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Larkin, William P.

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1856-1857       82 Market Street, Over Smyth’s China Store, Wilmington, Delaware.

1859-1865       Corner Eighth & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1856 November 27.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 27, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 19, Whole No. 995, P. 3.

$40 Reward.  Was Stolen from the door of the Daguerreotype Establishment of the subscriber.  No. 82 Market St., on the night of the 25th inst., a quarter plate daguerreotype of two ladies.  It is supposed to have been taken by some young man who allowed his love for the [ ? ] original to overcome his principals of honesty.  Should any lady find a likeness of herself of this size in the hands of any “nice young man,” she may presume that he did not come by it fairly, and therefore treat him with a degree of caution.  A daguerreotype of “Ned Cassidy,” was also stolen a few evenings previous.  A reward of $30 will be paid for the arrest and conviction of the thief in either case.  Wm. P. Larkin.

Advertisement was recorded on November 27 & December 4, 1856. 

1857 August 29.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 2.

Notice.  The partnership Heretofore Ex sting between Larkin & Johnson in the Daguerreotyping and Ambrotyping business is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  Geo. W. Johnson retiring from the firm.  W. P. Larkin, Geo. W. Johnson, Wilmington, July 21st. 1857.

Advertisement was recorded twice on August 29 & September 5, 1857.

1857 August 29.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 2.

Geo. W. Johnson Having Sold His Interest to Samuel Rumford, the business will heretofore will

be carried on by Messrs. Arkin & Rumford.

Advertisement was recorded twice on August 29 & September 5, 1857.

1857 October 1.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 1, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. 3, Whole No. 1039, P. 3.

Great Improvement In the Art.  Hilotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, by Prof. C. C. Doty, the celebrated Artist from New York.  The Subscriber Wishes to inform the citizens of Wilmington and the vicinity that he has engaged rooms in company with the well known artist W. P. Larkin. Rooms, No. 82 Market Street, over Smyth’s China Store.  This is one of the most pleasant Rooms in town, and the subscribers intend making it a first class room by turning out work that cannot be surpassed here or elsewhere for beauty, durability and cheapness.

The Hilotype is the most beautiful and pleasing style of picture ever introduced to the public.  This improvement was invented by Prof. C. C. Doty, and he is the only artist that understands making them.

The imperial Photograph.  This is a new and beautiful style Photographs and equal to the finest Engravings and much sought after.

Ambrotypes beautifully colored, superior to any that have been made in this city, large size only 50 cents, equal to those that will cost you $2.00 elsewhere.

Lettertypes for sending in letters to any part of the United States or Europe, free of charge.

Melaneotypes only 50 cents, large size and superior to any that has been made in town.  Call and examine them judge for yourself.

Pictures inserted in Lockets, breast pins, and finger rings in the neatest manner possible and on reasonable terms.  Old daguerreotypes copied and faded ones restored and made to look as good as new.

We invite all to give us a call and examine the specimens.  Admission free.  Photograph Views of Washington’s Monument in New York; Saint Nicholas Hotel, New York; Niagara Falls, and a view of a New York Fire Company, Engine and Engine House, taken on the spot by Prof. C. C. Doty.  Small children taken in one second.  Pictures taken in all weather, cloudy or clear.  All pictures made in this room warranted not to fade or blister.  Larkin & Doty, Proprietors.

Advertisement was recorded four times between October 1 to December 31, 1857.

1857 October 10.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 10, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 3.

Great Improvement In the Art.  Hilotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, by Prof. C. C. Doty, the celebrated Artist from New York.  The Subscriber Wishes to inform the citizens of Wilmington and the vicinity that he has engaged rooms in company with the well known artist W. P. Larkin. Rooms, No. 82 Market Street, over Smyth’s China Store.  This is one of the most pleasant Rooms in town, and the subscribers intend making it a first class room by turning out work that cannot be surpassed here or elsewhere for beauty, durability and cheapness.

The Hilotype is the most beautiful and pleasing style of picture ever introduced to the public.  This improvement was invented by Prof. C. C. Doty, and he is the only artist that understands making them.

The imperial Photograph.  This is a new and beautiful style Photographs and equal to the finest Engravings and much sought after.

Ambrotypes beautifully colored, superior to any that have been made in this city, large size only 50 cents, equal to those that will cost you $2.00 elsewhere.

Lettertypes for sending in letters to any part of the United States or Europe, free of charge.

Melaneotypes only 50 cents, large size and superior to any that has been made in town.  Call and examine them judge for yourself.

Pictures inserted in Lockets, breast pins, and finger rings in the neatest manner possible and on reasonable terms.  Old daguerreotypes copied and faded ones restored and made to look as good as new.

We invite all to give us a call and examine the specimens.  Admission free.  Photograph Views of Washington’s Monument in New York; Saint Nicholas Hotel, New York; Niagara Falls, and a view of a New York Fire Company, Engine and Engine House, taken on the spot by Prof. C. C. Doty.  Small children taken in one second.  Pictures taken in all weather, cloudy or clear.  All pictures made in this room warranted not to fade or blister.  Larkin & Doty, Proprietors.  sep 26.

Advertisement ran on oct 10 & 17, 1857.

1857 October 15.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 15, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. 5, Whole No. 1041, P. 4.

Agricultural Exhibition.—The Exhibition of the New Castle County Agricultural Society on Wednesday and Thursday of the last week…

Omissions.—Owing to the haste of preparing the list of contributions at the exhibition last week, we overlooked several articles which were brought in at a late hour, or not labelled when we were present…

The Talbotypes , melainotypes, &c., from Larkin & Doty, 82 Market street, and J. Jeanes, No. 77 Market street, [ ? ] so attracted attention, and will doubtless bring business to their respective establishments…

1857 November 5.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 5, 1857, Vol. XXI, No. 8, Whole No. 1044, P. 4.

Messrs Larkin & Doty, No. 82 Market St., over Smith’s China Store, are prepared to take Hillotypes, for a few weeks -at half their usual prices.

1858 December 3.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1858, Vol. XLVI, No. 61, P. 4.

To Artist—Ambrotype and Photographic Rooms For Sale.  Business over $1,210 per year.  Inquire W. P. Larkin, Salem, N. J., or of M. Shew, 322 Chestnut Street.

Advertisement was recorded five times between December 3 to 22, 1858.

1859 July 30.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 30, 1859, Vol. XLVII, No. 108, P. 3.

Ambrotype Room And Fixtures for sale low; also a Photograph Operator wanted, Inquire of Larkin [&] Simpkins, immediately, S. E. corner Eighth & Arch Streets, Philadelphia.

1859 September 20.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 20, 1859, Vol. LXI, No. 70, P. 1.

City Improvements—Photography.—The great improvements continually being made in Photographic art are among the wonders of the age.  In Philadelphia we have many first class artists, among whom those mentioned in the following list are prominent:—The Mount Vernon Gallery; Jones & Brother, No. 604 Arch Street.  This is a first class gallery, with all the modern improvements in every department of picture taking.  R. Newell’s Gallery of Art, No. 724 Arch street, is thronged daily by visitors, among whom are many artists, to witness the beautiful Newall [sic.] Portraits which are a triumph of artistic improvement.  The proprietor is the original inventor, and the only one who has the right to use this improvement.  The Rehn Gallery, No. 920 Chesnut [sic.] street.  All kinds of Photographic Pictures taken in the best styles, and at the cheapest rates.  Fine works are produced here.  Charles G. Crane’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, and Photographic Rooms, 532 Arch street.  Excellent specimens.  William F. Spicler’s Photographic Rooms, No. 720 Chesnut. [sic.] Admirable and artistic likenesses.  Larkin & Simpkins, Artiste, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  These artists have an admirable collection of specimens, and are deservedly popular.

1859 December 3.  Delaware Inquirer.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  December 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 31, P. 3.

Married.  On the 17th ult., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W. Kenney, Wm. P. Larkin, of Philadelphia and Margaret E. M. daughter of Dr. J. Simms, of Wilmington, Del.

1859 December 7.  The Dollar Newspaper.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 7, 1859, Vol. XVII, No. 49, P. 3.

Nov 17th. at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. W. Kenney, Wm. P. Larkin, of Philad. and Maggie E. M. daughter of Dr. J. Simms, of Wilmington, Del.  [Delaware county Republican please copy.]

1860 June 16.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 16, 1860, Vol. XLIX, No. 72, P. 2.

The Japanese have taken quite a favor to W. P. Larkin’s superior style of Photographs.  The last two days they have been frequent visitors to his establishment, and have tendered him several of their coins and trinkets in return for some [the] Photographs and Frames, &c.

The public can be accommodated with Photographs of several of the Ambassadors, Little Tommy among the rest.  W. P. Larkin, Southeast corner Eighth & Arch sts.

1861 February 8.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 8, 1861, Vol. L, No. 117, P. 4.

The Most convenient Photograph Rooms in Philadelphia are on the S. E. corner Eighth and Arch, entrance on Eighth st.  $1 size for 75c. Photograph frame $1.50.  A large assortment of Gilt Frames for sale.  Photographs in oil, from [ ? ] all Daguerreotypes or from life, $15 and upwards.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens.  Larkin & Swartz, Proprietors.

1861 February 22.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 22, 1861, Vol. L, No. 129, P. 4.

$1 Photographs 75 Cents.  Larkin & Swartz, Eighth and Arch.

1861 February 22.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 22, 1861, Vol. L, No. 129, P. 4.

The Best Photographs in the city, S. E. corner Eighth and Arch.

1861 February 22.  Philadelphia Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 22, 1861, Vol. L, No. 129, P. 4.

Those that are good judges get their Pictures at Larkins & Swartz’s, Eighth and Arch.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

The Photographs of Larkin, Eighth and Arch streets, are among the best taqken in the city.  For tone, truthfulness and finish, they stand unexcelled, and the prices at which they are taken are extremely moderate.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Volunteers Still Look To their advantage, and ger Photographs at Eighth and Arch street.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

The Cry Is Still They Come, But they are sure to Laugh when they see their beauty in their Photograph, by Larkin.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, 75 cents, gets colored Photographs, Eighth and Arch street.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Old Daguerreotypes Handsomely copied for $1.  Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

The Best Copies Are Made with the Patent Copying Instrument, Eighth and Arch streets.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Photographs Of Children, eighteen months old, taken standing up.  Larkin’s, Righth and Arch streets.

1861 November 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 12, 1861, P. 5.

Photographs Showing All The natural colors.  Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch.

1861 December 14.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 14, 1861, P. 4.

The Ivorytypes of Larkin, corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are splendid specimens of the photographic art, rivalling the finest miniatures on ivory ever produced by the [slow] hand process of other days.  For intrinsic merit and lowness in price they are unrivalled.  Call and see them.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

Those Wishing Photographs, Go where Photographs are made, Eighth and Arch.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

$1.50 Gets Photographs And Frame at Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

The Camp Scene Background [suits] the soldiers.  Eighth and Arch streets.

1862 January 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 15, 1862, P. 5.

Larkin Takes Card Photographs very fine.  Eighth and Arch.

1862 January 25.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 25, 1862, P. 5.

By The Bard Of Larkin’s Photograph Gallery.

“I do not like this Photograph,”

Amanda poutingly did say,

“It does not like at all like me,”

And then I had so much to pay.

“There is no lustre in the eyes,

No Bloom upon the dimpled cheek;

I’m sure I’ll not go there again,

But will some better artist seek.”

When thus spoke Kate: “Amanda, dear,

If you desire a perfect picture,

That all your friends would know at once,

And recognize each charming feature,

“Just go to Larkin’s, Eighth and Arch,

And have a handsome picture taken,

And then if you are not well pleased

I’ll own that I am much mistaken.”

N. B.—It is needless to add that Amanda took Kate’s advice, and went at once to the Larkin Gallery, Southeast corner of Eighth and Arch, where she procured an exact counterpart of her own beautiful self.  Go thou and do likewise.  W. P. Larkin, Photograph Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch.

1862 March 1.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 1, 1862, P. 5.

From The Bard Of Larkin & Co’s. Photograph Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.

Pure, rayless stars, from their spheres afar,

Come silently down the air,

And sink to rest on the green earth’s breast,

And leave no traces there.

But thousand more from the heavenly store,

Obscure the eve’s grey light,

With cadence slow, the beautiful snow

Enshrouds the valley in white.

Thus the passing years like the winter’s tears,

At first may highly fall;

Our heart-hopes warm may defy the storm

That their beauty would enthral.

But in a little while a silver smile

Over raven ringlets steals,

And gathering gloom as we near the tomb

The splendor of lite conceals.

When youth goes before to the angel shore,

Hope cheers the withering heart,

We yet can greet its shadow sweet

Encharmed in the bonds of Art.

N. B.—A first class operator wanted on the Album process.

1862 March 8.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 8, 1862, P. 4.

A Splendid Show Room—Mr. Larkin, the celebrated Photographer, corner of Eighth and Arch streets, has removed his operating rooms from the second to the third floor, thereby giving him the entire second floor for the display of his superb specimens of Photographic art.  Mr. Larkin, we are glad to observe, is reaping the reward that always follows merit in every calling in life, and he and his dozen capable assistants are kept busy furnishing pictures to the crowds of visitors that throng his rooms daily.

1862 March 15.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 15, 1862, P. 4.

We Invite the attention of our readers to the long and favorably known Larkin Gallery of Photographs, etc., on the S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch.  This extensive establishment has just been enlarged and refurnished, making it one of the largest and most convenient in the country.  Those wishing the best and cheapest pictures can be accommodated with dispatch.

1862 March 22.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 22, 1862, P. 4.

Larkin & Co., Photographers, Ambrotypers, Ivorytypists, &c., &c., S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, employ the best artists and painters, and they are determined that their pictures shall not be surpassed, either in finish or cheapness, by any other.

1862 March 29.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 29, 1862, P. 4.

The Union Of Lakes, The Union of Lands—The union of States none can sever—The union of hearts—the union of hands—And the Flag of the Union forever.

This is the sentiment at the Larkin Photograph Rooms, Eighth and Arch streets.

Color Photographs, 75 cents.

At this well known establishment there has just been employed one of the best Photographers in this country, expressly to make Album and Card Photographs.

1862 April 5.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 5, 1862, P. 4.

Get An Ivorytype, they are the gems of art.

Get an Ivorytype, for the feeling they impart.

Get an Ivorytype, to cheer the head and heart.

Get an Ivorytype, before the life depart.

It is now generally acknowledged that [few] can equal, and none can excel, those produced by Larkin & Co., S. E. corner Eighth and Arch streets.

1862 April 12.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 12, 1862, P. 5.

Fine Photographs.—The splendid Photographs taken by Larkin, Eighth and Arch, are among the best in the city.  For beauty of tone, splendid finish, truthfulness, and general merit, they stand unrivaled.

1862 April 13.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 13, 1862, Vol. XIV, No. 51, P. 2.

The Very Best Artists In The Country, On Card and Other Photographs, Are now in the employ of Larkin & Co., S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch Streets.  One dollar Photographs for 75 cents.  Ivorytypes reduced from $15 to $5.

Copying done in best manner by new process.

1862 April 19.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 19, 1862, P. 5.

Photographs, Ivorytypes, &c.—The crowds that daily throng the Larkin Gallery, prove the superiority and cheapness of their pictures.  Card, and other photographs made by the best artists.  Rooms Eighth and Arch, entrance on Eighth.

1862 May 31.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 31, 1862, P. 5.

The Card Photograph Is The prettiest adaptation of the art which has gained the attention of the public.  It is a neat and Landy [sic.] application of science.  Hence these small pictures are all the rage, and hence Larkin & Co., S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, have found that the public demand upon them are extensive.  The Card Pictures are really beautiful, soft in the shadows, clear and life-like in expression.

1862 July 26.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 26, 1862, P. 4.

Photographs Of Volunteers, on camp scene back-ground, are manufactured twenty-five per cent cheaper, at Larkin & Co.’s fine galleries, than any other in the city.  Larkin & Co., S. E. corner Eighth and Arch.

1862 August 9.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 9, 1862, P. 5.

Photographs.—It affords the readers of the numerous city and country papers much pleasure to know that they can get better and cheaper Photographs at Larkin & Co.’s extensive rooms, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, than at any other establishment in the city or country.

1862 October 25.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 25, 1862, P. 4.

Larkin & Co’s Photographs.—These splendid specimens of art are attracting crowds of visitors daily to Larkin & Co’s Rooms, Eighth and Arch streets, where a competent corps of operators are constantly employed in the production of pictures of unsurpassed excellence, at prices freely given elsewhere for inferior Likenesses.

1863 February 28.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 28, 1863, P. 4.

The Life-Like Photographs Produced At Larkin’s Gallery, Eighth and Arch Streets, are the theme of universal praise.  For richness of tone, admirable finish and general excellence they cannot be surpassed, and as a consequence the corps of Larkin’s competent assistants are constantly employed in producing them.  A visit to his rooms is one of the enjoyments of the city, and the possession of one of his inimitable pictures a positive blessing.

1863 April 24.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  April 24, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 33, P. 2.

Photographic Gallery.—Messrs Larkin & Co., formerly of this city, having recently enlarged and improved their hitherto extensive Portrait And Photographic Picture Gallery at the Corner of Eighth And Arch Streets, Philadelphia, are now prepared to take all kinds of Photographic Pictures, plain or colored, in the highest style of the art, at the lowest possible prices.  Aged and young are alike taken in all weather and in any light, by means of the additional facilities at this establishment.  The new entrance on Arch Street is a great convenience to ladies, all of whom are invited to call when in Philadelphia, and see the numerous beautiful art specimens which adorn the gallery.

1863 April 26.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 26, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 2.

The Finest Painted Card Vignettes to be had in the city are now prepared at the popular and successful establishment of Larkin & Co., at the N. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  These handsome pictures are gems of art, and they are worthy of the hugh popularity which they have achieved.  Larkin & Co., have now two entrances to their saloon—the new one upon Arch street, and the old one upon Eighth street.

1863 June 7.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 7, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 7, P. 2.

Larkin & Co. Are doing for Photography that important service which public confidence warrants.  They produce most excellent pictures at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, where their spacious galleries abound in striking likenesses.  They take splendid pictures.

1863 September 6.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 6, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 20, P. 2.

Larkin & Co., having made important improvements in their skylight and whole operating department , are now prepared to take superior photographs at lower prices than any other gallery in the city.  Card Photographs, $2 per dozens.

All kinds of old pictures copied and finished in the best manner.  Life-size pictures painted in oil, from $15 upwards.

Every style of Photograph Frames.

S. E. corner Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.

Advertisement was recorded five times between September 6 to October 11, 1863.

1863 September 20.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 20, 1863, Vol. XVI, No. 22, P. 2.

Larkin & Co. determined to be fully up with the most pressing demands of business, have prepared themselves accordingly.  They have made excellent sky-light improvements, and introduced novelties in their operating department which enable them to produce splendid pictures.  They take portraits from life in admirable style, copy old pictures, and take oil portraits of natural size for $15.  A visit to them, at the northeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, will gratify their friends and the picture loving public.

1864 February 21.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 21, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 44, P. 2.

The Larkin Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, has been fully set in order to do a big business.  New and improved instruments have been procured, skillful operators have been engaged, and every thing is ready to gratify the picture-loving public.  Beside the popular card portrait, Larkin & Co. produce all styles of plain and painted photographs, the latter being very beautiful.

1864 February 27.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 27, 1864, P. 4.

Notice.—To Volunteers And Veterans.—Larkin & Co., Eighth and Arch streets, are making a special business of making the finest Photographs of all military men now in the city, giving all the colors of the uniform in the finest style.  All Photographs made on short notice.

1864 February 28.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 28, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 45, P. 2.

The Attention of our brave volunteers is requested to the fact that special arrangements to take their portraits have been made at the Larkin gallery southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  They have made important improvements in their skylight and whole operating department, and are now prepared to take superior photographs at lower prices than any other gallery in the city.  Go to Larkin and have your picture taken before you return to the field.

1864 March 9.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 9, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 46, P. 2.

The Advantages which Larkin & Co. have at Southeast corner of Ninth [sic.] and Arch streets, for taking beautiful portraits, secures for them a goodly share of public patronage.  They have facilities for taking handsome vignette and full-length card pictures.  Plain and colored photographs are produced in first rate style; their Ivorytypes and crayon likenesses are handsome.  Eight card pictures for one dollar.

1864 March 13.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 13, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 47, P. 2.

Veterans who re-enlist for the field, and are about to return to the army—new recruits, who are going into service—furloughed soldiers, whos time is nearly out—and citizens who are about to be drafted, should get their portraits taken at the Larkin Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  They have made important improvements there.  They specially dedicate their services to the soldiers, and they produce handsome pictures.

1864 April 17.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 17, 1864, Vol. XVI, No. 52, P. 2.

The million, the thousand, the hundred or the single individual have only to call upon Larkin & Co., at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, to have their pictures taken photographically, in the superior style of that firm.  Larkin & Co. have first rate operators, long experience and taste to recommend them.  Their portraits are beautiful likenesses, universally admired, and deserving of their wide-spread popularity.

1864 May 1.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 1, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 2, P. 2.

Larkins & Co., at the S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, have one ambition, which is to convince their numerous friends that as high as was their reputation as superior photographers, they are now able to excel all previous performance.  They are taking most brilliant life-like and satisfactory pictures.  They bring out the features with perfect expression and softness in the shadows.  Good portraits, with Larkin & Co., are the invariable rule.

1864 May 15.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 15, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 4, P. 2.

It Is With A Pleasurable satisfaction that we note the fact that Larkin & Co., the popular Photographers, at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are doing a very fine business.  Their taste, scientific skill, long experience and unvarying success are guarantees of their work.  They take beautiful likenesses, which, for fidelity, sprit and finish are not to be excelled.  Those persons who want good portraits should go to Larkins.

Advertisement was recorded four times between May 15 to June 26, 1864.

1864 June 5.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 5, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 7, P. 2.

During the continuance of the Sanitary Fair, Larkin & Co., the superior Photographers, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, will oblige the numerous strangers who visit the city, and all others, by furnishing six of their unequaled card pictures for $1.  This is an opportunity which should be gladly embraced by every person who desires to have a faithful, elegant, artistic likeness.  Larkin & Co. are eminent in their profession, and please everybody.

Advertisement was recorded on June 5 & 12, 1864.

1864 July 2.  The Evening Telegraph.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 2, 1864, P. 3.

Larkin & Co., the incomparable photographers, at the southeast corner of Eighth and Arch, have made special arrangements for the coming week, in order to accommodate visitors to the Fair.  During the week, six superb cartes de visite will be taken for one Dollar.

1864 June 11.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 11, 1864, P. 5.

Larkin and Co., The Incomparable Photographers, at the S, E. corner of Eighth and Arch Streets, have made special arrangements for the coming week, in order to accommodate visitors to the Fair.  During the week six superb Carte de Visite will be taken for one dollar.

1864 July 24.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 24, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 14, P. 2.

The Art Of Copying old pictures so as to bring out all the effects is one which has been particularly [studied] by Larkin & Co. at the S, E. Corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  The are superior photographic artists.  Their portraits are beautiful specimens life like, natural in expression, and artistically done.  In life size pictures, colored likenesses and carte de visites they do a splendid business, and render universal satisfaction.

Advertisement was recorded on July 24 and August 7, 1846.

1864 July 31.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 31, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 15, P. 2.

The Larkin Gallery, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.  Cheapest and best photographs in the city.  Six photographs for $1, for a few days longer.  Old daguerreotypes copied in the best manner.  This is the best time to get good and cheap [ ? ].  Four [ ? ] card pictures, new style, for $1.50.  All sizes of photographic frames for sale.

1864 September 4.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 4, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 20, P. 2.

At The Larkin Gallery, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, extensive improvements are being made.  The proprietors will have the largest and best arranged establishment in the city.  They expect to be able to take pictures in a style of art hitherto unapproached by any photographers.  They will have the means to do so, and they will do so.  They are doing fine work now, but with the alterations and improvements they will do better.

1864 September 18.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 18, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 22, P. 2.

The Improvements at the Larkin gallery, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets are now well under way, and soon will be completed.  The skylight operating room will be a splendid apartment seventy feet long by twenty four feet wide.  Larkin and Co. are determined to have the handsomest photographic establishment in the city.  They are also improving their apparatus, and keep up with the course of [scientific] discovery, so that their customers are always well served.

1864 September 25.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 25, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 23, P. 2.

Great Improvements At The Larkin Gallery.  S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, Philadelphia.  Just finished, one of the largest sky and side lights in the city, giving distance of over seventy feet, enabling them to take the largest groups of classes or clubs, and giving as good results in cloudy as in clear weather.  This, together with the most improved cameras, new and pleasing grounds and fixings, make this one of the most desirable galleries in the country.  The proprietors are determined, as theirs is proverbially the cheapest, it shall be the best gallery in the city.  The public are invited to examine our specimens of landscapes in oil.  All kinds of pictures copied, any size or style.  Photograph frames in great variety.  Entrance on Eighth street and Arch street.  Larkin & Co.

1864 November 6.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 6, 1864, Vol. XVII, No. 29, P. 2.

Soldiers returning home to vote can get their photographs taken at the “Larkin Gallery, “ southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, under the largest light in the city, at about half the price generally charged for the same quality of pictures.  Entrance on Eighth and on Arch.

1865 April 16.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 16, 1865, Vol. XVII, No. 52, P. 2.

Great Pictures are those of Larkin, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets—strikingly beautiful portraits, which delight the eye.  The people are accommodated at this establishment with a readiness and success which gives general pleasure.  Beside the duty of taking the pictures of their friends.  Larkin & Co. have for sale excellent likenesses of public characters.  Portraits of the lamented President Lincoln, and all prominent statesmen and generals will be found in the collection.

Advertisement was recorded on April 16 & 23, 1865.

1865 April 30.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 30, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, P. 2.

The Scientific pictures which are prepared by Larkin, and which may only be procured at his celebrated establishment, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are decidedly approved of by every person of good taste.  Larkin’s portraits are clear and striking, and in expression admirable.  They are handsome things.

Advertisement was recorded on April 30 and May 7, 1865.

1865 June 4.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 4, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 7, P. 2.

Returned Soldiers are invited to their old rendezvous the Larkin Photograph Gallery, Eighth and Arch streets, to get the best and cheapest pictures in Philadelphia.

Also, a large variety of views in Richmond, City Point, and other noted localities.  Call and see them.

Advertisement was recorded on June 4 & 11, 1865.

1865 June 25.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 25, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 10, P. 2.

Prices To Suit The Times.—Photographs and paintings greatly reduced, at the Larkin gallery, southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets.  Cards $2.50 per dozen; large photographs equally low.  Gilt rosewood and other frames, at the lowest prices.  Particular attention paid to copying and coloring old pictures.  Entrance on Eighth street.  Larkin & Co.

1865 June 9.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 9, 1865, P. 4.

Life-Like Pictures.—Returned soldiers are invited to their old rendezvous, the Larkin Photograph Gallery, Eighth and Arch streets, to get the best and cheapest pictures in Philadelphia.

1865 July 9.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 9, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 12, P. 2.

Two Dollars per dozen is what Larkin , at the famous galleries, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, charge for his famous card photographs.  Larkin recognizes the fact that there is a fall in gold.  His large photographs are reduced in price in like proportion.  He takes very fine portraits.

Advertisement was recorded on July 9 to 23, 1865.

1865 September 10.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 10, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 21, P. 2.

Larkin & Co., at the S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, beside having one of the finest photographic establishments in internal arrangement in the city, have also superior instruments and skillful operators.  Their card portraits at $2 per dozens are decidedly handsome, and their other pictures are furnished at reasonable prices.

Advertisement was recorded on September 10 & 17, 1865.

1865 September 24.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 24, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 23, P. 2.

The Photographic card portraits, at $2 per dozen, which are taken by Larkin & Co., southeast corner of Eighth and Arch streets, are admitted to be perfect beauties.  The same fact is established in regard to all their pictures, which are really handsome and very reasonable in price.  Their operators are skillful and their rooms pleasant.

1865 October 1.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 1, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 24, P. 2.

Two Dollars per dozen, is what Larkin, at the famous galleries, S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets, charges for his famous card photographs.  Larkin recognizes the fact that there is a fall in gold.  His large photographs are reduced in price in like proportion.  He takes very fine portraits.

1865 October 8.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 8, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 25, P. 2.

A. J. DeMorat has become the proprietor of those famous photograph galleries S. E. corner of Eighth and Arch streets formerly known as “Larkin’s.”  Mr. DeMorat is a fine artist having extensive experience and scientific taste.  He takes good pictures and at lower rates than any other establishment in the city.

1865 November 26.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 26, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 32, P. 2.

The Ladies, when out shopping, or away from home, will find Larkin & Kelly’s Congress Hall restaurant, No. 527 Chestnut street, a decided convenience.  They have a special saloon for ladies, with a private entrance.  Larkin & Kelly have also a capacious and capitally-managed gentlemen’s restaurant.

1865 December 3.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1865, Vol. XVIII, No. 33, P. 2.

William P. Larkin has now the sole charge of Congress Hall and Restaurant, No. 527 Chestnut street, opposite the State House.  The ladies saloon up stairs, with separate entrance and strictly private, is a superior accommodation.  At the gentleman’s restaurant and bar Larkin has the best to eat, with fine wines and liquors.

Kelsey, John D.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

N.D.                Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1853                55 Main Street, Emporium Block, Rochester, New York.

1853                22 State Street, Rochester, New York.

1854-1857       55 Main Street, Gaffney’s Block, Rochester, New York.

N.D.  The American Daguerreotype by Floyd & Marion Rinhart.  (Athens, Georgia.)  1981, P. 398.

Lived in the same boarding house as Myron Shew in Philadelphia in 1850.  Worked for Myron Shew, dates unknown.

1853 March 25.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 25, 1853, Vol 9, No. 72, P. 2.

The entire third story of the Emporium Block, corner of Main and St. Paul streets, is occupied by the Daguerrian establishment of Messrs. Heath & Kelsey.  The first named gentleman came here a stranger last May, and commenced business.  His partner has been here two or three months.  Their success and progress for the year is quite remarkable.  The rooms rented by this firm are finely situated for their business.  The first is a room .  The first is a room 45 by 20 feet, whose walls are hung with pictures, engravings, and frames of beautiful daguerreotypes, the handiwork of the establishment.  This room is carpeted and well lighted, and is one of the best reception rooms of which we know.  At the right of the room is a room 75 by 20 feet, running from front to rear of the Block.  This room is about being brought into use.  The ceiling is frescoed in Glessing’s best style.  The floor will be covered with a handsome carpeting, and on the walls are to be suspended, within a few days now, the 52 portraits of the Pioneers taken by Kimball, and also a large number of other paintings.  This Pio [damaged line] in the city and the enterprise of Heath & Kelsey is much to be commended in providing for it.  At the extreme left, and opposite the Gallery room, is another large space, divided into rooms for various purposes, viz: a dressing room for ladies, about 15 feet square—a parlor, 35 by 20 feet, which is furnished with superb carpeting, with a piano, a chandelier, &c. &c.  Next is a dressing room for ladies, 16 feet square, in which is Kimball’s large painting of the “Judgement of Solomon;”  next in order is the work room, 35 by 20, supplied with all the accessories of the art—and finally the operating room, 25 by 25 feet, lighted and furnished with a full assortment of Cameras from smallest to the “mammoth.”  A second room is about being constructed, with a large skylight, to meet the claims of the business.

The great advantage of these rooms, aside from the acknowledged excellence of the pictures taken is the fact that the entire suite is on the same floor—a great convenience where ladies and children are concerned.  They are fast getting into shape to manage all the business that offers.

1853 March 28.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 28, 1853, Vol 9, No. 74, P. 2.

We learn that Messrs. Heath & Kelsey, who are forming a Gallery of Pioneer Portraits,” at their Daguerreotype Rooms, Emporium Block, recently procured a painting of the late Jared Newell, Esq.

1853 March 29.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 29, 1853, Vol 9, No. 75, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 1.  We have such nice rooms, and everything so convenient for the accommodation of our friends, and for taking Daguerreotype likenesses that we cannot hesitate any longer to extend a cordial invitation to everybody to come and see us.—It is worth the while of any person to spend an hour in our rooms simply to look at the fine pictures that adorn the walls, and examine the superior daguerreotypes, that prove the excellence of the art, and the genuineness of the skill that is exercised there.  The determination to possess as fine a miniature for one’s self, or one’s friend, is irresistible.  Come to the Emporium Block, corner of Main and St. Paul streets, third story.

Advertisement ran from March 29 to 31, 1853.

1853 April 1.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 1, 1853, Vol 9, No. 78, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 2.  Notwithstanding our first invitation has brought in upon us a rush of company, we take it is opportunity of inviting others, that we may enlarge the circle of our already extensive acquaintance.  Ladies flock in crowds tour rooms to see those noble Daguerreotypes, and to insist upon having one of the same sort for themselves.  Such pictures and such rare accommodations for the Ladies, are unknown here.—Come to the Emporium Block, corner Main and St. Paul streets.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement was recorded on April 1 & 2, 1853.

1853 April 5.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 5, 1853, Vol 9, No. 81, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 3.  Come and see our prize pictures—they are the greatest attractions in the city.  We have any quantity of them and lots of beautiful engravings and paintings, and then such nice operators, such choice instruments, and the very best operating sky-light ever built.  There is no mistake about it.  You have only to ascend two pairs of stairs, and then you on the level of our rooms, sky-light and all.  It is in the Emporium Block, corner Main and St. Paul sts.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement Ran from April 5 to 7, 1853.

1853 April 8.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 8, 1853, Vol 9, No. 84, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 4.  And still they come.  Our visitors who, by the way, are reckoned by thousands, still insist that there are no such rooms as those occupied by us.  A general expression of astonishment that anything so elegant is to be found here prevails.  Every day the skill of our experienced operator is put in requisition, to take pictures for persons who are disgusted with the work turned out at the shops in town—where they profess to take Daguerreotypes.  All conclude that the only place is in the Emporium Block.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 11, 1853.

1853 April 12.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 12, 1853, Vol 9, No. 86, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 5.  This glorious spring weather is the best time of all the year for taking Daguerreotypes, and for visiting our splendidly furnished rooms, and examining the beautiful pictures and engravings that adorn our walls.  The clear sunlight only renders more shining and brings out the brighter coloring the excellences of our pictures, which it gives us such a magnificent operating light that we cannot fail to take the most faithful and life-like likenesses.  Indeed all confess that there is no such word as fail, with.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement was recorded on April 12 & 13, 1853.

1853 April 15.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 15, 1853, Vol 9, No. 89, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 6.  Of course there is a crowd here today.  Walk in—our rooms are on the third floor of the Emporium Block, corner of Main and St. Paul streets.  Once here, you have no further flight of stairs to climb to reach a cold and cheerless attic, or a low and poorly lighted back stairs garret.  But right in here—hardly 10 feet distance, and close by these sofas, this piano, and these beautiful dressing rooms, is our operator and his instruments.  You can have a picture in five minutes, and when you get it, it is a picture worth the money, and not a  poor caricature.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 15 to 18, 1853.

1853 April 19.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 19, 1853, Vol 9, No. 92, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 7.  Of course there is a crowd here today.  Walk in our rooms are on the third floor of the Emporium Block, corner Main and St Paul streets.  Once here, you have no further flight of stairs to climb to reach a cold and cheerless attic, or a low and poorly lighted back stairs garret.  But right in here—hardly 10 feet distance, and close by these sofas, this piano, and these beautiful dressing rooms, is our operator and his instruments.  You can have a picture in five minutes, and when you get it, it is a picture worth the money, and not a  poor caricature.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 19 to 21, 1853.

1853 April 22.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 22, 1853, Vol 9, No. 95, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 8.  Of course there is a crowd here today.  Walk in our rooms are on the third floor of the Emporium Block, corner Main and St Paul streets.  Once here, you have no further flight of stairs to climb to reach a cold and cheerless attic, or a low and poorly lighted back stairs garret.  But right in here—hardly 10 feet distance, and close by these sofas, this piano, and these beautiful dressing rooms, is our operator and his instruments.  You can have a picture in five minutes, and when you get it, it is a picture worth the money, and not a  poor caricature.  Heath & Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from April 22 to 25, 1853.

1853 April 27.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 27, 1853, Vol 9, No. 99, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 9.  The reputation acquired by our uniform habit of making the best Daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco , papier-mâché, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.

Advertisement was recorded on April 27 & 28, 1853. 

1853 April 29.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 29, 1853, Vol 9, No. 101, P. 2.

Invitations, No. 10.  The reputation acquired by our uniform habit of making the best Daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco , papier-mâché, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to May 6, 1853. 

1853 May 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 2, 1853, Vol 9, No. 103, P. 2.

The other day a couple of girls came to Heath & Kelsey’s Rooms to have their pictures taken, and brought with them a daguerreotype case which they said had contained a picture of their brother.  They wished their picture to be set in this case, in order to save expense.  Suspicion being aroused.  Messrs. H. & K. sent word to Mr. Appleby who at once identified the case as having been on his table the day before, when he had missed it and the picture it contained.  He also recognized the girls as visitors the day before at his rooms.  This was promptly denied.  But the affair resulted in a visit to the Post Office and an exposure of the girls.  These Petty Larceny offenders seem not to know that detection of such thefts is often very simple.  Perhaps this paragraph may be a warning to those who make gain by robbing the show cases of Daguerrians.

1853 May 7.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 7, 1853, Vol 9, No. 108, P. 2.

The World Challenged.  The reputation acquired by our uniform habit of making the best Daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco , papier-mâché, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.

Advertisement ran from May 7 to June 15, 1853. 

1853 May 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 23, 1853, Vol 9, No. 121, P. 2.

A Card in another column, advertises the dissolution of partnership in the Daguerrean business of Messrs. Heath & Kelsey.  Mr. Kelsey will continue the business, and Mr. Heath will remain with him for a time.  These gentlemen have been very successful in their business, and have built up a great reputation for enterprise and skill.  Mr. K. as also rooms at No. 22 State st., which will be put under good management, and at once made popular.  The arrangements for the Gallery of Pioneer Portraits, are fast concluding, and in a few days the portraits will be put up and the rooms opened.

1853 May 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 23, 1853, Vol 9, No. 121, P. 2.

Notice Of Dissolution.  Notice is hereby given, that the Co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the firm name of Heath & Kelsey, in the Daguerrian business, has been dissolved by mutual consent.  James Heath, John Kelsey.

The business will be continued at the well-known rooms in the Emporium Block, by the undersigned.  John Kelsey.

1854 June 16.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  June 16, 1854, Vol 9, No. 142, P. 2.

The World Challenged.  The reputation acquired our uniform habit of making the best daguerreotypes taken in Rochester, or indeed in any place, large or small, has given us an extensive patronage from the liberal admirers of really fine pictures.  The invitations extended by us to the public, have been cordially responded to, and our books show an increased number of visitors and customers.  Come one, come all—look at our show cases—our splendid casings in morocco, papier machie, pearl and gold—our beautiful array of specimen pictures, our fine gallery of paintings, our noble suite of rooms, and our glorious light, shed down upon us from the blue heavens.  These things, combined with our acknowledged skill and experience, make our rooms attractive and our customers enthusiastic.  John Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from June 16 to August 19, 1853.

1853 July 8.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  July 8, 1853, Vol 9, No. 160, P. 2.

Kelsey’s  Daguerrian Palace in Gaffney’s Block has been radiant for a few days, with a display of flags, such as is seen no where else, to the westward of the N. Y. Museum.  They are the work of E. C. Wulliams, and they finely set off and advertise the rooms of Mr. Kelsey, where may be found most admirable facilities for the finest pictures.  Among those now in his room we admire chiefly the beautiful views of residences and buildings in the city.

1853 August 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  August 2, 1853, Vol 9, No. 181, P. 2.

There was a fine daguerreotype of Miss Logan, the handiwork of Kelsey, in the Arcade yesterday.  Miss L. had her benefit last night.

1853 August 15.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  August 15, 1853, Vol 9, No. 192, P. 2.

Kelsey’s Daguerrian Palace.  This Establishment has now assumed a permanency in its proprietorship, as well as in the public climate and confidence, which it has steadily been gaining for the last few months.  The proprietor is happy to receive, from those capable of making nice discrimination of comparative merit in the fine art.

Ample Testimonials of Competency to please and satisfy the good taste of the community.  It is designed to make No. 55 Main Street, the Daguerrian Palace and Picture Gallery of Rochester and Western New York.  No little pains and expenditure of means have already been appropriated for the accomplishment of that object, and still the work is but just begun.  One advance has been recently achieved.  An additional Suite Of Rooms And Another Splendid Skylight have been joined to the rear of the old establishment.

Twice the amount of work can now be done in the same time of waiting which has been hitherto required of customers.  The patronage of the city and surrounding country has hitherto been liberally extended to this institution; and it is no vain presumption, that it will, in future, [be, the] Favorite Resort of the Lovers of Art who have an appreciation of the Quality and Style of articles which tax their purses, and are designed to be admired by good and correct tastes.

Also at No. 22 State Street, those rooms being now under the same proprietorship , it is believed that customers desiring Daguerrian Likenesses can be suited on terms as satisfactory as ay any other establishment in Rochester.  John Kelsey.

Advertisement ran from August 15 to October 21, 1853.

1853 October 4.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  October 4, 1853, Vol 9, No. 235, P. 2.

The County Fair at the Court House…

The display of Daguerreotypes was very extentensive [sic.] and very fine.  Kelsey’s Mammoth pictures surprised and delighted man who had never seen daguerreotypes of such size.  And they were as noticeable for their distinctness and finish, as for their magnitude.

Whitney’s group excited, as they always do, very general attention.  His pictures are exceedingly elegant and perfect.  Indeed, we think them equal to any we have seen at any Fair, County or State.

1853 December 12.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  December 12, 1853, Vol 9, No. 294, P. 2.

A frame containing a half-dozen beautiful daguerreotypes of out-door scenes in the city, was exhibited by Kelsey in the Arcade Hall, on Saturday.

1854 June 5.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  June 5, 1854, Vol 10, No. 133, P. 2.

Mr. Kelsey, the Daguerrian has a series of Photographic views of the late eclipse, on exhibition in the Arcade Hall.  They are very successfully done.  Mr. Kelsey is awake to all the improvements in the art, and has paid much attention to the taking of out door views.  His Daguerreotypes of residences and other buildings in this city and vicinity have been excellent and have attracted much attention.

1854 October 24.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  October 24, 1854, Vol. 10, No. 253, P. 2.

Mr. Douglass Hovey, a daguerrian operator from New York, has lately formed a copartnership with Mr. Kelsey. Of the Daguerrian Palace Gallery.  The accession of photographic talent, secures to the establishment the well earned reputation hitherto enjoyed for the production of excellent pictures and gives the assurance of a continuance of the confidence and patronage which the public has given its former proprietor.  These gentlemen propose to make theirs the continued place of resort for all those who have  an eye for the beautiful, and an appreciation for true gems of Daguerrian art.

1855 March 16.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 16, 1855, Vol 11, No. 66, P. 2.

A Trip Across the Suspension Bridge…

We can only speak of the architectural beauty of the bridge.  It must be seen to be appreciated.  Mr. Kelsey, of this city took several Daguerrian views of it, on Wednesday, which may be see at his room, on Main st.  They are very fine representations.

1855 March 17.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 17, 1855, Vol 11, No. 67, P. 2.

Suspension Bridge.—Five perfect views of this bridge were taken on Wednesday by Mr. Kelsey on plates prepared in Rochester, which were kept sensitive for the space of eight hours.  The discovery of the chemical compound used for such purposes, Mr. Kelsey claims to have the credit for which the fraternity.  The train of cars seen upon the Bridge gives life and interest to the scene.  The views we believe are to be sent to Boston, and will appear in Ballou’s Pictorial.

1855 May 4.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  May 4, 1855, Vol 11, No. 107, P. 2.

We cannot forbear mentioning, in this connection, the superb photograph of the upper Falls, taken by our enterprising townsmen, Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey.  We have seen the finest water-views taken by Mr. Black, of Boston, undoubtedly the most skilful Photographer in America; but we remember none in which he has been as fortunate as our Rochester artists in catching the spirit of falling water and spray.  Much credit is due these gentlemen for their successful attempt to bring strangers, and not a few of our own citizens, to a better acquaintance with our great cataract.  They should neglect the lower Falls, nor the magnificent scenery of Portage.

1855 July 10.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  July 10, 1855, Vol 11, No. 166, P. 2.

Mr. Kelsey, at his Daguerrian Rooms in the Crystal Palace Block, has shown us some specimens of Photograph portraits, of life size, taken in a sitting of one minute, and then painted over.—They are perfect likenesses, and are furnished cheap.  He has them also of reduced size.  It is a splendid exhibition of the art.

1855 August 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  August 2, 1855, Vol 11, No. 184, P. 2.

A Card—The undersigned, in some article lately published, have claimed the credit of the first introduction of Life Size Photographic Painting in Rochester, and of being the only successful operators by this process.

A presumptuous attempt has lately been made, by advertisements from another quarter, to subvert this claim and delude the public into a belief foreign from the truth.  We therefore see it appropriate to make a more formidable protest against any further efforts of a cotemporary artist to thus seek unwarrantable honors for superior Photographic ability, and for appropriating unto himself a credit for skill which he does not possess.

We take occasion to repeat, that Life-size, or even Cabinet size Photographic impressions on Canvass, and colored in oil, are taken at no other establishment in Rochester.  We make this statement fearlessly, the truth of which all may easily become satisfied.

We justly expect the credit due to success in this most difficult yet beautiful process, and we hope for no patronage not justified by the actual merit in our productions.  Kelsey & Hovey, 55 Main street.  July 24, 1855.

Advertisement was recorded between August 2 to 10, 1855.

1855 September 1.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 1, 1855, Vol 11, No. 210, P. 2.

Photographic Painting.—These are portraits on canvass and colored in oil, like other paintings.  The method by which the portrait is produced differs from that formerly practiced by artists.  The likeness is not first drawn with a pencil by the hand, but taken with an instrument on the canvass.  In effectually placing the portrait upon the prepared canvass, the work of the artist has been greatly abridged,—he has only to color the portrait and it is done.  In a work of art, having to create, requires genius; but a good colorist may save the likeness and expression as given in the Photograph.  For these portraits is claimed greater accuracy than is possible to be obtained by any other method.  Only one sitting of a few seconds is required in their production.  Life and cabinet sizes, on canvass or paper, and colored to life, are taken by Kelsey & Hovey, Gaffney’s block, Main St.

1855 September 24.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 24, 1855, Vol 11, No. 228, P. 2.

The County Fair held on Thursday and Friday Sept. 20 and 21.  The County Fair at Spencerport was better attended than hitherto…

Messrs Kelsey & Hovey, 3 Photographic paintings, one of C. J. Hill, of Rochester, attracted great attention.

1855 September 25.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  September 25, 1855, Vol 11, No. 229, P. 3.

Monroe County Fair.  List of Premiums.  Awarded by the Monroe County Agricultural Society at the Annual Fair held at Spencerport, Sept. 20th and 21st, 1855…

Domestic Manufacturers…

Discretionary Premiums in this Department…

Photographs in Oil, Kelsey & Hovey, Rochester, Silver Medal.

1855 November 29.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  November 29, 1855, Vol 11, No. 284, P. 2.

A fine likeness of his Honor Mayor Hayden, by that accomplished portrait painter Mr. Nelson Cook, is on exhibition in the Arcade Hall—also a fine photographic portrait of the same gentleman by Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey.  These pictures attracted no little attention yesterday.

1857 January 2.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  January 2, 1857, Vol 13, No. 1, P. 1.

In Beauty, Perfection, And Artistic Finish, Are The Richly Painted Photographs And Pictures In every style, made by Kelsey & Hovey. 53 Main street, Gaffney’s Block, corner St. Paul street.  Nov. 13, 1856.

Advertisement was recorded from January 2 to February 17, 1857.

1857 March 23.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  March 23, 1857, Vol 13, No. 68, P. 3.

The County Court room has received a material embellishment recently from the transfer to its walls of the Pioneer Portrait Gallery, heretofore kept in connection with the Daguerrean and Photographic Gallery of Messrs. Kelsey & Hovey, corner of Main and St. Paul streets, who are about to enlarge their establishment.  The pictures are still owned by Mr. Kelsey, and are placed in the Court room for safe keeping.  Whether they are to remain there permanently or not, we are not informed.  There are fifty one of them, which with the one that has long been hanging above the Judge’s bench, representing Hon. Vincent Matthews, and which is owned we believe by the County, make fifty-two portraits.  All of them we believe, except that of Judge Matthews, were painted by Mr. Colby Kimble, of this city.  The group about the portrait of Judge Matthews, are all the counterfeit presentments of citizens who have occupied seats upon the bench of our County Court.  They are Hons. Ashley Sampson, Moses Chapin, E. B. Strong, Wm. Buell, Joseph Sibley, Powell Carpenter, Elisha Ely, and Ralph Parker.  All of them are still living, except the three last named.

These portraits are appropriate and beautiful accessions to the already handsome Court room.

1857 April 3.  Rochester Daily American.  (Rochester, New York.)  April 23, 1857, Vol 13, No. 77, P. 1.

By Ald. Winslow—Resolved, That Kelsey & Hovey be allowed and paid one hundred and fifty dollars out of the Contingent Fund, when there is money applicable thereto, for the portrait of first Mayor, the Hon. Jonathan Child, executed by them, and now on exhibition in this Council Chamber; conditioned, however, that before the payment of the said one hundred and fifty dollars the said Kelsey & Hovey procure and place in this Chamber, as the property of the city of Rochester, the portraits of at least one-half of the ex-Mayors now living, without further expense to the city.

Adopted—as follows:

Ayes—Ald. Parsons, Winslow, McDonald, Perry, Selye, Morey and Dutton—7.

Noes—Ald.  Pancost, Briggs, Morse, Bennett, Fish and Bauer—6.

Adjourned to Friday evening, April 3d.

C. N. Simmons, Clerk.

Johnson, Walter Rogers

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1840                Pennsylvania Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 February 8.  National Gazette and Literary Register.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 8, 1840, Vol. XX, No. 6072, P. 2.

To the Editors of the National Gazette.  Gentlemen—The notice which you have taken in the Gazette of Friday evening of specimens of Daguerreotype some time since produced in this city appears to me to require as an act of simple justice, a statement that my own are not by any means the only pieces which have been produced in this country prior to the arrival of the collection of Paris pictures for exhibition, in the hands of a French gentleman now in New York.  It is due to Mr. Joseph Saxton, Dr. Paul B. Goddard, Mr. Robert Cornelius and Mr. James Swain, to mention that each has made a number of successful attempts in the execution of the process of M. Daguerre.  They have moreover obtained their success by the means of apparatus entirely constructed in this country and by steps of the process considerably varied from the directions of the inventor of the art.  It may in addition be as well to recollect that three or four lectures on Daguerreotype have been given at as many successive monthly meetings of the Franklin Institute, by different members of that Institution and that the entire body of directions published by Daguerre, has been some time ago Translated by Mr. Frazer and published in the Journal of the Institute.

As M. Daguerre was pensioned by the French government for making known all that he had discovered and all which he should hereafter discover in regards to this art, it was doubtless the declaration of this fact, vouched by the first scientific authority in France, by the chambers and the throne of that nation, which induced scientific men and others on this side of the Atlantic to believe that in procuring the apparatus and following the instructions of the inventor they would not be liable to more than the ordinary chance of failure in imitating a new process, whether they should be favored by any personal instructions or not, and the degree of excellence and fidelity to nature attained in this city is entirely due to the labors and ingenuity of those who have devoted themselves to the practice and dissemination of the new and beautiful art, aided of course by the published instructions which the liberality of the French nation had caused to be made known to the world. 

I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Walter A. Johnson.

1840 March 20.  The Farmers’ Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  March 20, 1840, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 30, P. 1 & 2.

The Daguerreotype.  We have on several occasions, given our readers, statements relative to the wonderful discovery of Mr. Daguerreotype in Paris.  Professor Johnson, of the Filbert street College, has produced many beautiful specimens of the Daguerreotype, some of which may be seen at the Merchant’s Exchange.  The view of that noble edifice and also of the Bank of the United States are very fine.

Mr. Gourard has also lectured on this discovery in New York.  The rationale of the process as stated by that gentleman, is given in the Albion.  The plates which are to receive the impression, must be of nineteen parts thickness of copper and one of silver; they must be of the best and purest material, without which precautions they will be all useless, the silvered surface must be polished in the highest degree of art, and every care must thenceforth be taken to preserve that surface from moisture of from oleaginous contact.  In particular they must be perfectly dry at the time the operator commences the application of chemical preparations.

The operator takes two balls of fine cotton, on one of which he pours a solution of nitric acid, being sixteen parts to one of acid, and then rubs it with a circular motion, every where and evenly over the plate; with the other ball the plate is then rubbed dry.  This is done three times, and then the surface is ready to receive the vapor of Iodine.  The Iodine is in a shallow, wide-mouthed cup, covered over with a very wide-woven gauze, and placed at the bottom of a wooden box.—The plate is then put upon a ledge near the top of the box, with the prepared face downwards and the lid closely[shut].  From this time all the operations must be conducted as nearly in the dark as the operator can allow himself to see in.  In about ten minutes the vapor of Iodine has communicated to the prepared surface of the plate a tint of deep gold color, and is now to be placed in the Camera Obscura.  On taking the plate out of the Iodine box, it is immediately covered with a thick dark baize to protect it from both moisture and the attack of light, until placed in a proper position to receive the required reflection.  The camera obscura is then properly adjusted to the object, and the plate is inserted.  It remains there during the space of from eight to fifteen minutes, according to the state of the atmosphere, and the strength of the light, when the picture will be completed.  The length of time must be an effort of the judgement and experience, it cannot at once be given as a rule; of course the plate cannot be removed from the camera until this part of the operation be completed, and, during the time this is in progress, there ought not to be the least vibration in the vicinity of the instrument.  When the plate now containing the impression, is withdrawn, from the camera obscura, it is placed in a box, as in the operation of the Iodine, at the bottom of which is a quantity of mercury.  To the bottom of this box a spirit lamp, lighted, is applied, and kept there until the tempture of the mercury is at 65 degrees of Reaumur, when the lamp is withdrawn.  In a very few minutes, the vapor of mercury is sufficiently spread over the face of the plate, and is withdrawn from thence.—Philadelphia Saturday Courier.

We learned from the N. Y. Dispatch, that a young American artist in that city (A. S. Wolcott) has introduced some striking improvements in the use of this instrument.  He has made an apparatus by which he can take miniatures likenesses from life, in a more distinct [ ? ] than any specimens which have previously been produced.  In fact, his portraits are nearly as though they were drawn with India ink upon paper.  Each particular shade of the face and dress is given with astonishing exactness, and if the likenesses be examined with a microscope, it presents each fiber of the [tint].  By the old mode it required it some ten or fifteen minutes to perfect a Daguerreotype picture, whereas, with a perfectly clear atmosphere, Mr. Wolcott only requires a sitting of one minute—Ports. Jour.  

Harned, J. L.

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1846                140 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1846                Union House, Montpelier, Vermont.

1846 September 10.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  September 10, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 43, Whole No. 2082, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Messrs. Harned & Tileston, (Recently from Van Loan & Mayall’s celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) Respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Montpelier and vicinity, that they have taken rooms at the Union House, and are fully prepared to take likenesses in the Daguerrian method, either separately or in groups, in the best manner, and neatly set in Morocco cases, lockets, etc. on the most favorable terms.

Having procured the Improved German Camera, the best and most perfect instrument in use, and having availed themselves of the latest improvements in the art, they have no hesitation in saying they can give perfect satisfaction.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, and judge for themselves.

Prices of Pictures from $1.50 to $5.00.

N. B.  Through instruction given in the art on reasonable terms, together with a knowledge of the manufacture of all the chemicals used.  Montpelier, September 9, 1856.

Advertisement ran from September 10 to October 1, 1846.

1846 October 8.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 8, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 47, Whole No. 2086, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston, at the Union House, furnish superb daguerreotype likenesses.  We have never seen better ones.

1846 October 15.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. III, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

1846 October 15.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 15, 1846, Vol. XL, No. 48, Whole No. 2087, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Now Is Your Time.  Messrs. Harner & Tileston (Recently from Van Loan & Magill’s [sic.] celebrated establishment, Philadelphia,) respectfully announce that they will remain at the Union House during the session of the legislature and will furnish likenesses (either separately or in groups,) in a style, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish stand unrivalled and cannot fail of giving satisfaction.

They would particularly solicit the attention of members of the Legislature and strangers visiting Montpelier, as they are fully prepared to give all an opportunity of securing a perfect Daguerreotype likeness on the most favorable terms.

Just call and examine specimens, and see if we don’t perform all we advertise.  J. L. Harned.  J. S. Tileston.  Montpelier, Oct. 13th, 1846.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to 29, 1846.

1846 October 30.  Bellows Falls Gazette.  (Bellows Falls, Vermont.)  October 30, 1846, Vol. VIII, No. 51, Whole No. 415, P. 3.

Musical Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Harned & Tileston advertise in a Montpellier paper that they  “will furnish likenesses, which in point of richness of tone, and beauty of finish, stands unrivalled, and cannot fail of giving entire satisfaction.”  They also invite the public to call and see them perform.  Montpelier must be a place of wonders, and the members of the Legislature will have a fine opportunity of seeing sights and hearing sounds there which cannot be seen and heard anywhere else!  We presume these musical Daguerreotypes are something like musical glasses, or bells!  Perhaps the Green Mountain Freeman can give us a history of the instrument.

Gunn, L. C.

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1847-1849       Southeast corner of Chestnut and Fifth Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1847 December 3.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1847, Vol. XXIV, No. 60, P. 3.

Who So Foolish as to pay $2.50 for a Daguerreotype, when as good a one, and many say better, can be had at our rooms for $1.50?  Elliott & Gunn, S. E. corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, entrance on Fifth Street.

1847 December 30.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 30, 1847, Vol. XXIV, No. 83, P. 3.

Presents For The New Year!  Having purchased the Daguerreotype Establishment of W. R. Elliott, Southeast corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, and having fitted up the premises in a new style, and with entire new chemicals, we invite our friends, and all who wish to get a superior likenesses of a family group, to visit our rooms, The entrance is on Fifth street, and is pleasantly private.  Practical experience, and the superior advantages of our rooms for light, enable us to Guaranty, to such as have not seen our work, pictures of the finest and most finished character, and executed without a long and tedious delay.  Children taken from 2 to five seconds.  B. England,  L. C. Gunn.

1848 January 31.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 31, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 110, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes—“We had an opportunity, yesterday, of examining some Daguerreotype Portraits and Groups, recently executed by England & Gunn, Southeast corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets.  They are most [exquisitely] finished and exceed in richness of coloring [ ? ] we have ever seen in this beautiful art”—[ ? ] 

Entrance to the Rooms, on Fifth Street, below Chestnut.

1848 February 11.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 11, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 120, P. 2.

England & Gunn Daguerreotype Rooms continue to be visited by our most respectable citizens.  The pictures are admitted to be among the best that have ever been taken and these are the best advertisements.  Rooms Southeast corner of Chestnut and Fifth Streets, entrance on Fifth street.

1848 February 19.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 19, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 127, P. 2.

George W. Kendall, of the N. O. Picayune, [celebrated] as the author of letters from Mexico, has been Daguerreotyped by England & Gunn, and can be seen at their Rooms, as also the likenesses of Major Bliss, General Quitman, and other distinguished individuals.  The likenesses are all pronounced admirable, multitudes are continually calling to see them.  Rooms Southeast corner of Chestnut and Fifth Sts., entrance on Fifth st. 

1848 March 6.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 6, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 56, Whole No. 4647, P. 1.

Better than the Best.—We noticed in our last paper a large and beautiful likeness of Henry Clay, executed by England & Gunn.  As we now learn, that the likeness was taken at a private house, on a stormy day; so that the artists had but little opportunity for showing their skill.  The result, however, was so good, that on being shown to Mr. Clay, he consented to visit the rooms of these gentlemen, at the south-east corner of Chestnut and Fifth streets, where the admirable arrangement of light enables them to give a peculiar softness and finish to their pictures.  Accordingly he went on Saturday; and we have before us now the picture which was taken.  We can [ ? ] show no greater praise than to say that it is one of the largest we have seen, and that it is remarkably beautiful!—every way worthy of the subject, and creditable to the artists.  We thought the first picture could not be excelled, but this is better.  Copies will be taken immediately for such as wish them.  

1848 March 6.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 6, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 140, P. 2.

Henry Clay—A very correct likeness of Henry Clay was taken a day or two ago by Messrs. England & Gunn.  The peculiarities of this distinguished personage are difficult to depict correctly in a Daguerreotype, but the gentlemen above named have overcome this difficulty, and given to the public a very striking likeness.

1848 March 6.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 6, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 140, P. 2.

England & Gunn’s large Daguerreotype Likeness of Henry Clay can be seen at their Rooms, Southeast corner of Chestnut & Fifth Streets.  It is pronounced by Mr. Clay’s most intimate friends to be the best that has ever been taken.  Copies can be furnished at $3 and $5,and being copied from so large a picture, they will be perfect as the original.

1848 March 11.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 11, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 146, P. 2.

The Artist of our city agree with the multitude, that England & Gunn’s large Daguerreotype likeness of Henry Clay, is the best that has been taken.  Perfect copies are furnished.  Also , likenesses taken in the most finished and artistic manner.  None but the best materials are used, as the pictures testify.  Rooms at S. E. corner of Chestnut and Fifth Sts.  Entrance of Fifth St.

1848 March 17.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 17, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 66, Whole No. 4657, P. 2.

A Portrait –Messrs. England & Gunn, Fifth and Chestnut streets, had an opportunity a day or two ago of taking a full length Daguerreotype Sketch of Mr. Clay.  It is quite a gem.

1848 March 17.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 17, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 66, Whole No. 4657, P. 2.

The Three Burglars.—Messrs. England & Gunn yesterday brought to our office, Daguerreotype portraits of the three colored burglars, who were recently arrested in New York and brought to this city.  They were daguerreotyped, with the object of assisting the officers of justice in their recapture, should they contrive to escape from present custody.

1848 March 18.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 18, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 151, P. 2.

Blitz Caught at Last—Blitz is the hardest customer to be caught that we ever saw, but Gunn, the Daguerreotypist, has done it.  He has caught Blitz likeness and printed that [prince of necromancers] in a very superior manner.  Blitz as never to be daunted, however and this [ ? ] on the evening in the Lecture Room of the Museum he will give the young and old folks a fair opportunity to catch him again.  Of course they [will] be there.[1]

1848 March 18.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 18, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 151, P. 2.

The Hon. Henry Clay Again has visited the rooms of England & Gunn since his return from New York.  They took a full length Daguerreotype portrait of him in the act of making a speech—the only of him ever taken—which he has honored with a written acknowledgment of his satisfaction.  It is already in the hands of an artist, and will be given to the public in a style befitting its perfection.

Rooms S. E. corner of Chestnut and Fifth Streets; entrance on Fifth Street.

1848 March 25.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 25, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 73, Whole No. 4664, P. 2.

Beauty and Greatness from Life At England & Gunn’s Daguerreotype Rooms.—Besides the numerous other flattering evidences of the estimation in which these Rooms are held, it may be stated that the Hon. Henry Clay visited them twice during his stay in this city—once for the purpose of having a large bust taken, and afterwards a full length portrait.  This last was the last picture of him taken in this city; and Mr. Clay and his friends have written certificates of their entire approbation, unsolicited by Messrs. E. & G.  The same can be said of no other picture, and of no other Daguerreotype establishment.

“A few of our artists have carried the thing as near perfection, perhaps, as it is possible to go.  Foremost among these, we mention the names of England & Gunn.”—Champion of American Labor.

“Prettiest specimens of the art we have ever seen.”—Spirit of the Times. 

“Very superior.”—Ledger.

“Better than the best.  Remarkable for fidelity, and for finish and effect throughout”. — Pennsylvania Inquirer.

“Surpass anything we have seen.”—True Sun.

“Splendid.” —Daily News.

Rooms Southeast corner of Chestnut and Fifth streets, entrance on Fifth Streets.

1848 March 28.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 28, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 75, Whole No. 4666 P. 2.

Mr. Van Buren.  Messrs. England & Gunn have just taken a capital daguerreotype of Ex-President Van Buren.  It is intended to form one of a series of engravings of our public men, which Messrs. E. & G. are preparing for the press.

1848 April 8.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 8, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 85, Whole No. 4676, P. 2.

Gems Of The Art.  The Daguerreotypes taken by England & Gunn are universally acknowledged to be the gems of the art.  For fidelity as likenesses, and for finish and general effect, they are unsurpassed. One such picture is worth a dozen poor ones.  The Hon. Henry Clay complimented these artist by visiting them twice, and having a full length portrait taken by them, which is now being cut in steel.  Ex-President Martin Van Buren has also had a full length portrait taken by them, which is likewise to be cut in steel. Among other beautiful specimens in their gallery, we noticed admirable likenesses of General Quitman, Major Bliss, Gen. Jesup, Col. Whiting, La Roy Sunderland, Signor [Elitz], Elder J. V. Hines, Dr. Samuel Jackson, &c. &c.

Rooms Southeast corner of Chestnut and Fifth streets, entrance on Fifth Street.

Advertisement ran from April 8 to 29, 1848.

1848 April 11.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 11, 1848, Vol. XXIV, No. 15, P. 2.

A Galaxy Of Names.—The Hon. Henry Clay, Ex-President Martin Van Buren, General Quitman, Col. Whitney, Gen’l Jessup, and many others, have recently given the preference to England & Gunn over all other Daguerreotypist in the city.  Comment is unnecessary.

The full length Portraits of Mr. Clay and Mr. Van Buren are selected by an artist for copying, and will be given to the public in a very beautiful style.

Rooms S, E. corner of Chestnut and Fifth Streets; entrance ofn Fifth Street.

1848 April 25.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 25, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 99, Whole No. 4690, P. 2.

While the Great Mass Meeting was assembled in Independence Square, yesterday afternoon, a Daguerreotype Sketch of it was taken by Messrs. England & Gunn.

1848 May 6.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 6, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 109, Whole No. 4700, P. 4.

The Largest Daguerreotype Likeness of General Taylor, which has ever been taken, can be seen at English & Gunn’s Rooms.

It is to be engraved by Sartain, and will be ready for sale before the Convention meets.

Also, the best likenesses of Henry Clay, Martin Van Buren, Major Bliss, Gen. Quitman, and Col. Whiting, and numerous Portraits and Family Groups.

Enterprise and Perfection is the motto.  Rooms S. E. corner of Chestnut and Fifth streets.  Entrance on Fifth street.

1848 May 10.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 10, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 112, Whole No. 4703, P. 2.

England & Gunn are collecting likenesses of all our great men.  Yesterday they took a large daguerreotype of General Twiggs, which is true to life.  Indeed, all their pictures, which we have seen, are very superior.

1848 June 6.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 6, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 135, Whole No. 4726, P. 2.

The friends of Mr. Clay will no doubt be gratified to learn that Mr. Haynes, of this city, is getting up a large full length portrait of the Sage of Ashland, to cut in steel, for embossing.  It represents him in the attitude of speaking.  It was taken from a Daguerreotype by England & Gunn, so justly celebrated in their line, after Mr. Clay’s return from New York, and is the only one of the kind in existence.  We have been shown the drawing, and can assure the friends of Mr. Clay, that that there is an earnestness about the expression, and a life like truthfulness, that place that great Statesman and Orator before us as no other drawing or painting has ever done.  We are informed that Mr. Haynes will exhibit the drawing during the Convention, for the purpose of obtaining subscribers, and we think that he may feel confident of hundreds of names.  The drawing may also be seen before 10 o’clock each morning, and from 12 to 2 o’clock, P. M., at the rooms of England & Gunn, southeast corner of Chestnut and Fifth streets; entrance on Fifth street.

1848 June 7.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 7, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 136, Whole No. 4727, P. 2.

Perfect Daguerreotypes.  Not only the eye perfect, but perfection in the whole picture.  To those who have failed in obtaining it elsewhere, we guarantee a perfect daguerreotype.  Our prices are moderate and will suit all. Strangers and others will fine it much to their advantage to call at our rooms, if they wish to get a superior picture.  In our gallery are the largest and best likenesses of Gen. Taylor and Henry Clay in the city, and of numerous other distinguished warriors and statesmen.  Open from 7 o’clock A. M., until 7 P. M.  Call early—Admission free.  England & Gunn.  Southeast corner Chestnut and Fifth streets, entrance on 5th street.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 10, 1848.

1848 June 7.  North American and United States Gazette.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 7, 1848, Vol. LXV, No. 16,332, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes—First Quality—Delegates to the Convention and Strangers visiting the city, who wish their Daguerreotypes taken in a superior manner, can be [accommodated] at the shortest notice at our Rooms, Southeast corner Chestnut & Fifth Streets,—entrance on Fifth street.  We warrant all our Pictures to be the first quality, and guarantee satisfaction.  Open from 7 A. M. until 7 P. M.  England & Gunn.

Don’t forget, the entrance is on Fifth street, just below Chestnut.

Advertisement ran from June 6 to 12, 1848.

1848 June 20.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 20, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 147, Whole No. 4738, P. 2.

Perfect Daguerreotypes Can be made only by using the very best materials, and by preparing the plates so as to give them the highest possible finish, combined with artistic skill in the arrangement of the person.  Hence the admitted superiority of our pictures.  Prices as low as any in the city, for good pictures of the same size.  England & Gunn, S. E. Corner Chestnut and Fifth sts., entrance on Fifth st.

Advertisement ran from July 20 to 27, 1848.

1848 July 20.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 20, 1848, New Series—Vol. V, No. 29, P. 4.

Perfect Daguerreotypes Can be made only by using the very best materials, and by preparing the plates so as to give them the highest possible finish, combined with artistic skill in the arrangement of the person.  Hence the admitted superiority of our pictures.  Prices as low as any in the city, for good pictures of the same size.  England & Gunn, S. E. Corner Chestnut and Fifth sts., entrance on Fifth st.

Advertisement ran from July 20, 1848 to March 1, 1849.

1848 September 19.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 19, 1848, Vol. XXV, No. 152, P. 3.

Rare Chance To Make Money.—Wanted—A number of Persons to canvass the State immediately, and sell the likeness of Gov. Johnson, just published.  The most liberal terms offered.  Apply to England & Gunn, Daguerreotypist, Fifth St., below Chestnut.

Advertisement ran from September 19 to 21, 1848.

1848 November 16.  Daily Republic.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 16, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 35, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Of Martin Van Buren, John Van Buren, John P. Hale, Henry Clay, Gov. Johnson, Gov. Geo. M. Dallas, Lucretia Mott, Gen. Nicholas P. Trist, and numerous other distinguished persons, have been taken by England & Gunn, in their inimitable life-like style.  Their Gallery is richly worth a visit; and the admission is free.  To such of our friends as wish to have pictures taken either now or for Christmas presents, we suggest the propriety of examining the very interesting specimens in this gallery, if they wish to know where the most perfect pictures we have ever seen are made.  It is in the Fifth Street, just below Chestnut.  O7.

1848 November 25.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 25, 1848, Vol. XXVI, No. 54, P. 2.

Two Premiums This Year, 1848.—The Daguerreotypes of England & Gunn have just been awarded the First Premium by the Maryland Institute at Baltimore, overall competition.  Add to this the Medal given to these artists by the Franklin Institute a few weeks ago, and it is very flattering, especially as they had been in business only nine months.  The public will see the difference between medals received several years ago, when the art was in it infancy, and medals received This Fall, over the very persons who had formerly received them.  Gallery in Fifth Street, just below Chestnut.

Advertisement ran from November 25 to 27, 1848.

1848 December 9.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 9, 1848, Vol. XXVI, No. 66, P. 2.

Two Premiums From Two Cities In 1848!—England & Gunn, the Daguerreotypists, in Fifth St., below Chestnut, have acquired greater celebrity in the nine months they have been in business than other operators in five or six years.  They have just been awarded the First Premium for the Best Daguerreotype Portraits over all competition from Philadelphia and elsewhere.

Advertisement ran from December 9, 1848 to January 8, 1849.

1848 December 11.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 11, 1848, Vol. XXVI, No. 67, P. 2.

Portrait of Gov. Johnston And John P. Hale.—Magnificent Prints, from original Daguerreotypes, sold wholesale and retail, by England & Gunn, Fifth Street, below Chestnut.

Advertisement ran from December 11, 1848 to January 10, 1849.

1848 December 21.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 21, 1848, New Series—Vol. V, No. 51, P. 3.

Portraits of Jno. P. Hale, Lithographed from a Daguerreotype by England & Gunn, are for sale at the Anti-Slavery office.

1849 January 1.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 1, 1849, Vol. XL, No. 1, Whole No. 6045, P. 3.

Portraits Of Gov. Johnston And John P. Hale.  Magnificent Prints from magnificent Daguerreotypes.  Sold wholesale and retail, by England & Gunn, Fifth street, below Chestnut.  de. 7.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to 25, 1849.[2]

1849 January 1.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 1, 1849, Vol. XL, No. 1, Whole No. 6045, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.  The best that can be made is a beautiful Daguerreotype, taken by England & Gunn, Fifth street below Chestnut.  These are the artists who, a few weeks ago, took Two Premiums from two different cities—the First premium over all competition from Philadelphia and elsewhere, at the Maryland Institute, besides their Medal at the Franklin Institute.  de. 7.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to 25, 1849.

1849 January 2.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 2, 1849, Vol. XXVI, No. 85, P. 3.

Found—A Lady’s Bag, containing money , &c., on the stairs leading to our Daguerreotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets.  England & Gunn.

Advertisement ran from January 2 to 4, 1849.

1849 January 27.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 27, 1849, Vol. XL, No. 24, Whole No. 6068, P. 2.

Large Daguerreotypes.  Nearly as cheap as small ones—and of the best materials—in magnificent gilt frames, suitable for parlors.  Call soon, as we have but a limited number of these frames, and they will be disposed of in a few days.  Two premiums received at this establishment for the best Daguerreotype portraits.  Our friends who wish their pictures taken at our Rooms, had better call now, as we expect to leave our present location shortly, to be absent several weeks.  England & Gunn, Fifth street, below Chestnut.

Advertisement ran from January 27 to March 28, 1849.

1849 March 3.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 3, 1849, Vol. XXVI, No. 137, P. 2.

A Card.  As we are about leaving the city for some time, we recommend to all our patrons who at the present time may wish to get Daguerreotypes of the first quality, to call on Messrs. McCless & Germon, corner of Eighth and Chestnut Sts.  We regard them as our first artists, and recommend their establishment with the fullest confidence.  March 1, 1849.

Advertisement was recorded on March 3 to 8, 1849.

1849 May 31.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  May 31, 1849, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 22, P. 4.

A Card.  As we are about leaving the city for some time, we recommend to all our patrons who at the present time may wish to get Daguerreotypes of the first quality, to call on Messrs. McCless & Germon, corner of Eighth and Chestnut Sts.  We regard them as our first artists, and recommend their establishment with the fullest confidence.  March 1, 1849.

Advertisement was recorded from May 31, 1849 to April 18, 1850.

1850 April 10.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 10, 1850, Vol. XXIX, No. 15, P. 2.

Re-Opening—Thomas Colley, Daguerreotypist, formerly of 129 Chestnut street, has opened the Saloon lately occupied by England & Gunn.  T. C. being one of the oldest and most experienced operators in the country, invites his friends, and the public generally, to call and examine his Specimens, which they will pronounce unsurpassed in excellence by any other establishment, and furnished at the following Reduced Rates.

½ sized Plate, usually sold at $5, for $3!

¼ sized do      do         do        $4,      $2!

⅙ sized do      do         do        $2½    $1!

N. B.—The half size plate, being the most suitable for family grouping, is particularly recommended; and the cheap rate at which it is furnished will afford ample reasons for the wise and economical to patronize Colley, 142 Chestnut street, Corner of Fifth street.

1850 April 14.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 14, 1850, Vol. II, No. 49, P. 2.

Re-Opening—Thomas Colley, Daguerreotypist, formerly of 129 Chestnut street, has opened the Saloon lately occupied by England & Gunn.  T. C. being one of the oldest and most experienced operators in the country, invites his friends, and the public generally, to call and examine his Specimens, which they will pronounce unsurpassed in excellence by any other establishment, and furnished at the following Reduced Rates.

½ sized Plate, usually sold at $5, for $3!

¼ sized do      do         do        $4,      $2!

⅙ sized do      do         do        $2½    $1!

N. B.—The half size plate, being the most suitable for family grouping, is particularly recommended; and the cheap rate at which it is furnished will afford ample reasons for the wise and economical to patronize Colley, 142 Chestnut street, Corner of Fifth street.

[1] Signor Blitz real name Antonio Van Zandt, Magician (1810-1877)

[2] No newspapers were available to be checked between June 30 to December 31, 1848.

Goddard, Paul Beck

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1840                Corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 February 8.  National Gazette and Literary Register.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 8, 1840, Vol. XX, No. 6072, P. 2.

To the Editors of the National Gazette.  Gentlemen—The notice which you have taken in the Gazette of Friday evening of specimens of Daguerreotype some time since produced in this city appears to me to require as an act of simple justice, a statement that my own are not by any means the only pieces which have been produced in this country prior to the arrival of the collection of Paris pictures for exhibition, in the hands of a French gentleman now in New York.  It is due to Mr. Joseph Saxton, Dr. Paul B. Goddard, Mr. Robert Cornelius and Mr. James Swain, to mention that each has made a number of successful attempts in the execution of the process of M. Daguerre.  They have moreover obtained their success by the means of apparatus entirely constructed in this country and by steps of the process considerably varied from the directions of the inventor of the art.  It may in addition be as well to recollect that three or four lectures on Daguerreotype have been given at as many successive monthly meetings of the Franklin Institute, by different members of that Institution and that the entire body of directions published by Daguerre, has been some time ago Translated by Mr. Frazer and published in the Journal of the Institute.

As M. Daguerre was pensioned by the French government for making known all that he had discovered and all which he should hereafter discover in regards to this art, it was doubtless the declaration of this fact, vouched by the first scientific authority in France, by the chambers and the throne of that nation, which induced scientific men and others on this side of the Atlantic to believe that in procuring the apparatus and following the instructions of the inventor they would not be liable to more than the ordinary chance of failure in imitating a new process, whether they should be favored by any personal instructions or not, and the degree of excellence and fidelity to nature attained in this city is entirely due to the labors and ingenuity of those who have devoted themselves to the practice and dissemination of the new and beautiful art, aided of course by the published instructions which the liberality of the French nation had caused to be made known to the world. 

I am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Walter A. Johnson.

1840 July 4.  The Newport Mercury.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  Vol. LXXIX, No. 4,082, P. 1.

The manner in which daguerreotype miniature likenesses are taken is thus described in the Mechanics’ Magazine.

Mr. Cornelius and Dr. Goodman (sic.) are now occupied at their establishment corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Sts. Philadelphia, in taking likenesses, which are about seven by five inches in neat metallic gilt frames, and, are taken for five dollars.  As the likenesses are true the owners are, very often, too little flattered by the sun to be pleased with his painting, but as a French artist said to a friend of mine who complained that he had made him look like an assassin, the hellographist might reply “Sir, that is not my fault.”

The mode of proceeding of Dr. Goodman (sic.) and Mr. Cornelius is in this wise: out of the window of their room having a southern exposure, is projected horizontally, and at full length, a large looking glass to receive the rays of the sun, which are thrown up against another large mirror, so slanted, as to throw the light against the person whose likeness is to be taken, sitting at the opposite side of the room with his face to the window.  To soften the intense light thrown on the face by the mirrors, which would otherwise be intolerable, there is, suspended from the ceiling, a circular glass plate about three eights of an inch thick, of a very deep purple tinge, (which had once been used in the laboratory of the distinguished chemist, Dr. Hare,) for exciting electricity.

When the operate is seated on his chair, and subjected to the light transmitted through the purple glass, you would suppose all Mr. Cornelius wished was to make the fellow “look blue” but he will be relieved from such apprehension very soon, as it is only necessary to sit half a minute, or perhaps a minute, till the sun has, by his powerful pencil, trans mixed every lineament of your features with all their beauties and blemishes, in imperishable lines upon the plate of silver.  Before the person, and about four feet in front of him is a bureau, on top of which, is a mahogany tube or box, six or seven inches square and eighteen inches long open at both ends.  I the end next to the person (to be represented) is fixed a double convex lens about the size of a common burning glass, by which the figure of the face and bust is diminished to the proper size for the plate of silver on which the likeness is to be fixed.—When the person is seated, the, strong light is thrown from the mirrors through the purple plate upon the face, and bust and reflected thence through the lens and box and is transmitted to the plate of prepared silver fixed at the other end of the box.  Half a minute or more is sufficient to trace imperishably the delineation of the plate.

1866 July 6.  The Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 6, 1866, P. 4.

Paul B. Goddard, M. D.  Philadelphia has seldom lost a more eminent member of the medical profession than Paul Beck Goddard, who died on last Tuesday, having been ill but a short time.  With Dr. Goddard’s skill in medicine and surgery our citizens are well acquainted.  His talents were of the highest order, and his knowledge of the great science was wonderful in its grasp and extensiveness.  In our population of three-quarters of a million it is doubtful whether there are a hundred intelligent persons who have not heard of his abilities as a physician,  At one time he was Demonstrator of Anatomy in the University of Pennsylvania, where he acquired a most enviable reputation.

After the first battles of the war he received a commission from the Government as Volunteer Surgeon, and was placed in charge of one of the United States Hospitals located in Philadelphia.  In this capacity, by his untiring efforts, and earnest, whole souled zeal [he] rendered efficient service to the noble cause of the Union, and won the gratitude of our wounded heroes and their friends.

Dr. Goddard was a man who attained great popularity by reason of his intelligence, geniality of heart, and benevolent nature,  In his death the profession, generally, parts with one of its brightest ornaments.   

Dunshee, Edward S.

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

1844                Rooms at the Brick House, corner of Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vermont.

1853-1857       3 Pleasant Street, corner South Main, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]

1856-1859       30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1860                Address Unknown, New Bedford, Massachusetts.1

1860-1864       30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1868-1890       3 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1871-1873       1051 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1876-1879       58 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts.1

1879-1895       1330 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]

1886-1887       7 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.2

1891-1895       4517 Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2

1844 August 7.  The Northern Galaxy.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  August 7, 1844, Vol. IX, No. 14, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. S. Dunshee respectfully informs the citizens of Middlebury, that he has taken rooms and set up his apparatus for taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, at the Brick House on the corner of Pleasant St., recently occupied by J. Gordon, and will remain there a few days where he will be happy to exhibit to the ladies and gentlemen of Middlebury, specimens of his work and render such information as may be desired.

N. B.  Copies of paintings, engravings &c., are taken by the same process.  Also the natural color shall be given to Miniatures by another process.  Instruction given, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms. 

Advertisement ran from August 7 to 21, 1844.

1856 April 10.  The New Bedford Mercury.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  April 10, 1856, Vol. XLVIII, Whole No. 2532, P. 3.

E. S. Dunshee Gallery Of Patent Ambrotypes and Photographs, 30 Purchase Street.  Where you can be sure of obtaining as fine a Likeness as any Rooms in the State.  Those who have (mostly unreadable couple of lines.)  getting a good Picture.  I would invite to call, and if I do not satisfy [then] my work shall be given gratis.  Having had 13 years experience and practice in the Daguerrean Art.  I feel confident that all work [issued] from my establishment shall not be [surpassed.]

N. B.—The above Pictures can be taken in any style, set in frames, Cases and Lockets, of any desirable size, and furnished at such prices as to be within the reach of all.  Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreotypes and taking miniatures of small children.

Photographs taken from [$10 per dozen to $10.00 each, and colored by the best artist if desired.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine a large collection of superior [specimens], whether in want of pictures or not.  Instructions given in the above arts.  30 Purchase street  E. S. Dunshee, Artist

1858 November 15.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  November 15, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 233, P. 2.

Dunshee’s Gallery of Beautiful Ambrotypes.  Also Photographs, And all other styles of Likenesses, worth looking for.  Prices From 25 Cents To 10 Dollars.

Just received, a splendid lot of new Cases and Frames, some of which are decidedly beautiful.  Those who are desirous of having their Ambrotypes or Photographs taken at Dunshee’s Gallery should be sure to call at No. 30 Purchase street, where the finest specimens of the art are on exhibition, and of superior finish and beauty.  Also warranted a better Likeness than is made at any other gallery in this city.  Remember, No. 30 Purchase street.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.  aug28. 

Advertisement was recorded on November 15, 1858, and from January 1 to February 19, 1859.

1858 November 15.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  November 15, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 233, P. 2.

Photograph Frames.  Those having Photographs of Rev. Mr. Whitney can have them neatly framed at a small expanse, by calling at Dunshee’s Gallery No. 30 Purchase st.  aug28.

Advertisement was recorded on November 15, 1858, January 1 to February14, 1859.

1859 January 4.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  January 4, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 274, P. 2.

The Photographic portraits of the officers and members of Engine Co. No. 5, 50 in numbers with a view of the engine, taken by Dunshee, arranged on a large sheet and enclosed in a neat frame, are on exhibition for a few days in the window of Henry J. Taylor & Co., on Purchase street.  Thet are to be presented to [ ? ] Engine Co. No. 1, of Waterford, N. Y.

1859 February 21.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 21, 1859, Vol. X, No. 6, P. 2.

Dunshee’s Gallery of Beautiful Ambrotypes.  Also,—Photographs, And all other styles of Likenesses, worth looking for.  Prices from 50 cts. to 10 Dollars.

Just received, a splendid lot of new Cases and Frames, some of which are decidedly beautiful.  Those who are desirous of having their Ambrotypes or Photographs taken at Dunshee’s Gallery, should be sure and call at No. 30 Purchase street, where the finest specimens of the art are on exhibition, and of superior finish and beauty.  Also warranted a better Likeness than is made at any other gallery in the city.  Remember, No. 30 Purchase street.  Those having Photographs of Rev. Mr. Whitney can have them neatly framed at a small expense by calling at E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to April 8, 1859.

1859 April 9.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  April 9, 1859, Vol. X, No. 46, P. 2.

Imperial Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery, At No. 30 Purchase Street.  Mr. Dunshee having completed his arrangements is now prepared to furnish to all who wish Photographs and Ambrotypes, in the largest sizes, and finished in India Ink or colors.

Having imported from Paris one of the largest Cameras ever made, he will warrant his Pictures on these sizes to be as fine as those made in New York or Boston, and at prices 50 per cent less.  An opportunity is now offered to procure near home those pictures which heretofore customers have been obliged to get in other places.

Mr. D. has recently purchased a large assortment of Frames, Fancy Cases, Passepartouts, &c., which he invites the public to call and examine. 

Grateful for past favors he hopes by careful attention to business, and by always endeavoring to give a superior picture to merit a conuance (sic.) of the public patronage.

Don’t Forget the Place.  Sign Of The Big Camera, No. 30 Purchase Street.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from April 9 to May 31, 1859.

1859 June 1.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  June 1, 1859, Vol. X, No. 81, P. 2.

Dunshee’s Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery.  No. 30 Purchase Street.  Mr. D. who stands at the head of his profession, will guarantee to the public that he will continue to hold out better inducements than ever.  Instead of letting the public run their chances for pictures, he will give Ambrotypes in nice Velvet Lined Cases, For Only 50 Cents!  And warrant all his pictures to be perfect in every respect.

Photographs of all sizes from $3 per dozen to $20 each.  Mr. Dunshee employs one of the first India Ink workers in the State, therefore can get up finer Photographs than any other room in the city.  The public are respectfully invited to call and see for themselves before purchasing elsewhere.

Old Daguerreotypes.  Particular attention paid to copying old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends or others to any desired size.  Each picture warranted perfect as a likeness and superior in style and finish.  Mr. D. having the most complete set of instruments an excellent light and the Largest Camera in the city, is prepared to do all kinds in his line in a manner unsurpassed by the best artist in any city in the Union.

Picture Frames.  Double and Single cases of all desirable kinds and latest patterns kept constantly on hand and sold at prices which defy competition.  Gallery No. 30 Purchase Street.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to December 31, 1859.

1860 January 5.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1860, Vol. X, No. 265, P. 2.

The attention of our readers is called to the advertisement in the special notices, of Mr. Dunshee, whose reputation as an artist is well known in this city.  He is sti;ll ready to take ambrotypes and photographs in the highest style of the art, for the proof of which any one has but to call at his rooms and see specimens,

1860 January 5.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  January 5, 1860, Vol. X, No. 265, P. 2.

True Facts, And Facts Worthy Of Being Known.  Everybody Proclaims It, That Dunshee’s Ambrotypes and Photographs are beyond all question the best made in this city.  Their immense sale and universal popularity attest their excellence.

Anybody Who may have one of his Pictures will convinced of the above facts.

Nobody Will doubt their superiority over others, and any one desiring a fine Likeness should not fail to call at his Gallery.  No. 30 Purchase Street. 

Old Daguerreotypes copied into Photographs, and made superior to the original picture, at No. 30 Purchase st.  E. S. Dunshee, Artist.

Advertisement ran from January 5 to

1864 February 20.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 20, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 6, P. 2.

Inducements to the Uninformed!  E. S. Dunshee Informs the public in general that he can and will take all styles of Pictures, Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Card Visites, from the smallest up to life size, as low as at any other Rooms in the city.  Also , Card Visites from Negatives for $2 and $2.50 per dozen—please bear in mind.

Frames of all styles and sizes, constantly on hand.

Gallery No. 30 Purchase street.  E. S. Dunshee.

1864 February 25.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  February 25, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 10, P. 2.

Notice.  I Hereby notify the public that I shall pay no bills contracted by any person, not even my wife, without my written permission.  E. S. Dunshee.

1864 March 29.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  March 29, 1864, Vol. XV, No. 38, P. 2.

E. S. Dunshee has not sold out nor has he left town, but can be found at his rooms, 30 Purchase street, and all who wish their card visites or any other style of picture, can be accommodated at as low price as at any other room in this city.

1873-1876 in partnership with his son in the firm of Edward S. Dunshee & Son (E. Byron Dunshee) Principals in the firm include 1882-1887 Fred F. Dunshee, 1882-1884 Frederick J. Needham, 

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

[2] Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900

Douglass, Robert M. J.

Daguerreotypes, Engravers, Lithographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1850                54 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1850-1855       34 & 54 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

1858                Unknown Address, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.  P. 186.

Douglass, Robert M. J.  (1809-1887).  Portrait, sign, and ornamental lithographer.  A Negro born in Philadelphia, February 8, 1809, Robert Douglass studied under Thomas Sully, Except for visits to Haiti, and England, he seemed to have worked almost exclusively in Philadelphia.  He exhibited one portrait at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1834.  He was recorded in the 1850 Census as Robert Douglass, engraver, age 37, mulatto, owning realty valued at $1,000; others in the house were his wife Sarah, age 21, mulatto, $1,000 in realty; and James F. Douglass, age 35, hairdresser, $1,000 in realty, the artist died probably in Philadelphia, on October 26, 1887.

1850 January 17.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  January 17, 1858, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes, The Arch Street Gallery of Daguerreotype.  Price from $1.50 to $5.  The most perfect Instrument that can be procured, is here made use of.  Students of this fascinating Art, furnished with Apparatus and Instruction.  No. 54 Arch St.  Philada.  R. Douglass.           

1858 September 17.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  September 17, 1858, Vol. I, No. 178, P.1.

The Colored National Emigration Convention has finished its sitting at Chatham, C. W.  The results which have been reached at this last convention, are the recommendation of a select emigration of the enterprising among the colored people, and the appointment of a “Niger Valley Exploring Party.”  The parties already appointed are Robert Douglas, of Philadelphia, Dr. Delany, of Chatham, C. W., and Robert Campbell, of Philadelphia.  Mr. Douglas goes out as an Artist, Photographer, &c., Mr. Campbell as a Naturalist and Botanist.  Their object is to explore the fertile valley of the Niger, the region known as the Yoruba county, and ascertain whether the reports which have been rendered will warrant an emigration to that land.

[1] Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900.

Cremer, James

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, Retailer, Stereoviews, , , , , , , , ,

1849                102 Williams Street, New York, New York.

1852                241 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.

1852-1854       144 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1854-1855       Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, New York, New York.

1857-1859       South West corner of Sixth & Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1859                18 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1849 March 13.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 13, 1849, Whole No. 5394, P. 1.

Levi Chapman, No. 102 William street, New York, Manufacturer Of The  Celebrated Magic Razor Strop, of four sides; also Pocket Books, Wallets, Spectacle and Bankers’ Cases, in every variety, on the most extensive scale.

Daguerreotype Cases $144    

{Medium sizes, from $18 to $60 per gross.

{Quarter sizes, from size from $83 2 to $[30] to $84 per gross.

{Half sizes, from $82 to $144 per gross.

Mats and Preservers of all kinds.  Geo. Dabbs, Jas. Creamer, Agents.

1852 February 16.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  February 16, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Removal.  Daguerreotype Rooms D. W. Bowdoin Has removed from his Old Rooms opposite the Market, to No. 241 Essex Street, ( A few doors above Washington street), where he has built one of the best arranged Establishments in New England, for taking Likenesses and Pictures in every style of the Art.  — Also—

Has formed a Co-Partnership with James Cremer, for the sale of Daguerreotype Goods of every description.  Artists are respectfully invited to call and examine our select Stock of Goods .

Instruction Given in the Art.  Cremer & Bowdoin.

Advertisement ran from February 16 to May 31, 1852.

1852 June 14.  Salem Register.  (Salem, Massachusetts.)  June 14, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 49, P. 3.

Dissolution of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Cremer & Bowdoin is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  James Cremer, D. W. Bowdoin.  Salem, June 9, 1852.

James Cremer & Co.  Are authorized to settle all claims against, and receive all debts due the said firm of Cremer & Bowdoin, at 144 Washington Street, Boston, where they are now fitting up a sales room, and will open a large and select stock of Daguerreotype Goods of every description.  The attention of Artists is respectfully invited.  Orders promptly attended to.  James Cremer & Co.  June 14, 1852.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to July 12, 1852

1852 November 15.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  November 15, 1852, Vol. IV, P. 240.

Cremer, formerly of Salem, Mass., has now opened a large stock establishment in Boston, under the firm of Cremer & Co.—Cremer will do his share of trade, and no mistake.

1854 January 1.  Humphrey’s Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1854, P. 287.

John Sawyer & Co., James Cremer & Co., and B. French, of Boston, Mass keep Daguerreotype stock for sale.

1854 August 15.  Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1854, P. 143.

James Cremer, formerly of the firm of James Cremer & Co., of Boston, has become a partner in the company of Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, in this city.  Mr. C. has a numerous list of friends and no doubt will prove a valuable auxiliary to this establishment.

1855 February 1.  Humphrey’s Journal.  (New York, New York.)  February 1, 1855, P. 327.

James Cremer, now with Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, is about opening an establishment in the city of Philadelphia, for the sale of Daguerreotypes stock

1857 March 25.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  March 25, 1857, Vol. XLIII, No. 2, P. 3.

Important To Daguerreotypist.—Great reduction in price of Melainotype Patent Rights, of from $20 to $3 each, for an individual right.  Authorized Agent James Cremer, S. W. corner of Sixth and Chestnut sts., Phila.

1857 December 18.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 18, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 119, P. 3.

Just Received and for Sale low, a large lot of imported Frames suitable for Photographs.  James Cremer, S. W. cor. Sixth and Chestnut St., up stairs.

N. B. Gold Lockets for Miniatures at Cost. 

1858 July 21.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 21, 1858, Vol. XLV, No. 103, P. 4.

To Photographers.—Just Received, Hardwick’s fourth edition Photographic Chemistry Price 75 cents.  James Cremer, Photographic Stock Dealer.  S, W, corner Sixth and Chestnut sts.

1859 July 3.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 3, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 10, P. 1.

History of Chestnut Street.  McClees & Co., successors to James Cremer, daguerreotype and photograph stock depot.

1859 October 9.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 9, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.

The First Premium for Stereoscopes, at the late State Fair, was awarded to James Cremer & Co., of 18 South Eighth street, who had a large variety of pictures upon exhibition.  Public buildings, natural scenes, life groups, are brought out with startling fidelity by this instrument.  Cremer & Co. furnish an instrument and a dozen pictures for $2.50.  The price is so cheap that the firm do a large business.

1859 October 14.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 14, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 17, P. 2.

The Largest assortment of Stereoscopic Pictures ever offered for sale in this city, is at 18 South Eighth Street.  Cremer & Co.

A Stereoscope and one dozen Pictures, $2.50.

1859 October 16.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 16, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 25, P. 2.

Newly Imported splendid French views and groups, the finest ever imported, have just been received by the International Stereoscope Company, and are to be seen at the stereoscopic depot of James Cremer & Co., No. 18 South Eighth street.  They are beautiful indeed.  This enterprising firm now furnish a stereoscope and twelve pictures for a surprisingly low sum of $2.50.  They are doing well.

1859 October 18.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 18, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 66, P. 3.

The best and most instructive amusement is the Stereoscopic Groups and Views, found at the new Stereoscopic Emporium of J. Cremer & Co., 18 South Eighth street.

1859 October 25.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 25, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 72, P. 3.

Present Your Friends with a Stereoscope and Pictures, the handsomest gift you can offer.  To be found of superior quality and variety, at the new Stereoscope Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  James Cremer & Co.

1859 October 27.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 27, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 28, P. 2.

Stereoscope And Pictures take the lead of all articles suitable for presents.  Found in greatest variety at 18 South Eighth street.  James Cremer & Co.

1859 November 15.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 15, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 90, P. 2.

Just Received—A splendid assortment of French Groups and English Scenery, which are now offered for sale, at the New Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  James Cremer & Co.

1859 November 15.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 15, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 44, P. 2.

A Splendid Variety of French Groups and English Scenery, the finest ever imported, now offered for sale at the New Emporium.  18 South Eighth st.  Jas. Cremer & Co.,

1859 November 23.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 23, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 51, P. 2.

Present Your Friends with a Stereoscope and Pictures.  You cannot please them better.  The largest assortment in the city at the New Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 November 27.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 27, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 31, P. 2.

For the amusement of the home circle, or the delight of strangers, there is nothing better than a stereoscope.  It is an assistant to your knowledge of foreign lands, which brings the natural appearance of celebrated scenes directly before the eye.  The best place at which to buy stereoscopes is from James Cremer & Co., No. 18 South Eighth street.  They are specially engaged in the business, and have a large stock.

1859 December 3.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 105, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.—All who view the Stereoscopes and Pictures remark!  How beautiful appropriate for a Christmas Gift!  Emporium 18 South Eighth street.  Open evenings.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 December 4.  Sunday Dispatch.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 4, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 32, P. 2.

Home delights are what every one should cultivate.  Home joys are what every one will approve of.  Therefore we say, in the most distinct manner, that the possession of a stereoscope, and a collection of stereoscopic views, will compensate you for your outdoor allurements.  Messrs. James Cremer & Co., 18 South Eighth street, have a fine collection of these instruments, and an immense number of views and groups, &c.

1859 December 8.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 8, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 110, P. 3.

Holiday is Coming.—A Christmas gift of the Stereoscope and Pictures will afford more pleasure than anything you can offer.  The largest assortment in the city at the Emporium, 18 South Eighth street.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 December 20.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 120, P. 2.

Christmas Presents.—Now ready for sale, the  largest and most beautiful assortment of Stereoscope, and Pictures, suitable for Christmas Gifts, at the Emporium, No. 18 South Eighth street.  Jas. Cremer & Co.

1859 December 29.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 29, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 127, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts—The Stereoscope and Pictures, truly a New Year’s present.  It will afford pleasure for the whole year.  Emporium, 18 South Eighth street, James Cremer & Co.

1893 January 27.  New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 27, 1893, Vol. 27, P. 1.

Deaths…Cremer.—Suddenly, on Wednesday, January 25, James Cremer, aged 72 years.  

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

Cornelius & Goddard

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1840                Corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 July 4.  The Newport Mercury.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  Vol. LXXIX, No. 4,082, P. 1.

The manner in which daguerreotype miniature likenesses are taken is thus described in the Mechanics’ Magazine.

Mr. Cornelius and Dr. Goodman (sic.) are now occupied at their establishment corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Sts. Philadelphia, in taking likenesses, which are about seven by five inches in neat metallic gilt frames, and, are taken for five dollars.  As the likenesses are true the owners are, very often, too little flattered by the sun to be pleased with his painting, but as a French artist said to a friend of mine who complained that he had made him look like an assassin, the hellographist might reply “Sir, that is not my fault.”

The mode of proceeding of Dr. Goodman (sic.) and Mr. Cornelius is in this wise: out of the window of their room having a southern exposure, is projected horizontally, and at full length, a large looking glass to receive the rays of the sun, which are thrown up against another large mirror, so slanted, as to throw the light against the person whose likeness is to be taken, sitting at the opposite side of the room with his face to the window.  To soften the intence light thrown on the face by the mirrors, which would otherwise be intolerable, there is, suspended from the ceiling, a circular glass plate about three eights of an inch thick, of a very deep purple tinge, (which had once been used in the laboratory of the distinguished chemist, Dr. Hare,) for exciting electricity.

When the operate is seated on his chair, and subjected to the light transmitted through the purple glass, you would suppose all Mr. Cornelius wished was to make the fellow “look blue” but he will be relieved from such apprehension very soon, as it is only necessary to sit half a minute, or perhaps a minute, till the sun has, by his powerful pencil, trans mixed every lineament of your features with all their beauties and blemishes, in imperishable lines upon the plate of silver.  Before the person, and about four feet in front of him is a bureau, on top of which, is a mahogany tube or box, six or seven inches square and eighteen inches long open at both ends.  I the end next to the person (to be represented) is fixed a double convex lens about the size of a common burning glass, by which the figure of the face and bust is diminished to the proper size for the plate of silver on which the likeness is to be fixed.—When the person is seated, the, strong light is thrown from the mirrors through the purple plate upon the face, and bust and reflected thence through the lens and box and is transmitted to the plate of prepared silver fixed at the other end of the box.  Half a minute or more is sufficient to trace imperishably the delineation of the plate.