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Carbutt, G. John

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , , ,

1858-1859       Rooms over Pershing’s Drug Store, Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana.

1858 April 29.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  April 29, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 23, Whole No. 127, P. 2.

Carbutt’s New Ambrotype & Photograph Side And Sky-Light Gallery, Over Pershing’s Drug Store, Michigan Street, Plymouth, Ind.

The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Plymouth, Marshall and adjoining counties, that he has fitted up the above Gallery, with the view of permanently locating here; and he takes this opportunity of making known to them that he is prepared to execute likenesses in all the various styles of the art, and in the highest perfection.  Having had a practical experience in the art since its first introduction west of the Mountains, he flatters himself that the merits of his Pictures, and the unequalled facilities at his command for taking them in the shortest possible time of sitting, will induce the public in general to give him a call.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens and likewise view the magic powers of the Stereoscope. 

N. B.—The Art taught and apparatus furnished, on reasonable terms.  I also make and keep for sale, a superior article of Collodian, which I warrant to keep good for six months; price, $2 per bottle.  Operators, who desire to make fine work, would do well to give it a trial.  C. J. Carbutt, Artist.                       

Advertisement ran from April 29 to July 22, 1858.

1858 April 29.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  April 29, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 23, Whole No. 127, P. 2.

Carbutt’s New Ambrotype & Photograph Side and Sky-Light Gallery, Over Pershing & Co.’s. Drug Store, Michigan St., Plymouth, Ind.

The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Plymouth, Marshall and adjoining counties, that he has fitted up the above Gallery, with the view of permanently locating here, and he takes this opportunity of making known to them, that he is prepared to execute Likenesses in all the various styles of the art, and in the highest perfection.  Having had a practical experience in the Art since its first introduction west of the mountains, he flatters himself that the merits of his pictures, and the unequalled facilities at his command for taking them in the shortest possible time of sitting, will induce the public in general to give him a call.

All work warranted.  Prices range from 50 cents upwards.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens and likewise view the magic powers of the Stereoscope.  C. J. Carbutt, Artist.

N. B.—The Art taught and apparatus furnished, on reasonable terms.  I also make and keep for sale, a superior article of Collodian, which I warrant to keep good for six months; price, $2 per bottle.  Operators, who desire to make fine work, would do well to give it a trial.  Plymouth, Ind.

Advertisement ran from April 29 to July 15, 1858.

1858 May 13.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  May 13, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 25, Whole No. 129, P. 3.

We took occasion, the other day, to drop into the new Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery of Mr. Carbutt; and, for an hour, was highly entertained, looking through the magic stereoscope.  No one can form an idea of the beauty and perfection of these views, until he has examined them.  “Niagara Falls,”  “The Greek Slave,”  “A Wedding Scene,” “Across the Waters,” and a “Palace by Gas Light,” were favorites with us among the collection.  Looking at the view of Niagara, we could see the very moss-covered rock where we once sat and gazed on that King of Wonders, with thoughts and emotions, for whose utterance there is no language.

Mr. Carbutt seems to possess the true spirit of the Artist.  In love with his beautiful Art, he seems desirous of excelling in every branch, and brining to the highest perfection all the latest discoveries and improvements.

He has permanently located among us, and has every facility for doing an extensive and satisfactory business, and we have no doubt but that his expectations in this respect, will be fully realized.

1858 June 10.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  June 10, 1858, Vol. 2, No. 31, P. 3.

Ambrotype Car For Sale; nearly new,—Price $125,—can be seen in Rochester, Ind.

Address or apply to A. J. Hasler, Warsaw, Ind., or to G. J. Carbutt, Plymouth, Ind. 

Advertisement ran from June 10 to 24, 1858.

1858 July 29.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  July 29, 1858, Vol. 3, No. 36, Whole No. 140, P. 2.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Stereographs Taken daily at the Cosmopolitan Gallery, over Pershing’s Drug Store, equal to any taken in the Union.  Call and examine the sublime view of Niagara Falls, The Greek Slave, a Palace by Gas Light, &c., in that wonderful instrument, the Stereoscope.  Stereoscope views of private or public buildings taken, and the stereoscope furnished to order.  Terms as low as can be afforded, and all pictures warranted.  J. Carbutt, Artist.                  

Advertisement ran from July 29, 1858 to May 19, 1859.

1858 September 9.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  September 9, 1858, Vol. 2, No. 44, P. 3.

Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and Stereographs Taken Daily At The Cosmopolitan Gallery, over Pershing’s Drug Store, Michigan Street, equal to any taken in the Union.  Call and examine the sublime view of Niagara Falls, The Greek Slave, a Palace by Gas Light, &c., &c., in that wonderful instrument, the Stereoscope. 

Stereoscope views of private or public buildings taken, and the stereoscope furnished to order. 

Terms as low as can be afforded, and all pictures warranted.  J. Carbutt, Artist.  July 29, 1858.

Advertisement ran from September 9, 1858 to April 14, 1859.

1859 March 3.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  March 3, 1859, Vol. 4, No. 14, Whole No. 170, P. 3.

Last Tuesday we stepped into Carbutt’s Ambrotype Gallery, and were struck with surprise and admiration at the many improvements he is making in the art.  He has a photographic likeness of our paternal relative, which only lacks size to make it as ‘natural as life.’  Mr. Carbutt is a good artist, a perfect gentleman, and intends making this the locality for future operations.  We hop all who have any patronage to bestow on artists will extend it to him, for we can assure them that he is in every way worthy.

1859 May 5.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 26, P. 3.

Grecian Painting.  This beautiful but simple style of Painting is now being executed in a superior manner by our enterprising artist Carbutt, at his Photograph Gallery.  Our Citizens no longer have an excuse for not decorating their rooms with Paintings or Engravings, as both can be procured at such a trifling cost as to place them within the reach of all.  A call at Mr. C.’s Rooms will convince every one of this fact.  He has a list of over two hundred Engravings, any of which he will furnish at New York prices.  Gilt Frames of any size made to order.

Advertisement ran from May 5 to 19, 1859.

1859 May 5.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 26, P. 3.

Carbutt has a number of new and splendid Engravings, Photographs and Paintings hanging up around his gallery, among the rest a life size likeness of Daniel Webster.  Step in and examine his pictures, and if you conclude to purchase one for the gratification of your wife and children, you will never be sorry for it.

1859 August 11.  Marshall County Republican.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  August 11, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 40, P. 3.

That Excelsior Photographist—And Ambrotypist, John Carbutt, has recently re-arranged his fine picture gallery and made great additions thereto.

In addition to his legitimate business, sun-painting, Mr. C. does and is prepared to do all sorts of Italian, Grecian and other kinds of oil paintings.—In his rooms are already many specimens of his skill in this line—such as the “Happy Family,” “Niagara Falls,” &c., &c., all beautifully executed.  Besides this he has a fine collection of lithographs. Engravings and portraits, comprising landscapes, splendid views of notable places, likenesses of eminent characters, and such other pictures as are usually found in first class country galleries.

We think Mr. Carbut excels as a photographer, and in all his works displays the skill of a genuine artist.  A visit to his gallery will repay many times its cost.

1859 November 17.  Marshall County Democrat.  (Plymouth, Indiana.)  November 17, 1859, New Series Vol. 1, No. 14, Whole No. 206, P. 3.

Installation of Officers of the Morning Star Lodge No. 6.1.O.G.T. for the present term, took place last Saturday evening…W. S.     J. Carbutt….

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
EXCURSION TO THE 100th
MERIDIAN OCT. 1866
Photographed by John Carbutt, Chicago
Under the auspices of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company

198. Landing of the Union Pacific Excursion at Omaha (1)
199. Landing of the Union Pacific Excursion at Omaha (2)
200. Steamer Denver and Colorado UPRR
201. Group of Excursts. at Camp No. 1. Columbus, Neb.
202. Camp of Pawnee Indians on the Platte Valley
203. Group of Mounted Pawnee Warriors
204. Group of Mounted Pawnee Warriors & Palace Car of UPRR
205. The Excursion train going West
206. Excur. Party 275 ms. W. of Omaha, Oct. 24, ’66
207. Excur. party 275 ms. W. of Omaha, Oct. 24, ’66 (2)
208. Westward. the Monarch Capital makes its way
209. Laying the rails of the UPRR ‑two miles a day
210. The Elkhorn Club on the banks of the Platte
211. The Platte River opposite Platte City The Platte River and Kinsley’s Brigade
213. Commissioners and Directors of the UPRR
214. View of Camp #2 from Prospect Hill215. Headquarters Platte City, Oct. 25, 1866
216. Representatives of the Press with the Excursion
217. The Boys that made us Comfortable, all Hail
218. The Train at the 100th Mer. returning from the West
219. The Directors of the UPRR at the 100th Mer.
220. Group of distin. guests of UPRR at 100th Mer. (1)
221. Group of distinguished guests of Up. at 100th Mer. (2)
222. Burnetizing Works of the UPRR at Omaha
223. Burnetizing Works or the UPRR at Omaha (2)
224. T. C. Durant Esq. and Heads of Depts. UPRR
225. Engine House & Workshops of UPRR at Omaha
226. S & E Front U. P. Railroad Works at Omaha
227. N & E front UPRR Works, Omaha
228. UPRR Works and Depot, Omaha
229. N & W front UPRR Works, Omaha
230. View of Omaha N. T. from Capitol Hill (1)
231. View of Omaha, N. T. from Capitol Hill (2)
232. Herndon House, Omaha, N. T.
233. Construction Train of the UPRR

Total of 36 views

Note:

John Carbutt’s “Union Pacific Railroad Excursion to the 100th Meridian” series was published in 1866. The series on yellow mounts includes excellent railroad views plus views of steamboats, Indians, Nebraska territory and famous personalities.  The Union Pacific reached 247 miles west of Omaha by October, 1867.  To promote the progress and assure stockholders of their investment, the U.P.R.R. directors invited leading businessmen and political leaders on an excursion to the wilderness.  John Carbutt, the noted Chicago photographer, was hired to make a visual record of the event.  More than 200 men and their wives made the trip in the luxury Palace cars of the U.P.R.R.

A. J. Hasler

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , , ,

1857                South of Edwards’ Hotel, Plymouth, Indiana.

A. J. Hasler was recorded in one announcement and one advertisements in the Marshall County Democrat (Plymouth, Indiana).  The announcement appeared on April 23, 1857.  For the benefit of our readers in Marshall, we would say that Mr. Hasler, Ambrotype and Melainotype Artist, has located here for a short time; and having seen a number of his pictures, we have no hesitancy in recommending him to the public as one of the best artist that has ever been in our place.  Those wishing a good likeness of themselves or friends cannot do better than to call at his Car, South of Edwards’ Hotel, where he will be pleased to wait on all who may favor him with a call.

The advertisement ran from June 10 to 24, 1858. Ambrotype Car For Sale; nearly new,–Price $125,–can be seen in Rochester, Ind.

Address or apply to A. J. Hasler, Warsaw, Ind., or to G. J. Carbutt, Plymouth, Ind. 

A. J. Hasler is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. E. Armstrong

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854                Rooms over Brooke & Houghton Store, Plymouth, Indiana.

1854                Address Unknown, Plymouth, Indiana.                    

1855-1856       Rooms at his residence, North of Edwards’ Hotel, Plymouth, Indiana.

J. E. Armstrong was recorded in five advertisements, eight announcements, and mentioned in one advertisement and one announcement.  The first advertisement ran in the Plymouth Banner  (Plymouth, Indiana) from April 27 to October 5, 1854.  Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber wishes to inform the inhabitants of Plymouth and surrounding country that he has taken Rooms over Brooke & Houghton’s store, where he is now ready to take Daguerrean Likenesses in a good and approved style, and engages to do that which will be satisfactory to those who wish to obtain so important a relic of their friends or themselves.  J. E. Armstrong.   

The first announcement appeared in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana) on April 27, 1854.  Daguerrean Rooms.—Our readers will certainly be gratified to learn that we have permanently located amongst us an excellent operator in this beautiful act.  Mr. Armstrong, as will be seen by his advertisement, is now ready to accommodate those who may call upon him in the rooms formerly occupied by the Western Bank, up stairs in the old Plymouth Hotel.  Give him a call.

The second announcement appeared in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana) on August 3, 1854.  A Register of the temperature as kept at the Daguerrean Rooms of J. E. Armstrong in this place, for the present month, to the 30th.

at 1 o’clock p. m.        at 5 o’clk. p. m.

July 24            86.                               87.

        25            83.                               84.

        26            76.                               75.

        27            76.                               77.

        28            79.                               80.

        29            88.                               91.

        30            90.                               95.                  

The third announcement appeared in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana) on August 10, 1854.  A Register of the temperature as kept at the Daguerrean Rooms of J. E. Armstrong in this place, for the present month, to the 5th.

at 1 o’clock p. m.        at 5 o’clk. p. m.

July 31            94.                               96.

Aug. 1             94.                               96.

         2             81.                               81.

         3             76.                               79.

         4             79.                               76.

         5             80.                               81.

The fourth announcement appeared in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana) on August 17, 1854.  A Register of the temperature as kept at the Daguerrean Rooms of J. E. Armstrong in this place, for the present month, to the 13th.

at 1 o’clock p. m.        at 5 o’clk. p. m.

Aug. 7             72.                               72.

         8             75.                               73.

         9             70.                               70.

        10            75.                               79.

        11            79.                               80.

        12            76.                               79.

        13            80.                               79.      

The fifth announcement appeared in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana) on August 24, 1854.  A Register of the temperature as kept at the Daguerrean Rooms of J. E. Armstrong in this place, for the present month, to the 20th.

at 1 o’clock p. m.        at 5 o’clk. p. m.

Aug. 14           81.                               82.

         15           76.                               76.

         16           77.                               75.

         17           76.                               76.

         18           78.                               78.

         19           82.                               83.

         20           83.                               85.      

The sixth announcement appeared in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana) on August 24, 1854.  Removal.—The Daguerrean Rooms of Mr. Armstrong are removed to his residence in Edwards’ new building on Michigan street.  His operation heretofore seem to have given general satisfaction, and our citizens should extend him their patronage.                  

The second advertisement ran from August 24, 1854 to February 15, 1855 in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Indiana).  Removal The undersigned having removed his place of operating 80 rods north on the same street, still invites the citizens and country people to call while the opportunity is in their reach, and no pains will be spared to obtain good likenesses.  He promises to give satisfaction to all reasonable expectations.  J. E. Armstrong.    

The seventh announcement appeared in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana) on September 7, 1854.  A Register of the temperature as kept at the Daguerrean Rooms of J. E. Armstrong in this place, for the present month, to the 3d.

at 1 o’clock p. m.        at 5 o’clk. p. m.

Aug. 21           88.                               88.

         22           89.                               89.

         23           92.                               93.

         24           93.                               95.

         25           86.                               88.

         26           87.                               86.

         27           84.                               86.

         28           85.                               85.

         29           92.                               93.                              

         30           95.                               94.

         31           93                                94.

Sept.  1            93.                               94.

          2            94.                               92.

          3            93.                               92.      

The third advertisement ran from January 18 to April 26, 1855 in the Plymouth Banner  (Plymouth, Indiana).  New Attraction.  The subscriber having got his new and large Sky-light ready for operating, notifies the public generally, that he is ready to take likenesses in good style.  J. E. Armstrong.

The fourth advertisement ran from August 9, 1855 to April 24, 1856 in the Plymouth Weekly Banner (Plymouth, Indiana).  J. E. Armstrong, attends to all calls in his line of Daguerreotyping, at his residence north of Edwards’ Hotel.

The announcement that J. E. Armstrong was mentioned in appeared in the Marshall County Democrat  (Plymouth, Indiana) on March 13, 1856.  In another column will be found the advertisement of W. H. Rhodes & Co., Ambrotype Artists.  We have seen specimen pictures taken by this mode, and think they are superior to the Daguerreotype.—Give them a call.  Rooms at J. E. Armstrong’s Daguerrean Gallery.

The advertisement he was mentioned in appeared in the Marshall County Democrat (Plymouth, Indiana) on March 13, 1856.  Ambrotype Likenesses!  The attention of the public is called to the fact that W. H. Rhodes is now occupying the rooms of J. E. Armstrong, in this village, where he is taking Ambrotype Likenesses!

The pictures taken by this method are far superior to the Daguerreotype, in life-like appearance—are on glass, and are perfectly durable.  Full satisfaction guaranteed to all who may favor him with their custom.

Those wanting likenesses will please call immediately, as the Rooms will positively be closed in thirty days, Mr. Armstrong having discontinued the business here.          W. H. Rhodes & Co.                          

The eighth announcement appeared in the Marshall County Democrat (Plymouth, Indiana) on October 16, 1856.  Any person wishing an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, or Ambrograph, could not do better than to call at the Armstrong Daguerrean Rooms, where they can be accommodated.

The fifth 1856 advertisement ran from November 27 to December 18, 1856 in the Marshall County Democrat (Plymouth, Indiana).  Ambrotypes.  Those having Ambrotypes, taken by W. H. Rhodes & Co., that have failed to be what they were represented, can have them taken again, free of charge, by calling at the Daguerrean Rooms of John E. Armstrong, from the 1st to the 7th of December.  J. E. Armstrong.

J. E. Armstrong (and W. H. Rhodes) is not recorded in other photographic directories

F. Whitton

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854                Main Street, opposite the Court House, Rooms over Hubbell, Wilson & Eppley’s Store, Eaton, Ohio.

1856                Address and Location Unknown,

F. Whitton was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement.  The advertisement ran from June 8 to September 21, 1854 in the Eaton Democrat (Eaton, Ohio).  F. Whitton, Daguerrean Artist.  Pictures Taken in Clear or Cloudy Weather. 

Rooms over Hubbell, Wilson & Eppley’s Store, opposite the Court House, Main street, Eaton, O.

The announcement appeared on October 23, 1856 in the Marshall County Republican (Plymouth, Indiana).  List of Premiums Awarded at the Second Annual Fair of the Marshall County Agricultural Society Held At Plymouth, October 17th, 1856….14th Class.—Discretionary…

Best Specimens Ambro & Daguerreotypes.  F. Whitton,                  1.00

F. Whitton is not listed in other photographic directories.  It is unknown if the two entries are for the same person, the distance between Eaton, Ohio and Plymouth Indiana is 192 miles.

N. Wakefield

Ambrotypes, ,

1858                Rooms formerly occupied by the Plymouth Bank, Plymouth, Indiana.

N. Wakefield was recorded in two advertisements in the Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Indiana).  The first advertisement ran from January 7 to April 29, 1858.  Sky-Light Ambrotype Rooms.  Having fitted up a pleasant suit of rooms with a Sky-light, in the room formerly occupied by the Plymouth Bank, adjoining Westervelt’s old stand, where you will always find me ready  to take your pictures in any style or form, and at any price from 50 Cts. To $10.00, And on Glass, Iron, Leather or paper.  Satisfaction given or no charge.  All are invited to call and sit for Pictures whether they wish to buy or not.  N. Wakefield, Resident Artist.               

The second advertisement ran from January 7 to April 15, 1858.  Sky-Light Ambrotype Rooms!  All You That Want To See yourself as you are, true and lifelike, will please call at my new Ambrotype Rooms and get a Picture, as it will only cost you Fifty Cents!

As I intend to remain here, I have taken great pains in fitting up my rooms to make them pleasant.  You will find me in the room formerly occupied by the Plymouth Bank.

One and All,  

Are invited to call,

And if you don’t wish to buy,

You may before you die!

N, Wakefield, Resident Artist. N. Wakefield is not recorded in other photographic directories.             

W. Van Nostrand

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1857                Rooms over Rice, Smith & Co.’s. Store, Plymouth, Indiana

1858                Address Unknown, Plymouth, Indiana.

W. Van Nostrand was recorded in two announcements in the Marshall County Republican  (Plymouth, Indiana).  The first appeared on October 15, 1857.  If you want a first rate picture don’t delay a moment, but go immediately, to Mr. W. Van Nostrand’s Gallery, over Rice, Smith & Co.’s Store, and have your Ambrotype or Melainotype taken.  Mr. V. will take it in a style never before surpassed by any artist in this place.  He leaves now in a few days.  Go soon or you will be too late.

The second announcement appeared on March 11, 1858.  Van Nostrand has again opened his Ambrotype Gallery, with increased facilities for furnishing every one who desires it, with an “express image of their person.”  His pictures are rarely excelled, as his specimens conclusively demonstrates.—Give him an early call, as such favorable opportunities for obtaining correct likenesses are rarely met with.

W. Van Nostrand is not recorded in other photographic directories.

M. L. Sutphen

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms in the Second Building South of Pomeroy’s Store, Plymouth, Indiana.

M. L. Sutphen was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 1 to December 1, 1853 in the Plymouth Banner (Plymouth, Indiana).  Daguerrean Rooms, Plymouth, Ind.  M. L. Sutphen, Having permanently located in this place, and fitted up suitable Rooms in the second building south of Pomeroy’s store, up stairs, is at all times prepared to execute likenesses and miniatures in the most perfect manner, and warranted to retain their brilliancy, with proper care.

Persons about leaving their friends, perhaps never to return, may leave with them an image delightfully calculated to keep in lively remembrance the happy moments spent together in times past.  He is prepared to operate in clear or cloudy weather.  August 31, 1853.

M. L. Sutphen is not recorded in other photographic directories.

W. H. Rhodes

Ambrotypes, ,

1856                Address Unknown, Plymouth, Indiana.

W. H. Rhodes was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in the Marshall County Democrat (Plymouth, Indiana).  The first announcement appeared on March 13, 1856.  In another column will be found the advertisement of W. H. Rhodes & Co., Ambrotype Artists.  We have seen specimen pictures taken by this mode, and think they are superior to the Daguerreotype.—Give them a call.  Rooms at J. E. Armstrong’s Daguerrean Gallery.

The first advertisement ran from March 13 to April 10, 1856.  Ambrotype Likenesses!  The attention of the public is called to the fact that W. H. Rhodes is now occupying the rooms of J. E. Armstrong, in this village, where he is taking Ambrotype Likenesses!

The pictures taken by this method are far superior to the Daguerreotype, in life-like appearance—are on glass, and are perfectly durable.  Full satisfaction guaranteed to all who may favor him with their custom.

Those wanting likenesses will please call immediately, as the Rooms will positively be closed in thirty days, Mr. Armstrong having discontinued the business here.  W. H. Rhodes & Co.

The second announcement appeared on April 3, 1856.  W. H. Rhodes & Co. Ambrotype Artist, who have been stopping at the Daguerrean rooms of J. E. Armstrong, will remain in town this week only.  During their stay here, they have given more general satisfaction than any artist who have ever visited this place, and there has been a sufficient number for us to judge of real merit.  The Ambrotype is a great improvement on the Daguerreotype, possessing a greater brilliancy; a more exact life like appearance, and, is not in the least impaired by age.  We have seen a number of their specimens, and can truly say that they excel anything of the kind that we have ever seen got up in Hoosierdom.  Any person desiring a similitude of their physiognomy, will never have a more favorable opportunity than the one new offered.  We have often heard persons say they would give most anything in their possession for a likeness of relatives or dear friends, and to such of our readers we would say that an opportunity like the present may not have a recurrence, as our resident artist contemplates removing in a short time.

The second advertisement ran from November 27 to December 18, 1856.  Ambrotypes.  Those having Ambrotypes, taken by W. H. Rodes & Co., that have failed to be what they were represented, can have them taken again, free of charge, by calling at the Daguerrean Rooms of John E. Armstrong, from the 1st to the 7th of December.  J. E. Armstrong.

W. H. Rhodes is not listed in other photographic directories.

 

J. C. Longwell

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1859                Rooms on Michigan Street, directly East of the Courthouse, Plymouth, Indiana.

J. C. Longwell was recorded in one advertisement on March 3, 1859 in the Marshall County Democrat (Plymouth, Indiana). Daguerreotypes! The Undersigned Would Respectfully inform the citizens of Plymouth and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, On Michigan street directly east of the courthouse where he is prepared to take pictures of all sizes, unsurpassed in style and finish, by any artist in this country.

Ambrotype Pictures taken in from three to ten seconds in all kinds of weather.   J. C. Longwell. je26.

J. C. Longwell is not recorded in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Joseph Longwell in Logansport, Indiana from 1858-1861. It is unknown if they are the same person.

S. Lasher

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851-1852       Rooms in the Court House, Plymouth , Indiana.

S. Lasher was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Plymouth Pilot (Plymouth, Indiana). The announcement appeared on November 26, 1851.  By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen, that Mr, S. Lasher is on hand with his Daguerrean apparatus, taking likenesses superior to any thing of the kind we have seen.—All those wishing any thing done in this line would do well to give Mr. Lasher a call—room at the Court House.

The advertisement ran from November 26, 1851 to January 7, 1852.  Wanted, Any number of Faces, to give Metalic immortality. Those wishing correct Daguerrean Likenesses (not caricatures,) of themselves or friends, may be sure of being accommodated, on reasonable terms, by stepping into the room of the subscriber in the Court House, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 4 P. M.

The subscriber having taken rooms as above, would be pleased if the Ladies and Gentlemen of this vicinity, would call and examine his specimens, give him a sitting, and should the impression fail to give you full satisfaction don’t take it.

Parents, soon these frail tenements will be mouldering in the dust—secure then, the image, ere the substance fade, to leave as a memento of your children in after years, when you are gone—and as children may die, would it not be well to preserve a true likeness when so easily obtained.  Friends often regret when too late, that they have not done it.  An opportunity is now offered to “secure the shadow ere the substance fade. Let Nature copy that which Nature made.”

Instructions in the art, carefully given and apparatus’ furnished at New York Prices.  S. Lasher.

N. B. Pictures are taken as low as $1.75.

S. Lasher does not appear in other photographic directories.