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Balch & Hale

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1853                113 Bowery, New York, New York.

1853 May 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 27, 1853, Whole No. 7461, P. 6.

To Daguerrian Artists.—A Lady Wishes A situation to attend a reception room and put up pictures; she is perfectly acquainted with the business.  Address or call on C. L. S., Balch & Hale’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 113 Bowery.

1853 July 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 14, 1853, Whole No. 7507, P. 3.

Twenty Five Cent Daguerreotypes—Colored, warranted complete, at Balch & Hale’s, No. 113 Bowery.  The cheapest gallery in New York.  Call and judge for yourselves.  Sick and deceased persons taken, at the lowest rate.

Advertisement ran on July 14 to 16, 1853.

In the 1853-1854 Trow’s New York City Directory, Leland Balch is not recorded. Eliza Balch is listed as wid. A. L. h-113 Bowery. Leland and Eliza Balch are also not recorded the 1852-1853. Hale is not recorded in either directory as an artist, daguerreian or with the 113 Bowery address, nor is he recorded in subsequent directories.

Bacon, Rufus

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855-1857       208 Bowery, New York, New York.

1855 November 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 25, 1855, Whole No. 7028, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes.—Excelsior Gallery, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  This establishment, unsurpassed by any in the United States, is now thrown open to the public.  Splendid pictures in rich cases for 50 cents, furnished every day in the week, from sunrise to sunset.  Call early in the day.

1855 November 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 29, 1855, Whole No. 7032, P. 5.

Thanksgiving Day.—Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street—Connoisseurs have styled the productions of this establishment gems of the art.  These gems will be furnished throughout the day at from 50 cents to $25, to accommodate the means and taste of all classes.  Call early.

1855 December 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1855, Whole No. 7035, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  The pictures made at this establishment need no magnifying power to develop features.  They stand out bold, striking, life like, and never fade.  They are characterized by a richness of shade, purity of tone, and grace of contour, which would rouse the enthusiasm of the immortal Daguerre.  Price 50 cents to $25.  Call early.

1855 December 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 9, 1855, Whole No. 7042, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—“Bacon’s Excelsior Gallery,” 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  The great popularity of this establishment cannot be attributed solely to the magnificence of the apartments, &c.; it is the superior merit of its pictures on which its reputation chiefly depends.  Open every day in the year.  Splendid likenesses in rich cases, 50 cents.

1855 December 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 16, 1855, Whole No. 7049, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotypic Establishment continues to operate, without regard to weather.  Those splendid pictures still selling at 50 cents.  Received per last steamer from [ ? ] a rich stock of fancy cases, for holiday presents.  208 Bowery.

1855 December 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 25, 1855, Whole No. 7058, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes—Bacon’s Gallery.—This establishment will be in full operation to day, and will furnish pictures which cannot be surpassed by those of any similar concern in the world, at from 50 cents to $25.  208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 January 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 20, 1856, Whole No. 7083, P. 5.

Bacon’s Daguerreotype Establishment, 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street, splendid pictures for 50 cents, open every day in the year, with out regard to weather.

1856 February 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 10, 1856, Whole No. 7104, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes.—Bacon’s Gallery.—The splendid and spacious rooms comprising this establishment are open every day in the week.  Pictures of the first quality at 50 cents—208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.  Wanted, a first class operator.  Unexceptionable reference required, and application must be immediate.

1856 December 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 20, 1856, Whole No. 7417, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes for holiday presents, in rich case, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery, opposite Rivington street.

1856 December 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 23, 1856, Whole No. 7420, P. 5.

Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in cases, Designed for the holidays, selling at his magnificent rooms for 50 cents, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 24, 1856, Whole No. 7421, P. 5.

Holiday Presents.—Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—Ambrotypes, 208 Bowery, unsurpassed, 208 Bowery, fifty cents, 208 Bowery; magnificent rooms, 208 Bowery.

1856 December 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 25, 1856, Whole No. 7422, P. 5.

Holidays.—Bacon’s Gallery of Photographs, daguerreotypes and ambrotypes.  The pure, perfect ambrotype, in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents, at 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on December 25 & 27, 1856.

1856 December 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 28, 1856, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Observe?  Bacon’s Superb Ambrotypes, in souvenir cases, 50c., selling at his splendid establishment, 208 Bowery.  Rooms always open.

1856 December 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 29, 1856, Whole No. 7426, P. 5.

The Grand Carnival.—Its Prominent Feature is the rush for Bacon’s superb ambrotypes for 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1856 December 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1856, Whole No. 7427, P. 5.

Photographs, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Bacon’s gallery, 208 Bowery.  Superb ambrotypes for the holidays in “souvenir” cases, 50 cents.

1856 December 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 31, 1856, Whole No. 7428, P. 5.

Pro Bono Publica.—Bacon’s Surpassingly beautiful ambrotypes, in substantial Turkey morocco souvenir cases, for 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1857, Whole No. 7429, P. 5.

The Sale of Bacon’s Superb 50 Cent Ambrotypes, will continue all New Year’s Day, at his rooms, 208 Bowery.

Advertisement ran on January 1 & 2, 1857.

1857 January 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 3, 1857, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Ambrotypes of Surpassing Beauty and Excellence, in substantial turkey morocco cases, for 50 cents.  Bacon’s Gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 4, 1857, Whole No. 7431, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, Cordially Invites the public to visit his magnificent rooms, and inspect his unequalled fifty cent ambrotypes.

1857 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1857, Whole No. 7432, P. 5.

Fifty Cents for this Splendid Ambrotype.—Impossible!  Where did you get it?  At Bacon’s magnificent gallery, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 6, 1857, Whole No. 7433, P. 5.

Save Your Money.—Secure a Splendid, durable and faithful likeness of every member of your family, Bacon, 208 Bowery, sells an ambrotype for 50 cents which cannot be surpassed by any Broadway establishment, at their most exorbitant prices.  He challenges a denial of this fact.

1857 January 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 7, 1857, Whole No. 7434, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Bacons’ grand gallery, 208 Bowery.  Ambrotypes of expert quality and rare beauty for 50c.

1857 January 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 8, 1857, Whole No. 7435, P. 5.

Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.—The Rush for his superb 50 cent ambrotypes has not ceased with holidays—oh, no.

1857 January 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 9, 1857, Whole No. 7436, P. 5.

Bacon Not Only Advertises Superb Ambrotypes, but he produces them.  Therein lies the secret of his success, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 10, 1857, Whole No. 7437, P. 5.

Superb Pictures 50 Cents.—Bacon’s Grand reception room surpasses in splendor any in Broadway; so do his ambrotypes.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 11, 1857, Whole No. 7438, P. 5.

A Fact –That Bacon’s 50 Cent Ambrotypes surpass in brilliancy, beauty and durability, costly Broadway pictures.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 12, 1857, Whole No. 7439, P. 5.

Worth Knowing.—Where to Get a Faultless picture for 50 cents.  108 Bowery, will answer that question.

1857 January 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 13, 1857, Whole No. 7440, P. 5.

To their Rare Excellence is Attributed the unprecedented sale of Bacon’s surpassingly beautiful 50 cent ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 14, 1857, Whole No. 7441, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.  Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 15, 1857, Whole No. 7442, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would keep it before the people that his superb fifty cent ambrotypes cannot be equalled.

1857 January 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 16, 1857, Whole No. 7443, P. 5.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes.—Ambrotypes of unequalled beauty, 50 cents, at Bacon’s extensive and luxuriously furnished establishment, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 17, 1857, Whole No. 7444, P. 5.

The Ambrotype may be Obtained at One place in New York for 50 cents, at Bacon’s, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 18, 1857, Whole No. 7445, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, Open every Day in the week.  Those ambrotypes, super’s artistic productions 50 cents.  208 Bowery.

1857 January 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 19, 1857, Whole No. 7446, P. 5.

Bacon, 208 Bowery, would respectfully Announce the continuation of the sale of his unequalled ambrotypes for 50 cents.

1857 January 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 22, 1857, Whole No. 7449, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Photographic Establishment, 208 Bowery.—Those ambrotypes, the consummation of artistic skill, for 50 cents.

1857 January 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 23, 1857, Whole No. 7450, P. 5.

Produce your Evidence, or Stand Aside!—10,000 citizens will testify to the superiority of Bacon’s matchless ambrotypes, 208 Bowery.

1857 January 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 25, 1857, Whole No. 7452, P. 5.

Bacon’s Grand Gallery, 208 Bowery.—Open every day in the week.  Those ambrotypes, superb artistic productions, for 50 cents.

1857 February 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 2, 1857, Whole No. 7460, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell—A Correct Ambrotype likeness of this ill fated gentleman taken from life, on Monday last, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery entrance.

1857 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness taken four days before his assassination, by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.

1857 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1857, Whole No. 7462, P. 4.

Bond Street Murder—The Only Authentic and correct likeness of Dr. Harvey Burdell, from an ambrotype taken only five days previous to the murder.  Also, a correct view of the room, taken by permission of the coroner, before the body was removed expressly for this paper.  Also a view of the house where the horrible deed was committed, will be published in No. 62 of Fran Leslie’s Illustrated News, ready on Friday morning, Feb. 6, at all news depots.  Price 6 cents.

1857 February 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 6, 1857, Whole No. 7464, P. 5.

Doctor Burdell’s Ambrotype Likeness, taken four days before his assassination by Bacon, 208 Bowery, may be seen at his gallery.

Artault, Francois A.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1842                46 Broad Street, New York, New York.

1842-1843       168½ Fulton Street, New York, New York.

1843-1844       235 Broadway, New York, New York.

1844-1845       149 Broadway, Lafayette Bazaar, Corner Liberty Street, New York, New York.

1847-1849       149 & 151 Broadway, Lafayette Bazaar, New York, New York.

1849                539 Broadway, Chinese Buildings, New York, New York.

1842 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 253, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

Daguerreotype—12 Daguerreotype apparatus complete, and new pattern, 

400 Branch Plates

6 Aromatic Lens

50 Bottles Hyposulphite of Soda

24 Bottles of Chloride of Gold

Chrome, Chloride of Iodine, Tripoli, and all kinds of Chemicals concerning the Daguerreotype just received by Packet ship Francois 1st, and for sale by Artault & Co.           

46 Broad Street, up stairs.                                                                                                    

Advertisement ran from March 9 to April 7, 1842.

1842 April 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 28, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 403, Whole No. 2071, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.—F. A. Artault & Co., lately 46 Broad street and now 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, have received by packet ship Albany, and offer for sale at low price—

25 complete Daguerreotype apparatus, new pattern.

500 French plates, large size.

50 acromatic lenses made at Paris by Alphonse, Giroux & Co.

100 bottles hyposulphate of Soda.

Also Tripoli of venise, iodine, chloruse of iodine, cromine, cromine of iodine, chloruse of gold, and the new accelerating substance.

Mr. F. A. Artault & Co. take this opportunity to inform their friends and customers, that they have removed their establishment from 46 Broad street to 168½ Fulton street near Broadway opposite St. Paul’s Church.                                                                          

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 28, 1842.

1842 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 134, Whole No. 3005, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  New Pattern Apparatus.—F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s church, Have received per packet ship Argo, and offer for sale at low prices, 300 French plates, large size, 88 inches half on 6 half; 25 complete Daguerreotype apparatus, new pattern; 50 aeromatic lenses, made at Paris, by Alphonse Giroux & Co.; 100 bottles hyposulphate of soda.

Also Tripoli of venise, iodine, chloruse of iodine, cromine, cromine of iodine, chloruse of gold, and the new accelerating substance.                                                                                  

Advertisement ran from

1842 July 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 9, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 187, Whole No. 3038, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus And Instruction, in the most approved process, for making splendid portraits and views, by F. A. Artault & Co. 168½ Fulton street, who have made arrangements to open a class for the reception of pupils, to commence on Monday, July 11th.

The class will be open for two hours each day, from eight o’clock A. M. to 10 o’clock A. M. and the pupils may continue in the class until perfectly satisfied.

Terms–$25 in advance.

F. A. Artault & Co. have just received by the packet Rhone, from Paris, 1,000 very superior Plates; also 25 improved Daguerreotype apparatuses, as well as an extensive supply of the best chemicals manufactured in Paris.                                                                          

Advertisement ran from July 9 to August 12, 1842.

1842 July 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 9, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 187, Whole No. 3038, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, New Pattern.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton Street.  This beautiful art has arrived at such perfection, that two hours instruction is sufficient to obtain a perfect knowledge of it—which will give gratis to those who purchase the apparatus at the store of F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street.  Price of the apparatus complete varies from $25 to $100.  Also—Acromatic Lenses, French plates, hyposulphate of Soda Tripoli, bromine, chloride of iodine, chloride of gold, &c.  Also, morrocco cases, and a good supply of new frames, gilded and paste board.  F. A. Artault & Co. are constantly receiving from Paris all kinds of fancy articles of the latest invention.        au. 26.

Advertisement ran from August 26 to September 30, 1842.

1842 October 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 5, 1842, Vol. VIII, No. 275, Whole No. 3126, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  To The Photographic Artists.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have just received by packet ship Argo, an invoice of

            1000 Daguerreotype French Plates

            A new supply of the best and newest patterns apparatus

            100 ounces cromine of iodine

            50 pounds hydrosulphate of soda

            50 grammes of chloride of gold

            100 pounds of Tripoli of venise

            50 ounces chloride of iodine

            And a new book containing the latest improvements in the Daguerreotype.              oc. 5.

Advertisement ran from October 5 to November 27, 1842.

1843 April 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 8, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 98, Whole No. 3311, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  To The Photographic Artists.  F. A. Artault & Co., 168½ Fulton street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, respectfully inform the photographic artists, and every person engaged in daguerreotype business, that they will receive by packet ship Emerald and Vilte de Lvoe—1000 French daguerreotype plates, 6½ inches by 8½, No. 30; 12French acromatic lenses, 3¼ inches diameter, made by Lereboura and Alf Giroux; 8 French acromatic lenses, 4½ inches diameter, prepared by Chevalier, for ranking larger sizes of portraits; 50 ounces bromine; 50 ounces chloride of iodine, and all the chemicals necessary for the daguerreotype.  ap. 8.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to May 13, 1843.

1843 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 121, Whole No. 3334, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Co-Partnership.—The co-partnership existing under the firm of F. A. Artault & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business of the late firm will be settled by N. Courtin.  F. A. Artault, A. N. Courtin.

1843 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 121, Whole No. 3334, P. 3.

Notice And Removal.—F. A. Artault, lately 168½ Fulton st., having dissolved by mutual consent his co-partnership, for giving all his attention to the Daguerreotype business, respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has removed his old Daguerreotype stand from 168½ Fulton st. to 235 Broadway, 2d story, where he has just opened several packages received by the last arrivals, containing 1000 French Daguerreotype Plates.  No. 30 and 40 warranted French Acromatic Lenses and all the chemicals necessary—complete apparatus.  He will be very glad to see all his old customers visiting his new place.

Please to give a call—235 Broadway, 2d story, rooms No. 2 and 3.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to June 13, 1843.

1843 September 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 11, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 249, Whole No. 3461, P. 3.

To Persons Wishing To Engage Themselves In The Daguerreotype Business.  F. A. Artault, 235 Broadway, 3d story front room, opposite the Park, respectfully informs the photographic artist that, intending to go to France in a few months, he wishes to sell, at very low prices, (lower than prime cost), 1000 French Daguerreotype plates, No. 30 and 40, 6½ by 8½ inches.

8 large apparatus complete, fixed with chromatic lenses of 4½ inched diameter, for full size portraits (large plates and half plates.

            20 complete apparatus for quarter plates and medium size.

            6 Chromatic lenses, 4½ inches diameter.

            12 Chromatic lenses 3 inches diameter.

            200 ounces of chloride of iodine.

            200 ounces pure cromine.

            50 pounds hydrosulphate of soda.

            100 grains chloride of gold.

            50 bottles of a new preparation made by M. Lerebours, for gilding the pictures.

            200 bottles French Tripoli.

            50 bottles rouge.

            50 bottles iodine.

            And a quantity of boxes, stands, and materials suitable for the Daguerreotype.

The greatest part of these goods arrived by the latest vessels, and are warranted to be pure and of the best quality.

Also—A new supply of frames, morocco cases, and a splendid Diorama, with 24 views, made in Paris by M. Daguerre, and very costly.  Please call at 235 Broadway, 3d story and front room.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 14, 1843.

1844 March 1.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 1, 1844, Vol. XLII, P. 3.

Benjamin Mooney, Auctioneer, y B. Mooney  Co.  Auction Merchant, Store No. 91 Maiden Lane…Wednesday, March 20.  At 12 O’clock at the auction room.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, &c.—The whole stock of F. A. Artault, retiring from that branch of business, consisting of daguerreotype materials.

Also, 500 large plates.

Also, 20 acromatic glasses.

Also, 20 daguerreotype apparatus.

Also, a lot of chemicals, frames, cases, &c., &c., well worthy the attendance of the artisan in that line.

1844 March 25.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 25, 1844, Vol. XLII, P. 3.

Benjamin Mooney, Auctioneer, y B. Mooney  Co.  Auction Merchant, Store No. 91 Maiden Lane…Wednesday, April 3.  At 12 O’clock at the auction room.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, &c.—The whole stock of F. A. Artault, retiring from that branch of business, consisting of daguerreotype materials.

Also, 500 large plates.

Also, 20 acromatic glasses.

Also, 20 daguerreotype apparatus.

Also, a lot of chemicals, frames, cases, &c., &c., well worthy the attendance of the artisan in that line.

1844 May 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 28, 1844, Vol. X, No. 149, Whole No. 3719, P. 3.

Attention—Save Your Money!  Daguerreotype Portraits, In The Finest And Best Style, including a Morocco Case or Frame, all for One Dollar.  Apply to the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway and also at 235 Broadway, third story, front room New York.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens, which are warranted, and although cheap they are equal to any at a cost of $3.  For the convenience of Ladies, Portraits will be taken by a Lady.

German Apparatus, warranted imported, complete $50, including complete instructions.

French Plates, Morocco Cases at reduced prices, Chemicals, Lenses, all imported by F. A. Artault, Well known in this line of business.           m. 28.

Advertisement ran from May 28 to July 6, 1844.

1844 September 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 4, 1844, Vol. X, No. 246, Whole No. 3846, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  T. A. Artault, 149 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, Lafayette Bazaar, offers sale, low for cash, 80 dozen morocco cases; a fine lot of gilt frames; 6 new apparatus, made by Chevalier and Lerebours, in Paris, 12 Achromatic glasses, 3½ inches; a lot of plates, chemicals, &c.

Advertisement ran from September 4 to October 1, 1844.

1844 November 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 25, 1844, Vol. X, No. 326, Whole No. 3926, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  Just Received from Paris, by packet ship Francis the First,

500 French Daguerreotype Plates, large size (star brand.)

            12 Archomatic Glasses, 3¼ inches diameter.

            12 dozen of Gilt Frames, of different sizes.

            6 German Instruments, for taking family groups.  And for sale cheap for cash by F. A. Artault, French Importer, Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, cor. of Liberty st.                    n.25.

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1844 to January 16, 1845.

1845 January 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 28, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 27, Whole No. 3989, P. 3.

To The Daguerrian Artists.  F. A. Artault.  Importer of French Daguerreotype Materials and manufacturer of Morocco cases, offers for sale at the following cheap prices—

            Best quality of French Plates, No. 40, (medium) $3 dozen.

            Fine Morocco Cases, with white glass and fine borders, $3 dz.

Good quality of Daguerreotype Apparatus, including the instruction, all complete and warranted, $50.

            Acromatic Glasses, from $3 to $15.

            All the chemicals used in the Daguerreotype process, cheap.

F. A. Artault has received by the last steamship, the salt of gold for gilding the pictures, the new substances for polishing plates in two minutes, and the beautiful process of Mr. Fizean for reproducing the Daguerreotype Portraits on engraved plates. And to draw on paper an unlimited number.

If you are fond of the progress in this beautiful art, please to call at the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 Broadway, corner of Liberty st.                                                                                           ja28.

Advertisement ran from January 28 to March 12, 1845.

1845 March 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 17, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 75, Whole No. 4037, P. 4.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty st.  This Establishment, founded the 1st of December, 1843, as a public store for the sale of every description of Staple and Fancy Goods, will be enlarged the 1st of May next.  The subscriber having rented the upper part of the building, 151 Broadway, will put in complete repair and fit up in a magnificent manner, two large galleries, where the traders, manufacturers and importers, will be able to obtain at a cheap rent, a fine and convenient store; and the ladies and gentlemen a splendid place of resort and a public and fashionable promenade.

Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has already rented the front part of the two galleries as a Daguerreotype Saloon, where she will continue as before, to give the most perfect likeness for One Dollar, including the best kind of Morocco Case or Frame.

Several Counters to let, with glass cases—enquire in the Bazaar.  T. A. Artault.  mh17.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to April 27, 1845.

1845 May 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 10, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 128, Whole No. 4090, P. 4.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, cor. of Liberty street, New York.  The cheapest and Most Attractive Store of the City.  For the convenience of the buyers, $10,000 worth of Fancy Goods, Toys, Perfumery, Cutlery, Jewelry and other varieties of goods, are displayed on the counters, and sold On An Entirely New Plan, At the following prices:—

            Counter No. 1……….12½ cents each article.

            Counter No. 2………..25       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 3………..50       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 4………..75       do    do    do.

            Counter No. 5…………$1.00  do    do    do.

All the goods are warranted to be genuine; the prices are fifty cent below the market prices, and by this new plan you can buy the goods at retail prices a great deal cheaper than at auction.

You will also find in the Bazaar, the most complete assortment of Sugar Plumbs and Candies, from 25 cents to $3 a pound; Jujube Paste, Chocolate, &c.

Two large Saloons have been fitted up in a magnificent style, as Ice Cream Saloons.  A competent person, from a Philadelphia establishment, has been engaged to take the entire management of the Ice Cream Department, and ladies and gentlemen will obtain at the Lafayette Bazaar, a real Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mrs. H. Shankland, Daguerrian Artist, has fixed the front part of the two galleries of the Bazaar, as daguerreotype Saloons, where she will continue, to take the most perfect Likenesses For One Dollar, including a neat Morocco Case or Frame.

For further particulars apply to F. A, Artault, At the Lafayette Bazaar.  my6.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to

1845 August 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 5, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 193, Whole No. 4075, P. 3.

To The daguerreian Artists.  F. A. Artault, Importer of French Daguerreotype Goods offer for sale, at a cheap price:–

            500 Large Daguerreotype Plates, No. 40 and 30.

            500 Ounces Dry Iodine.

            200 Ounces Bromine.

            200 Ounces of Iodine.

            100 Pounds Hyposulphite of Soda.

200 drams Chloride of Gold and Salt of Gold; new article, Quicksilver, Tripoli, Rouge, Rotten Stone, Instruments, and all the articles useful in Daguerreotype.

            2 Gross Morocco Cases—a bargain.

            Apply at the Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty st., up stairs.

Advertisement ran from August 5 to September 13, 1845.

1847 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1847, Vol. XIII, No. 4, Whole No. 4601, P. 3.

To daguerrian Artists.  F. A. Artault, 149 and 151 Broadway, (Lafayette Bazaar) has just received per late Havre packets 1,400 French Daguerreotype Plates, large size, of the star brand, which he offers on reasonable terms.  Also, an invoice of French Chemicals, including dry iodine, Hyposulphite of Soda, Bromine, Chloride of Iodine, Salt of Gold, Tripoly Rouge, &c.  j5.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to February 8, 1847.

1847 July 1.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  July 1, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3

Novelties Are The Order Of The Day.  Summer Goods And Trade Open.

Just received by the Havre packet,40 cases of fresh and new styles of Fancy Goods and Toys, for the summer trade, and sold at the cheap price, in the Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Ice Creams and Ices, Philadelphia style.  Ladies and gentlemen will find in the Bazaar a real Ice Cream.—A Saloon has been fitted up in magnificent style.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.  J1.

Advertisement ran from July 1 to August 12, 1847.

1847 August 13.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  August 13, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3

Novelties Are The Order Of The Day.  Summer Goods And Trade Open.

Just received by the Havre packet,40 cases of fresh and new styles of Fancy Goods and Toys, for the summer trade, and sold at the cheap price, in the Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Ice Creams and Ices, Philadelphia style.  Ladies and gentlemen will find in the Bazaar a real Ice Cream.—A Saloon has been fitted up in magnificent style.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.  au13.

Advertisement ran from August 13 to December 4, 1847.

1847 December 6.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  December 6, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 3.

The Holidays.  Great Celebration of Christmas and the Holidays, at the Lafayette Bazaar.  149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs.  Great opening exhibition, and cheap sale of forty cases of French and German Fancy Goods, imported expressly for the Christmas and New Years At Lafayette Bazar, Nos. 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty sdt., up stairs.  F. A. Artault……..Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.

The proprietor of the Bazaar solicits a visit from strangers and others visiting the city.  The examination of his goods, mechanical museum, and other curiosities, is well worth attending. If they do not purchase, he would be pleased to see them free of charge.

Also French Sugar Plums, fine Bonbons, Mottoes, Drops, Pralines, Cornucopias, Fancy Paper and Boxes, freshly made for the sale of the Bazaar, by the celebrated Confectioners, Henrion & Chauvean, from Philadelphia.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for $1, including a neat morocco case or frame.

The customers are received in a splendid gallery, where they can see several splendid curiosities free of expense.

Advertisement ran from December 6 to 11, 1847.

1848 March 15.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 15, 1848, Vol. XLVI, P. 3.

Lafayette Bazaar, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs.  F. A. Artault……Proprietor.

Entrance to and inspection of the Bazaar, free to all.  The cheapest and most attractive Fancy Establishment in America.

The proprietor of the Lafayette Bazaar respectfully invites an inspection of his splendid are rare stock, which he can say with confidence cannot be equalled by any other establishment in the United States; and prices will be found thirty per cent lower than those usually charged, and the arrangement for sale so simple and convenient (the prices all being marked) as to render the Bazaar the most attractive sales room in the World! And on inspection will be found so.

N. B.—The Trade and Country Merchants supplied on the most liberal terms.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits taken for One Dollar; including a neat morocco case or frame.

Customers are received in a splendid Gallery, where they can see several Splendid Curiosities free of expense. 

Advertisement ran from March 15 to June 30, 1848.   

1848 May 25.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 25, 1848, Whole No. 5, P. 4.

Daguerreotype Apparatus

1849 May 26.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  May 26, 1849, Vol. XLVII, P. 3.

The Lafayette Bazaar, (Founded in 1843, by F. A. Artault, in the old stand 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs,) is now removed and re-opened on a larger scale at 539 Broadway, Chinese Buildings.

F. A. Artault, importer of French Fancy Goods, Toys, and Proprietor of the Lafayette Bazaar, respectfully informs his friends, old customers, and the public, that being obliged to leave his old establishment, 149 and 151 Broadway, corner of Liberty street, up stairs, (his lease having expired,) he has rented for a number of years the front part of the Chinees Buildings, where he has opened his large stock of Goods, and fitted up, at great expense, the most Magnificent Establishment of the kind in New York.

The public will find at the Bazaar, as before, the greatest variety of Toys, Fancy Goods, Cutlery, Jewelry, Glass And China Ware, Dressing Cases, Music And Work Boxes, Purses, Bags, And Fans; Also Splendid French Gold Jewelry, Ladies Watches, Gold and Silver Patent Watches, &c. &c.

Perfect Daguerreotype Portraits, Only One Dollar, (including a neat Morocco Case or Frame.  The Lafayette Bazaar Daguerreotype Gallery hast been known these seven years to be the best place in New York for a Perfect Daguerreotype and Portrait, and which are taken in any weather, and warranted to give satisfaction.

To The Ladies:  Tea Room, Ice Cream Saloon and Ladies Restaurant! 

F. A. A. Proprietor of Bazaar, has also fitted up , in a superb style, a beautiful Ladies Restaurant, to be kept in the Parisian style, for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen visiting the Chinese Museum and Concert Room, (in the Chinese Buildings,) as well as the public in general.  This establishment is kept with neatness and respectability; the Bill of Fair comprises the very best the markets afford, which will be served up in the best manner at the most reasonable rates.  Ladies and Gentlemen can have dinners served a-la-Francaise, from 5 o’clock A. M. to 12 M. and Suppers at the closing of Theatres or Concerts; one of the best Ice Cream, Fruit Ices and Roman Punch makers has been engaged and the Bazaar will be always supplied with the best.  Ice Creams, Ices, Sorbets, Roman Punch, Champagne Ices, Pastry And Cakes Fresh Every Day.  The Greatest Variety Of Candies, Mottoes, Preserved Fruits, Comestibles, Pure and Genuine Wines And Cordials.  Oysters Stewed, Fried, Or In The Shell.  Parties Supplied At Short Notice.  Gentlemen’s Restaurant. 

Under the Ice Cream Saloon, F. A. Artault has fitted up a clean and neat Saloon as a Gentlemen’s Restaurant, kept a la Delmonico, where will be found every day, Breakfast, Dinner, and Supper, at very moderate price.  The wines and liquors are warranted genuine, and imported by F. A. A., who was formerly a wine merchant. 

Also—Claret, Champagne, Brandy, and every variety of Wines, Cordials, sold by the bottle, gallon or dozen, and by the cask.  Also—French Comestibles, Truffles, Sardines, Vinegar, Pickles, Preserves, Mustard, &c., &c.

Advertisement ran from May 26 to August 24, 1849.    

American Porcelain Photographic Company

Patent, Photographs, , ,

1859                781 Broadway, New York, New York.

1859 November 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 3, 1859, Whole No. 8459, P. 11.

The New Discovery In Photography.—The American Porcelain Photographic Company, patentees of the newly discovered part of photographing on porcelain, and opaque bodies of irregular or round surfaces, having completed all their arrangements, are now prepared to dispose of rights to use their patented process in the various States of the Union.  For terms, &c., apply at their office, 781 Broadway, where the public are invited to examine specimens of this new, beautiful and useful art.

1859 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 9, 1859, Whole No. 8465, P. 4.

Our attention has been lately called to the new process of photographing upon porcelain cups and vases which is now exhibiting in the rooms of the American Porcelain Photograph Company in Broadway.  The likeness are perfect, and they are rendered permanent by a [ ? ] mode of glazing, which dispenses with the [burning] in.  In England Mr. Fox Talbot and others have taken [ ? ] for photographing on flat porcelain surfaces; [ ? ] they have not succeeded in transferring the image to [and] or uneven bodies.  The patents held by this company claim the exclusive discovery of this latter process, [and] the portraits that they produce by it derive, as may [ ? ] imagined, a peculiarly soft and pleasing effect from transparency of the porcelain.

1859 December 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 12, 1859, Whole No. 8498, P. 7.

Photographs on Porcelain.—Portraits, far superior to the most exquisite miniatures in color, brilliancy, beauty and durability, produced by manual art are now being taken by the patented process of the American Porcelain Company, at their rooms, No. 781 Broadway.  These likenesses form the most economical, appropriate and beautiful presents for the holiday season, and all persons will do [well] to examine specimens of this novel and magnificent mode of photographing and compare its superiority over the ordinary and vulgar method.  The only place they can be taken is at No. 781 Broadway, nearly opposite Grace church.

Allen, William A.

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1848                            Corner Bridge and Tillery Street, Brooklyn, New York,[1]

1849                            313 Sixth Street, New York, New York.

1850-1851                   204 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1851                            270 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York.1

1852                            308 Broadway, New York, New York.

1849/1850.  Doggett’s New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1849, Vol. 8, P. 26.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—313 Sixth. 

1850/1851.  Doggett’s New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1850, Vol. 9, P. 27.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—204 Chatham, h. 275 Third.

1851/1852.  Doggett’s & Rode New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1851, Vol. 10, P. 27.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—204 Chatham, h. 307 Fifth.

1852 January.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1852, Vol. 3, No. 1, P. Frontispiece.

Engraving of “Allen’s Improved Camera Stand.”

1852 February.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  February 1852, Vol. 3, No. 2, P. 130.

Gossip—Mr. W. A. Allen, in connection with his brother, will open, in a few days, rooms at 308 Broadway, New York city.  They are being fitted up in the handsomest manner, and from the reputation he has heretofore enjoyed, we have no doubt of his success both in getting good pictures and in doing a fine business.

1852 April.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1852, Vol. 3, No. 4, Frontispiece.

Engraving of “Allen’s Improved Camera Box.”

1852 April.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1852, Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 258.

Allen’s Improved Camera Box.  We give this month our second plate of Improved Daguerrean Apparatus.  This box is most beautifully finished and presents several advantages over those heretofore sold. The focus is drawn upon the spectrum by means of the crank A—shown in the engraving—on the outside of the box, an when the focus is obtained the extension box is fixed by means of the thumb-screw B, attached to the crank, also on the outside.  The advantage of this arrangement will be seen at once, as the operator is enabled to keep his eye steadily upon the image drawn on the spectrum and fix the focus at the exact point and prevent the variation of a single hair’s breadth.  Another decided improvement in this box, is, that there is no necessity for removing the spectrum, as the dark slide can be shoved into its place by simply throwing back the spectrum half an inch, the grooves for the reception of the plate holder and spectrum being constructed for that purpose.  The relative position of the spectrum D, and the plate holder C when in the box, is seen in the engraving. 

1852 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

The Maine Liquor Law is creating a great excitement throughout the whole length and breath of the land, and the indications are that Connecticut has decided most emphatically in its favor; but not less emphatically have the people decided in favor of W. A. Allen & Bros.’ daguerreotypes, taken at their elegant rooms, No. 308 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on April 27 & 28, 1852.

1852 June.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  June 1852, Vol. 3, No. 6, Frontispiece.

Engraving “Allen’s Union Head Rest.”

1852 June.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  June 1852, Vol. 3, No. 6, P. 383-384.

The Union Head Rest—Mr. W.A. Allen has in this chaste and beautiful article—an engraving of which we give in this number—presented his daguerrean friends with a piece of furniture for their operating rooms, unsurpassed by anything of the kind in this country.  It is a befitting companion for his elegant camera stand, a description of which we gave in our March number.  His Union table stand is equally rich, and in the same style, to correspond.

1852 October 22.  The Long Islander.  (Huntington, New York.)  October 22, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 8, Whole No. [628], P. 3.

New and Beautiful Daguerrean Gallery, No. 308 Broadway, NY Messrs. Richmond & Hawkins, Successors to Messrs. W. A. Allen & Brother, would most respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to their New Rooms, at the above number.  The long experience of Messrs. R. & H. in the art, they flatter themselves will enable them to obtain Daguerreotype Portraits unsurpassed by any Daguerreans in the United States leads them to hope they will receive a liberal share of public patronage.  The Rooms are large, elegant and convenient. 

Their Fine Sky Light enables them to take Pictures in the most perfect manner, and in the quickest time, entirely obviating the necessity of a long sitting, and correcting the defects so disagreeable to a refined [     ], in the harsh outlines and color tones so prevalent among the picture taken by the Daguerrean Process.  The Operating Room is well calculated for taking, in a finished and beautiful manner,

Large Groups of Families or Collegiate Classes and also for taking portraits.  For Children—three seconds only being required.

Messrs. R. & H. will give their personal attention to visitors, and most assiduously endeavor to please them with good pictures and perfect Likenesses.

No charge made unless the pictures are perfectly satisfactory.

Their prices are from $1,00 upwards, according to the size, style and finish.

Richmond & Hawkins, 308 Broadway.  Over E. Anthony’s Daguerreotype Depot, East side Broadway, between Pearl and Duane Sts. N. Y.                          

Advertisement ran from October 22, 1852 to February 25, 1853.  

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Allen, William A. & Brother

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852-1853                   308 Broadway, New York, New York.

1852 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

The Maine Liquor Law is creating a great excitement throughout the whole length and breath of the land, and the indications are that Connecticut has decided most emphatically in its favor; but not less emphatically have the people decided in favor of W. A. Allen & Bros.’ daguerreotypes, taken at their elegant rooms, No. 308 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on April 27 & 28, 1852.

1852 October 22.  The Long Islander.  (Huntington, New York.)  October 22, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 8, Whole No. [628], P. 3.

New and Beautiful Daguerrean Gallery, No. 308 Broadway, NY Messrs. Richmond & Hawkins, Successors to Messrs. W. A. Allen & Brother, would most respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to their New Rooms, at the above number.  The long experience of Messrs. R. & H. in the art, they flatter themselves will enable them to obtain Daguerreotype Portraits unsurpassed by any Daguerreans in the United States leads them to hope they will receive a liberal share of public patronage.  The Rooms are large, elegant and convenient. 

Their Fine Sky Light enables them to take Pictures in the most perfect manner, and in the quickest time, entirely obviating the necessity of a long sitting, and correcting the defects so disagreeable to a refined [     ], in the harsh outlines and color tones so prevalent among the picture taken by the Daguerrean Process.  The Operating Room is well calculated for taking, in a finished and beautiful manner,

Large Groups of Families or Collegiate Classes and also for taking portraits.  For Children—three seconds only being required.

Messrs. R. & H. will give their personal attention to visitors, and most assiduously endeavor to please them with good pictures and perfect Likenesses.

No charge made unless the pictures are perfectly satisfactory.

Their prices are from $1,00 upwards, according to the size, style and finish.

Richmond & Hawkins, 308 Broadway.  Over E. Anthony’s Daguerreotype Depot, East side Broadway, between Pearl and Duane Sts. N. Y.                          

Advertisement ran from October 22, 1852 to February 25, 1853.  

Alderdice, Charles W.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1858                135 Bowery, New York, New York.

1858 November 8.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 8, 1858, Vol. XVIII, No. 545, P. 7.

A Colored Speculator Arrested.—Last Thursday Morning a colored man named Thomas Osborn went to Mr. Charles W. Alderdice’s daguerreian gallery, no. 135 Bowery, and had three pictures taken of himself, which he ordered to be sent across the street to a jeweler’s store.  Mr. Alderdice sent his boy with Osborn, who managed to get the daguerreotypes away from him on a promise that he would return and pay for them.  The next that was heard of him was that he went to the wholesale provision establishment of Mr. H. A. Cragin, in Chrystie street, where he bargained for about $65 worth of hams, bacon, lard, &c., which he ordered to be sent to the foot of Delancey street, East River, to the steamship Washington.  He also went to Mr. Joseph Haight’s grocery store, corner of Chrystie and Stanton streets, and bought two firkins of butter, which were ordered to be sent to the same place.  The provisions were sent there, and the ship not being found, they were taken to the North River where she was lying at the dock.  Upon inquiry, no such person as Osborn could be found.  His next speculation was at the stall of Mr. Wm. Sager, No. 38 Fulton Market, where he purchased a side of beef, but whether he succeeded in defrauding Mr. Sager we are not informed.  Mr. Alderdice kept a sharp lookout for him, and succeeded in recovering two of the pictures at a house in Sixth street, between the Bowery and Second avenue.  Last night Officer James Eagan of the eleventh Precinct, who had been watching for Osborn, arrested him at the house in Sixth street.  He was locked up for the night.  He will be taken before Justice Steers, at the Essex Market Police Court, this morning, for examination.

Albert St. James

Photographic Stock and Chemicals, , ,

1857    337 Broadway, New York, New York.

Albert St. James of the firm Foulley & St. James was recorded in one entry in the 1857/1858 New York City Directory (New York, New York) and two advertisements in The New York Herald.  He is recorded in the 1857/1858 NYC directory under Foulley & St. James as Photograph Stock, 337 Broadway, under his mane he is recorded as St. James, Albert, Chemicals 337 Broadway, H-194 Fourth.  His wife’s entry reads.  St. James, Augusta, Widow, H-194 Fourth.  Which corresponds with the information in the second advertisement.

The first advertisement appeared on September 2, 1857.  Photographic Album Of American Views—published under the superintendence of G. Cousin, French artist.  Weekly subscription, $1.  Four views. 9 inches long and 7 inches wide, every week.  For particulars apply to Foulley & St. James, 337 Broadway.  N. B.—Orders received for views of every description.  Reproduction of engravings and engines.

1857 October 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 16, 1857, Whole No. 7715, P. 6.

Mr. A. Foulley Respectfully Informs His friends, the customers of the late partnership and the public generally, that he will continue the business at the old stand, where will be found a complete assortment of the articles which compose a photographic stock, especially pass-partout and fancy frames in every style.  Please call at 337 Broadway, N. Y.  A Foulley.

Albert St. James is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry without a first name, and a typo of the business address.  

Alexander Rodgers

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Alexander Rodgers was recorded in two announcements (same announcement in two different newspapers).  The first appeared on April 15, 1847 in the Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, D.C.)  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

The second appeared on April 16, 1847 in the Richmond Whig (Richmond, Virginia).  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

Alexander Rodgers is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. Punderson

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1845                Address Unknown, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

1846                Address Unknown, Saco, Maine.

1846                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

1846                Rooms Directly Opposite the Post Office, Saco, Maine.

1847                Rooms Over Nathaniel Churchill’s Store, Exeter, New Hampshire.

E. Punderson was recorded in four advertisements.  The first advertisement ran on December 23 & 30, 1845 in the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine).  Wish you Merry Christmas!  All persons wishing to present their friends with a valuable Christmas or New Year’s Gift-one which will be valued far beyond its cost—one which time instead of impairing will only render more valuable—and one which as often as seen cannot fail to call to mind the giver, can obtain such by calling at Punderson’s Daguerrian Rooms, Factory Island, where by favoring him with the Light Of Their Countenance for a few seconds, he will furnish them with a perfect and well executed Likeness, for the trifling of [$2.50] which will be by far the most beautiful and valuable gift of any which can be obtained for a similar cost.

A very handsome assortment of Gold and Gilt Lockets just received which will be sold at a very small advance from cost.

The second advertisement appeared on April 14, 1846 in the Maine Democrat.  Perfect likenesses, By the Daguerreotype Process, For Only $2.50.  E. Punderson would respectfully announce to the citizens of Saco and vicinity, that he intends remaining in this place For One Week Longer Only.  Those wishing correct and beautifully executed likenesses of themselves or friends, will probably never have a better opportunity than the present.

It would seem wholly unnecessary to urge upon any reflecting mind the importance of securing a likeness of every member of their family.  ‘Tis true that whilst surrounded by the object of our love, a likeness may seem of but little value; but let death enter the family circle and remove from the number a beloved parent, brother or child, ‘tis than that their likeness becomes valuable.—How valuable, those only who possess such a memento of a dearly loved but departed friend can well realize.

Hours of operating from 9 A. M. to 4½ P. M.  Pictures taken without regard to weather.  Rooms open evenings for the exhibition of pictures. 

The third advertisement ran from July 28 to September 22, 1846 in the Maine Democrat.  Punderson’s Daguerrean Rooms Re-Opened.  E. Punderson, having returned from N. York, where he has been for the purpose of perfecting himself in the recent improvements made in the art, again offers his services to the citizens of Saco and vicinity, and pledges himself that his pictures shall not be surpassed by those of any operator in the country.

He would respectfully invite those wishing correct and well-executed likenesses, to call at his rooms, Directly opposite the Post Office, where perfect satisfaction will be given or no charge,  The liberal patronage bestowed upon him during his long stay in this place, is of itself sufficient proof of the high estimation in which his pictures are held, and no pains will be spared to secure a continuance of the same.  It appears to be the general impression that pictures taken in cloudy weather, are not as good as those taken in a clear day.  This is incorrect; the only difference being that in a cloudy day it is necessary to sit a few seconds longer; but the effect is the same.

Pictures set in frames, cases, lockets, pins or rings.  Hours of operating from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.

The fourth advertisement ran on March 8 & 15, 1847 in the Exeter News-Letter and Rockingham Adviser (Exeter, New Hampshire).  With Or Without Colors.  How often do we hear the wish expressed for the miniature of an absent or a deceased friend?  And indeed who has not at one time or other vainly endeavored (for want of one of these little remembrances) to recall the features that once reflected all our dreams of love and beauty?  The smiling lip and laughing eye—the manly brow and thoughtful gaze of some dear companion, parent or friend, and sighed to think that they were lost to us forever?  Who does not love, whilst pondering o’er the sunshine and shadows of the past to be able to gaze on the countenance of some dear and early loved, but mourned and buried friend?

It would seem hardly necessary to urge upon any reflection mind the importance of securing likenesses of themselves and family.  It is true, that whilst surrounded by the objects of our love, a likeness may seem of but little or no consequence, but let death enter that circle and remove one after another, it is then their likeness becomes valuable—how valuable those only who have been so fortunate as to secure this memento of a departed friend can well realize.

Formerly the time spent in obtaining a likeness and the expense attending it, together with the uncertainty of finally procuring one which would be satisfactory were serious objections and deterred many from sitting for their pictures.  But this wonderful discovery a picture may be obtained in a few seconds which for beauty and accuracy of delineation cannot be surpassed by any painting, it being no fancy sketch of the Artist, but the ‘bona fide’ shadow itself, and that too at an expense so trifling that almost every person can obtain a likeness not only of himself but of every member of his family.

The subscriber having been under the instruction of the first operators in the city of New York, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing himself of all the recent improvements in the art, flatters himself that his pictures for accuracy and beauty of execution cannot be surpassed by those of any operator; and he would respectfully invite all, whether they contemplate sitting for their pictures or not, to call at his Rooms, over Nathaniel Churchill’s Store, and examine his specimens.  They will thus be enabled to judge for themselves.  As he intends remaining in this place for a short time only, those wishing their pictures will do well to give him an early call.

Portraits and Miniatures copied with perfect accuracy.  Pictures set in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Bracelets, &c.  No person will be expected to take a picture unless perfectly satisfied with the execution.  Likenesses taken without regard to weather.

Hours of operating, from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Rooms open Evenings for the exhibition of Pictures.  E. Punderson.

E. Punderson is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1847.