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Gilmore, William H.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1846                69 Arcade, Providence, Rhode Island.[1]

1849-1850       236 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1851                Harrington Corner, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1852-1853       Rooms in Nichols’ Building, No. 7, Middlebury, Vermont.

1852-1853       Rooms over Barrett and Son’s Store, Rutland, Vermont.

1853                Rooms in Nichols’ Building, Nos. 6 and 7, Middlebury, Vermont.

1853                Address Unknown, Rutland, Vermont.

1854-1855       Rooms over Mr. R. L. Fullers Store, Middlebury, Vermont

1849 February 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 169, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Gallery.  Gilmore & Albee, Having fitted up the large and commodious Room, 236 Main Street, (Paine’s Block,) over Horace Ayres’ Grocery Store, formerly occupied by Miss Allen as a School Room, would respectfully inform the public that they are prepared to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, of the different sizes, and of superior appearance, tone and finish on the most reasonable terms.  With German Instruments of the first quality, and very superior light, they warrant their Pictures to be equal, if not superior to any produced in this city or elsewhere; and having had extensive experience in the business, they are confident of giving satisfaction to those who may favor them with their patronage.

They wish it distinctly understood that no person is expected to take a Picture from their Room unless they are perfectly satisfied with its life-like appearance, as well as superior finish.            Wm. H. Gilmore, A. P. Albee.                                                                                   

Advertisement ran from February 1 to July 6, 1849.

1849 July 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 9, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 32, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice.  The copartnership hereto fore existing by the name of Gilmore & Albee is by Mutual consent, this day dissolved.  Wm. H. Gilmore, A. P. Albee, Worcester, June 19, 1849

N. B.   The Daguerreotype business will be continued at the old stand, 235 Main St., by the Subscriber.  Pictures taken at all times, without regard to weather.  Perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Please call and examine my Life Like, Pictures and Judge for yourselves.  Wm. H. Gilmore.  July 3.

Advertisement ran from July 9 to August 23, 1849.

1849 September 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 25, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 88, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, The subscriber respectfully informs his old friends and customers, that he has returned to his old stand, 236 Main-street, where he would be pleased to wait upon all who may favor him with their patronage.  He invites all to call and examine his specimens, particularly those of the Hon. Judge Collamar, Post Master General to the United States, and Geo. Phelps, President of the Massachusetts Copper Mining Company, whose Daguerreotypes he has had the pleasure of taking during his visit to Vermont.

N. B. Pictures taken in less time and more life-like than any other room in the city.  Wm. H. Gilmore. Worcester.                                                                                    

Advertisement ran from September 25, 1849 to November 21, 1850.

1851 July 11.  Barre Patriot.  (Barree, Massachusetts.)  July 11, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 52, Whole No. 542, P. 3.

Great Daguerrian Palace In Worcester.  The citizens of Worcester and vicinity are respectfully informed that the City Daguerrian Company Have fitted up at great expense, one of the most magnificent Daguerrian Establishments in the United States.  A spacious and richly furnished Ante-Room will be open at all times for visitors who may desire to examine specimens, or who may wish Daguerreotypes, either for themselves, or their friends,  The establishment will be under the supervision of an Experienced And Skilful Artist who, in this branch of the Fine Arts, has no superior in the country.  One of the apartments is fitted with a glass roof which reflects a North Light, possessing, as every Artist knows, unrivalled advantages over every other description of light.  In the finishing of Daguerreotypes, and in other parts of the process of taking them, the proprietors have made improvements which are soon to be patented, and which are not in possession of any other establishment in the country.

Entire satisfaction will be guaranteed, and the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  Entrance to the Palace is on Harrington Corner.  W. H. Gilmore, Artist.

Advertisement ran from July 11 to November 14, 1851.

1852 January 7.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  January 7, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. H. Gilmore would respectfully inform the citizens of Middlebury and vicinity he has taken rooms in Nichols’ building (No. 7) where for a few days he will hold himself in readiness, at all hours, to furnish all who may so desire, with daguerreotypes of a style and finish not to be surpassed in the country.  Those who doubt the truth of this assurance are invited to call and try.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to March 3, 1852.

1852 March 10.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 10, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 46, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  W. H. Gillmore Would respectfully announce to the public of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms in Nichols’ Building, west of the Bridge, which are to be fitted up permanently for his use, for the year to come.  His Daguerreotypes have been highly commended by the hundreds who have availed themselves of his services during his present visit to Middlebury, and he is determined that his work shall be Surpassed By No Other Artist.

Mr. G. will divide his time between this place and Rutland, spending six weeks alternately in each village.

Daguerreotypes will be put up in all styles, to suite customers, and on satisfactory terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.         

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 17, 1852.

1852 May 12.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 12, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 3, P. 3.

Home Again.  Mr. W. H. Gillmore Would respectfully inform the citizens of Middlebury, that he will return to his old Rooms, No. 7, Nichols’ Building, on Monday May 17th, where he will spare neither pains nor skill in making Likenesses that are perfect representations of those who may call upon him at No. 7, Nichols’ Building, and in a style and finish unsurpassed by any traveling Daguerreotypist in the country, as hundreds in this town can and will testify.  Those who wish to procure a good natural likeness will do well to wait until he returns home, as he has been to the expense of fitting up his rooms in good style, for the comfort and convenience of his patrons.

P. S. I exhibit no pictures except those of my own taking, and am prepared to sell as good, or even better ones than I exhibit as specimens.  W. H. G.                               

Advertisement ran from May 10 to December 1, 1852.

1852 September 2.  The Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  September 2, 1852, Vol. 59, No. 33, P. 3.

At Home Again!  Velutim Speculunm.  This valuable improvement in the Daguerreotype Art.  Commends itself to all wanting perfect and durable likenesses of themselves or friends.

The subscriber’s new method of taking beautiful crayon, Enameled Crayon, and colored miniatures must be admitted to be among the most remarkable of the recent discoveries in the optical science.

The subscribers has the pleasure to inform the Ladies and Gentleman of Rutland and vicinity that he has returned to his old room over Barrett and son’s Store, on West street where he will exhibit specimens of all the above named improvements in the Art and will execute for all who may desire durable miniatures of either variety with a degree of Perfection Satisfactory for the most critical examiner.  Call soon and improve the opportunity while there is a chance as he will remain in town but a few days.

Do not forget the place—Rooms over Barrett and Son’s Store.

P. S. Those wishing Likenesses will do well to examine my style of Pictures before procuring elsewhere and judge for yourselves of their style and finish.

Hours of operating from 8 o’clock to 5.  For children from ten to two.  Adults all hours.  Satisfaction given in all cases.  Pictures inserted in pins, rings lockets.  Wm. H. Gilmore.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to October 28, 1852.           

1852 October 13.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 13, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 25, P. 2.

Premiums Awarded at the Ninth Fair of the Addison County Agricultural Society, Oct. 6, 1852…

Daguerreotypes,

Wm. H. Gilmore, Middlebury and Rutland,  .50

1852 October 14.  The Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  October 14, 1852, Vol. 59, No. 41, P. 2.

Premiums Awarded at the Seventh Annual Fair of the Rutland County Agricultural Society, Sept. 22d and 23d….

Fine Arts….

For the best Daguerreotype, a premium was awarded Mr. Gilmore of Rutland.

1853 February 9.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  February 9, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Mr. William H. Gillmore would respectfully announced to the people of Middlebury, that he can be found at his Old Rooms, No. 7 Nichols’ Building, ready to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses, in all the modern styles and improvements in the art.

All those that want a perfect Daguerreotype Likeness, will please call at No. 7, Nichols’ Building, and get one of Gillmore’s best.

P. S.  To those who think that I did not locate myself here permanently one year last December, I will just say, that such was the fact, and I intend to continue so if all creation of operators come and put in Sky-lights in every other house in town.  I have as good a light as I could wish, and up only one flight of stairs, and easy of access.  In short, I have a very pleasant suit of Rooms and well adapted to the Daguerrean business.  Those who contemplate sitting will avail themselves of the opportunity soon, as I have two other Rooms which I must visit soon.

W. H. Gillmore, Rutland, Brandon & Middlebury Daguerreotypist.                    

Advertisement ran from February 9 to 23, 1853.

1853 March 2.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 2, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 45, P. 3.

Improvement In Taking Daguerreotypes!  I would respectfully announce to the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that I have a new mode of preparing the Daguerreotype Plate, which surpasses all others now in use.  I can make double the number of pictures in the same length of time, that I could by the old way, and with a brilliancy of tone and finish unsurpassed by any other process.  I shall have it ready for operation by Monday next, March 7th.  Call and see, and know the wonders of science and art even in your own town, at Nos. 6 and 7 Nichol’s Building.

W. H. Gillmore.                     

Advertisement ran from March 2 to September 7, 1853.

1854 May 3.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 3, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 2, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  W. H. Gillmore would respectfully inform the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has returned again to make a professional stop for a short time.  My place of business at present is over the Store of Mr. Fuller, in the room formerly occupied as a Daguerrean Room, and well adapted to the business.  All who have not availed themselves of previous opportunities, will do well to call soon and get one of my best pictures, and such as never were taken before in this town.  Having had many years experience in the business, I feel confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who may favor me with their patronage.

N. B.  Feeling truly grateful for past patronage, I solicit a continuance of the same.  I can be found in my rooms at all hours of the day, ready and willing.  Do not forget the place—the brick building near the Railroad Bridge.  W. H. Gilmore, Daguerrean Artist.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to December 6, 1854.

1854 May 31.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 31, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 6, P. 2.

Daguerreotype of the Eclipse.—a daguerreotype of the great eclipse was taken by Mr. Gillmore, at the Addison House, showing the ring in its perfection, and accurately representing the surrounding sky and clouds.  Call at his rooms (in Stewart’s Building) and see it.

1854 October 11.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 11, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 25, P. 2.

The County Fair.  Our County Fair, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week,…

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee.  Middlebury,                2.00

2nd Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. H. Gillmore.  do                                    1.00

1854 October 25.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 27, P. 3.

The Best Daguerreotypes.  At the late Fair at Middlebury, the committee on Paintings, &c., Mr. Battell, chairman, (the celebrated portrait painted, Mr. Mason, by invitation, advising) made the following Awards:

1st best Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee, $2

2d best (being but two exhibitors) Gillmore, 1.

The pictures exhibited by Ormsbee were his 2d best, as they were duplicates; persons sitting having taken their choice.  Several were likenesses of the last graduating class.  This class were at great pains to obtain the best, as they were to be multiplied and perpetuated by lithograph copies.  The reputation of Tapley attracted them to Brandon; but not quite satisfied, some of them set to Gilmore, but after full trial a majority sent to New York for lithographing were of those taken by Ormsbee, the rest were by Tapley.

Five only of the sixteen exhibited were taken with any reference to the Fair.  To judge of pictures, the difference in the eyes of Ormsbee’s and Gillmore picture could not fail to attract attention.  Ormsbee’s present a clear, well defined eye, Gillmore’s owing probably to his instrument, doubly refractory quality, besides giving an eye imperfectly defined, produces one or more extra white spots apparent in all the pictures on exhibition by Gillmore with one exception.

Ormsbee’s rooms are at the dwelling of Doct. Brockway, Dentist.

N. B.  Ormsbee’s Camera is one of the most modern and perfect furnished by the Present market.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1854 to January 31, 1855.

1855 January 10.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XIX, No. 38, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes William H. Gillmore, Would respectfully inform the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has newly fitted up his Rooms, in a neat and commodious style, both for convenience and comfort of his customers.  With many years’ practice in the Daguerrean Art, I feel quite competent to excel in all of its various branches, having made many improvements in the Art, and some of them of the greatest utility, both to the likeness and general outline of features, which is truly essential to a perfect likeness.  In many instances I have the decided advantage over all competitors.  In the first place I have a German camera, which is far superior to any homemade camera and cost three times as much; and then I have a wheel for polishing plates, which is far superior to the old method of polishing, not only for superiority of polish, but quickness—also, I can prepare four to one and with a surface ten times better than those of other folks.  To any one who may see fit to give me a call, I will prove to entire satisfaction all of the above statements.—And now,

Ye who would spare the burning tear

And leave a fond memento of a form beloved

Sacred to memory and affection dear

To parting friends in sadness proved,

Or would to others times transmit the look

That charmed a world and bid the eye

Of admiration kindle bright,

Trust to the sunbeam’s line of light.

A camera true will draw the picture right.

Hours of operation from * A. M. until 4 P. M.  Children from 11 until 2 in pleasant weather.  Adults without regard to weather.

Truly thankful for past favors, I solicit a continuance of the same.  Office over R. L. Fuller’s Store.  Wm. H. Gillmore, Dag Artist.

Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 14, 1855.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Gay, Charles H.

Daguerreotypes, Stereoviews, , , , , , , , , , ,

1844-1845       Hall of the Tremont House, Claremont, New Hampshire.

1845                Rooms in Whitney’s Hotel, Woodstock, Vermont

1845                Rooms In Spalding Building, Montpelier, Vermont

1845                Room, over Bancroft & Riker’s Store, Montpelier, Vermont 

1845-1846       Rooms in the Masonic Hall, Rutland, Vermont.

ND                  192 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847                Younglove’s Hall, Union Village, New York.

1848                Cady’s Hall, East Bennington, Vermont.

1848                Court House, Centre Bennington, Vermont.

1848-1849       Stark House, East Bennington, Vermont.

1849                No’s. 10 & 12 Washington Place, Union Village, New York.

1849                Hobron’s Building, under Ledyard Hall, New London, Connecticut.

1851-1857       46 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.

1844 November 29.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  November 29, 1844, Vol. X, No. 7, P. 3

Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Charles H. Gay, from New York, would respectfully inform the citizens of Claremont and vicinity, that he has taken the Hall of the Tremont House, where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures in a superior manner, possessing all the colors of life as well aa very perfect likenesses.  Having Superior German Apparatus, he will take Portraits and Miniatures from the smallest to the largest size ever taken in this Country.

Groups of from 2 to 15 on the same plate.  A faithful likeness is in all cases warranted, and no charge unless perfect satisfaction is given.

His prices are low, placing these miniatures within the reach of all.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art.

Advertisement ran from November 29, 1844 to February 14, 1845.

1844 December 20.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1844, Vol. X, No. 10, P. 3

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Gay, who has been in town two or three weeks with his

Daguerreotype apparatus, will remain but a short time longer.  If you want a correct, distinct

likeness, give him a call.  Hose we have seen are perfect, little if any inferior to paintings.  See

his advertisement.

1845 February 21.  National Eagle.  (Claremont, New Hampshire.)  February 21, 1845, Vol. X, No. 19, P. 3

Charles H. Gay, Would inform the citizens of Claremont that he will remain in town but a few

days longer.  Those persons desirous of obtaining Daguerreotype Miniatures taken in a superior

manner will please call.

Advertisement ran from February 21 to March 21, 1845.

1845 September 5.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  September 5, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 2.

We would call the attention of our readers to Mr. Gay’s Daguerreotype notice on the next page. We have examined some of his work and have no hesitation in pronouncing it the best ever exhibited here.

1845 September 5.  Vermont Mercury.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  September 5, 1845, Vol. IX, No. 24, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Charles H. Gay, of New York; would respectfully inform the Citizens of Woodstock and Vicinity that he will opened his Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits, at Whitney’s Hotel on Saturday Sept. 6, where he will remain, for a short time, and is prepared to execute Portraits and Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any ever taken.  He is prepared to execute Portraits and miniatures in a style not surpassed by any ever taken.

He will be prepared to execute Portraits and Miniatures from the smallest to the largest size ever taken either in this country or in Europe

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  No picture is allowed to leave his rooms unless proper satisfaction is given.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of Art brought to its highest state of perfection.

Advertisement ran from September 5 to 19, 1845

1845 September 18.  Spirit of the Age.  (Woodstock, Vermont.)  September 18, 1845, Vol. VI, No. 278, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Cha’s H. Gay, Of New York; Would respectfully inform the citizens of Woodstock and vicinity that he has opened his Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits, at Whitney’s Hotel, where he will remain, for a short time, and is prepared to execute Portraits and Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any ever taken.  He is prepared to execute portraits and miniatures from the smallest to the largest size ever taken either in this country or in Europe

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.       

Rooms open from 8 a. m. 6 p. m.  Sept. 10, 1845.

Advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1845.

1845 October 9.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 9, 1845, Vol. XXXIX, No. 48, Whole No. 2034, P. 3.

Daguerreotype!  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Montpelier, that that he has opened his Daguerreian Rooms in Spalding Building, over the store of Bancroft & Riker, where he would invite the attention of the citizens, and members of the Legislature, to his splendid specimens of Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  He is prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot fail to please.  Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  Landscape views taken in superior style.  The public generally are invited to call.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from October 9 to 30, 1845.

1845 October 16.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 16, 1845, Vol. II, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotype!  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Montpelier, that that he has opened his Daguerreian Rooms in Spalding Building, over the store of Bancroft & Riker, where he would invite the attention of the citizens, and members of the Legislature, to his splendid specimens of Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  He is prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot fail to please.  Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  Landscape views taken in superior style.  The public generally are invited to call.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

Advertisement ran from October 16 to November 6, 1845.

1845 October 23.  Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 23, 1845, Vol. II, No. 43, P. 2.

Something Worth Seeing.—All who are friends of the fine arts, and would like to see Daguerreotype likenesses, superior to any ever taken in the State, will do well to call at Charles H. Gay’s room, over Bancroft & Riker’s store.  His apparatus is of a superior kind and none can look upon his likenesses without being disposed to patronize him.  Here is a rare chance for those who may wish to procure a beautiful and perfect likeness.

1845 October 23.  Vermont Watchman and State Journal.  (Montpelier, Vermont.)  October 23, 1845, Vol. XXXIX, No. 50, Whole No. 2036, P. 2.

Montpelier In Miniature.—Mr. Gay has produced a beautiful daguerreotype view of part of our village, including a portion of the river, and the hills east.  A more beautiful picture we have seldom seen.  It is now at our book-store for examination. 

1845 December 4.  Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  December 4, 1845, Vol. 51, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Daguerrean Artist, would respectfully inform the citizens of Rutland, that he has opened his Room in the Masonic Hall, opposite A. Dyer’s, where he will remain for a short time and will be prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken either in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot be surpassed.

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to ½ past 4 P. M.  Operations without regard to weather from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M.

The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Rutland, Dec. 4, 1845.

Advertisement ran from December 4, 1845 to February 12, 1846.

1847 May 27.  Washington County Journal.  (Union Village, New York.)  May 27, 1847, New Series—Vol. V, No. 33, Whole No. 242, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Chas. H. Gay, formerly from 192 Broadway, N. Y., would respectfully announce to the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that his Daguerrian Gallery is now open at Younglove’s Hall, where it will remain for a short time, and would invite the attention of the citizens to his unrivalled specimens of the Photographic Art.

He is prepared to execute all the various sizes, from the smallest locket size to the largest Cabinet size ever taken either in this country or in Europe.  Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate.  Landscape Views, Views of Private Residences, Copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., executed in an unrivalled manner.  These Pictures are taken with a Speculum, and will not be reversed.  The style and finish of these Pictures shall excel in beauty and faithfulness, and possess all the colors of life.

The citizens are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Art brought to its highest state of perfection.

Operations from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M., without regard to weather.

Rooms open from 8 A. M., to 7 P. M.  May 24, 1847.

Advertisement ran from May 27 to August 26, 1847.

1848 May 3.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 3, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4339, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he will open rooms in the above village, about the 15th of May, and will be prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to 22, 1848.

1848 May 8.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 8, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 8, Whole No. 372, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he will open rooms in the above village, about the 15th of May, and will be prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to 24, 1848.

1848 May 27.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 27, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 11, Whole No. 375, P. 2.

Mr. Gay, Daguerreotype Artist, is in this village.  See his advertisement.

1848 May 27.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  May 27, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 11, Whole No. 375, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he has opened rooms at Cady’s Hall, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from May 8 to July 1, 1848.

1848 June 7.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 7, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4344, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 21, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of East Bennington and vicinity, that he has opened rooms at Cady’s Hall, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from June 7 to 28, 1848.

1848 June 10.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 10, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 13, Whole No. 377, P. 2.

Looking the other day at some specimens of Daguerreotype pictures in Mr. Gay’s room, we were surprised as well as delighted at their lifelike fidelity.  Several of our townsmen we recognized among them, and so far as we were able to judge are the very highest perfection of the art.

We marvel that these cheap and excellent pictures are not even more common than they are.  It would seem that when a trifling sum will procure a capital portrait, there should hardly be a family without them.  Who so unloved that he has not at least on friend who would gladly procure a portrait of him at so trifling a cost?  What mother would not gladly retain a faithful image of each child in its season of innocence and trust?  We would advise all those who wish a fine portrait of themselves or friends to call upon Mr. Gay, as an opportunity seldom offers for procuring perfect pictures.

1848 June 14.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  June 14, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4345, New Series—Vol. 2, No. 22, P. 3.

We can most conscientiously advise our friends who may be desirous of portraits of themselves or friends  to call at the rooms of Mr. Chas. H. Gay, in this village, and examine his specimens.  In our judgement they are decidedly of the very highest order of merit, and far superior to the generality of Daguerreotype portraits; in truth we have never seen them surpassed.  Mr. Gay’s engagements are such that he can remain but a short time.

1848 August 15.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 15, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4356, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 33, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay (Formerly from 192 Broadway, N. Y.)  Would respectfully inform the citizens of Bennington and vicinity, that he will open his Daguerrian Gallery at the Court House, on Sept 1st. where he will remain a short time and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in a style which cannot be surpassed.  He is prepared to execute all the various sizes, (embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest size to the largest ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from two to twenty taken on a single plate.  Landscape Views, Views of Private Residences, Copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., executed in an unrivalled manner.  The Pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

As many doubts are expressed with regard to the durability of Pictures taken by the Daguerreotype process, Mr. G. would here say that pictures properly taken, will last as long, and preserve all their brilliancy, as the best Oil Paintings.  The most incredulous can be perfectly satisfied on this matter by calling at his rooms.

From the long experience of the proprietor I the business, the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most perfect satisfaction.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as clear weather.

N. B.  Those having pictures taken by the old process can have them retaken at a small expense.

Advertisement ran from August 15 to September 12, 1848.

1848 August 19.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  August 19, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 23, Whole No. 387, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of Centre Bennington and vicinity, that he has opened rooms at the Court House, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from August 19 to October 28, 1848.

1848 September 19.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 19, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4361, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 38, P. 3.

Charles H. Gay, Daguerreotype Atelier, is ow at the Court House where he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures I the highest style of the art.

His specimens are beautiful.  Give him a call.

1848 September 26.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 26, 1848, Vol. LXVIII, No. 4362, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 39, P. 2.

Gay is doing a flourishing business at the Court House.  He must be one of the first masters to execute good likenesses of such groups of superlative beauties as we saw, one day last week, in his Daguerreotype Gallery.  As an honest heart and conscience at repose are highly favorable to fine impressions, we would suggest that those desirous of superior portraits should before sitting, become thoroughly imbued in the Democratic principles!

1848 September 26.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  September 26, 1848, Vol. LXIX, No. 4362, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 39, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay, (Formerly from 192 Broadway, N. Y.)  Would re-pectfully (sic.)  inform the citizens of Bennington and vicinity, that he will open his Daguerrian Gallery at the Court House, on Sept 1st. where he will remain a short time and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits and Miniatures, in a style which cannot be surpassed.  He is prepared to execute all the various sizes, (embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest size to the largest ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from two to twenty taken on a single plate.  Landscape Views, Views of Private Residences, Copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., executed in an unrivalled manner.  The Pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

As many doubts are expressed with regard to the durability of Pictures taken by the Daguerreotype process, Mr. G. would here say that pictures properly taken, will last as long, and preserve all their brilliancy, as the best Oil Paintings.  The most incredulous can be perfectly satisfied on this matter by calling at his rooms.

From the long experience of the proprietor I the business, the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most perfect satisfaction.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as clear weather.

N. B.  Those having pictures taken by the old process can have them retaken at a small expense.

Advertisement ran from September 26 to October 10, 1848.

1848 October 10.  Vermont Gazette.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  October 10, 1848, Vol. LXVIII, No. 4364, New Series—Vol. 19, No. 41, P. 2.

Something Rare.  Mr. Charles H. Gay, the celebrated Daguerreotype artist, has executed within the past week, upon one plate, the likenesses of six individuals of this town, whose united ages amount to four hundred and ninety years.  One, the last surviving here of the battle of Bennington, with his gun by his side; another, supposed to be the first born in the State of Vermont: all of them born here in, and residents of Bennington at the time of the battle, August 16th, 1777.  Upon the same plate is Col. Baum’s sword, also a sword taken from a hessian soldier in single combat, by the late Joseph Rudd, Esq., of this town.  Taken together it is one pof the most interesting pictures ever produced by the art.

1848 November 11.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  November 11, 1848, Vol. 8, No. 35, Whole No. 399, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay Formerly from 192 Broadway, New York, would respectfully Announce to the citizens of Centre Bennington and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Stark House, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures, in the very highest style of the art.  He will execute all the various sizes—(embracing seven distinct ones,) from the smallest Locket size to the largest Cabinet size Picture, ever taken either in this country or in Europe. 

Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate—Landscape views—views of private residences—copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., in an unrivalled manner.  These pictures will be made with a Speculum and will not be reversed.

From the long experience of the proprietor—the superiority of his instruments, having both German and American, he flatters himself  that he can give the most entire satisfaction.

Advertisement ran from November 11, 1848 to January 6, 1849.

1849 April 21.  The State Banner.  (Bennington, Vermont.)  April 21, 1849, Vol. IX, No. 6, Whole No.422, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—C. H. Gay, the inimitable daguerreotype artist, is now in our village; but will remain for a few days only, after which time he will be with us no more, as he isto locate, permanently, in Connecticut.

1849 May 10.  Washington County Journal.  (Union Village, New York.)  May 10, 1849, New Series—Vol. Seventh, No. 31, Whole No. 344, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay would respectfully inform the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that he has returned, and has opened his Daguerrian Gallery at Rooms No. 10 & 12, Washington Place, where he will remain a short time, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures in a style that cannot be surpassed.  He is prepared to execute all the various sizes (embracing seven distinct ones,) from the largest to smallest ever taken, either in this country or in Europe.  Groups of from two to twenty taken on a single plate.

From the long experience of the proprietor in the business, the superiority of his instruments having both German and American, he flatters himself he will be able to give the most perfect satisfaction.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as clear weather.

N. B.—Those having pictures taken by the old process, can have them retaken at a small expense.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.

Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. May 10, 1849.

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 31, 1849.

1849 October 27.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  October 27, 1849, Vol. II, No. 152, P. 4.

Photographic Gallery.  C. H. Gay would respectfully announcement to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has opened a Photographic Gallery in Hobron’s Building under Ledyard Hall.

Mr. G. would invite particular attention to his new style of picture recently introduced, combining the artistical arrangement of light and shade so much admired in paintings, with the richness of tone and natural expression of the Daguerreotype.

Having a full size instrument which makes all the various sizes from the largest to the smallest, he is prepared to group any number on a single plate.

Landscapes, views of private residences, copies of stationary, paintings, &c. executed in an unrivaled manner.  These pictures will not be reversed.

From long experience combined with superior instruments and all the modern improvements in the art, he would respectfully solicit a share of patronage.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  oct. 25.

1849 October 21.  New London Democrat.  (New London, Connecticut.)  October 21, 1849, Vol. V, No. 33, Whole No. 241, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery.  C. H. Gay would respectfully announcement to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has opened a Photographic Gallery in Hobron’s Building under Ledyard Hall.

Mr. G. would invite particular attention to his new style of picture recently introduced, combining the artistical arrangement of light and shade so much admired in paintings, with the richness of tone and natural expression of the Daguerreotype.

Having a full size instrument which makes all the various sizes from the largest to the smallest, he is prepared to group any number on a single plate.

Landscapes, views of private residences, copies of stationary, paintings, &c. executed in an unrivaled manner.  These pictures will not be reversed.

From long experience combined with superior instruments and all the modern improvements in the art, he would respectfully solicit a share of patronage.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement was recorded seventeen times between October 21, 1849 to September 28, 1850.

1849 October 31.  New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  October 31, 1849, Vol. II, No. 79, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery.  C. H. Gay would respectfully announcement to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has opened a Photographic Gallery in Hobron’s Building under Ledyard Hall.

Mr. G. would invite particular attention to his new style of picture recently introduced, combining the artistical arrangement of light and shade so much admired in paintings, with the richness of tone and natural expression of the Daguerreotype.

Having a full size instrument which makes all the various sizes from the largest to the smallest, he is prepared to group any number on a single plate.

Landscapes, views of private residences, copies of stationary, paintings, &c. executed in an unrivaled manner.  These pictures will not be reversed.

From long experience combined with superior instruments and all the modern improvements in the art, he would respectfully solicit a share of patronage.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement was recorded seventeen times between October 31, 1849 to October 30, 1850.

1850 November 4.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  November 4, 1850, Vol. III, No. 163, P. 2

The New Map of the City is in the main a very creditable work, and we really wish our citizens would manifest their favorable opinion of the labors of the compiler by taking off his hands any number of copies he may happen to have after furnishing his subscribers.  To say nothing of its convenience to every citizen, it is worth all that is asked for it as an ornament to his hall.  The border is adorned with the following engravings, and all of them accurate, and some of them very beautiful in design…all of these engravings are fac similes taken by Mr. Gay, the Daguerreotypist, and of course literal representations of the several objects.

1851 June 2.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  June 2, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 32, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  The Most Approved and only Correct way of Operating.  Charles H. Gay, would respectfully announce to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that his Daguerreotype Rooms are again open upon an enlarged and extended plan in the building occupied by Frink, Chew & Co., No. 46 Bank st., a few doors below the Steamboat Hotel, on the opposite side, and adjoining Lawrence’s Exchange, where he is prepared to execute all the various sizes of Daguerreotypes in an unequalled style.

Having the most spacious Sky Light in the State, arranged upon strictly scientific principles, he is prepared to execute all of the various sizes of Daguerreotypes in splendid style.

Particular attention will be paid to Grouping, Families desirous of having groups taken, and who have hitherto experienced difficulty in having perfect pictures in consequence of the contracted nature of side lights, will please notice that they can now have Groups taken of from two to Twenty persons in the most perfect manner.  Pictures of Children taken in One Second, which will insure to parents Pictures of their little ones.

Copies of Daguerreotypes, Paintings and Statuary; likewise Landscape Views, and views of private residences executed in an unrivalled manner.—Those persons having pictures taken by the old process, or poor and indifferent pictures, can have them retaken at a small expense.

Mr. G. would say, that the public will please bear in mind that no difference will be made with regard to cloudy or clear weather.  With the spacious sky light he has constructed, pictures will be made equally well in cloudy as clear weather, and in some instances better in cloudy weather.  No Picture expected to be taken unless it is perfectly satisfactory.  

No charge will be made in any instance; unless the person sitting is perfectly satisfied.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 7 P. M.  46 Bank st.  Chas. H. Gay.  June 2.

1851 July 10.  The New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  July 10, 1851, Vol. IV, No. 12, Whole No. 167, P. 3.

Sky Light Daguerreotypes.  The Most Approved, and only Correct way of Operating.  Charles H. Gay, would respectfully announce to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that his Daguerreotype Rooms are again open upon an enlarged and extended plan in the building occupied by Frink, Chew & Co., No. 46 Bank st., a few doors below the Steamboat Hotel, on the opposite side, and adjoining Lawrence’s Exchange, where he is prepared to execute all the various Daguerreotypes in an unequalled style.

Having the most spacious Sky Light in the State, arranged upon strictly scientific principles, he is prepared to execute all of the various sizes of Daguerreotypes in splendid style.

Particular attention will be paid to Grouping, Families desirous of having groups taken, and who have hitherto experienced difficulty in having perfect pictures in consequence of the contracted nature of side lights, will please notice that they can now have Groups taken of from two to Twenty persons in the most perfect manner.  Pictures of Children taken in One Second, which will insure to parents Pictures of their little ones.

Copies of Daguerreotypes, Paintings and Statuary; likewise Landscape Views, and views of private residences executed in an unrivalled manner.—Those persons having pictures taken by the old process, or poor and indifferent pictures, can have them retaken at a small expense.

Mr. G. would say, that the public will please bear in mind that no difference will be made with regard to cloudy or clear weather.  With the spacious sky light he has constructed, pictures will be made equally well in cloudy as clear weather, and in some instances better in cloudy weather.  No Picture expected to be taken unless it is perfectly satisfactory. 

No charge will be made in any instance; unless the person sitting is perfectly satisfied.

Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 7 P. M.  46 Bank st.  Chas. H. Gay.  June 2.

Advertisement ran from July 10, 1851 to March 31, 1853.

1852 December 2.  The New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1852, Vol. V, No. 33, Whole No. 240, P. 2.

Stereoscopic of Solid Daguerreotypes.  The attention of the citizens of New London are invited to this new and beautiful discovery in Daguerreotyping.

Specimens of the style now ready for exhibition.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine  these new are beautiful specimens of Art at Chas. H. Gay’s Daguerrean Gallery, No. 46 Bank-street.

1853 February 3.  The New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  February 3, 1853, Vol. V, No. 42, Whole No. 249, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Subscriber would inform his friends and patrons in New London and vicinity that he has made such additions tohis stock as his increased patronage requires, and that his Sky Light Daguerreotypes are still unsurpassed by any in the country.  The once popular but erroneous opinion that a Picture was good in proportion to its paleness and want of shadow, has given way to the light of experience, and there are now but few so ignorant as not to be aware that in these Types of the :human face divine,” it is the shadows that give force to the expression and make them true to nature.  Any one that has ever been at all conversant with paintings of the most celebrated artists, ancient as well as modern, must have been struck with the fact that the depth and force of shadows was in proportion to the eminence of the Artist.  It is because there is no other way on a flat surface to make objects stand out.  Such an effect is produced by sky light, when skilfully managed, to a greater degree than any other.  Charles H. Gay, 46 Bank-street. New London.

Advertisement ran from February 3, 1853 to January 5, 1854.

1857 June 18.  The New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  June 18, 1857, Vol. IX, No. 50, Whole No. 485, P. 3.

To Let.  The Daguerreotype Rooms in Brick building, No. 46 Bank Street, with spacious sky light and fixtures thereto pertaining; formerly occupied by C. H. Gay, Daguerreotypist.  Apply to Adam Frink, Office as above.  House 18, Bank St.  jne17.

1857 June 19.  New London Daily Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  June 19, 1857, Vol. X, No. 50, P. 2.

To Let.  The Daguerreotype Rooms in Brick building, No. 46 Bank Street, with spacious sky light and fixtures thereto pertaining; formerly occupied by C. H. Gay, Daguerreotypist.  Apply to Adam Frink, Office as above.  House 18, Bank St.  jne17.

Mowrey & Russell

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1855-1856       Unknown address, Rutland, Vermont

Mowrey & Russell (Frank Mowrey) were recorded in four announcements.  The first appeared on September 22, 1855 in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont).  Fifth Annual Fair Of The Vermont State Agricultural Society.  The fifth annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Rutland on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week….

The Floral Hall department contained a fine collection of flowers, some excellent needle work, oil paintings, daguerreotypes, crystalotypes and ambrotypes.  Messrs. J. L. & H. M. Lovell of this village received the first premium on the first two varieties of photographs, and Mowry & Russell of Rutland on the last.  Both exhibitions were very creditable to their respective artists.

The following is the list of Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…

J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best daguerreotypes, 4.                                                                                      J. L. & H. M. Lovell Brat’o best crystalotypes,      1.                                                                                        Mowry & Russell, Rutland best ambrotypes,       4.                                                                                        Mowry & Russell, Rutland, daguerreotypes,        1.

The second announcement appeared on September 19, 1856 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont).  The State Fair….Floral Hall….Mowrey & Russell of Rutland, and T. M. Parker and Jones of Burlington, occupied considerable space with an array of ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, of uncommon merit…

The third announcement appeared on September 20, 1856 in the Vermont Phoenix (Brattleboro, Vermont).  Sixth Annual Fair Of The Vermont State Agricultural Society.  The sixth annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at Burlington on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week….The following is a list of the Premiums Awarded…Floral Hall…

T. M. Parker, Burlington, Best ambrotypes and dag’s.            4.00                                                          Mowry & Russell, Rutland, 2d best ambrotypes and dag’s. 2.00

The fourth announcement appeared on September 26, 1856 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont).  The State Fair…Floral Hall…Mowry & Russell, 2d best ambrotypes and daguerreotypes   2.00

Mowry & Russellare listed in other photographic directories but are included here because of the awards received from the annual fairs.

Charles H. Gay

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1845                Rooms in Whitney’s Hotel, Woodstock, Vermont.                                            1845                Rooms In Spalding Building, Montpelier, Vermont.                                              1845                Room, over Bancroft & Riker’s Store, Montpelier, Vermont.                                          1845-1846     Rooms in the Masonic Hall, Rutland, Vermont.                                                                  ND                    192 Broadway, New York, New York.                                                                  1847                Younglove’s Hall, Union Village, New York.                                                    1849                No’s. 10 & 12 Washington Place, Union Village, New York.

Charles H. Gay was recorded in one announcement and five advertisement.  The first advertisement ran from September 11 to October 9, 1845 in the Spirit of the Age (Woodstock, Vermont).  Daguerreotype.  Cha’s H. Gay, Of New York; Would respectfully inform the citizens of Woodstock and vicinity that he has opened his Gallery of Daguerreotype Portraits, at Whitney’s Hotel, where he will remain, for a short time, and is prepared to execute Portraits and Miniatures in a style not surpassed by any ever taken.  He is prepared to execute portraits and miniatures from the smallest to the largest size ever taken either in this country or in Europe.

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate. The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Rooms open from 8 a. m. 6 p. m.

The second advertisement ran from October 16 to November 6, 1845 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont).  Daguerreotype!  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Would respectfully inform the citizens of Montpelier, that that he has opened his Daguerreian Rooms in Spalding Building, over the store of Bancroft & Riker, where he would invite the attention of the citizens, and members of the Legislature, to his splendid specimens of Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  He is prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot fail to please.  Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  Landscape views taken in superior style.  The public generally are invited to call.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

The announcement appeared on October 23, 1845 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont).  Something Worth Seeing.—All who are friends of the fine arts, and would like to see Daguerreotype likenesses, superior to any ever taken in the State, will do well to call at Charles H. Gay’s room, over Bancroft & Riker’s store.  His apparatus is of a superior kind and none can look upon his likenesses without being disposed to patronize him.  Here is a rare chance for those who may wish to procure a beautiful and perfect likeness.

The third advertisement ran from December 4, 1845 to February 12, 1846 in the Rutland Herald  (Rutland, Vermont).  Daguerreotype.  Charles H. Gay, of New York, Daguerrean Artist, would respectfully inform the citizens of Rutland, that he has opened his Room in the Masonic Hall, opposite A. Dyer’s, where he will remain for a short time and will be prepared to execute the various sizes from the smallest to the largest ever taken either in this country or in Europe, and in a style which cannot be surpassed.

Groups of from 2 to 15 taken on a single plate.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to ½ past 4 P. M.  Operations without regard to weather from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M.  The citizens are invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.

The fourth advertisement ran from May 27 to August 26, 1847 in the Washington County Journal  (Union Village, New York).  Daguerreotypes.  Chas. H. Gay, formerly from 192 Broadway, N. Y., would respectfully announce to the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that his Daguerrian Gallery is now open at Younglove’s Hall, where it will remain for a short time, and would invite the attention of the citizens to his unrivalled specimens of the Photographic Art.

He is prepared to execute all the various sizes, from the smallest locket size to the largest Cabinet size ever taken either in this country or in Europe.  Groups of from 2 to 20 taken on a single plate.  Landscape Views, Views of Private Residences, Copies of Paintings, Statuary, &c., executed in an unrivalled manner.  These Pictures are taken with a Speculum, and will not be reversed.  The style and finish of these Pictures shall excel in beauty and faithfulness, and possess all the colors of life.

The citizens are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Operations from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M., without regard to weather.  Rooms open from 8 A. M., to 7 P. M.

The fifth advertisement ran from May 10 to 31, 1849 in the Washington County Journal (Union Village, New York).  Daguerreotype Atelier.  Charles H. Gay would respectfully inform the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that he has returned, and has opened his Daguerrian Gallery at Rooms No. 10 & 12, Washington Place, where he will remain a short time, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes Portraits & Miniatures in a style that cannot be surpassed.  He is prepared to execute all the various sizes (embracing [unreadable]           ) from the largest to smallest ever taken, either in this country or in Europe.  Groups of from two to twenty taken on a single plate.

From the long experience of the proprietor in the business, the superiority of his instruments having both German and American, he flatters himself he will be able to give the most perfect satisfaction.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy as clear weather.  N. B.—Those having pictures taken by the old process, can have them retaken at a small expense.             The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

There is a Charles H. Gay recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry who was active in 1845 in Providence, Rhode Island; Troy, New York in 1847-48; in New London, Connecticut in 1850, and 1853-56.  The question is are the all the same person?