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Greene, John F.

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1851-1852       Rooms Seneca Street, nearly opposite H. H. & G. C. Seelye’s Store, Geneva, New                       York.

1853-1856       Rooms No. 6 Seneca Street, opposite the Post Office, Geneva, New York.

1851 May 16.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  May 16, 1851, New Series—Vol. VI, No. 20, Whole No. 332,P. 2.

Green & Co.’s New Daguerrean Gallery.—We yesterday visited Green & Carson’s Daguerrean Rooms, and were astonished to see the improvement and perfection in the art.—They have pictures that speak for themselves, and all they lack is life.  Those wishing perfect Pictures, would do well to call and see if we have over stated the fact.

The Albany Dutchman says, while speaking of Likenesses painted by the sunbeams, that “our friend Carson of Cleveland who though a young Man has made several improvements in the Daguerrean art, that brings it one step nearer to perfection.  As an artist he has few rivals, and no superiors in the country: and the best in Cleveland.”  We are glade that he has associated himself with Mr. Greene, who is one of the B’hoys; and they will not and cannot be outdone by any artist in the country.  Their rooms are nearly opposite H. H. & G. C. Seelye’s, Seneca St.  See their advertisement.

1851 May 16.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  May 16, 1851, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 20, Whole No. 332, P. 3.

Every Day Brings Something New!  Hillotypes Outdone.  If you want Pictures that are Pictures, just call at Greene & Co.’s new Daguerrean Rooms nearly opposite H. H. & G. S. Seclye’s store, Seneca st., Geneva.

Rooms open to citizens and strangers daily (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 7 A. M. and 6 P. M. clear or cloudy.

Hours for children from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. J. F. Greene.  J. P. Carson.

1851 May 23.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  May 23, 1851, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 21, Whole No. 333, P. 3.

Every Day Brings Something New!  Hillotypes Outdone.  If you want Pictures that are Pictures, just call at Greene & Co.’s new Daguerrean Rooms nearly opposite H. H. & G. S. Seelye’s store, Seneca st., Geneva.

We have obtained the great desideratum of more light, consisting of sky lights with large side lights.  This light is so admirably arranged and softened by curtains of a delicate blue, that the subject sits as it were in an Ethereal Light, with perfect ease and comfort.

By this light, and with an instrument of great power, (made expressly for us.)  we are enabled to take Likenesses in a very few seconds.  This light is expressly adapted to the procurement of family Groups, those beautiful mementos for the future of what we were—showing the union of to-day that to-morrow may be dissolved, perhaps forever.

In addition to these improvements, that every one can see and judge for themselves, we have made others of greater importance.  We refer to our Chemical Apparatus, and we say unhesitatingly that it is the best in use, always sure in its operation, bringing forth pictures similar to the finest steel engravings.

Thus, Mr. Public, you are invited to call and examine or specimens.

Rooms open to citizens and strangers daily (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 7 A. M. and 6 P. M. clear or cloudy.  Hours for children from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M.  J. F. Greene.  J. P. Carson.

Advertisement was recorded five times between May 23 to June 27, 1851.

1851 July 4.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  July 4, 1851, New Series—Vol. VII, No. 27, Whole No. 339, P. 3.

Every Day Brings Something New!  Hillotypes Outdone.  If you want Pictures that are Pictures, just call at Greene & Co.’s[1] new Daguerrean Rooms nearly opposite H. H. & G. S. Seelye’s store, Seneca st., Geneva.

We have obtained the great desideratum of more light, consisting of sky lights with large side lights.  This light is so admirably arranged and softened by curtains of a delicate blue, that the subject sits as it were in an Ethereal Light, with perfect ease and comfort.

By this light, and with an instrument of great power, (made expressly for us.)  we are enabled to take Likenesses in a very few seconds.  This light is expressly adapted to the procurement of family Groups, those beautiful mementos for the future of what we were—showing the union of to-day that to-morrow may be dissolved, perhaps forever.

In addition to these improvements, that every one can see and judge for themselves, we have made others of greater importance.  We refer to our Chemical Apparatus, and we say unhesitatingly that it is the best in use, always sure in its operation, bringing forth pictures similar to the finest steel engravings.

Thus, Mr. Public, you are invited to call and examine or specimens.

Rooms open to citizens and strangers daily (Sunday excepted) between the hours of 7 A. M. and 6 P. M. clear or cloudy.  Hours for children from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M.  J. F. Greene.  J. P. Carson.

Advertisement ran from July 4 1851 to June 4, 1852.

1853 September 9.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  September 9, 1853, New Series—Vol. IX, No. 35, Whole No. 452, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Subscriber having connected themselves together for the purpose of Daguerreotyping, also fitted up a new suite of rooms opposite the Post Office, are now prepared to make Pictures unequalled in the vicinity.  We are now making a style of pictures never before made in this village or county, and the Only Persons that can make them—(no humbug about this notwithstanding what others may say.)  They are called Crayon Daguerreotypes.

As for Daguerreotypes we challenge competition.  We can suit the most fastidious.  We have the largest and best arranged operative room, as well as light, aside from the reception room, in the county.  Our light is well adapted to children, being three times as large as any other in the vicinity, consequently we can take them quicker.  We are the only persons in town that take the Stereoscopic or Binocular Pictures.  In fact we make all kinds of Pictures, either in colors, or oil, or on silver.  Persons wishing Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends, are invited to call and examine our specimens.  Our Rooms are opposite the New Post Office, and directly over Barnard & Van Deren’s Jewelry store.  John F. Greene,   D. R. Holmes. 

Advertisement was recorded four times between from September 9, 1853 to January 6, 1854.

1854 January 6.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 6, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 1, Whole No. 469, P. 3.

No Wonder that Greene has such a rush.—Those beautiful life-like Daguerreotypes which he makes now-a-days—the peculiar brilliancy and mellowness of tone which characterizes his pictures, stand unrivalled—especially in this vicinity.  We understand he is making a great many of those new style Crayon Daguerreotypes taken in no other room in this place but his.  We are frequently asked where is Greene’s Daguerrean Rooms.—We mean the chap that took the first premium on the best daguerreotypes at the County Fair.  To those unacquainted, we would say, that they are directly opposite the Post Office.

Those that have beauty should go to Greene’s take it,

Those that have none should go and let him make it,

Ere decay’s effacing angers

Have swept the lines where beauty lingers.

1854 January 13.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 13, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 2, Whole No. 470, P. 3.

An Important Fact.—What every body says must be true, and every one says that Green’s is the only place to get the new style Premium Daguerreotypes.—His pictures excel all others made in this vicinity, and he is the only person that makes the Genuine Crayon and Binocular pictures in Geneva, which of course accounts for his making so many of them.  He is now getting up daguerreotypes in Oil Colors, a new thing in this place, We would advise those who want Pictures That Are Pictures, to give him a call, examine his specimens, then see if what we say is not true.  We think it would be advisable for the operators in this vicinity to call on him and get instructions in the new style of daguerreotyping.—His rooms are on the north side of Seneca-st. directly opposite the Post Office.

1854 January 20.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 20, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 3, Whole No. 470, P. 3.

It’s No Use Talking!  Green’s is the place, and the only place, to get the new style Daguerreotypes.  He is now making Daguerreotypes in colors which we think are ahead of anything of the kind we have seen.  His pictures appear to be different from any other made in this vicinity.  They have a depth and mellowness of tone produced by no other artist in the place but Greene.  They seem to be more life-like—so much so that we have on looking at some of them, really thought we saw the [               ], or seen them wink.  Its astonishing to see what a rush he has.  His rooms are directly opposite our office, which accounts for our noticing the crowds that appear and disappear at the entrance to his rooms.  It has been stated by some Artists in Geneva, that Greene had sold out and gone out of the business, but that’s a mistake. You that want the real simon pure premium, will find him at his rooms opposite the Post Office.

1854 January 27.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 27, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 4, Whole No. 472, P. 3.

Why Is It that Greene is taking so many more Daguerreotypes now-a-days that any one else in the vicinity?  Is it because he has the largest and best arranged rooms in the county, and is the only person that makes all the new style pictures, such as Crayon, Binocular, daguerreotypes in colors, &c.?  Or is for the same reason that he received the first premium at the County Fair—which was, that his Daguerreotypes were pronounced by the committee Far Superior to Any others on exhibition?  You all know who else had pictures there, and what a display was made, but it was of no use.  Not only the committee decided Greene’s the best, but every one else that passed their opinion on them.

So you that want the largest and best style pictures, go to Green’s, and if you can’t make them, your case is hopeless.  His rooms are opposite the Post Office.

1854 January 27.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  January 27, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 4, Whole No. 472, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Partnership.  The copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Green & Holmes, has been dissolved, Mr. Holmes having sold his interest to Mr. Green, and withdrawn from the concern.  The books and accounts of the late firm will be found at the old stand of J. F. Greene, where all settlements on account must be made.  Geneva, Dec. 1, 1853.

1854 February 3.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  February 3, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 5, Whole No. 473, P. 3.

A Fact worth knowing and remembering.—Since the completion of Greene’s New Rooms, he is turning out Daguerreotypes in quantities, and of a quality superior to any ever before taken in this village.  His new Sky—Light works splendidly, and it is the opinion of the best judges that the likenesses taken by it (especially those more recently taken,) are unequalled in tone, strength, clearness, and every other quality belonging to a perfect Daguerreotype.  Greene is still on hand to attend to the rush of customers, notwithstanding the combined efforts of his Jealous neighbors, who, because they can’t compete with him in making pictures, are trying other means to injure him—but its no use, they will find him “thar” to show them up, and customers will always find him in his rooms, opposite the Post Office, where the Premium Daguerreotypes are taken.

1854 February 10.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  February 10, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 6, Whole No. 474, P. 3.

 A Fact.—Communication from the spirit.—One of the mediums was recently put in communication with the spirit of the celebrated originator of Daguerreotyping, viz: Daguerre, to inquire who was the best Daguerrean Artist in Geneva.  Loud and distinct raps upon the table slowly but promptly spelt out Greene.—“Why,” said Daguerreie, “look at his pictures, they stand out from the metallic plate like-life, while others made after the old fashioned way in Geneva, look as though they were made out of putty, which is the reason they require so much gas to dispose of them.  It’s no use, people will go where they can get the best pictures, and that’s to Greene’s, opposite the Post Office, the chap that received the first premium at the county fair.

Advertisement ran from February 10 to March 3, 1854.

1854 March 17.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  March 17, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 11, Whole No. 479, P. 3.

Rochester Daguerreotypes In Geneva.  R. P. Appleby of the city of Rochester, at the solicitation of friends, has consented to stop for a short time in Geneva, to serve the public with Daguerreotypes of superior quality.  He has rented the Daguerrean Rooms of John F. Greene, temporarily, where specimens of his style of work can be seen, and where he will be happy to wait in those wishing his services in this beautiful and wonderful Art.  With the aid of all the Late and Improvements, added to extensive experience, he is confident he offers to the inhabitants of Geneva and surrounding country, opportunities superior to any ever before offered in this village.  Particular attention is invited to Daguerreotypes of Large Size, which he produces in the greatest degree of perfection.  This is a rare chance, one that is not likely again soon to occur.

But it is vain to multiply words, it would be far better to call and see if these things are so.  Let it be distinctly understood and borne in mind, that this opportunity will not be long extended, as it is only until the spring trade opens that our services can be dispensed with the City.

All Work Warranted to give Satisfaction.  R. B. Appleby.

1854 March 24.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  March 24, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 12, Whole No. 480, P. 3.

Q.  Why Did Greene rent his rooms to those in Rochester?

A.  Because he wanted to shoot Pigeons.

Q.  Where is Greene now?

A.  He is occupying his rooms again, making those Daguerreotypes for which he is so celebrated.

Q.  Where are his rooms?

A.  Opposite the Post Office.

Q.  Why doesn’t Greene palaver and [gas] around his customers, in order to dispose of his pictures, as some of his neighbors do?

A.  Because his pictures are so life-like, they speak for themselves.

Q.  Who takes the Crayon and Binocular pictures in Geneva?

A.  Greene is the only person that makes them.

1854 March 31.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  March 31, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 13, Whole No. 481, P. 3.

“Just So,”  The cause of civilization is advancing—philosophical wonders [are] daily discovered—[anew] inventions are continually transpiring, for this is the age of progress.  The greatest invention of the last century is Greene’s Premium Daguerreotypes, which are pronounced by all good judges to be the Best, Most Perfect and  Life-Like made in this Village or County.  His rooms are opposite the Post Office, and are the only rooms where the Genuine Crayon and Binocular Pictures are made.  You that want perfect Daguerreotypes, give him a call.

1854 April 7.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  April 7, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 15, Whole No. 483, P. 3.

If You Want A Daguerreotype That Is A Matchless in fidelity, of dazzling brilliancy and warranted not to fade, call at the magnificent saloon of Greene, No. 6 Seneca Street.  Greene is the leading Artist in our village being the person that received the first premium at the county Fair, for his wonderful skill in the Daguerrean art.  His room is a highly fashionable resort and daily visited by hundreds of ladies and gents.  We can’t help it if other artists do grumble at his success.  The fact is, people are beginning to see for themselves—the scales have fallen from their eyes, and they will go where they can get the best pictures, which you all know is at Green’s Rooms, Opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement ran on April 7 & 14, 1854.

1854 June 2.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  June 2, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 22, Whole No. 490, P. 3.

The First Premium Daguerreotype Artists.—When we find a good artist, whatever his particular art, we take especial pleasure in commending him to the patronage of the public, and it is for this reason that we refer to Greene, the well known Daguerreotypist, at No. 6 Seneca Street.  Mr. Greene has had a long experience.  His knowledge of the beautiful and delicate art is thorough and accurate.  His likenesses a ways have the finish of an artist and the tone of nature—

Life transferred as it were to the delicate plate.  His resources for taking pictures are unsurpassed, while his pictures are within the means of all.  Whether you want a $1 or $25 likeness, Greene is the artist and man—either will suit your eye or purse.—Go and patronize him.

Advertisement ran from June 2 to 30, 1854.

1854 July 7.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  July 7, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 27, Whole No. 495, P. 3.

The Question Is No More Asked.   Where shall I go to get perfect Picture.  It is admitted by all that Greene’s, No. 6 Seneca-St., opposite the Post Office, is just the place—no humbug about this.  Everything will be warranted as represented.  Pictures made at these Daguerrean Rooms will stand the test of time, and not change in the least.  Daguerreotypes or Paintings copied without injury to the original.  Our readers will remember that Greene received the first premium at our County Fair, and persons wishing a first class Picture, will do well to call on him.  His Rooms are over Barnard & Van Deren’s Jewelry Store, No 6 Seneca Street.

Advertisement ran from July 7 to August 4, 1858.

1854 August 11.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  August 11, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 32, Whole No. 500, P. 3.

Strayed or Stolen, From the Post Office, on Wednesday, the 9th inst. A half size Daguerreotype and Frame, supposed to have been taken by a young lady.  The one who took the Picture will confer a favor on the maker of the type, as well as on the young man it was taken from, (he being a very modest man,) by returning it.  It is hoped this will be sufficient to cause the return of picture to its proper place, as is known who took it away.

[Greene should not make his pictures so life-like, if he does not wish to lose them, as there is a possibility of there walking away themselves.]

1854 September 15.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  September 15, 1849, New Series—Vol. X, No. 37, Whole No. 505, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  S. D. Humphrey has come back to Geneva, and is at J. F. Greene’s establishment (opposite the Post Office,) where he is fully prepared to take his unsurpassed Daguerreotype portraits.  Mr. H.’s former reputation while in this village will be a safe guaranty to all tose who may be desirous of securing durable, fine, clear and brilliant specimens of one of the most valuable of arts.  His apparatus and chemicals are all of the first order, and his long practical experience entitles him to the confidence of the people…

Advertisement ran on September 15 & 22, 1854.

1854 October 13.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  October 13, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 41, Whole No. 509, P. 3.

List of Premiums awarder at the Fair of the Seneca Agricultural Society….

Discretionary:…

Daguerreotypes 1st premium, John F. Greene  1.00.

1854 November 3.  The Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  November 3, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 44, Whole No. 512, P. 3.

Highly Important to those wishing first Premium pictures.  The Daguerreotypes taken by Greene are acknowledged to be the most perfect pictures ever taken in our village.  The eye, the expression, everything is perfect.—Persons examining his pictures and others taken in this village can easily see why he received the first Premiums at our county and town fair, his pictures excel anything of the kind we ever saw.  Persons wishing first class daguerreotypes will find him at his rooms directly opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement Ran from November 3 to 17, 1854.

1854 December 15.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  December 15, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 50, Whole No. 518, P. 3.

Readers, do you know who it is that makes the best Daguerreotypes in Geneva? 

Do you known who took the First Premiums at our county and town Fairs for the best Daguerreotypes?

Do you know who is the only person in Geneva that makes the Crayon and Binocular pictures?

If not, we will inform you that Greene is the individual; that he has just returned from the city with a beautiful assortment of stock, viz: Lockets, Cases, &c., which with one of his Daguerreotypes of you, would make a better and more acceptable Holiday Present to your family or friends, than anything else.  His rooms are the largest and best in the village, and are opposite the Post Office. Don’t mistake the place.

Advertisement was recorded three times between December 15, 1854 to January 5, 1855

1854 December 15.  The Geneva Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  December 15, 1854, New Series—Vol. X, No. 50, Whole No. 518, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Truth Is Stranger than Fiction.  The First and Only Premium Daguerrean Gallery in Geneva.  Mr. Green, the proprietor of this establishment, deems it his duty and justice to the public to state that he received the First Premium on Daguerreotypes at the County Fair in 1853, also the First Premium at the Town Fair in 1854—notwithstanding there is in this paper an advertisement which reads, “Geneva First Premium Daguerrean Gallery,” and winds up by saying. That “that he is now prepared to execute all the new styles of Pictures in the United States.   No Humbug,” &c., dated Dec. 1853.  Wonder if Mr. Sinsabaugh knows the definition of the word Humbug, Lying, Deception, &c.  If not, I advise him to inform himself, and then act accordingly.  He is not prepared to make Half the styles of Pictures made.  There have never been any Crayon or Binocular Daguerreotypes made in Geneva, except at my rooms.  As for daguerreotypes, it is not to be wondered at that I make the best, as I have the best arranged and largest skylight, accompanied by a side light, in the county.  My rooms are entirely new, having been fitted up and arranged according to the latest improvements—They consist of Reception, Dressing, and Operating rooms.  Pictures taken in these rooms are acknowledged by all who have seen them to be unsurpassed, (not in the United States, but) in Geneva.

I rest the reputation of my Pictures entirely on their merits—invite the most critical examination, and comparison with others—Warrant them first and best, and to please you, or no sale.  Call and examine specimens, whether you want a picture or not.

Rooms No. 6 Seneca Street, opposite the Post Office.  John F. Greene.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1854 to January 11, 1856.

1855 December 28.  Geneva Daily Gazette.  (Geneva, New York.)  December 28, 1855, New Series-Whole No. 572, Vol. XI, No. 52, P. 3.

Why is it that Greene makes nearly all the Daguerreotypes made in Geneva?

Because he makes the best ones.

Why is it that strangers have to pay more for a good picture than persons unacquainted with Green’s Rooms?

Because they get in Wiggins’ or Laidlaw’s Butcher Shop, get a thing after sitting about forty times, pay six shillings for it, show it to a friend, who on looking at it, starts back with astonishment and says that Greene never took this.  Who made it?  Why look at the back ground; the face, drapery, &c. It looks as though it was made with soot and white wash!  Now go to Greene’s Rooms (opposite the Post Office) get him to take that thing out and put in one of his.  Your picture will then cost you two shillings more than it would, had you went to Greene’s in the first place.

Talk about Caricatures, Gift Enterprises, the gallantry of our Firemen, &c.  We don’t wonder you hang out false colors, in order to deceive.  Why not come out, show your hand, stand on your own merit, if you have any; not try [towring] in on the reputation of Greene and Sinsabaugh.

Advertisement ran from December 28, 1854 to January 11, 1856.

[1] From July 11 on Green’s new Daguerrean Rooms…

Brewer, Samuel

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1846                Corner Main and Centre Streets, Middletown, Connecticut.

1847                212 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut.[1]

1848-1850       Rooms directory opposite Savings Bank. Middletown, Connecticut.

1846 June 17.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  June 17, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 442, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. Brewer would inform the citizens of Middletown and vicinity, that he ahs taken rooms in the building lately fitted up by Curtis Bacon, Esq. corner Main and Centre sts., for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, with all the late improvements, of all sizes, from the smallest for pins, rings, and Lockets, to those for framing.

Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy or fair weather, and in al;l cases warranted not to fade in the least.

N. B. A liberal patronage of the public is requested.  S. Brewer.

1846 July 1.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  July 1, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 444, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Rooms—Mr. Brewer’s in Beacon’s building.  Also Mr. Humphrey’s at the Mansion House, where there are a large number of miniature likenesses.  Among them are the heads of many distinguished persons.

1846 September 16.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  September 16, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 455, P. 3.

Notice.  Mr. Brewer would give notice that he will positively close his Daguerrian Room on the first of October next.  Those persons anxious to procure a correct likeness of themselves or friends would do well to embrace the present opportunity and call on him at his room corner Main and Centre streets.  Samuel Brewster.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to 30, 1846.

1846 October 28.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 28, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 461, P. 1.

Agricultural Reports.  Middlesex Co…

Discretionary Premiums.  The committee have to report that they have examined the articles recommended to their attention.  They would remark that they have had several notices from other committees with a recommendation for premiums, which hsd not the Rules of the Society prevented, they should have been pleased to award premiums to…

H. S. Nichols, Daguerreotypes,          Diploma.

S. Brewer,       Daguerreotypes,          Diploma.

1846 November 25.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  November 25, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 465, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Artist.  The undersign having taken rooms in Bacon’s Building formerly occupied by S. Brewer would inform the citizens of Middletown and vicinity that he is now ready to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a manner which he trusts will not fail to suite any who may favor him with a call.

Public patronage is respectfully solicited. 

He will also act as an agent in the manufacturing and sale of Daguerreotype cases,  Any person wishing to purchase the above named article  are respectfully invited to give him a call.  H. G. White.

1846 December 9.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  December 9, 1846, Vol. IX, No. 467, P. 1.

Married.  In Hartford… Nov. 26, Mr. Samuel Brewer to Miss Lucy S. Danforth, daughter of Mr. William Danforth…

1848 October 11.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 11, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 563, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Daguerreotypes.  Notice.  Mr. Brewer would inform the citizens of Middletown and vicinity, that he has lately fitted up a room directly opposite the savings Bank, up stairs, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses either colored or plain of all sizes, for Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Cases, or Frames, and warranted never to fade.  All persons favoring him with a call may rely upon receiving an article which shall be satisfactory in all respects or no charge made as he is determined that no picture shall leave his establishment unless suited with in all respects.  S. Brewer.

Advertisement ran nineteen times between October 11, 1848 to January 30, 1850.

1848 October 18.  The Constitution.  (Middletown, Connecticut.)  October 18, 1848, Vol. XI, No. 564, P. 1.

Agricultural Reports.  Middlesex Co. Agric’l Society, October 1848…

Discretionary Premiums…

S. Brewer,       spec. daguerreotypes miniatures, Diploma.

[1] Information from Craig’s Daguerreian Register.

J. B. Sinsabaugh

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849                Seneca Street, Geneva, New York.

1850-1853       19 Seneca Street, Geneva, New York.

1853-1856       Seneca Street, opposite Altman’s Clothing Store, Geneva, New York.

1856-1857       Seneca street, opposite Cobb’s Store, Geneva, New York.

J. B. Sinsabaugh was recorded in ten advertisements and six announcements in two different newspapers.  The first advertisement ran from May 11 to December 14, 1849 in the Geneva Daily Gazette (Geneva, New York).  Daguerreotype Stock, For Sale at New-York Prices!  Mr. Sinsabaugh has removed to a few doors east of his old stand, on Seneca st., where he has fitted up his rooms with a large window; and is now prepared to do work of the finest quality.

Instructions carefully given in the art.

Chromatic Drawing is also taught by Mrs. S.  Charges reasonable. 

The first announcement appeared on September 28, 1849 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Calling at Sinsabaugh’s Daguerrean Rooms a few days since, we formed a very favorable opinion of his merits as an artist.  His miniatures possess a finish, and life like expression rarely seen.  Mr. S. informs us that he has located permanently in Geneva.  He will in a few days, receive a new camera with which he will be able to take likenesses four times the size of those taken by common instruments.  His determination to become “one of us,” and the assiduous attention he has ever shown in endeavoring to satisfy his patrons, must commend him to the favorable consideration of our citizens.

The second advertisement appeared on December 7, 1849 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  New Daguerrean Gallery. Mr. S. D. Humphrey, late of Albany, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery in Seneca Street, over Hollett’s Bookstore, and proposes remaining in town some time to serve such of our citizens as may be disposed to patronize him.  We have seen a few of his many specimens, which certainly exhibit great skill in the art.

With this new candidate for public favors, and the capital portraits taken at the galleries of Messrs. Sinsabaugh & Biteley, the Genevese can most assuredly be enabled

“To see ourselves as others see us.”

The second announcement appeared on December 21, 1849 in the Geneva Daily Gazette. 

Attention is directed to the advertisements of Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Sinsabaugh.  The former has the reputation of being one f the first in his profession in the Union: and the almost innumerable specimens in his picture Gallery richly repay a visit to his establishment.

The latter is not at all inferior to any one in his executions, and his stock of cases, lockets, &c., embrace some of the most beautiful we have ever seen.  Who wants an elegant token for a Christmas or New-Year’s present to a friend?  Go to one or both of the above-named gentlemen, and our word for it you will be convinced that a daguerreotype likeness is just the thing.

The third advertisement ran from December 21, 1849 to November 29, 1850 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Empire Daguerrean Gallery, Directly opposite the Empire City Store, and a few doors west of the Franklin House. Seneca Street, Geneva.

Mr. Sinsabaugh, the proprietor of this establishment, announces to his friends and the public generally, that he has got every thing now in order , in the best possible manner, and is prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes far superior to any thing heretofore exhibited in this part of the country, and not inferior to any got up elsewhere.

Mr. S. also keeps Daguerrean Stock constantly on hand, of all kinds used in the business, at wholesale and retail German and American Instruments on hand; Gold and plated Lockets as cheap with the pictures as can be bought elsewhere without.  This stock will be sold as low as can be bought in the city of New York.

Instruction carefully given in the art.

Chromatic Drawing is also taught by Mr. S.—Schools will commence the first of January and continue through the winter.

Remember the Red Sign.

The third announcement appeared on April 19, 1850 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Not Eclipsed!—Our village has had occasional visits from traveling Daguerreans, some of whom, we confess, have produced most capital likenesses.  But while they have blowed their trumpet long and loud, our friend and fellow citizen, Mr. Sinsabaugh, has pursued the “quite, even tenor of his way,” and won a reputation as an artist second to none of them.  Mr. S. gives to his pictures a distinctness of features, and a handsome blending of light and shade, which is seldom seen.  The sitting of a young lady from the country, the present week, produced a picture which embodies all the fine qualities of the daguerreotype.  It will compare favorably with any ever taken or exhibited in this village.

The fourth advertisement ran from December 6, 1850 to May 30, 1851 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Geneva Daguerrean Rooms, No. 19 Seneca Street—Up Stairs. J. B. Sinsabaugh is now receiving his Fall and Winter assortment of Daguerrean Stock, which he offers for sale to artists at the lowest possible prices—His apartment is always full and complete, consisting of the very best quality of stock imported, which will be carefully packed and sent to any part of the country.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, from $1.00 to $25.00 and warranted as good as the best.

P. S. The best quality of German and American Instruments always on hand and instructions carefully given in the Art  

Pictures taken at sick and deceased persons, in or out of the village, at moderate prices.  Geneva, Dec. 4, 1850.

The fifth advertisement ran from December 25, 1850 to May 28, 1851 in the Geneva Courier  (Geneva, New York).  Geneva Daguerrean Rooms, No. 19 Seneca Street—Up Stairs. J. B. Sinsabaugh is now receiving his Fall and Winter assortment of Daguerrean Stock, which he offers for sale to artists at the lowest possible prices—His apartment is always full and complete, consisting of the very best quality of stock imported, which will be carefully packed and sent to any part of the country.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather, from $1.00 to $25.00 and warranted as good as the best.

P. S. The best quality of German and American Instruments always on hand and instructions carefully given in the Art  

Pictures taken at sick and deceased persons, in or out of the village, at moderate prices.  Geneva, Dec. 24, 1850.

The fifth advertisement ran from May 28 To December 17, 1851 in the Geneva Courier.  Geneva

Daguerrean Gallery, Directly opposite the Empire City Store, on Seneca st, a few doors west of the Franklin House.

Mr. Sinsabaugh, the proprietor of the above establishment announces to his friends, and the public generally, that he has prepared himself for taking Pictures of all sizes; and families wishing themselves all on one large plate, can be accommodated.

He is now receiving his spring and summer stock, of the newest styles, and latest improvements.  Will supply Operators at a small advance from cost.  Quick sales and small profits is his motto.  All orders punctually filled.  Goods well packaged and sent to any part of the country.  He keeps constantly on hand German and American Cameras and other apparatus necessary for a daguerreotype outfit; Chemicals of all kinds; Plates, Frames of the new styles.  Gold and platted Lockets sold with the pictures in clasps, as cheap as can be bought elsewhere without.  Families waited on in the village and vicinity at moderate prices.  Pictures taken in All kinds of Weather, at prices ranging from one dollar to twenty-five dollars.

Instructions given in the art.

The sixth advertisement ran from June 6, 1851 To November 12, 1852 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Geneva Daguerrean Gallery, Directly opposite the Empire City Store, on Seneca Street, a few doors west of the Franklin House.

Mr. Sinsabaugh, the proprietor of the above establishment announces to his friends, and the public generally, that he has prepared himself for taking Pictures of all sizes; and families wishing themselves all on one large plate, can be accommodated.

He is now receiving his spring and summer stock, of the newest styles, and latest improvements.  Will supply Operators at a small advance from cost.  Quick sales and small profits is his motto.  All orders punctually filled.  Goods well packaged and sent to any part of the country.  He keeps constantly on hand German and American Cameras and other apparatus necessary for a daguerreotype outfit; Chemicals of all kinds; Plates, Frames of the new styles.  Gold and platted Lockets sold with the pictures in clasps, as cheap as can be bought elsewhere without.  Families waited on in the village and vicinity at moderate prices.  Pictures taken in All kinds of Weather, at prices ranging from one dollar to twenty-five dollars.

Instructions given in the art.

The fourth announcement appeared on June 11, 1851in the Geneva Courier.  The following merited compliment to a superior Daguerrean Artist, is taken from a letter of a Western gentleman to a friend in this village:

“In passing through your place, I called at Sinsabaugh’s Daguerrean-Room and sat for my picture, and not thinking much of it at the time.  But coming home and comparing it with a number I had taken in this city, (Buffalo) and one in Cleveland, I found it so much richer that I deem it my duty to say something about it.  I think the work of Mr. Sinsabaugh cannot be surpassed.  In a few months I shall be through your place again, and will have the pictures of my family taken.  Yours, C. L. Smith.

The seventh advertisement ran from November 19, 1852 to October 7, 1853 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Geneva First Premium Daguerrian Gallery, Seneca Street, Directly opposite the Empire City Store, a few doors west of the Franklin House.

Mr. Sinsabaugh, the proprietor of the above establishment, thankful for past patronage announces to his friends and the public generally, that he is receiving his Fall and Winter stock, embracing all the new styles of daguerrean Goods, with the last improvements in the art.

Mr. S. goes to the city from three to five times in the year, to secure all the latest improvements; and keeps constantly on hand everything in the line of Daguerrean Goods, Apparatus and Chemicals with which he will furnish Operators at New York prices.  Buying for Cash, he is enabled to sell low, at wholesale or retail.

Families waited upon in the village and vicinity, at moderate prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  Prices range from $1 to $25.

Instructions Given In The Art.  No Humbug.   Geneva, Nov. 10, 1852.

The eighth advertisement ran from January 6, 1854 to January 11, 1856 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Daguerreotypes.  Geneva First Premium Daguerrean Gallery.  Seneca street, opposite Altman’s Clothing Store.

Mr. Sinsabaugh, the proprietor of the above establishment, thankful for past patronage announces to his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to the rooms over Durrant’s Jewelry Store, first door east of Kidder’s Banking Office, being the rooms formerly occupied Prof. Humphrey & Walker, and which he has entirely remodeled.  They consist of Operating and Work rooms, Reception room, and Ladies Dressing room being the largest and most convenient in the country.

He is now prepared to execute all the new styles of Pictures taken in the United States; Crayon Daguerreotypes, Illuminated Pictures, Stereoscopic and Binocular Pictures, with instruments and cases.  Pictures in colors, with the vanamil back-ground or bright back-ground.

He is now receiving all the newest styles and the largest stock of Daguerrean Goods ever brought to Geneva.  He can furnish every thing call for in that line, at New-York prices—being connected with the largest importer in that city; and is prepared to supply Operators at wholesale or retail.  Call and examine specimens.  He has got the newest improved process for taking likenesses of Children.

Families waited upon in the village and vicinity, at moderate prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  Prices range from $1 to $25.

Instructions Given In The Art,  No humbug! Geneva, Dec. 2, 1853.

The ninth advertisement appeared on September 15, 1854 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  

Smalley & Inglesant are every ready to crown the heads of their fellow-men.  These gentlemen are among the “Leaders of Fashion,” and can furnish to order upon the shortest notice.  They are under our old competitor’s establishment, friend Sinsabaugh, who is well and favorably known to this community, and now occupies the rooms originally fitted up for Daguerreotype purposes by Humphrey. 

The fifth announcement appeared on October 26, 1855 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Premiums Awarded At The Agricultural Society Of Town Of Seneca, At the Fair, Oct. 17 and 18, 1855….Discretionary:…

To J. B. Sinsabaugh for largest collection and best display of Daguerreotypes           $2.00

To. B. F. Wiggins 2d best Daguerreotypes                                                                $1.00

The sixth announcement appeared on October 31, 1855 in the Geneva Courier.  Premiums Awarded At The Agricultural Society Of Town Of Seneca, At the Fair, Oct. 17 and 18, 1855….….Discretionary:…

To J. B. Sinsabaugh for largest collection and best display of Daguerreotypes           $2.00

To. B. F. Wiggins 2d best Daguerreotypes                                                                $1.00

The tenth advertisement ran from January 18, 1856 to March 6, 1857 in the Geneva Daily Gazette.  Daguerreotypes.  Geneva First Premium Daguerrean Gallery.  Seneca street, Opposite Cobb’s Store.  Talbotypes, or Photographs on paper and Glass unsurpassed by any in the country.

The subscriber has just received a large assortment of Fancy Cases, which he will sell with first rate Pictures as low as any other establishment.  Cameotypes on glass, in colors, a new style of pictures far exceeding in beauty and durability anything ever before made; also surpassing in fineness, depth of light and shade, and richness of tone.  They do not reverse the subject, but represent everything in its true position.  They are without the glare of a daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view.  They will last for ages, unchanged, and possess the rare quality of imperishability.

I am now receiving the new improvement on glass, and am prepared to give instructions to any wishing to learn the new art.

Just received a new style of convex Daguerreotype Glass.  A large assortment of Daguerreotype Goods for sale at wholesale and retail.  Families waited upon in the village and vicinity at moderate prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  Prices range from $1 to $25.  No Humbug!  J. B. Sinsabaugh.

The eleventh advertisement appeared on July 8, 1857 in the Geneva Courier.  Doct. E. Weyburn.  Office on South Side of Seneca Street, under Sinsabaugh Daguerrean Rooms—…

J. B. Sinsabaugh is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active on Geneva Street, Seneca, New York in 1850-1851; 1859.  Seneca is a town southwest of Geneva it is unknown if Sinsabaugh had two studios.  None of the above advertisements or announcements mention another location.  

Walker & Humphrey

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1850                Geneva, New York.

1850                Elmira, New York.

Walker & Humphrey (Samuel Lear Walker & Samuel Dwight Humphrey) were recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in the Geneva Daily Gazette (Geneva, New York).  The advertisement ran from February 22 to March 15, 1850.  Daguerreotypes!  Walker And Humphrey, Daguerrean Building, Geneva.  Professor Humphrey would return his thanks to his numerous friends for the patronage they have kindly bestowed on him during his short stay in Geneva.  He would also say that he has just returned from New-York with a full and complete assortment of choice stock of all kinds; viz. the most beautiful lot of Papier Mache Cases ever taken from the City of N. York, Rosewood Frames of all styles and sizes; a large assortment of Morocco Cases lined with velvet, and of all patterns, and by far the richest and most complete assortment of fine Gold Lockets ever exhibited in this village.

Prof. H., in order better to extended his already extensive business, has associated with himself Prof. S. L. Walker, who stands unequalled in the Daguerrean Art.  Prof. W. is one of the oldest and by far the best Artist in America; his Specimens have won the praise of all; the first and only time he was a competitor at the N. Y. State Fair, was in 1848, at which time he was a warded the highest honors, and a silver medal for the best lot of Daguerreotypes exhibited.

It is their determination that no one shall excel them in producing likenesses, and that those possessing one of their specimens shall never have cause to regret their time and money spent in obtaining it.

All must call soon, as they will stay in Geneva only three weeks, at the expiration of that time they leave for Elmira, where they will remain only four weeks.  All must be aware that they must necessarily incur great expense, hence the necessity of their short stay in each place they visit.

No pains or expense has or shall be speared in making this the most magnificent, as well as it really is the largest travelling Gallery in the world; containing Portraits of the most eminent American Statesmen, and other distinguished characters, amongst which may be found the excellent portraits, all of which were taken from life, of

President Taylor,                                Hon. H. J. Redfield,

Hon. D. Webster,                                Francis Granger,

T. Corwin,                                           R. C. Schenck, Ohio,

Ex.-Gov. Silas Wright,                       Gen. S. Van Rensselaer,

Ex.-Gov. Wm. H. Seward,                  Gen. Swift,

Ex.-Gov. Toucy of Ct.,                       Col. May, Texas,

Ex.-Gov. Lincoln, Mass.                     Major Merrell,

Gov. Briggs of Mass.,                         Captain Walker,

Hon. Judge Nelson,                             Captain Sandford,

Hon. Judge Conklin,                           John B. Gough,

Hon. Judge Wilson,                            Mrs. Farnham , Cal.

A. Spencer,                                         Alfred B. Street,

B. Van Buren                                      E. Nott, D. D. LL. D.

Wm. B. Sprague, D. D., and a host of others.

Pictures put up in all styles; in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, Rings, Cane Heads, Door Plates, &c., &c.  Gentlemen’s Country Seats, Public Buildings, copied and not reversed.  Portraits, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, copied at short notice.  Portraits of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence, when required.

Profs. W. & H. have one of the largest size Cameras, with which they are enabled to take Likenesses twice as large as any one ever here before.

The best Daguerreotypes are taken in cloudy weather; though, when children are to be taken, the best light is from 11 to 2 o’clock.  All are invited to call and examine the numerous specimens, whether desirous of sitting or not.

Stock and Apparatus on hand, and for sale at N. York prices.  Instructions given in the art, and Apparatus furnished.

Also for sale, Humphrey’s System of Photography, with all the late improvements in the Daguerreotype process.  Price $2. 

The announcement appeared on March 1, 1850.  The delightful weather of the past week had a tendency to call out the beauty and fashion of our beautiful village; and not a few embraced the opportunity to call at the Daguerrean Rooms of Messrs. Walker & Humphrey, where they left impressions of their smiling faces which even old father Time, the universal destroyer of every thing lovely and adored, cannot efface.

Speaking of Daguerreotypes, we wonder some of our citizens do not obtain views of the many splendid edifices which adorn our village.  The above firm have procured an instrument of the largest kind for that express purpose and have produced several scenes of rare excellence and beauty.

These gentlemen stay in Geneva but a short time longer, and all who wish their services must call soon.

Samuel Lear Walker and Samuel Dwight Humphrey are both listed in other photographic directories they are not however listed together as partners.