescent views.

1860 August 27.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 27, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 48, P. 2.

Photographs.  Mr. Lamb has fine Photograph Pictures of Rev. W. Spaulding, and other clergymen, for sale at his rooms No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement ran from August 27 to October 8, 1860.

1860 October 11.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 11, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 90, P. 3.

Premium Photographs.  Mr. Lamb has copies of those Premium Photographs for sale at his rooms, No. 4 Pleasant Street.

Advertisement ran from October 11 to November 10, 1860.

1860 October 31.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 31, 1860, Vol. XXIX, No. 107, P. 3.

Cheapest Of All.  Pictures including Case for 35 cts.  Also all kinds of Pictures Cheaper than they can be had at the other places, (let the price be what it will) at No. 4 Pleasant st.  C. Lamb, Artist.

Advertisement was recorded from October 31, 1860 to January 4, 1861.

1861 January 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 9, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 167, P. 2.

Our Stock Is The Largest;

Our Prices are the Lowest;

Our Pictures are the Best.

Ambrotypes, (including case,) for 20 cents;

Twenty fine Photographs for $3.00;

Nice Frames for 25 cents.

Also, all kinds of Pictures, Frames and Cases, cheaper than at other places, at No. 4 Pleasant Street.  C. Lamb, Artist.

Advertisement ran from January 9 to March 4, 1861.

1861 May 2.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 2, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 272, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has just shown us a fine Photograph Picture of the ruins of the North Church, copies of which are for sale at his rooms.

1861 September 19.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 19, 1861, Vol. XXX, No. 69, P. 3.

Photograph Frames.  A Fine lot of Photograph Frames just received and for sale by Colby Lamb, 4 Pleasant street.

Advertisement was recorded from September 19, 1861 to September 11, 1862.

1862 August 22.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 22, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 44, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to call and settle immediately; and all persons having demands will present them for settlement.  Colby Lamb, 4 Pleasant st.

Advertisement ran from August 22 to September 2, 1862.

1862 September 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 13, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 14, P. 3.

Deaths.  In this city, 4th inst, Edith, daughter of Colby and Rebecca Lamb, aged 3 months.

1863 February 10.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 10, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 188, P. 2.

Changes.  Mr. McArthur has sold our his ambrotype and photograph rooms to Capt. Luther Dame, and Mr. Lamb has removed to No. 54 State street—a fine location.

1863 April 25.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 25, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 251, P. 3.

New Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms.  Most respectfully I would announce to my numerous patrons, friends and the public generally, that I have opened the New And Commodious Ambrotype and Photograph Rooms, No. 54 State Street, recently occupied by Dr. Kennison (Dentist) where I shall carry on the Photograph  Business in all its various branches.  I have had these rooms fitted up to order, with one of the largest Skylights in the State, having the Blue Light which is Superior in effect to any other, in use—Instead of having the Poorest rooms in the city I now have some of the Best in the state.  A fine entrance—A Nice Reception Room, a good cistern of water and all the accommodations of a dwelling-house.  I have nice ante-rooms, so that ladies wishing, can arrange or change their clothing without the least exposure.

Having secured the services of one of the best artists in America, and being in communication with the best artist in Europe and in this country, I am prepared to make all kinds of pictures in the very best style of the art and with the greatest possible dispatch.  I take Ambrotypes, Photographs, Card Pictures in every style, Melainotypes to Send in letters, Album-types and all other Types, as good and better than can be obtained in other places at the same price.

I have the exclusive right of making the Enameled Picture, which in effect is the most beautiful Picture ever yet made.

I make Photographs of all sizes and finish them in India Ink, oil colors, or water colors, to suit customers.

I can enlarge small pictures, old and faded daguerreotypes, and retouch them so they will be as fair and natural as life.

Persons wishing large pictures of their departed friends can have them by furnishing us with a small likeness of any kind.

I go to the residences and take Pictures of the infirm, and of deceased persons, at the most reasonable prices.

I have constantly on hand and for sale a large assortment of Photograph Frames, Cases, Lockets, Photograph Albums, &c., of the best quality, and at the Lowest Prices. 

In addition to our large assortment of Specimens for the entertainment of visitors we have a large Stereoscope containing views from all parts of the world.

Exhibition Free to All. 

Also Newburyport and Boston Daily Papers.

Please call and see our fine Specimens.  Do not forget the place Lamb’s City Saloon, 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

P. S.  I have just secured at high cost, the very latest improvement in Camera Lens, which is superior to any ever before used in this country.

Advertisement ran from April 25, 1863 to January 2, 1864.

1863 June 24.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 24, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 301, P. 2.

Fine Exhibition.  Passing down State street yesterday, we noticed a group gathered around the entrance to Mr. Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, anxiously looking at something suspended on the door post.  We thought at first that some important dispatch had been received, but when the crowd had dispersed, we discovered that Mr. Lamb had dispatched some of the finest pictures ever put on exhibition in America.  An artist from New York, noticing them, said he had not seen better pictures in any place.  We noticed the familiar face of the late Hon. Josiah Little and others of our first and best citizens, whose pictures would be an honor and an ornament to every Album in the city.  Mr. Lamb is making good use of his new and superior sky-light; and we are glade to know that the skill of the artist, as well as his gentlemanly and considerate deportment to visitors, is appreciated by hosts of discriminating customers.

1863 July 18.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 18, 1863, Vol. XXXII, No. 16, P. 2.

Newburyport Artists.  The following extract from a letter from New York is highly complimentary to the artist of our city:—

“I dined the other day with Mr.___________, formerly of your city, where I met a prominent New York artist.  On the walls hung a collection of photographs of the friends of “mine host,” twenty in number, nineteen of them by the first New York photographists, and one—a likeness of a member of Capt. B.’s family of Newburyport—by Mr. Colby Lamb, colored by Mr. H. B. Haskell.  The artist, after a critical examination, expressed the opinion that the picture executed in your city was, beyond dispute, the best of the group, in which opinion the entire company coincided.”

1864 November 5.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 5, 1864, Vol. XXXIII, No. 108, P. 3.

I Have Returned To My Rooms At No. 54 State Street, and shall be happy to wait on all my old customers and all the good people who wish for Good Pictures taken from life or copied, in all the various styles of the art.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement was recorded from November 5 to December 12, 1864.

1865 February 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 188, P. 2.

The Wolfe Tavern.  Mr. Colby Lamb has sent us from his Photograph rooms, a beautiful picture of the Old Wolfe Tavern, as it was before the “great fire.”  It was then located where the three stores below the Post Office are; the alley way to Inn street being as it now is, while upon the upper side, where the Post Office is, was Anthony Francis’ Barber shop, with the pole extending over the sidewalk.  The buildings were then of wood, and the ell of the tavern extended back to Inn street, making it large on the ground.  The stable was in the rear, now occupied by the Bartlet mills.  Into the yard of that stable,  seventy Vermont teams, brining butter, pork, and other farm produce, have driven in a single day. 

The Wolf tavern was opened by Capt. William Davenport in 1762, and named for Gen Wolfe, under whom he served in the battle of Quebec.  The photograph brings out from the original picture, the portrait of Wolfe that was on the sign board that swung over State street.  The tavern remained in the hands of the Davenports for some years, the first three landlords being of that name; and then it passed to the ownership of Mr. Thomas Perkins; and it was in that house that Dr. Henry C. Perkins was born in 1805, in the same room where his wife’s father, Mr. John Davenport, was born in 1776.  The hotel was a great place of resort in the early days of Newburyport—one of the most famous taverns in Essex county.

1865 February 13.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  February 13, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 191, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has a few copies of the Wolf tavern for sale at his rooms No. 54 State Street.

1865 April 22.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  April 22, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 247, P. 2.

Mr. Colby Lamb has taken photographs of J. Wilks Booth, which he has for sale.  They represent him as a bright, smart, fine-looking young man.  Pitty that so beautiful a specimen of humanity should be put to such hellish use.

1865 May 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 261, P. 2.

Photographs.  We would call attention to Mr. Lamv’s advertisement in another column.  Mr. Lamb is one of the most successful artists in Massachusetts.  He is doing work for many of the best families in this city and vicinity.  Many persons prefer his work to the best work done in Boston, and while they are doing business there, they have all their pictures taken in Mr. Lamb’s rooms.  His prices are very reasonable.

1865 May 9.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 9, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 261, P. 2.

Photographs.  Photographs and Card Pictures of Abraham Lincoln, our late beloved President; Of Edward Everett, the late great American Orator who, “being dead yet speaketh;” of Gen’s Grant, Sherman and other officers; of garrison, “The Liberator” and Whittier the Great American Poet Christian and Philosopher; and other leading Statesmen.  Poets and Philosophers; also of the venerable Rev. Dr. Withington and other distinguished clergymen of this city; of Boston, the Assassin, and other villains; of Home on a Furlough” and the Old Wolfe Tavern.  For sale at Mr. Lamb’s Rooms, No. 54 State Street.

Also Frames of all kinds, and Cases very cheap.

Having had much practice and unusual success in Photography, I am prepared to make all kinds of Photographs and Sun Pictures in the very best style of the Art, and at the most reasonable prices.  I use the best apparatus and the best stock the market affords.  I do my work myself and know that it is well done.  I can copy all kinds of Pictures into sizes larger or smaller, and equally as good, and sometimes better than the original pictures.  I am now making large numbers of large size photographs from small Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and other pictures.  I intend always to give satisfaction.  My price for large pictures, well finished in ink and color is $4.00 and upwards according to the size and finish.  Duplicates well finished $3.00.  I use no material because it is cheap.—Please call and examine specimens at my rooms, No. 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from May 9 to 18, 1865.

1865 May 20.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 20, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 271, P. 3.

Photographs.  Having engaged the services of two of the best Artists in Boston, I am now prepared to furnish my patrons with The Very Best Pictures ever offered to the public.  I can make them of any size from the smallest Miniature to Full Length Life Size.

I can copy from all kinds of pictures and miniatures into any size desired, and have them in India Ink, Oil Or Water Colors.  These life-sized Pictures finished in oil, exceed in beauty any portrait on canvas that can be made.  I use the Best Apparatus and the Best Stock in the market.

I use no stock because it is cheap.

I am now making large numbers of large size Photographs from small ambrotypes and other pictures.—My price for large size Pictures, finished in ink and colors, is Four Dollars and upwards, according to the size and finish.  I am also making Card Pictures, Ambrotypes, and all other kinds now in use.

I intend always to give satisfaction.

I have Frames, Cases, Lockets, &c., of all kinds, for sale cheap.

Please call and examine specimens at my rooms, No. 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement was recorded between May 20 to September 18, 1865.

1865 May 23.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 23, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 273, P. 2.

Photographs, Cheap.  The undersigned Artists of Newburyport, in consequence of the reduction in price of material used in the Photographic business, have determined to adopt the following scale of prices for the future:

Cartes de Visites, per dozen……………$3.00

Vignettes, per dozen……………………$3.00

Medallions, per dozen…………………..$1.75

1-9 Ambrotypes………………………….. .50

1-6 Ambrotypes………………………….. .75

1-4 Ambrotypes…………………………$1.25

The Revenue Stamps will be additional to the above prices.

The material used is the best the country affords, and Vignettes, the most desirable pictures made, are furnished a dollar per dozen cheaper than has ever before been offered to the public; and even with these prices we warrant as good Pictures as can be made in the country.

Luther Dame, 62 State Street.

H. P. Macintosh, 33 State Street.

Wm. Batchelder, 39 State Street.

Colby Lamb, 54 State Street.

Advertisement ran from May 23 to June 8, 1865.

1865 June 17.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 17, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 294, P. 2.

Transparencies.  Porcelain Plates And Passepartouts, For Transparencies, for sale at my rooms, No. 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to July 20, 1865.

1865 June 20.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 20, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 296, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has just shown us a very fine card picture of John Porter, Esq.  Also, one of the late Hon. Josiah Little, and one of his brother Edward Little late of Portland, taken at his rooms.  These are very fine specimens and would do honor to any artist’s show case.

1865 October 2.  The Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 2, 1865, Vol. XXXIV, No. 79, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has some fine Card Pictures of the late Miss Hannah F. Gould.

1866 May 17.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 17, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 116, P. 2.

Photographs.  We are now giving our whole attention to Large Photographs and Card Pictures.  We can copy from any picture into any size desired.—Old and faded pictures can thus be made as good and often times Better Than New.  We finish in India Ink, Oil, and Water Colors. 

The large amount of this work which we have done, and are now doing; our increased facilities for doing it, and to perfect satisfaction we have always given our customers are sufficient commendations to secure us a liberal amount of patronage, which we hope always to merit, by honesty and strict attention to our business.

Call and examine specimens at 54 State Street, Newburyport.  Colby Lamb, Frank Thurlow, Operators.

Notice.  As I propose to change my vocation as soon as convenient, all persons wishing my services in Photography will please avail themselves of the earliest opportunity to call at my rooms, 54 State Street.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement was recorded between May 17 to September 22, 1866.

1866 June 29.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 29, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 153, P. 2.

Colby Lamb, Agent For  Dr. H. A. Lamb’s Great Erysipelas Cure.  Cases of Erysipelas and other kindred diseases promptly attended at No. 54 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded between June 29 to September 20, 1866.

1866 August 13.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 13, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 190, P. 2.

Erysipelas Humor.  H. A. Lamb, M. D., Of Portland, Me., Discoverer of the great Erysipelas Remedy, with which he guarantees to cure every kind of Erysipelas Humor, in a few days, can be consulted for two days only.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 14 & 15, At 54 State Street, at C. Lamb’s Reception Room.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to 15, 1866.

1866 August 24.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 24, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 199, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb is giving his whole attention to large Photographs and card pictures, as will be seen by reference to his advertisement.  He is considered by his patrons one of the best artists in the State.  No reasonable person ever goes away from his rooms dissatisfied.  All who are in want of good photographs, large or small, had better call on him soon, while he remains in the business.

1866 October 30.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 30, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 256, P. 2.

There is considerable excitement in this district about candidates for the next General Court.  Among those most prominent are Col. E. F. Stone and Colby Lamb, Esq.  Col. Stone is a man of ability and legislative experience, and will doubtless be elected with but little opposition.  Mr. Lamb is a man of education and ability, devoted to the interests of the city, the whole country, and especially, the interests of the soldiers who have so nobly defended the country.  No one has a superior claim.

1866 December 4.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 4, 1866, Vol. 35, No. 275, P. 2.

You Can Get The Best Tintypes, And All Other Types, At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, 54 State Street.  So They Say.

Advertisement was recorded between December 4, 1866 to August 2, 1867.

1867 January 8.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 8, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 7, P. 2.

The School Committee organized at City Hall, on Monday.  Rev. S. J. Spaulding was elected Chairman; Wm. H. Merrill, Secretary; and Colby Lamb Agent of the Board.   Rev. Wm. A. McGinley of Ward 4 resigned.

1867 May 24.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  January 8, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 122, P. 2.

School Notice.  The Spring Vacation of the Schools commences on Monday, 27th inst.  The school houses will be cleaned during this vacation.  The teachers are requested to see that the books are all taken care of, and the keys of the houses (one set) labeled and handed to me on Saturday afternoon.  Colby Lamb.

1867 July 13.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 13, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 164, P. 2.

Prices Greatly Reduced!  For a few days our prices will be as followed:

Large sized Pictures finished in colors,…………$2.00

Cards, Vignettes and Oval, per dozen,………….$1.75

Tintypes, 16 for 20 Cents.  All other Pictures equally cheap, At Lamb’s Rooms, 54 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded between July 13 to August 6, 1867.

1867 July 15.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  July 15, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 165, P. 2.

For Sale Cheap, A First Rate Magic Lantern, with a good collection of Astronomical and other Slides, adapted to the of Schools, or for getting up private exhibitions for a family and friends.  Colby Lamb, 54 State street.

Advertisement was recorded between July 15 to August 9, 1867.

1867 August 30.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  August 30, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 205, P. 3.

For Sale One good second hand Show Case. 8½ feet long,—cheap.  Apply at Lamb’s Photograph Rooms.

Advertisement was recorded from August 30 to September 2, 1867.

1867 September 13.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  September 13, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 217, P. 2.

Notice.  Having disposed of my interest in the Photograph Rooms, 54 State street, to Mr. E. B. Chase, and old and very experienced Artist, who has made alterations and improvements which will enable him to carry on the business “in the highest perfection of the art,” I cheerfully recommend all my customers and the public to the patronage of him, who will give them perfect satisfaction.  Colby Lamb.

1867 October 25.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 25, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 253, P. 2.

New England Mutual Life Insurance Agency…Colby Lamb, Agent., No 54 State Street.

1867 December 9.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 9, 1867, Vol. 36, No. 290, P. 2.

Colby Lamb declines the nomination for member of the School Committee in Ward 3.

1868 October 15.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  October 15, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 243, P. 2.

Particular Notice.  I have returned to my Photograph Rooms at 54 State street, where I shall be happy to wait upon my old customers and friends, and all others who are in want of Good Pictures of any size or description, taken from life or copied from other pictures, however old or faded.  I will make good Pictures as cheap as they can be obtained anywhere.  I shall make all sizes, from the Smallest Tintype to Life Size Photographs, finished in Pastil, Oil, Ink or water Colors, to suit customers.

Call at the old stand and see our specimens and learn our prices, at 54 State street, Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 4, 1868.

1868 November 6.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 6, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 262, P. 2.

You Can Get A Better Picture, with Rosewood Frame, For [$0.00], At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, No. 54 State street, Than you can get in Boston or elsewhere for the same money.  See His Prices:

Ferrotype, with Rosewood Frame………………..$1.25

Nice Card Photographs, per dozen……………….$1.50

Ferrotypes on Cards, 4 for………………………..$0.25

Ferrotypes in Envelope……………………………$0.25

Tintypes, 16 for……………………………………$0.25

All other kinds of Pictures equally cheap—and warranted.

Advertisement ran from November 6 to 18, 1868.

1868 November 26.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  November 26, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 284, P. 2.

Thanksgiving!  Mr. Lamb Will Be In His Rooms, No. 54 State Street, On Thanksgiving Day, To Wait On Customers, From 8 o’clock A. M. till 4 P. M.

1868 December 1.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 1, 1868, Vol. 37, No. 287, P. 2.

You Can Get The Best Pictures, Of All Kinds, At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, 54 State Street.

Advertisement was recorded from December 1, 1868 to May 4, 1869.

1869 December 7.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  December 7, 1869, Vol. 38, No. 287, P. 2.

Christmas Presents!  The Best Place To Get Them Is At Lamb’s Photograph Rooms, where he is making all styles and sizes of Pictures For Christmas Presents.

Small pictures enlarged and finished in ink or colors, In the best style of the art.

All orders filled promptly, and all work done faithfully by the Artist.

Pictures Very Cheap for a few days.

Advertisement ran from December 7 to 31, 1869.

1870 May 11.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 111, P. 2.

It may be seen by notice in another column that Mr. Lamb will remain in his rooms a few days longer to finish engagements.  All who wish for his services in picture making must call soon.

1870 May 11.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 11, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 111, P. 2.

Notice.  I shall remain at my Rooms, No. 54 State Street, a few days longer to complete engagements and wait upon customers.

Advertisement ran from May 11 to 14, 1870.

1870 May 24.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  May 24, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 122, P. 2.

Mr. Lamb has just shown us a fine picture of that “daring young man on the flying trapeze,” or rather the man who dared to go up the spire of the Old South Church and take down the weather-cock and put it back in place without any staging to assist him.  It is a fine photograph of the church and the man standing on the upper [ball], supporting himself by one hand over the back of the weather-cock and the other lifted high in the air exhibits one of the most daring feats we have witnessed in this vicinity for a long time.  Mr. Lamb has a few copies for sale at his rooms.

1870 June 14.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 140, P. 2.

It will be seen by reference to the advertising columns that Mr. Lamb intends to take his final leave of us the last of this week.

1870 June 14.  Newburyport Daily Herald.  (Newburyport, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1870, Vol. 39, No. 140, P. 2.

Notice.  I shall be at my rooms, 54 State street until Friday, June 17th, to complete engagements.  Colby Lamb.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to 16, 1870.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

[2] On Jan. 17 recorded as Rev. Colby Lamb, on Jan. 18 corrected to Mr. Colby Lamb.

Klye. George W.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1860                132 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

1860 January 27.  Lynchburg Daily Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  January 27, 1860, Vol. 8, No. 151, P. 2.

George W. Kyle, Artist, No. 132 Main Street.  Having Purchased of Mr. M. D. Bliss his Gallery in the City of Lynchburg.  I will continue the business at the old stand—where I will be pleased to see all in want of any thing in my line, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Life-Size Photographs, Patent Leather Pictures, &c., Put  Up In The Best Style Of The Art.

Having an experience of ten years in the business I flatter myself to be able to give perfect satisfaction in every case, otherwise, no charge will be made.  I shall always keep on hand a general assortment of Cases, Plain and Fancy.  I have also on hand a large stock of Jewelry, such as Lockets, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, &c., suitable for Pictures, which I am determined to sell at reduced rates.  All in want of any thing in that line will find it to their interest to call before purchasing elsewhere.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not, were they find a pleasant place to pass away a leisure hour.

Deceased persons and invalids attended at their residences when desired.  G. W. Kyle, Artist.

Advertisement was recorded between January 27 to August 2, 1860.

1860 June 14.  Lynchburg Republican.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  June 14, 1860, Vol. III, No. 150, P. 4.

George W. Kyle, Artist, No. 132 Main Street.  Having Purchased of Mr. M. D. Bliss his Gallery in the City of Lynchburg.  I will continue the business at the old stand—where I will be pleased to see all in want of any thing in my line, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Life-Size Photographs, Patent Leather Pictures, &c., Put  Up In The Best Style Of The Art.

Having an experience of ten years in the business I flatter myself to be able to give perfect satisfaction in every case, otherwise, no charge will be made.  I shall always keep on hand a general assortment of Cases, Plain and Fancy.  I have also on hand a large stock of Jewelry, such as Lockets, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, &c., suitable for Pictures, which I am determined to sell at reduced rates.  All in want of any thing in that line will find it to their interest to call before purchasing elsewhere.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not, were they find a pleasant place to pass away a leisure hour.

Deceased persons and invalids attended at their residences when desired.  G. W. Kyle, Artist.

1860 June 18.  Lynchburg Virginian.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  June 18, 1860, Vol. 37, No. 138, P. 3.

George W. Kyle, Artist, No. 132 Main Street.  Having Purchased of Mr. M. D. Bliss his Gallery in the City of Lynchburg.  I will continue the business at the old stand—where I will be pleased to see all in want of any thing in my line, such as Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Life-Size Photographs, Patent Leather Pictures, &c., Put  Up In The Best Style Of The Art.

Having an experience of ten years in the business I flatter myself to be able to give perfect satisfaction in every case, otherwise, no charge will be made.  I shall always keep on hand a general assortment of Cases, Plain and Fancy.  I have also on hand a large stock of Jewelry, such as Lockets, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, &c., suitable for Pictures, which I am determined to sell at reduced rates.  All in want of any thing in that line will find it to their interest to call before purchasing elsewhere.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, whether they wish pictures or not, were they find a pleasant place to pass away a leisure hour.

Deceased persons and invalids attended at their residences when desired.  G. W. Kyle, Artist.

Advertisement was recorded between three times between June 18 to 22, 1860.

1861 July 24.  Lynchburg Republican.  (Lynchburg, Virginia.)  July 24, 1861, Vol. 4, No. 150, P. 4.

Attention Soldiers And Southern Citizens Generally, Call Ay Kyle’s Southern Portrait Gallery, No. 132 Main Street, And Have Your Pictures Put Up By Southern Artists In the best style of the Art, or no charge made.

A general assortment of Ambrotype and Photographic [ ? ] just arrived, purchased in the Southern Confederacy.  All in want can now be supplied at [my] regular prices, although I have had to pay considerably higher for stock.  I have determined to work at former prices, and ask a [ ? ] of the patronage so liberally bestowed on [me] heretofore.  Geo. W. Kyle.