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Hill, Robert H.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1853-1857       72 North Front Street, J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, Kingston, New York.

1853 July 15.  The People’s Press.  (Kingston, New York.)  July 15, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

R. H. Hill, Daguerrean Rooms, North-Front Street, Kingston, Above Wilson Hat & Cap Store.

Advertisement ran from July 15, 1853 to March 20, 1857.

1853 July 15.  The People’s Press.  (Kingston, New York.)  July 15, 1853, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

Hill’s Colored Daguerreotype Likenesses For One Dollar.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place that he continues his Gallery in North-Front Street, in J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, where he has elegantly fitted up large and spacious rooms with all the improvements of the age, and with the Largest Sky-Light between New York and Buffalo.  He will always be happy to wait upon those wishing a beautiful and colored Life-Like Miniature.

You are invited to call and examine his Specimens and mode of Operating, and, if suited, to sit for your Likeness.  Persons will not be expected to take their Miniature unless entire satisfaction is given; but if the Likeness in taken from the Room, it will not be exchanged for less than fifty cents.  Mr. Hill’s long experience in the Daguerrean Art, gives him the fullest confidence that he will be able to please all who favor him with a call.  All work done at his establishment warranted fadeless and of the best order Being permanently located, he is desirous of building up a reputation for Style, Cheapness and Durability.

Prices—From $1 to $15, according to the size and style of Case or Frame; in Lockets $1.  Those having poor impressions can have them retaken for 75 cents.

For Sick or Deceased Persons, A House or Landscape, where it is necessary to remove the Apparatus, $5.

Gold Lockets always on hand for sale Cheap.

Hours for Operating, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Children should be brought in between 10 and 3 o’clock.

Timely Hints.  Friends.—Readers, if you have a mutual friend, in whose welfare you feel an interest, that friend will value, as a precious memorial, your Daguerreotype miniature, if taken in Hill’s peculiar style, in North-Front street.

Parents.—If you are still blest with parents, and no artist’s pencil has or can truly trace the lineaments of his or her familiar face and form, you may well act the part of wisdom to advise or persuade them to visit, without delay, Hill’s Daguerreotype Rooms and procure a picture.

To All.—How many have lost a father! a mother! a brother! A sister! or an innocent, prattling little child! And have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look upon.  After the separation, some little toy, or trifling article, is often kept for years and cherished as a token of remembrance.  How much more valuable would be one of Hill’s Perfect Miniatures of the “loved and lost.”  There is scarcely any one who does not take pleasure in gazing on the features of a friend, and when that friend has been removed by death, we often hear the exclamation uttered with an expression of deep regret. “Oh, what would I not give for such a picture of my friend?”  Reader, perhaps you can not do a better thing, while your mind is upon the subject, than take an hour or two and visit Hill’s Gallery: then you may, at some future period, have reason to feel grateful for these timely and gentle hints.

All Daguerreotypes taken at this Gallery after this date may be re-taken in the natural colors for the mere cost of the materials, as soon as the process is made public—the subscriber having secured the exclusive right for Ulster county.

Full Instructions in the Art, given on reasonable term, to those wishing to engage in the business.

Hill’s Treatise on Daguerreotype for sale, price $3.  No Operator should be without this excellent work.

Stock.—All kinds of Operator’s Stock furnished at New York prices.  R. H. Hill.        

Advertisement ran from July 15, 1853 to August 15, 1856.

1855 October 24.  Kingston Democratic Journal.  (Kingston, New York.)  October 24, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 48, Whole No. 776. P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We can now see ourselves as others see us.  Facts are sometimes more strange than fiction.  And we must confess that we never saw the great beauty of Picture Making in all its glory, until we called on Mr. Hill in North Front St., a few days since, and examined his Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes.  He is likewise making a new style of Pictures, which he calls Chrystalotypes.  They are made on glass, and are far superior to any thing we have before seen in the way of Pictures.  Call and see his new specimens.  It is certainly wonderful to see what perfection he has arrived at.

1855 October 31.  Kingston Democratic Journal.  (Kingston, New York.)  October 31, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 49, Whole No. 777. P. 3.

Hill’s Colored Daguerreotypes, Chrystalotypes, Crayon Pictures, Stereoscopes, Photographs, and Chromotints.  The Subscriber Would Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place, that he continues his Gallery in North Front Street, in Wilson’s new brick building, where he has fitted up a fine suit of rooms with all the improvements of the age, with the largest Skylight between New York and Buffalo, wherehe will always be happy to wait upon those in want of a Life-Like Miniature.

Mr. Hill’s long experience in the Daguerrian Art gives him the fullest confidence that he can please all who favor him with a call.  All work done at his rooms Warranted Fadeless, and of the best order.  Being permanently located, he is desirous of building up a reputation for Style, Cheapness and Durability.

Hill’s Chrystalotypes.

These are a new style of Miniatures and by far excel anything before made in Light and Shade.—They are only to be seen to be admired.  Price the same as Daguerreotypes.  They are made on pure Chrystal Glass, and are more durable than any other miniatures, as no acids will remove or injure them.  They are taken in much less time than any other Pictures.—So bring on the children.

Stereoscopes—These are produced by making two Daguerreotypes at different angles, and after being placed is a Stereoscopic case a most wonderful effect is produced, and the subject stands out like Life itself.

Prices—From $1 to $15, according to the size and style of case or frame.  In Lockets, $1.

For Sick or Deceased Persons, a House or a Landscape, where it is necessary to remove the apparatus, Five Dollars.

Gold Lockets always on hand and for sale cheap.

Hours for operating from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Children should be brought in between 10 and 2 o’clock.

Full instruction in the Art given on reasonable terms, to those wishing to engage in the business.

All kinds of Daguerrian Stock and Apparatus for sale at New York prices.

Hill’s Treatise on Daguerreotype for sale.

Advertisement ran from October 31, 1855 to February 25, 1857.

1856 May 9.  The People’s Press.  (Kingston, New York.)  May 9, 1856, Vol. 3, No. 51, Whole No. 155, P. 3.

Hill’s Colored Daguerreotype Likenesses, Christalotypes, [Sic.] Crayon Pictures, Photographs, Stereoscopes & Chromotints. [sic.] R. H. Hill would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place that he continues his Gallery in North-Front Street, in J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, where he has elegantly fitted up large and spacious rooms with all the improvements of the age, and with the Largest Sky-Light between New York and Buffalo.  He will always be happy to wait upon those wishing a beautiful and colored Life-Like Miniature.

You are invited to call and examine his Specimens and mode of Operating, and, if suited, to sit for your Likeness.  Persons will not be expected to take their Miniature unless entire satisfaction is given; but if the Likeness in taken from the Room, it will not be exchanged for less than fifty cents.  Mr. Hill’s long experience in the Daguerrean Art, gives him the fullest confidence that he will be able to please all who favor him with a call.  All work done at his establishment warranted fadeless and of the best order Being permanently located, he is desirous of building up a reputation for Style, Cheapness and Durability.

Prices—From $1 to $15, according to the size and style of Case or Frame; in Lockets $1.  Those having poor impressions can have them retaken for 75 cents.

Hill’s Crystalotypes—These are a new style of miniatures, and by far excel anything before made in light and shade; they are only to be seen to be admired.  Price the same as Daguerreotypes.  They are made on pure crystal glass, and are more durable than any other miniature, as no acid will remove or injure them.  They are taken in much less time than other pictures, so bring on the children.

Stereoscopes.—These are produced by making two pictures at different angles, and after being placed in a stereoscope case a most wonderful effect is produced and the subject stands out like life itself.

For Sick or Deceased Persons, A House or Landscape, where it is necessary to remove the Apparatus, $5.

Gold Lockets always on hand for sale Cheap.

Hours for Operating, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Children should be brought in between 10 and 3 o’clock.

All Daguerreotypes taken at this Gallery after this date may be re-taken in the natural colors for the mere cost of the materials, as soon as the process is made public—the subscriber having secured the exclusive right for Ulster county.

Full Instructions in the Art, given on reasonable term, to those wishing to engage in the business.

Stock.—All kinds of Operator’s Stock furnished at New York prices.   

Advertisement ran from May 9, 1856 to March 6, 1857.

1857 March 25.  Kingston Democratic Journal.  (Kingston, New York.)  March 25, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 18, Whole No. 850. P. 3.

Vallet & C’s Colored Daguerreotypes, Crayon Pictures, Stereoscopes, Photographs & Chromotints.  The Subscriber, successor to R. H. Hill, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place, that they have taken the Gallery lately occupied by Mr. Hill, No. 72 North Front Street, Wilson’s Brick Building…

George A. Vallet

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

1857-1859       72 North-Front Street in J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, Kingston, New                              York.

George A. Vallet was recorded in nine advertisements and one announcement in The People’s Press (Kingston, New York).  The first advertisement ran from March 20, to September 11, 1857.  George A. Vallet & Co.’s Daguerrean Rooms, Colored Daguerreotype Likeness, Ambrotypes, Crayon Pictures, Photographs, Stereoscopes & Chromotints.  The subscribers, successors to R. H. Hill, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Kingston, and all those visiting this place, that they continue the Gallery at 72 North-Front street, in J. D. Wilson’s New Brick Building, where has been elegantly fitted up large and spacious rooms with all the improvements of the age, and with the Largest Sky-Light between New York and Buffalo.  They will always be happy to wait upon those wishing a beautiful and colored Life-Like Miniature.

You are invited to call and examine their Specimens and mode of Operating, and, if suited, to sit for your Likeness.  Persons will not be expected to take their Miniature unless entire satisfaction is given; but if the Likeness in taken from the Room, it will not be exchanged for less than fifty cents.  The subscribers’ long experience in the Daguerrean Art, gives them the fullest confidence that they will be able to please all who favor them with a call.  All work done at this establishment warranted fadeless and of the best order.  Being permanently located, they is desirous of building up a reputation for Style, Cheapness and Durability.

Prices—From $1 to $15, according to the size and style of Case or frame; in Lockets $1.  Those having poor impressions can have them retaken for 75 cents.

Ambrotypes—These are a new and beautiful style of miniatures, and by far excel anything heretofore made in light and shade; before made in light and shade; they are only to be seen to be admired.  Price the same as Daguerreotypes.  They are made on pure crystal glass, and are more durable than any other miniature, as no acid will remove or injure them.  They are taken in much less time than other pictures, so bring on the children.

Stereoscopes.—These are produced by making two pictures at different angles, and after being placed in a stereoscope case a most wonderful effect is produced and the subject stands out like life itself.

For Sick or Deceased Persons, A House or Landscape, where it is necessary to remove the Apparatus, $5.

Gold Lockets always on hand for sale Cheap.

Hours for Operating, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.  Children should be brought in between 10 and 3 o’clock.

All Daguerreotypes taken at this Gallery after this date may be re-taken in the natural colors for the mere cost of the materials, as soon as the process is made public—the subscriber having secured the exclusive right for Ulster county.

Full Instructions in the Art, given on reasonable term, to those wishing to engage in the business.

Stock.—All kinds of Operator’s Stock furnished at New York prices.  Geo. A. Vallet & Co. 

The second advertisement ran from March 27, 1857 to December 29, 1859.  Geo. A. Vallet & Co.’s Daguerrean Rooms, North Front Street, Kingston, Above Wilson’s Hat & Cap Store.

The third advertisement ran from September 11 to December 4, 1857.  Pictures For The Million.  Daguerreotypes at Reduced Prices.  The undersigned, at their Daguerrean Rooms, No. 72 North Front Street, are now taking superior Ambrotypes at the exceedingly low price of 50 Cents, put up in cases of the most unique and recent styles.

Pictures are taken in all kinds of weather, from 8 A. M., to 6 P. M., and executed in all cases so as to give entire satisfaction.

N. B.  Pictures taken for sick or disabled persons at their residences.  Geo. A. Vallet & Co. Kingston, Sept. 9, 1857.

The fourth advertisement ran from December 11, 1857 to April 2, 1858.  Observe.  Ambrotypes, Large Size, For Fifty Cents, case Included At G. A. Vallet & Co.’s., 72 North-Front St.  Citizens And Strangers, your attention is respectfully invited to the following remarkable reduction in prices.  (Come and examine, and see for yourself.)  Large sizes, twice the size ever offered before, for 50 cents.  Extra large size or ¼ for $1.50.  Double extra size for $3.00, and all others in proportion.

If you would secure a likeness of your family or friends, you know have a rare opportunity to do so.—What a treasure is a life-like miniature of a deceased and departed friend; which, when looked at, call to mind all the associations incident to human life—besides being a valuable keepsake, for a memento that the person would not part with for any consideration.  Come and see, and have your own taken and bring your friends with you.

Pictures taken as well in cloudy as fair weather; and no picture offered unless entire satisfaction is given.

N. B.  Pictures put in Lockets for 50 cents.  Geo. A. Vallet & Co.                           

The fifth advertisement ran from February 26 to April 2, 1858.  A Great Gift!  Come and see for Yourselves.  A Splendid large size paper Mache Case And Picture, valued at $15, to be given for a dollar, at Vallet & Co.’s., 72 North Front Street.

Each purchaser will receive a ticket to draw the case; to be drawn for in one month.  There will be no risk in trying, as you will receive full value in the Picture you purchase, and a ticket for the great gift.

Pictures taken from 50 cts. to $5, and all warranted to give entire satisfaction.  Hours for operating from 9 o’clock, A. M., to 5 o’clock, P. M.   Geo. A. Vallet & Co.  Kingston, Feb 22, 1858.

The sixth advertisement ran from April 9, 1858 to December 29, 1859.  Vallet’s Gallery, (Formerly Hill’s,) Wilson’s Building, 72 North Front St., Can supply in an instant an imperishable image of husband or wife, child or parent, or friend, which may, by the accident of life become the fondest treasure and memento of the heart.  It is the veritable reflection of the original, truthful as He who said “let their be light” painted by light itself.

The firm of Geo. W. Vallet & Co., was dissolved in March and the interest of my partner purchased by me.  I am now alone, and will spare no exertion to secure for the prosecution of the Art which has been my study and undivided pursuit for years, every discovery made by science.  The ordinary Daguerreotype has been succeeded by the Ambrotype.  Melainotype And Photograph.

These are all decided advances in faithful portraitures and their beauty as mere pictures.  Specimens of the several styles can be seen at my Gallery, to which I gave a general public invitation.

The prices vary with the size and style from $5 down to 50 cents, and the Cases are of a rare variety, from a plain morocco to the richest pearl and tortoise.

Hours of operating, sunny and cloudy days being equally favorable now, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.—Terms reasonable for landscapes or pictures of the dead.

Vallet’s Gallery has been completely refurnished, and by the opening of an ample side light, the facilities for taking brilliant pictures are much increased.  George A. Vallet.  Kingston, April 1st, 1858.

The seventh advertisement ran from July 23, 1858 to December 29, 1859.  Improved Ambrotype.  The undersigned has discovered a new process of Ambrotyping, by which the picture is Thrown Out From A Grained Ground and represented in a perfectly Life-Like Position.  He would therefore invite all persons interested in this art, to call and examine specimens of his work.  He feels confident that his discovery is superior to anything ever before offered in the Daguerrean art For Representing Life Itself in the Picture.  The price of pictures taken by the Improved Process, is from $1.00 upwards, according to size and style of cases.  G. A. Vallet.  No. 72 North Front St.

The announcement appeared on May 13, 1859.  Geo. A. Vallet is decidedly one of the best Photographist that we know of.  A visit to his picture rooms, 72 North-Front street, will convince a judge of the fine arts of what we say.  Mr. Vallet has recently taken some likenesses of our distinguished citizens in the very best and most lifelike manner.  He takes an old fashioned daguerreotype in all the beauty and clearness ever performed by the crack artists; his ambrotypes are exquisite, but his photographs on paper are in fact superabundantly excellent.  If you don’t believe all this go and see.

The eighth advertisement ran from September 16, to December 29, 1859.  Something New At Vallet’s Gallery, 72 North Front St.  Griswold’s Patent Ferotype Pictures, Which far excel all others now taken are warranted to stand all kinds of climate and weather.  They are only seen to be admired.  Call and see, and you will soon be satisfied that they are just what you want.  Geo. A. Vallet.  Kingston, Sept. 10, 1859.

The ninth advertisement ran from November 3 to December 29, 1859.  One Dollar Photographs, One Dollar Photographs, One Dollar Photographs,

Fifty Cent Ambrotypes, Fifty Cent Ambrotypes, Fifty Cent Ambrotypes,

At Vallet’s First Premium Picture Gallery, 72 North Front St., Kingston, N. Y.

George A. Vallet is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Kingston, New York in 1858-1859.