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Blauvelt, Isaac A.

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1855                177 Greenwich Street, near Courtlandt, New York, New York.

1856-1857       383 Broadway, New York, New York.

1857                233 Greenwich Street, New York New York.

1858                231 & 233 Greenwich Street, corner Barclay, New York, New York.

1858                373 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858                525 Columbia Street, South Brooklyn, New York.

1855 October 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 29, 1855, Whole No. 7001, P. 1.

$20 Reward.—Stolen, On Saturday Evening.  September 29, from 177 Greenwich street, one large showcase, containing many valuable portraits, and some of deceased friends.  Any person giving information of the same and procuring the return of the article, will receive the above reward and thanks, by Isaac A. Blauvelt, 177 Greenwich st., daguerreotypist.

1855 October 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 29, 1855, Whole No. 7001, P. 6.

Daguerreotype operator Wanted.—A First rate hand, with good references, (and none other need apply,) will find steady employment by applying to Isaac A. Blauvelt, 177 Greenwich st., near Courtlandt.

1856 August 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 15, 1856, Whole No. 7290, P. 6.

To Daguerreotypists.—Wanted A Man, Who thoroughly understands the ambro and photograph types, and can come well recommended, at 383 Broadway.  None others need apply.  Call on Isaac A. Blauvelt, 383 Broadway.

1857 April 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 6, 1857, Whole No. 7523, P. 8.

Wanted—A Man Who Understands the Daguerreotype and ambrotype business, where he can have steady employment, at 383 Broadway.  Blauvelt.

1857 June 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 30, 1857, Whole No. 7608, P. 6.

Artist Wanted—One Who Understands The ambrotype and photograph business thoroughly, and can come well recommended.  None other need apply.  Inquire of J. A. Blauvely, 233 Greenwich st., corner of Barclay.

1858 March 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 26, 1857, Whole No. 7875, P. 6.

A Photographer Wanted.—A Man Who Understands ambrotyping and photographing thoroughly, where steady employment will be given at fair wages, and can come well recommended; none other need apply to J. A. Blauvelt, 231 and 233 Greenwich street, corner Barclay.

1858 March 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 30, 1858, Whole No. 7879, P. 9.

To Photographers And Ambrotypists.—One who thoroughly understands the business and of good qualifications, obliging to the public, and can come well recommended, may get steady employment, at fair wages.  A middle aged man preferred.  Inquire J. A. Blauvelt, 231 and 233 Greenwich st., corner of Barclay.

1858 October 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 21, 1858, Whole No. 8083, P. 2.

For Sale—A Photograph Establishment, fitted up in neat style, with two skylights, 16 feet by 20, with all materials for photographing, ambrotyping, and daguerreotyping; low rent; will be sold at a low valuation, as the owner has other business to attend to; now doing a good business.  Inquire at Blauvelt Brother’s Rooms No. 373 Broadway.

1858 December 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1858, Whole No. 8145, P. 3.

Ambrotype Rooms For Sale—With Stock And fixtures complete; will sell on account of the owner going to Cuba, Apply at 525 Columbia Street, South Brooklyn.  J. H. Blauvelt.

Blauvelt Brothers

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1858                373 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858 October 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 21, 1857, Whole No. 8083, P. 2.

For Sale—A Photograph Establishment, fitted up in neat style, with two skylights, 16 feet by 20, with all materials for photographing, ambrotyping, and daguerreotyping; low rent; will be sold at a low valuation, as the owner has other business to attend to; now doing a good business.  Inquire at Blauvelt Brother’s Rooms No. 373 Broadway.

Blanchard, Mr.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858                People’s Block, Main Street, St. Albans, Vermont.

1858 May 20.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  May 20, 1857, Vol. 21, No. 27, Whole No. 1067, P. 3.

Now Is The Time!  On account of the Great Rush of business at the St. Albans Daguerreian Gallery, I have secured the services of Mr. Blanchard, one of the best Artists in the State, to assist me for a short time; and would say to the citizens of St. Albans, and Franklin County, that now is the time to get a good Likeness which you will not be ashamed to show as yours.  We are prepared to take a new style of Ambrotypes, Superior to anything ever offeredbefore; and notwithstanding Mr. Styles’ offer to furnish you with pictures in your own towns, we think we can make it an object for you to come to St. Albans, as you would rather go twenty miles for a good picture, and pay for it, than to have a poor one given to you at your homes.  We have not been to Canada to learn as Mr. Styles has, but we feel perfectly competent to take better pictures than any we have seen which came from Canada, or taken by any one who learned the art in Canada.

Mr. Blanchard’s reputation, as an Artist, is well established, as to need no recommendation from me.  I will simply say, however, that his pictures are the best I have seen in the New England States, or any other place, Canada not expected.  He has unrivaled success in Milton and Swanton; and as he is to stay but a short time, those wanting Pictures will do well to call soon, as you will never have a better opportunity.

We are prepared to take all kinds Collodion Pictures such as Ambrotypes, Photographs on patent leather, enameled cloth, Melainotypes, &c., of any size and style, and warrant perfect satisfaction to all who may favor us with their patronage.  Please call at once and judge for yourselves; we have also a choice selection of Mr. Styles, pictures, of which he brags so much, to show by the side of ours, so that seeing them together, you can judge for yourselves, of their merit.  With many thanks for the liberal patronage with which you have favored me, I hope so to conduct my business, as to still merit a liberal share of your patronage.  Yours Respectfully, J. W. Jones.

Advertisement ran on May 20 & 27, 1858.

Black & Batchelder

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1859-1861       173 Washington Street, Boston[1]

1859 November 30. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) November 30, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9079, P. 3

Notice.  The undersigned have formed a copartnership under the style of Black & Batchelder,.  For carrying on the business of Daguerreotyping and Photography in all its branches, at No. 173 Washington street.

Both partners have had long experience in the business, the senior partner having had charge of the Photographic department of the late firm of Whipple & Black for the last five years.  We are supplied with the best instruments known in our art, have engaged first race artists, and are confident we can furnish as good pictures as can be procured.  J. W. Black, (late of Whipple & Black,) P. M. Batchelder.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 7, 1859.

1859 December 27.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  December 27, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9101, P. 3

The undersigned have formed a Copartnership, under the style of Black & Batchelder, for carrying on the business of Daguerreotyping and Photographing in all its branches, at No. 173 Washington street.

Both partners have had long experience in the business; the senior partner having had charge of the Photographic department of Whipple & Black for the last five years, during which time he flatters himself that his pictures have given general satisfaction.  He would be most happy to serve his former friends, patrons and the public generally at new stand.  The new firm are supplied with the best of Instruments and Artists, and are confident in their ability to furnish as good pictures as can be procured.

To a great improvement we invite especial attention: A Ground Glass Skylight (the only one in the city) which affords a mild, subdued light, agreeable to the eye, and gives to the public that soft, delicate effect of light and shade, which is unattainable under an ordinary skylight.  We are now taking life-size Photographs on Canvas, thereby obviating the many objections to those taken on paper in the usual manner.  For Coloring in Oil the new method supplies a want long felt among artists, and its superiority must be evident to all.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., copied and enlarged to any size.  Our rooms are easy of access, up only one flight of stairs.  J. W. Black, (Late Whipple & Black.)  P. M. Batchelder. 

1859 December 30. Boston Daily Evening Transcript. (Boston, Massachusetts.) December 30, 1859, Vol. XXX, No. 9104. P. 2.

Fine Photograph Rooms.  The art of photography has arrived at great perfection in the hands of J. W. Black, who, while in the firm of Whipple & Black, devoted his attention particularly to that department.  To obtain the advantages of superior light, he has put up a ground-glass skylight in his new a spacious rooms at 173 Washington street, Boston, where, associated with P. M. Batchelder, an experienced artist, every facility has been secured to enable the new firm to produce the most splendid photographs, from miniature to ;life size.  Mr. Black’s abilities are recognized in all quarters.  His work is of the highest order, while his prices are moderate.  For photographs of all descriptions, daguerreotypes or ambrotypes, these gentlemen can safely be patronized by all desiring superior articles in their line; while their facilities for taking outdoor views of buildings, gardens, landscapes, &c., are unsurpassed.

1860 January 6.  Waltham Sentinel.  (Waltham, Massachusetts.) January 6, 1860, Vol. 5. No. 1, P. 3.

Special Notices.  Black and Batchelder’s Photograph Rooms.—The art of photography has arrived at great perfection in the hands of J. W. Black, who, while a partner in the firm of Whipple & Black, devoted untiring attention to that department.  To obtain the advantages of a superior light, he has had a ground Glass Sky-light put up in his new spacious rooms at 173 Washington street, Boston, where, associated with P. M. Batchelder, an experienced artist, every facility has been secured to enable the new firm to produce Photographs from miniature to life size in the highest style of the art.  Mr. Black’s abilities are too well known to require recommendation from us.  His work is of the highest order, while his prices are moderate.  For Photographs on canvas, life size; for plain photographs, Daguerreotypes, or Ambrotypes, we commend these gentlemen to our readers; while their facilities for taking out-door views of buildings, gardens, landscapes, &c. , unsurpassed.

1860 May 26.  Harper’s Weekly. (New York, New York.)  P. 324

Illustration of a photograph by Black & Batchelder group portrait if the “Chimes of Thirteen Bells For Christ Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Manufactured By Messrs. Henry N. Hooper & Co., Of Boston.”

1860 September.  Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.

Award a silver medal at the ninth exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association Fair for Photographs.

1861, Boston Directory, Published by Adams, Sampson & Co.1861 page 61. 

Black & Batchelder, Photographers, No. 173 Washington Street, Boston.

J. W. Black (Late Whipple & Black).  P. M. Batchelder.

Photographs taken in every style.  Copies made from small Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Melanotypes, and enlarged to any size, either plain, furnished in India Ink, or Colors.  Also, life-sized Portraits taken on Canvas, finished in Oil Colors.

None but the best Artists employed.  No person required to take picture unless perfectly satisfactory.

Under our new Ground-Glass Skylight, Pictures of Children are made almost instantly, enabling the Artist to secure the expression most desirable.

The negatives, or first impressions, of all sitters are preserved, and duplicates can be procured at any time.

[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900. (1860-1861).

Bishop, J. R.

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1853                Main & Fifth Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

1855                20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.1

1857-1859       20 East Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                58 West Fourth, between Walnut and Vine, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1857 February 7.  The Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 7, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 20, P. 2.

Bishop Gallery.—Stereoscopes, (new style) Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs.  Every variety of size and style.  No. 20 East Fourth street, near Sycamore.

1859 February 23.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 2.

Bishop’s Gallery.  Photographs of the highest order, from the smallest to Life Size, Plain or Colored in Oil in the best style Cornelis.  Ambrotypes,
Melainotypes and Daguerreotypes of every size—warranted to please in all cases.  No 20 East Fourth street, between Main and Sycamore.

Advertisement ran from February 22 to March 11, 1849

1859 March 10.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 15, P. 2.

Bishop’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Photograph Gallery, is removed from No. 20 to 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, where patrons, friends, and the public are invited to call.

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 29, 1859.

1859 March 23.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 23, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 26, P. 2.

Home Interest…For fine Melainotypes, Ambrotypes or Photographs, go to Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth Street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 23 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop, 58 Fourth street, call particular attention to his fine Ambrotypes.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.

1859 March 31.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 31, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 33, P. 1.

Home Interest…For Splendid and Life-Like Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from March 31 to April 1, 1859.

1859 April 5.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 5, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 37, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, is the place to procure a splendid picture.

Advertisement ran from April 5 to 6, 1859.

1859 April 8.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 8, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 40, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine, is the place to procure the most beautiful Pictures.

1859 April 12.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 12, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 43, P. 2.

Home Interest…The best Pictures, at Low Prices, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 April 19.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 19, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery is the place for the best and cheapest Pictures, No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran between April 19 and 20, 1859.

1859 April 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 52, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—None Better—and at prices to suit all; No. 58 Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

Advertisement ran from April 22 to 26, 1859.

1859 April 29.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  April 29, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 58, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures—Sure to please and prices satisfactory—No 58 West Fourth street.

1859 May 3.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 61, P. 2.

Home Interest…Remember, Bishop’s Picture Gallery is No. 58 West Fourth street, between Walnut and Vine.

1859 May 13.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 13, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 70, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Gallery Fifty-Eight West Fourth street.

1859 May 24.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 24, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 79, P. 2.

Home Interest…Bishop’s Pictures, excelled by none, equaled by few.  Call and see at No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to 25, 1859.

1859 June 3.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 3, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 88, P. 3.

Home Interest…Picture of every variety, plain or colored, in the best style, at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

1859 June 14.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 14, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.

Home Interest…For the most beautiful Pictures, call at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to 15, 1859.

1859 June 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  June 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 110, P. 2.

Home Interest…The most perfect and beautiful pictures of every variety at Bishop’s, No. 58 West Fourth street.

Advertisement rand June 28 to 29, 1859.

1859 July 2.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  July 2, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 114, P. 2.

Home Interest…If you wish a picture that will give entire satisfaction, call at Bishop’s, 58 West Fourth street.

1859 December 20.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 20, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 104, P. 2.

The Best and Cheapest Pictures are to be had at Bishop’s Gallery, No 58 West Fourth-street

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

Bingham, Benjamin

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1858-1859       118 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859                108 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859                180 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.                       

1858 December 12.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 12, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 230, P. 3.

We are often asked by strangers where the best pictures are to be had?  We would here through the press answer all.  We say, go to DeShong’s Gallery, 118 Main Street.  Mr. DeShong is now assisted by Mr. Benjamin, whose pictures stand unrivalled, Call and see for yourselves, and be convinced.                                                                                                             

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1858 to January 15, 1859.

1859 January 18.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 18, 1859, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 3.

Beautiful Pictures.—Messrs. Bingham & DeShong, 118 Main street, take the melainotype pictures on the iron plate, which will neither break or fade.  They are undoubtedly the best and prettiest pictures made.

Children’s Picture’s.—parents wishing pictures of their children can get them fac simile of Messrs. Bingham & DeShong, at the premium gallery, opposite the Worsham House.  Every attention will be paid to the cases of children, and their restlessness will be met with cheerful patience.

1859 March 27.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 27, 1859, Vol. X, No. 72, P. 3.

Premium Gallery.—Bingham & DeShong Main street, opposite the Worsham House, continue to make those celebrated Melainotypes, known to be the very best pictures now made.  Recollect premium gallery. 180 Main street.

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

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

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 9, 1859.

Bindt, F.

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1859                Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1859 August 4.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  August 4, 1859, Vol. I1,

No. 5, Whole No. 162, P. 1.

Honolulu Ambrotype  & Daguerrean Gallery!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs taken in the finest perfection of the Art.  F. Bindt.

Advertisement ran from August 4 to December 29, 1859.

1861 April 13.  Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 13, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  We learn that the Gallery in King street, near Fort, so long and favorably known as Mr. Stangenwald’s Gallery, and lately owned by Mr. Fr. Bindt, has been purchased by E. D. Durand, the well known Calligraphist and Draughtsman. And will shortly be re-opened; the announced departure of Mr. Howland, and the closing of his Gallery in Merchant street, making the re-opening of this the more desirable; and we bespeak beforehand the attention and good will of the public to Mr. Durand’s enterprise.  We understand the photographing will be one of the branches of the art, to which Mr. Durand will devote his attention.

Bill, Charles K.

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1858                419 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858                491 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1858-1859, advertisements P. 23.

Boggs & Bill’s Photographic Gallery, Nos. 419 & 491 Broadway, N. Y.

Pictures Taken In This Gallery Are warranted to have all the beauty and finish and accuracy of delineation that the most critical could desire.  Robt. M. Boggs.  Chas K. Bill.

Bettison, David C.

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1859                Main Street, above 3d Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

1859 July 6.  The Elizabethtown Democrat.  (Elizabethtown, Kentucky.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 3.

If You Want One Of Those Good, Beautiful, Durable, Genuine, Pictures.  Which are so much admired throughout the City and Elsewhere.  Go To D. C. Bettison’s Gallery, Just Above 3d, on Main Street.

You will there get a Likeness that will keep you in good humor with yourself for the balance of your life.

Don’t make a mistake and get into the wrong Gallery—but recollect the Genuine Place for the Genuine Article Is At D. C. Bettison’s Gallery Just Above 3d Street, on Main, Louisville, KY.  March 3.

Advertisement was recorded on July 6 & 13, 1859.

Benjamin, Orrin C.

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1856-1859       274 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1856 April 28.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  April 28, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 102, P. 3.

O. C. Benjamin’s Photographic & Ambrotype Gallery, No. 274 Broad St.  Being determined to keep in advance of all opposition, I have added to my extensive Gallery that new and beautiful style of picture making familiarly known as Photography or Likenesses on Paper; and that I might present to my patrons the finest specimens of this art.  I have at an enormous expense secured the services of Mr. H. D. W. Moulton, an artist who having invented the process he now uses, deservedly stands at the head of his profession, and is acknowledged by all to be the best Photographer in the United States—and having challenged the honorable competition of any and all true artist, has successfully carried away every prize for which he could find a competitor.

Pictures taken by this process can be multiplied to any extent with out one sitting of the person, and like the Ambrotype are true to nature, (not reversed.)

In addition to the above I have increased my facilities for making Ambrotypes, and am better prepared by the introduction of the latest improvements to outdo all former efforts, and would here cordially extend an invite to all to call and see specimens, whether in want of pictures or not.  Pictures in the above styles can be had at this Gallery of any size from the size of life to the smallest miniature, colored (by the first artists) or plain, as may suit the taste of a discriminating public.  Please remember the number.  247 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from April 28 to May 12, 1856.

1856 May 24.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  May 24, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 125, P. 3.

O. C. Benjamin’s Photographic & Ambrotype Gallery, No. 274 Broad St.  Being determined to keep in advance of all opposition, I have added to my extensive Gallery that new and beautiful style of picture making familiarly known as Photography or Likenesses on Paper; and that I might present to my patrons the finest specimens of this art.  I have at an enormous expense secured the services of Mr. H. D. W. Moulton, an artist who having invented the process he now uses, deservedly stands at the head of his profession, and is acknowledged by all to be the best Photographer in the United States—and having challenged the honorable competition of any and all true artist, has successfully carried away every prize for which he could find a competitor.

Pictures taken by this process can be had of the largest as well as the smallest sizes colored by the first artists, or plain as may suit the taste.  Also they can be multiplied to any extent with but one sitting of the person, and like the Ambrotype are true to nature, (not reversed.)  Let it be remembered that this is the only place where Life and Cabinet size pictures can be obtained; for, trusting that by supplying every want of a hitherto generous public, that a continuation of their favors may be secured, has spared no cost in fitting himself, both with large instruments and apparatus to make first class pictures for the drawing room or pocket.  Ambrotypes with all the latest improvements, put up with an indestructible gum, which renders them permanent, and which will not crack, fade or injure in any climate.  Let not the public be deceived by certain persons calling the Ambrotyped patent for it is not.  The only patent that exists in connection with this picture is the securing of the image, already made by a certain balsam, which upon any one taking an interest in the matter I will convince is the worst of substances that can be brought in contact with a picture of this character, for on exposing it to the action of the sun, it blisters and cleaves from the glass, consequently the picture is ruined.  For proof of this set any one expose a plate sealed in this way to the above test, and as seeing is believing, they will be doubly convinced.

In a word all are invited to call, whether in want of a picture or not, and rest assured that every endeavor will be made to please the most fastidious taste, both in size and quality.

N. B.—Old Daguerreotype pictures, &c., copied and enlarged to any size.

Children taken instantaneously, and family groups, Ambrotyped or Photographed as perfect as single pictures.

Please remember the Gallery, No. 274 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to June 12, 1856.   

1856 June 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  June 13, 1856, Vol. XXV, No. 142, P. 3.

To You All.  Again I would call the attention of my numerous patrons ad the public generally to the self-evident fact that we are producing Photographs from the miniature to the cabinet size, surpassing in beauty ad delicacy of finish any even offered in America, and I challenge the artist of the Union to produce by any or all of their peculiar processes, small Photographs (their forte) equal to the double, whole and cabinet sizes which are the daily productions of that celebrated Photographer, Moulton, now an attaché of my Gallery, No. 247 Broad St.  Also, to complete my facilities in the Photographic department, I have made arrangements with the first artists in the country (whose reputation and artistic productions are not to be surpassed) to give to those wishing them these beautiful pictures with their natural color and expression, making them a perfect counterpart of nature.

My Ambrotyping and Daguerreotyping keep pace with Photography, they being as much superior in every respect to those taken by others as our exertions and facilities are greater tha theirs.

All will please to remember that a good likeness artistically finished ever pleases the eye, cost what it may, it is always satisfactory.  I do not intend to make pictures cheaper, but better and more than double the size than any other Gallery can produce in New Jersey.  For proof of the above, please call and examine the new specimens of some of our well-known citizens.  Prices reasonable, according to size, finish and quality.  N. B.—Children taken instantaneously.

All kinds of pictures copied and enlarged to any size.  O. C. Benjamin, 274 Broad st.

Advertisement ran from June 13 to September 17, 1856.

1859 July 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 20, 1859, Whole No. 8353, P. 6.

Wanted—Two Artist To Color Photographs in water and pastille.  P. C. Benjamin[1], Photographer, 274 Broad st., Newark, N. J.

1859 November 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 15, 1859, Whole No. 8471, P. 7.

Wanted—Two Artists To Color Photographs in oil, water and pastille.  Inquire at Benjamin’s, 274 Broad Street, Newark, N. J.

[1] Probably Orrin C. Benjamin