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Fassett, Samuel Montague

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1855-1859       131 Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois.

1859-1865       122 and 124 Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois.

1859-1860       Address Unknown, Savannah, Georgia.

1865                114 and 116 Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois.

1856 February 1.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  February 1, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 105, P. 2 & 3.

Review of the Manufacturers of Chicago for 1855.  In presenting our readers with the fourth Annual Review of the Manufactures of Chicago, we are happy to say , that this important arm of our prosperity continues to keep pace with the general growth of the city and country…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c.  The Daguerrean business is not strickly speaking a manufacturing branch of industry, yet as there is in this city a large amount of capital invested in establishments of this kind, we have thought it  but proper to include them.  During the past two years Daguerrean rooms have increased very rapidly; and we are happy to record the fact, that Chicago has some of the best operators in the United States.

A. Hesler, Daguerrean and Photographer, Metropolitan Block, Lasalle street.

This is the largest Daguerrean establishment in the United States.  It consists of 12 large rooms, most appropriately fitted up.  The show rooms are luxuriously furnished.

Mr. Hesler’s Daguerreotype likenesses have taken the premium at the World’s Fair, New York, and at several of the State Fairs throughout the United States.  He was formerly situated at Galena, in this State, and moved to this city in December, 1854.

The following is a statement of his business during 1855.

Capital Investment…………$22,000

Va. Of Pictures, &c.………..$38,000

Material used……….………$18,000

Wages used………………….$6,500

No. of operators employed….10.

Root, Cook & Fassett, Daguerreotypist and Ambrotypist, 131 Lake street.

This establishment was only commenced las September, since which time they have acquired a good reputation as Daguerreans.  Some of their pictures have taken premiums at State Fairs and Industrial exhibitions.

The Following is a statement of their operation from Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st, 1855.

Capital Invested……….$3,000

600 pictures……………$2,000

Raw material used……..$400

H. W. Williams, Daguerrean Artist, 58 West Randolph street.

The amount of business turned out in this establishment during the past year, is as follows:

Capital Invested……$500.

Value of pictures……$1,500.

No. of operators…….2.

Taylor & Lenox, Ambrotypist and Daguerreans, 75 Lake street.

This firm commenced business in September last.  They are the proprietors of the patent right of Cutting’s process of Ambrotyping, for this State and Wisconsin.  The figures during the few months they have been in business, we did not receive.

C. H. Lillibridge, Photographer, 77 Lake st….No report.

C. C. Kelsey, Daguerrean, 96 Lake st………..Blanks not returned.

G. E. Gordan, Daguerrean, 44 Dearborn st…..No returns.

E. G. Stiles, Daguerrean, 139 Lake st…………Blanks not returned.

P. Von Schneidau, Daguerrean, 142 Lake st….Blanks not returned.

1856 March 22.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  March 22, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 148, P. 3.

Art Matters…Pictures and paintings are more talked of among us than ever before…

Hesler’s gallery contains some new gems in daguerreotypes and photographs.  The crayon photographs on white paper are still “the rage” here.  Mr. Marck, the artist in oil colors at Hesler’s has completed two photograph portraits of the late Edwin Shermanwhich will be exhibited next week and attract the attention of the numerous friends of the deceased.  They were photographed from daguerreotypes.

At Fassett’s, some of the most perfect groups have been taken during the last week.  In a short time Mt. Root of Philadelphia, Mr. Fassett’s partner, will be here to take photographs.  Some of his specimens are already shown in the gallery.  In some of them the effect is wonderfully heightened by deepening the darker portions by skilfully touching them with India ink.  Some of these are valued as high as fifty dollars each.

1856 April 5.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  April 5, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 160, P. 3.

Art Matters…From Hesler’s the artists are never gone.  He is always there, a whole host in himself, and others are ever and anon coming to work with him.  The pictures colored by Winters the last week have been better than his “specimens,” and are greatly admired.  Marck has just finished a life size photograph on oil colors, of a child of a citizen of Kenosha, which is the best thing at Hesler’s this week.  He is improving his pictures by lending a warmer tone of color.  Hesler has commenced something which promises to be very fine; a photograph panoramic view of Chicago; it will be taken from the top of the new grain elevator at the Illinois Central depot, which is on the lake shore and 105 feet high.  The view is complete from this stand point and if the work when finished equals our expectations, we shall have ,more to say of it hereafter.

Fassett’s Gallery has been rather surrendered to the carpenters, the painters and the upholsterers the past week, and will be found vastly improved in consequence, while several new and beautiful daguerreotypes show what is constantly being done by the artists there.

1856 June 19.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  June 19, 1856, Vol. IV, No. 224, P. 3.

Improvements In Ambrotyping.—Ambrotyping is a branch of the fine arts, which has attracted the attention of daguerreans and others all over the United States.  It consists in taking the picture on glass by a chemical preparation, instead of on a plate, as in Daguerreotypes, and as a general thing the expressions have been much clearer than in the latter.  One difficulty however has always presented itself to operators—the pictures have been cold and dead-like, while it has been almost impossible to color them successfully.  From two pictures which we had the pleasure of examining yesterday, however, in the store windows of D. B. Cooke & Co. and S. C. Griggs & Co., taken by S. M. Fassett, 133 Lake street. we are inclined to believe that perfection has been nearly approached in this branch.  In those portraits the folds of the dresses are most naturally portrayed—each overlying the other, while the colors are faithfully and skillfully represented.  There is besides in them a warmness of expression—every lineament and feature as if glowing with life—which is very beautiful.  Altogether they are well worthy the inspection of the public.

1856 October 7.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  October 7, 1856, Vol. V, No. 17, P. 3.

The Fair Of The American Institute.—We paid a short visit yesterday to the buildings for the Fair of the American Institute at the corner supposed to be spacious enough when planned, of Clark and Adams street.  The buildings were but they are now enlarging them, although the space already enclosed is nearly twice as large as South Market Hall.

The great mass of artistes yesterday were in too much confusion to admit of a fair examination, but it is evident that the display will be very attractive and varied.  Just as the daylight was dying away, we caught a glimpse of Fassett & Root’s collection of pictures as they were being hung.  They are to occupy the centre of the space devoted to pictures, directly under a stained glass window; they will be the chief attraction at that end of the hall, for they are the finest specimens of plain and colored photographs we have ever seen, for distinctness, force, naturalness and beauty of finish.  They show that Messrs Fassett & Root have secured the services of the best artists in the country.  The photographs of John C. Fremont and other citizens finished in India ink, have a strength of expression that cannot be excelled, while the photographs and ambrotypes of ladies, colored to the life with all their accessories of dress and surroundings, are miracles of beauty.

1856 November 20.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  November 20, 1856, Vol. V, No. 54, P. 3.

A Master-Stroke—Yesterday we had the pleasure of inspecting one of the finest specimens of photography we have ever seen.  It was a picture (large size) of our well known friend “Tom Church.”  There was “Tom,” just as natural and life-like as we have seem him for the past dozen years—every feature and twitch of his countenance as familiar to us as if he was standing by our side with the “roll book” under his arm.

The artist who deserves the credit of the picture is Mr. Fassett, of the firm of Fassett & Cook, 131 Lake street.  The photograph is colored with India ink, and is finished in a style and on a principle entirely his own.  Our readers will probably recollect that Mr. Fassett took the first premium at the Mechanics Fair, which was held recently in this city.  Chicago has much reason, indeed, to be proud of her artists.

Those desirous of a living and a lasting likeness could not do better than visit Mr. Fassett’s gallery.  His pictures are all good; but his photographs have a beauty of finish that cannot fail to be specially attractive to the public.

1857 April 2.  The Daily Democratic Press.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  April 2, 1857, Vol. V, No. 165, P. 3.

Beautiful Photographs.—Yesterday we had the pleasure of examining in the rooms of Mr. Fassett, on lake street, several beautiful Photographs (cabinet size) of some well known faces, among whom may be mentioned Harry Johnson and Mr. Bates, of this city, and W. W. Chandler, now of Cleveland.  As specimens of the art, they are perhaps the most perfect we have ever seen, being at the same time most faithful likenesses and handsome pictures.  Mr. Fassett’s process of finishing photographs is entirely new, and, we may add, highly successful, as any one may judge, by the beautiful pictures which he sends forth to the world.

There is one significant feature in the above photographs which places them above those generally produced by artists.  It is this: they have a smoothness of appearance, which is seldom exhibited in photographs, and which has sometimes rendered them so objectionable.

1858 November 6.  Ashtabula Weekly Telegraph.  (Ashtabula, Ohio.)  November 6, 1858, Vol. IX, No. XXXXVII, Whole No. 463, P. 1 & 2.

A train on the Chicago & Milwaukee R….Not least the matters of interest, was the Photographic Gallery, of Mr. Fassett.  His collection is numerous, and the specimens which compose it, in the highest attainment of the art.  Brady’s Galleries in New York and Washington, are the only ones we have visited which compare in tone and finish with his pictures.  They are taken of the ordinary sizes, and “thrown up” to any desired size even to full life, and colored to nature, giving them all the freshness, vigor of tone, and fidelity of the living subject.  The coloring is executed by Mrs. F.  We bid adieu to Chicago with a feeling of deference and respect, such as takes possession of us in the contemplation of triumphant development and greatness.

1859 April 4.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  April 4, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 234, P. 1.

Art Matters.—Messrs. Fassett & Cook, Daguerrean and Photographists, will open on the first of May, their new rooms in Larmon’s Block, Nos. 122 and 124 Clark street, West Side, where all the lovers of art will delight to linger.  Mr. Fassett will leave for New York this week, to procure the most elegant furniture and adornments that can be found to fit up his rooms in the most superb style.  They have been arranged to order for Mr. Fassett, and nothing will be wanting to make them one of the most attractive resorts in the city.  The reputation of Messrs. Fassett & Cook, as artists of the highest character, is too well established to need commendation at our hands.  Specimens of their superior taste and artistic skill adorn the homes of hundreds of our citizens.

Their present rooms on Lake street, will be continued as usual.  Due notice will be given when their new hall will be opened on Clark street.  Their friends will wait impatiently the announcement of their first announcement.

1859 June 11.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  June 11, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 291, P. 1.

The “Orchestrian.”—We made an incidental allusion yesterday to this wonderful musical instrument which will be on exhibition to-day and this evening at the rooms of Messrs. Fassett & Cook, 122 and 124 Clark street.  It is an automatic orchestra, or orchestral organ, built by Schaepperle at Neustadt, Germany, at a cost of &6,000.  There are only four of these instruments in the United States of which this is the largest and most perfect.  It is capable of rendering between one and two hundred of the finest pieces of classical music, in full orchestra melody.

By the way, we may in this connection remind our readers that they may hear this instrument at the formal opening of the rooms of Messrs. F. & C., any time up to 10 o’clock this evening.  

1859 June 13.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  June 13, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 292, P. 1.

Grand Opening.—On Saturday morning, in company with other members of the press and gentlemen of this city, we attended the opening of Messre, Fassett & Cook’s new Daguerrean Gallery, and although this is a mere business enterprise on the part of energetic men, we cannot let the occasion pass without referring to it as a matter of public interest.  For here are palatial apartments devoted to the Photographic art, which like the Ambrotype and Daguerreotype, should be dear to every American, seeing that it is essentially our peculiar field of art, and when reception halls and operating rooms can be fitted up like these of Messrs. F. & C., it shows the progress of that pursuit; particularly when we compare it with our first daguerreotype taken in a smoky garret of foul odor, or in a villainous car similar to that which Mrs. Jarley devoted to her wax-work exhibition, and Van Amburg to his beasts of prey, we at once see without reference even to the works of the artist themselves, what material progress has been made.

But the pictures are gems of art work, and altho’ for a long time we could not associate the efforts of Mr. Daguerre, or Talbot with the title of artist, we certainly must say, now, that to take a picture such as we saw adorning—not singly, but in numbers,—the walls of the new rooms, 122 and 124 South Clark street, it demands a high appreciation of the beautiful in art, that delicate execution, which are the real results of a mind education in the artistic steed.

It was the pictures executed by Mr. Fassett and repainted and retouched by his lady, that so recently astonished the editors of the N. Y. Tribune, and which they pronounced without Metropolitan prejudice, equal, if not superior to anything ever turned out by Gurney, Brady, or Fredericks.  Mrs. F. is the artist of the concern, who does the coloring and touching, and her flesh tint coloring and drapery painting would have won the admiration of a Reynolds or an Eddy.  She is indeed an artist, in the fullest sense of the term.

At the reception yesterday, we saw many of the elite of our city.  The rooms, the music, (by that wonderful instrument—the orchestrian) and the artistic adornments, delighted every one.  In the operating room we noticed that splendid window, which has been built with the building expressly for its purpose, it gives a Northern light of great power, but the intensity which sitters feel in other rooms, is neutralized by the admirable tinting of the walls and the light blue of the painting.  It is far from painful to sit in this light, and have one’s features “typified.”  The proprietors intend to give daily Free Matiness, and we assure our friends, both male and female, that an hour may be well spent in this way, listening to the orchestrian, and examining the specimens which adorn the walls of this splendid gallery of art.

1859 June 25.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  June 25, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 303, P. 1.

On Thursday evening last the reception of Messrs. Fassett & Cook took place at the daguerrean palace, 126 Clark street.  The rooms were crowded with our best citizens, who expressed themselves pleased with what they saw and heard from the Orchestrian.  They are to have another of these delightful reunions this afternoon from 1 to 6 o’clock.

1859 July 1.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  July 1, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 309, P. 1.

We are requested to announce that Messrs. Fassett & Cook will have their new Gallery, at 126 Clark street, opened during the Fourth for the reception of visitors, when the Orchestrian will be played for their entertainment.

1859 July 16.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  July 16, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 13, P. 1.

Reception At Fassett & Cook’s.—The public are invited to call and spend an hour in this establishment of art, which has proved such a triumph of success, notwithstanding the hard times.

1859 September 12.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  September 12, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 62, P. 1.

Fassett & Cook, 122 and 124 South Clark street, Photographic Rooms.

Advertisement ran from September 12 to 14, 1859.

1859 September 21.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  September 21, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 70, P. 1.

Photographs.—Persons wishing to see those beautiful Photographs exhibited by Fassett & Cook at the late U. S. Fair, are respectfully invited to call at their Rooms on Thursday evening, September 22d.

1859 September 23.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  September 23, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 71, P. 4.

List of Premiums Awarded at the U. S. Agricultural Fair…

Class 118—Daguerreotypes And Photographs,

Best photographs in water color, Fassett & Cook, Chicago, silver medal.

Plain photographs, O. T. Wallace[1], Chicago, silver medal.

Certificates were awarded to A. Hesler for stereoscopic and microscopic photographs; Fassett & Cook colored ambrotypes.

Photographs in India Ink, Mrs. Fassett, Chicago, silver medal.

Photograph in Waster colors, Fassett & Cook, Chicago, silver medal.

Photographs plain, O. J. Wallace1, Chicago, silver medal.

Photograph Miniatures, Fassett & Cook, Chicago, diploma.

Photograph plain, A. Hesler, Chicago, diploma.

Photographs in oil, A. Hesler, Chicago, diploma.

Stereoscopic photographs, A. Hesler, Chicago, certificate.

Colored Ambrotypes, Fassett & Cook, Chicago, certificate.

Microscopic photographs, A. Hesler, Chicago, certificate.

1859 October 5.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  October 5, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 82, P. 1.

An Hour Among The Pictures.—One of the most delightful halls to visit in the city is Fassett & Cook’s Art Gallery on Clark street, in the marble block south of the Court House square.  The exquisite taste with which Mr. Fassett’s pictures are finished command the warmest admiration of all who see them.  Mr. Olcott, the correspondent of the New York Tribune, in his letter to the journal spoke of Mr. Fassett’s pictures in the following complimentary manner: 

In the Fine Arts Hall, the windows in the roof are whitewashed to tomne down the light to suit the pictures  and objects displayed.  Messrs. Fassett & Cook of Chicago show some of the finest specimens of colored photography I ever saw.  In particular, a family group of five figures should be noticed.  The artist is a lady, the wife of Mr. Fassett, and a former pupil of Wandesford, the water colorist.  The same parties exhibit a colored likeness of Col. Capron, the Superintendent of the show, and other fine specimens.  None of the exhibitors show the beautiful coloring of Mrs. Fassett’s pictures, which are really pretty enough to grace the walls of our Academy of Design.

The family group here spoken of is a picture of D. B. Cooke, Esq., and his family, and well does it deserve the compliment it received from Mr. Olcott.  It can be seen in the gallery of Mr. Fassett.  There are many other elegant pictures there which will well repay half an hour’s study. 

1859 November 3.  The Press and Tribune.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  November 3, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 107, P. 1.

To Be Closed For The Winter.—Our citizens will learn with regret that Fassett & Cook’s Art Gallery on Clark street, will be closed for the winter after the first of December.  Mr. Fassett has made arrangements to spend the winter at Savannah, Georgia.  We need scarcely speak of the splendid daguerreotypes, and the elegant photographs, for which this establishment has become so justly distinguished.  For delicacy and beauty of coloring, for accuracy and life-like resemblance, the pictures of Mr. Fassett have, in our humble judgement, no superior.  Many of our citizens will remember the exquisite picture of our fellow citizen, D. B. Cooke, Esq., which was on exhibition at the U. S. Fair.  Doubtless many of our citizens then determined to have a family picture, but have since been deferring the matter from week to week.  We hope that such and all others who wish to have photographs of themselves and friends will call immediately.  Only four weeks remain before Mr. Fassett’s rooms will be closed, and let each one who wants a picture call the first pleasant day.  We have no doubt that Mr. Fassett and his accomplished lady, to whose pencil he is indebted for much of his success, will have a most successful wither at Savannah.  Their eminent ability as artist justly entitles them to it.  

1862 December 4.  Chicago Evening Journal.  (Chicago, Illinois.)  December 4, 1862, Vol. 21, No. 281, P. 1.

Chancery Notice.—State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss. Superior Court of Chicago, January Term, 1863.

Samuel M. Fassett vs George S. Cook. In Chancery.

Affidavit of the non-residence of George S. Cook, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the clerk of said Superior Court of Chicago, notice is hereby given to the said George S. Cook that the complainant filed his bill of Complaint in said Court, on the Chancery, side thereof, on the 3d day of December, 1862, and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, 1863, as is by law required.

Now, unless you, the said George S. Cook, shall personally be and appear before said Superior Court of Chicago, of Cook County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at Chicago, in said county, on the first Monday of January, 1863, and  plead, answer or demur to the said complainant’s bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill.  Thomas B. Carter, Clerk.  Burgess & Root, Complainant’s Sol’rs.

1910 August 4.  Washington Post.  (Washington, D.C.)  August 4, 1910, No. 12,474, P. 10.

Samuel M. Fassett Dead.  Former Government Photographer Succumbs at Daughter’s Home.

Samuel Montague Fassett, a relative of Representative J. Sloat Fassett, of New York, one-time photographer to the supervising architect of the Treasury Department, and a resident of Washington for about 35 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. W. Delano, 1763 Newton street, Tuesday morning. Mr. Fassett had been ill only several days, and his death was a shock to his relatives. Senile debility was the cause of death.

Funeral services will be held at the daughter’s residence this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Interment will be in Creek Cemetery. Born In Chicago in 1825, at one time Mr. Fassett was one of the prominent photographers of that city. He resided there up to the time he came to Washington in 1875 to accept the position at the Treasury Department. His wife, Mrs. C. Adele Fassett, who died in 1898, was a well-known painter. Her picture in the Senate wing of the Capital, the “Electoral Committee of President Hayes,” was her most famous work, it contains more than 200 portraits.

Mr. Fassett left six children. They are Mrs. Myron A. Pearce, of San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. Arthur Cristadoro, of New York city, Mrs. W. W. Delano and Mrs. Flora F. Hodge, of this city; Montague Fassett, of New York, and Raphael Fassett of Chicago.

[1] Possibly O. J. Wallis.

Cary, Preston M.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1843-1849       Rooms in the Sterling Block, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1849                211 and 128 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1849-1851       Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.

1850                Sterling Block, Bridgeport, Connecticut

1850                187 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851                Water Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1852                Corner Main and State Streets, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1853                407 Broadway, New York, New York.

1853                Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.

1843 August 8.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 8, 1843, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1738, New Series Vol. II, No. 84, P. 3.

Splendid Colored Daguerreotypes.  Single or in groups, taken by Cary at the Sterling Block.

Advertisement ran from August 8 to December 5

1843 August 22.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 22, 1843, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1740, New Series Vol. II, No. 86, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—This method of taking likenesses, is one of the most astonishing discoveries of the age.  Had the discovery been made in the seventeenth century, the author would no doubt have been regarded as a witch, and perhaps been hung or burnt at the stake.  The improvements that have been recently made in the art, are very great.  Not only are the form and features correctly given, but those taken by Mr. Cary, now at Sterling’s Building, give also, to a remarkable degree, the colors of the face.  We examined some dozen or more likenesses, in an unfinished state, at his room, last week, and were surprised at the improvement in this respect.  Some of them were almost as true as life.—We recognized every face with which we were acquainted, at the very first glance.  Among the number, were the likenesses of two children, (brother and sister,) on one plate.—They were complete.  Mr. Cary remains here another week.  

1844 March 12.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  March 12, 1844, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1769, New Series Vol. III, No. 115, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  See advertisement of Mr. Cary.  He does the business right.  No Mistake.  Give him a call.

1844 March 12.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  March 12, 1844, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1769, New Series Vol. III, No. 115, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.  Mr. Cary will remain a few days longer, and will happy to execute Likenesses for all who may be disposed to avail themselves of his services.

Having recently made the most astonishing Improvement in the art of finishing portraits, he is now prepared to furnish them true to nature, and equal in beauty to the finest painting.  He would also inform the public that his time of sitting is from 10 to 45 seconds, being about one-eighth of the time usually occupied by ordinary bunglers in the art; this enables him to catch not only the outline of the individual setting, but the expression of countenance, which cannot be transferred where a person is obliged to sit from 3 to 5 minutes.  Groups of from 2 to 10 persons taken in the same time.

Rooms in the Sterling Block.

Mr. C. has taken the agency of the new and improved instruments, and can furnish instructions to any who may desire to become good operators.

Advertisement ran from March 12 to 19, 1844.

1844 March 26.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  March 26, 1844, Vol. XXXIV, No. 1771, New Series Vol. III, No. 117, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype Process.—Messrs. Editors:  There is no memorial of a departed friend so valuable as an accurate picture that will recall those features which are once so familiar.  This new process affords the means of procuring such a picture by the sitting of a few seconds, which in beauty and accuracy, much exceeds the ordinary miniature painted on ivory.  What can be more accurate than the shadow of an object we would copy, and I am sure nothing can be more beautiful than the colored daguerreotypes, which Mr. Cary of the Sterling Buildings is every day preparing for those who visit his rooms.

This process may be considered as having reached its perfection, for I am sure no one can see the pictures which Mr. Cary furnishes by the aid of the pencil, without feeling that no greater accuracy or beauty, could possibly be attained.  So it appears to me.  Observer.

1844 April 16.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  April 16, 1844, Vol. XXXV, No. 1774, New Series Vol. III, No. 120, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Cary will remain in this city till 25th inst.  Those who want their likenesses taken right should give him a call.

1844 April 30.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  April 30, 1844, Vol. XXXV, No. 1776, New Series Vol. III, No. 122, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  “Catch the shadow ere the substance fades.”  Mr. Cary respectfully announces to the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that, finding it impossible to meet all his engagements within the time specified for his departure, he has concluded to remain a few days longer, and in connection with Mr. E. Punderson, has taken rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Merritt, in Sterling Building, where they are now ready to take likenesses in a manner which cannot be surpassed by any operator in the United States.

1844 December 3.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  December 3, 1844, Vol. XXXV, No. 1808, New Series Vol. III, No. 143, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Cary respectfully announces to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Bridgeport, that he has reopened his rooms in the Sterling Block, and will be happy to wait on all who would have an accurate likeness.

Having recently made very great improvements in the art of Daguerreotyping, he is prepared to furnish a more finished Picture than can be obtained in any other city.

Persons who have had Pictures taken can have them retaken at a trifling expense. 

Instructions given and all the necessary apparatus furnished.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 17, 1844.

1845 October 11.  The Hartford Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 11, 1845, Vol. XXIX, No. 1503, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society.  Oct 4th, 1845…

Specimens In Fine Arts And Arts…

A Silver Medal to Cary & Stancliff, for Daguerreotype Specimens.

1846 June 20.  The Hartford Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 20, 1846, Vol. XXX, No. 1539, P. 1.

Improved Colored Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  Messrs.  Cary & Stancliff are now executing Pictures, by a new process, that are pronounced by critics to be far superior to any thing of the kind ever offered in this State.  This we submit to the public.

Portraits of Deceased Persons copied accurately.

Likenesses taken After Death, in city or Country.

Correct Likenesses of Infants taken in5 or 6 seconds, in a clear morning.

Ordinary Daguerreotype operators, and persons wishing to learn the art, will find it an object to become acquainted with our new process.

Pictures taken equally well in Cloudy or Fair Weather.

Materials, Chemicals and Apparatus furnished and warranted.

The public room is open and free for visitors from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M.  We respectfully solicit a visit to our collection.  Cry & Stancliff, corner of Main and Pearl sts., over Olmstead & Co.  May 30.

Advertisement was recorded twelve times between June 20 to November 7, 1846.

1846 September 15.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  September 15, 1846, Vol. XXXV, No. 1900, New Series Vol. IV, No. 246, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Cary would respectfully give notice to the inhabitants of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the Sterling Block, where he is prepared to furnish Portraits to all who would have a beautiful picture, either in cloudy or fair weather.

Likenesses of young children taken from 2 to 4 seconds.

Instructions given, and all the important apparatus furnished.  [Sept. 1.]

Advertisement ran from September 15 to October 20, 1846

1847 June 22.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  June 22, 1847, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1940, New Series Vol. VI, No. 286, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Sterling Block,—4th Story.

Advertisement ran from June 22 to August 31, 1847.

1847 August 3.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 3, 1847, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1946, New Series Vol. VI, No. 292, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype Art is one of the most astonishing discoveries of this astonishing age.  Portraits accurate as life itself, are now taken in a twinkling, almost.  Mr. Carey, at Sterling Block, is one of the best operators the country affords.  His pictures are the very best specimens of the art.  We have never seen any equal to his.  He remains in town a few days longer,  Those who want good likenesses, true to nature, should give him an immediate call.

1847 August 24.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 24, 1847, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1946, New Series Vol. VI, No. 295, P. 3.

Go to Carey’s, if you want a good Daguerreotype Portrait.  His Pictures are the best we have ever seen.  We do not believe a better operator can anywhere be found.

1847 August 31.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 31, 1847, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1946, New Series Vol. VI, No. 296, P. 3.

Mr. Carey leaves town to-day, to be gone one or two weeks.  Those who wish good Daguerreotypes, should give him an early call on his return.

1847 September 21.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  September 21, 1847, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1953, New Series Vol. VI, No. 299, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Cary’s Daguerreotype Room, is re-opened for a few days previous to his leaving for the South.

All persons indebted to him for Portraits will settle the same without further notice.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to November 2, 1847.

1848 July 4.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  July 4, 1848, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1994, New Series—VII, No. 340, P. 3.

Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms, Sterling Block, No. 14.  Mr. Cary would respectfully give notice to the citizens of Bridgeport and vicinity, that he is now prepared to execute Daguerreotype Portraits in his most admired style.

Rooms open from 9 A. M. to 5 o’clock, P. M.

Perfect likenesses of young children (of any age) may be taken between the hours of 1 and 3, P. M., in from one to three seconds’ sitting.

Instruction given in the art, and all his recent improvements thoroughly taught.

Advertisement ran from July 4 to December 5, 1848.

1849 May 29.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 29, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,289, P. 3.

Broadbent & Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 211 and 128 Baltimore Street.

Advertisement ran from May 29  to August 6, 1849.

1849 May 30.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 30, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,290, P. 3.

Local Matters.  Reported for the American…

Beautiful Daguerreotypes.—We have recently [examined] with much pleasure the very beautiful specimens of Daguerreotyping, executed by Messrs, Broadbent Cary, No. 128 Baltimore street.  These gentlemen, with a perfect knowledge of the art, have availed themselves of the latest improvements made in France and Germany, and now produce a perfect likeness, [which] by the aid of a little colouring, is made to bear [a close] resemblance to a finely executed miniature.—[those] who will take the trouble to examine their [speci ?] will at once acknowledge their great excellence.  [The] rooms of Messrs. Broadbent & Cary are neatly [prepared] for the reception of ladies and gentlemen, and [ ? ] great pains they take to afford entire satisfaction to [those] who favor them with their custom, commends [them] strongly to public patronage.

1849 June 13.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 13, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,302, P. 2.

Left at The Daguerreotype Rooms of Broadbent & Cary, in the American Office Building, a Bead Purse containing Money, and other articles which the owner can have by paying for this advertisement.

1849 October 2.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  October 2, 1849, Vol. XXXIX, No. 2059, New Series—VIII, No. 405, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Carey remains at Sterling Block ten day longer.  Persons who wish good likenesses will please give him a call.

Advertisement ran from October 2 to November 13, 1849.

1849 October 31.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 31, 1849, Vol. XLVII, No. 256, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Subscriber has made an arrangement with P. M. Carey, to take charges of his Daguerreotype Establishment, this season, and request all who want a good Picture, to call at his rooms, corner of Bryan-street and Market-square.

Mr. Carey’s merits as an artist are too well known to require comment.  T. T. Wilmot.

1849 December 3.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  December 3, 1849, Vol. XLVII, No. 283, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  T. T. Wilmot would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Savannah, that Mr. Cary has arrived and is prepared to execute Likenesses in the most splendid style.

His Portraits are pronounced by Artist and the best judges, to be unequalled.

Rooms corner of Bryan-st. and Market-square.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 14, 1849.

1850 February 15.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  February 15, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 39, P. 2.

It will be seen by Mr. Cary’s advertisement, that he has resumed the business of taking Daguerreotypes.  Mr. C’s. work has always given entire satisfaction, and with his recent practice in New York and elsewhere, it can hardly be doubted that he excels in the art more now than ever.

1850 February 15.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  .  (Savannah, Georgia.)  February 15, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 39, P. 2.

Beautiful Daguerreotypes.  Cary’s Daguerreotype Rooms are now open, over the Jewelry Store of the late T. T.  Wilmot, corner Bryan-street and Market -square.

Operating Hours from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.

Children’s Likenesses (at any age) taken from one to three seconds sitting.

Advertisement ran from February 15 to March 21, 1850.

1850 June 1.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  June 1, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 128, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Cary returns his thanks to the citizens of Savannah for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him during the past season, and would respectfully give notice that his Rooms will close in 10 days.

Advertisement ran on June 1 & 3, 1850.

1850 August 19.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 19, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.

It is hardley necessary for us to refer to the advertisement of Mr. Cary.  His Daguerreotypes are among the best in the country.

1850 August 19.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  August 19, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 97, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has reopened his rooms, in the Sterling Block, where he would be happy to wait on my persons who may wish their portraits taken by him.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to September 11, 1850.

Daguerreotypes. 

M. A. & S. Root, 363 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes.  Silver medal.

J. Gurney, 189 Broadway.

Meade Brothers, 233 Broadway.

Harrison & Holmes, 289 Broadway.

D. E. Gavit, 247 Broadway.

C. M. Cary[1], 187 Broadway.

For excellent daguerreotypes, no difference being perceptible to the Judges.  Silver medal to each.

Meade Brothers, 239 Broadway, for superior chemically colored daguerreotypes.  Diploma.

Minors’ Work.

Thomas B. Atkins, 219 Fulton-street, Brooklyn, for daguerreotypes.  $5 and a certificate.

1850 October 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 25, 1850, Whole No. 5980, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded at the Fair of the American Institute.  We give to-day a continuation of the list of premiums, of which we had not space for insertion yesterday.  To-morrow, we shall conclude it entire and make what comments we judge proper on the whole affair. 

Silver Medals:

Langenheim & Co., New York, best Talbotypes.

M. A. & S. Root, New York, Best daguerreotypes.

J. Gurney, New York, second best daguerreotypes.

Meade & Brothers, New York,  do           do.

Harrison & Holmes, New York, do           do.

D. E. Gavit, Albany, N. Y.,         do           do.

C. M. Cary1, New York,             do           do.

1850 November 25.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 25, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 295, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice to the public that he has re-opened his Rooms, Corner Bryan-street and Market-square, (over Wilmot’s Jewelry Store,) where he will be happy to wait upon all who would have their Pictures wall executed.

A Daguerreotype of Jenny Lind may be seen at his Rooms.

Advertisement ran from November 25, 1850 to May 24, 1851.

1851 September 3.  The Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  September 3, 1851, Vol. 2, No. 105, Whole No. 258, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has taken the rooms of C. S. Middlebrook, Water-St. (for a few days only) where he would be happy to wait upon any person who would have their pictures well taken.  aug25.

1851 September 9.  Republican Farmer.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  September 9, 1851, Vol. XLI, No. 2159, New Series—X, No. 506, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has taken the rooms of C. S. Middlebrook, Water-St. (for a few days only) where he would be happy to wait upon any person who would have their pictures well taken.  August 25, 1851.

1851 October 22.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 22, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 248, P. 2.

Passengers…Per steam packet Gordon, from Charleston—Mrs. Cary and Child…P. M. Cary.  

1851 October 28.  The Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 28, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 253, P. 2.

P. M. Cary would respectfully give notice that he has re-opened his gallery (corner Bryan-street and Market-square) where he would be happy to wait on all persons who would have a superior picture.

For Sale.—A fine assortment of Plates and Cases, of the finest quality.

Advertisement ran from October 28 to December 31, 1851.

1852 October 6.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  October 6, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 117, Whole No. 427, P. 3.

Bank Place Daguerrian Gallery, Corner Main and State sts.  Opposite the Franklin House, Bridgeport.—This Establishment has obtained a reputation, unequalled for good Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Cary, having now returned from the South, has connected himself with the above named place for a short time,—whose reputation as an artist is well known; and we would say that we are now prepared at all hours and all weather to serve those who may wish to “Secure the shadow before the substance fades.”

The Likenesses produced at this Establishment are remarkable for their life-like appearance and Durability of Impression.

N. B.—A good Likenesses guaranteed in every case, or no charge made.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to December 22, 1852.

1853 July 19.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  July 19, 1853, Vol. LII, P. 3.

Passengers Arrived…In the steamship Florida, from Savannah—…P. M. Cary…

1853 October 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 22, 1853, Whole No. 7602, P. 5.

Cary & Perkins’ Daguerreotypes Taken daily at 407 Broadway, and corner of Bryan street and Market square, Savannah, Ga.

Advertisement ran on October 22 & 23, 1853.

1853 October 24.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1853, Vol. 4, No. 125, Whole No. 592, P. 2.

Cary & Perkins, Daguerreotypists, No. 407 Broadway, New York, And Savannah, Geo.

Advertisement ran from October 6, 1853 to June 5, 1854.

1853 October 24.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1853, Vol. 4, No. 125, Whole No. 592, P. 2.

Cary & Perkins, Daguerreotypists, No. 407 Broadway, New York, And Savannah, Geo.

Advertisement ran from October 24, 1853 to June 5, 1854.

[1] Probably Preston M. Cary.

Cary & Perkins

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1853                407 Broadway, New York, New York.

1853                Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.

1853 October 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 22, 1853, Whole No. 7602, P. 5.

Cary & Perkins’ Daguerreotypes Taken daily at 407 Broadway, and corner of Bryan street and Market square, Savannah, Ga.

Advertisement ran on October 22 & 23, 1853.

1853 October 24.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1853, Vol. 4, No. 125, Whole No. 592, P. 2.

Cary & Perkins, Daguerreotypists, No. 407 Broadway, New York, And Savannah, Geo.

Advertisement ran from October 24, 1853 to June 5, 1854.

Carey, P. M.

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.

1852 November 28.  The Savannah Courier.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 28, 1852, Vol. I, No. 86, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotypes.  P. M. Carey, Would respectfully give notice, that he has re-opened his Gallery, corner Bryan Street and Market Square, where he will be happy to wait on all persons who would have a superior picture.

Instruction given in the Art, and all the apparatus furnished.  Also a large lot of Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., for sale.

*Variant spelling (Mr. Cary; P. M. Carey; Mr. Cary and Preston M. Cary) are all possibly the same person.

Broadbent, Samuel

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

1841-1843       136 Nassau Street, New York, New York.

1842-1843       Rooms opposite Central Hotel, Macon, Georgia.

1843                American Hotel, Madison, Georgia.

1843                Masonic Hall, Augusta, Georgia,

1843-1844       Rooms over Mrs. Bullard’s (Miss Kendrick) Store, Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia.

1844                Rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia.

1845                Rooms over Ives & Brothers Dry Goods Store, Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia.

1845                Rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street,, Macon, Georgia.

1845                Mitchell’s New Building, over Field & King’s Store, Athens, Georgia.

1845                271 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1845-1846       Maybin Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina.[1]

1846                Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.1

1846                Rooms over Mrs. Bueaulard’s Store, Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia.

1846-1847       Corner of Market-Square and Bryan Street, Savannah, Georgia.

1847-1848       A few doors below Dr. Evans’s Drug Store, Wilmington, North Carolina. 

1848                Rooms over Hart & Polley’s Store, Wilmington, North Carolina.

1848                Rooms in the New Hotel, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

1848                Rooms At B. B. Smith’s Building, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1848-1849       211 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1849-1850       Third & Market, Glazier Building, Wilmington, Delaware.[2]

1850                Rooms over Mr. Lewis’ Office, Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania.

1851-1857       136 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1858                428 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1859-1862       814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1862-1863       912 & 914 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 January 4.  The Constitutionalist.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  January 4, 1840.  Vol. XVII, No. 64, P. 4.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office…S. Broadbent.

1840 May 15.  The Southern Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 15, 1840, Vol. IX, No. 9, P. 3.

S, Broadbent, Miniature Painter, At the Town Hall, directly over the Post Office.  Specimens may be seen at his room.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1840.

1840 November 3.  The Constitutionalist.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  November 3, 1840.  Vol. XVIII, No. 87, P. 3.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office…S. Broadbent.

1841 April 17.  New York Mechanic.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1841, New Series—    Vol. 1, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, Taken with or without Sunlight, from ten o’clock, A. M. until dark, every day at the Studio of Professor Morse, No. 136 Nassau Street, opposite the Brick Church, by S. Broadbent.

Professor Morse, Will Generally Be In Attendance.

N. B.—Portraits are taken equally well in Cloudy , and even in Stormy weather.

More recently likenesses are taken in the sunlight in one second of time, without the sun in Twenty Seconds.

Advertisement ran from April 17 to August 21, 1843.

1842 December 8.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  December 8, 1842, Vol. XX, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—If any one wants a fac simile of his countenance, as accurately as nature can copy it, (or of a friend,) let him call at the room of Mr. Broadbent, opposite the Central Hotel.  Mr. Broadbent has been the pupil of Professor Morse, the President of the National Academy; and the execution of his work is more perfect, and the features and outlines of his miniatures more plainly and strikingly delineated, than we have ever before seen.

1842 December 15.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  December 15, 1842, Vol. XX, No. 43, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent respectfully announces to the citizens of Macon and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms over the store formerly occupied by Wm. B. Parker, opposite the Central Hotel, where he will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to see specimens, or have their Likeness taken by the Photographic Art.

Advertisement ran on December 15 & 22, 1842.

1843 January 12.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  January 12, 1843, Vol. XX, No. 47, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Mr. Broadbent has been wee encouraged by our citizens.  His likenesses are as faithful as reflection can make them, and if it is a satisfaction to any one to have a faithful resemblance of wife, children or friends, the opportunity is now offered them.  

1843 February 16.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  February 16, 1843, Vol. XX, No. 52, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent respectfully informs the citizens of Macon that he has just returned from New York, and will remain in this city for a short time, and that those who wish their Portraits taken can now be gratified.

Advertisement ran on February 16 & 23, 1843.

1843 May 20.  Southern Miscellany.  (Madison, Georgia.)  May 20, 1843, Vol. II, No. 8, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Broadbent is at present at the American Hotel, where he is prepared to take miniatures of such as may desire them, in a superior style.  We have seen several of Mr. Broadbent’s pictures, and do not hesitate to pronounce them superior to any we have yet seen.  Mr. B. has certainly brought the art to perfection.  Let those who doubt visit his rooms.

1843 June 2.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  June 2, 1843, Vol. VII, No. 128, P. 2.

Photographic Miniatures.  By reference to the advertisement of Mr. Broadbent, it will be seent hat he has taken rooms at the Masonic Hall, where he proposes to take miniatures by the aid of this astonishing art.  Mr. B. has exhibited to us, and left in our possession, some specimens of his proficiency, which are, indeed, very satisfactory and should commend him to the favor of those who desire to obtain miniatures.

1843 June 2.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  June 2, 1843, Vol. VII, No. 128, P. 3.

 Daguerreotypes.—S. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has taken rooms at the Masonic Hall, where he will remain a few days only, and will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen who may wish to see specimens, or have their likenesses taken by the Daguerreotype process.

1843 October 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 7, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 285, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—We call the attention of our citizens as well as that of strangers visiting the city, to the advertisement of Mr. Broadbent, which appears in our columns this morning.  We have examined several of his likenesses, and unhesitatingly pronounce them superior to any that we have ever before seen.  They have mor the appearance of a painted portrait than the common Daguerreotype likeness. Mr. B’s stay in this city will not be long, and we therefore recommend our friends to give him an early call

1843 October 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 7, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 285, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—S. Broadbent, having taken Rooms over the store occupied by Mrs. Bullard, Congress-street, opposite Pulaski House—will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to see Specimens, or  have their Likenesses, taken by the Daguerreotype process.

Mr. B.’s Portraits have all the colors of the complexion, dress, &c., and warranted superior to any Specimens that can be produced in New York, or elsewhere, or no charge.  

1843 October 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 17, 1843, Vol. IX, No. 275, Whole No. 3497, P. 3.

Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment.  Exchange Building, Rooms 26 & 27.  The Subscribers, has received a large supply of Voigtander’s celebrated Daguerreotype Apparatus, large and small sizes, with achromatic lenses made according to Professor Petzval’s calculation.

Also a new supply of the best plates and chemicals, which he warrants good and sells at reduced prices.

The following gentlemen have agreed to act as their agents, viz:—

E. White, 175 Broadway, N. Y.  P. Haas, Esq., Washington, D. C.  Dr. A. Caspari, Richmond, Va.  S. Broadbent, Esq., for the Southern States.  William West, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio.          

All communications (post paid) and orders, accompanied with remittance, will be promptly attended to, and should be directed to William Langenheim, Exchange Building, Phila.

Advertisement ran from October 17, 1843 to January 26, 1844.

1843 October 17.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October 17, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 242, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—S. Broadbent, respectfully announces that he has taken Rooms over the store occupied by Miss Kendrick and Mrs. Bullard, in Congress-street, opposite the Pulaski House, where he will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to see Specimens, or have their Likenesses, taken by the Daguerreotype process.

Mr. B.’s Portraits have all the colors of the complexion, dress, &c., and are warranted superior to any Specimens that can be produced done in New York, or elsewhere.

Groups of two or more taken on one plate, (whole family groups taken.)

Portraits taken equally well in cloudy, or even in stormy weather.

Advertisement ran from October 17 to November 1, 1843.

1843 November 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 7, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 258, P. 2.

Mr. Broadbent’s Daguerreotype Likenesses.—It is only recently that we have paid much attention to the really excellent work of Mr. Broadbent, in this new art.  So repeated have been the failures of all similar attempts here, so imperfect have been the portraits which we have hitherto seen of this kind, that we have never held the method in proper estimations.  The likenesses of Mr. Broadbent are full of merit.  They are perhaps a little too true to be pleasing in some instances, but they are perfect.  The effect of light and shade and foreshortening, is precisely that which the most eminent artist known how to reach, while the peculiar contrast and gradation of colors cause them to present an appearance somewhat between a steel and mezzotint engraving.  Mr. B. has a method of precipitating gold upon the finished picture which prevents any change in it from lapse of time, whether from oxidation or otherwise.  Napoleon was but poorly gratified when Isabey told him that he could paint a picture which should last 400 years.  We can see no reason why these pictures should have any limit to their duration.  Chemically speaking there is a necessity of their continuous perfection.  Their price brings them within the reach of every one.  Mr. B.’s stay in Savannah will not be protracted much longer, as he has engagements elsewhere.  Those therefore, who desire to send cherished friends, true likenesses  of themselves, ought to make immediate application.

1843 December 8.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  December 8, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 284, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, By S. Broadbent—Taken every day without regard to weather, (equally well in cloudy or even stormy weather) either with or without colours, and warranted superior to any taken in this city or elsewhere, or no charge.

Room in Congress street, over the store occupied by Miss Kendrick, late Mrs. Beaulard.

Mr. B. has just received a large supply of French Plates, No. 20, also, Scovill’s, Corduan’s and German Plates, and Morocco Cases; which he offers for sale by the gross or dozen, at New York prices.

Mr. B. is agent for the sale of German Instruments, and has them for sale at the importer’s price.

Advertisement ran from December 8, 1843 to January 6, 1844.

1844 February 17.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  February 17, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 41, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits—By S. Broadbent.—Rooms over the store occupied by Miss Kendrick, Congress street.

N. B. Mr. B. will remain in Savannah but a short time longer.  He will be happy to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to examine Specimens, or have their Likenesses taken, and hope that they will make it convenient to call soon.

Daguerreotype Apparatus, Plates, Cases, &c. for sale at New York prices.

Advertisement ran from February 17 to March 1, 1844.

1844 March 8.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  March 8, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 58, P. 3.

A Card—Daguerreotype.—S. Broadbent, begs leave respectfully to tender his thanks to the citizens of Savannah, for the liberal patronage he has received during his stay here, and hopes that those who wish, will avail themselves of this opportunity of having their Portraits taken, as he intends remaining a short time longer, and would advise all such that the weather is now vary favorable.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 16, 1844.

1844 April 15.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  April 15, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 89, P. 3.

The Last Call—Daguerreotype.—Mr. Broadbent begs leave once more to remind those who wish their portraits. That te will remain one week longer only (and as he has recently made some improvements, he is sure of giving perfect satisfaction to such as wish  their Likeness taken.

Rooms over Miss Kendrick’s store, Congress st., opposite the Palaski House.

1844 April 24.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  April 24, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 97, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Once More, Since the last call, Mr. Broadbent has been detained longer than he anticipated, and begs leave to say, that he will be detained a very few days longer, and will be happy to wait upon those who desire to have their Likenesses taken.

Advertisement ran from April 24 to 29, 1844.

1844 May 6.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  May 6, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 107, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Mr. Broadbent will take no miniatures after this day.  Those who intend to sit for their pictures must therefore call, as this will be the last opportunity afforded them.

1844 May 11.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  May 11, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 112, P. 2.

Not Gone Yet.—Daguerreotype!—Mr. Broadbent, having Portraits engaged for several families, is encouraged to remain until the last of the week, and hopes that those who desire their Portraits, will avail themselves of this opportunity.

1844 May 14.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  May 14, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 114, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Again—Still Here!—S. Broadbent is yet on hand ready to wait upon Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish their Likenesses taken.

Advertisement ran from May 14 to 18, 1844.

1844 June 7.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  June 7, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 185, P. 3.

Per brig Clinton, sailed yesterday for New York—…S. Broadbent…

1844 October 24.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 24, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 12816, P. 3.

Arrivals at the Charleston Hotel.  October 23, 1844.  S. Broadbent, Residence.  New-York.

1844 November 28.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  November 28, 1844, Vol. XXII, No. 42, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits The subscriber respectfully announces his return to Macon, and that he has taken rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street, and proposes taking Portraits of such as wish, by the Daguerreotype process.

Portraits with or without color, and warranted equal to any in the world.

Those who wish Portraits, will please call soon, as Mr. B. will remain but a short time.  S. Broadbent.

Advertisement ran from November 28 to December 19, 1844.

1844. December 3.  The Weekly Telegraph.  (Macon, Georgia.)  December 3, 1844, Vol. 1, No. 10, Whole No. 946, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits The subscriber respectfully announces his return to Macon, and that he has taken rooms over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry Street, and proposes taking Portraits of such as wish, by the Daguerreotype process.

Portraits with or without color, and warranted equal to any in the world.

Those who wish Portraits, will please call soon, as Mr. B. will remain but a short time.  S. Broadbent.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 24, 1844.

1845 February 12.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  February 12, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 1.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  The Subscribers respectfully announces that they have taken rooms over Messrs. Ives & Brother’s Dry Goods Store, Broad street, and are prepared to take likenesses of such as wish, by the Daguerreotype process, beautifully colored, and warranted superior to any done in New York or elsewhere, or no charge.

This is a favorable opportunity for those who wish to preserve the resemblances of their parents, relatives or friends, and as we shall remain but a short time, those who wish their portraits will do well to call soon.  S. Broadbent & Co

Advertisement ran from February 12 to March 12, 1845.

1845 April 2.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 2, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 15, P. 2.

Broadbent’s Daguerreotype.  We had often seen notices of the superior excellence of Broadbent’s pictures, and have always heard him spoken of as excelling all others in the Daguerreotype—and we really think him deserving of all the praise that has been awarded him.  His pictures are more highly finished, and have a strength, brilliancy and beauty about them, that we have never seen in Daguerreotype pictures before. 

We have seen a few specimens of Miniature Paintings by Broadbent, which show him to be an artist of very superior skill, and probably his artistical skill may be one reason why he excels in the Daguerreotype.

Mr. B. intimates that he will leave in a few days, and we would advise all those who wish their portraits to call on him at once, as probably there may never occur an opportunity of getting portraits equal to Broadbent’s Daguerreotypes, which are infinitely superior as likenesses, and consequently more valuable, than any painted portrait in the world.

1845 April 9.  The Columbus Times.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. V, No. 15, P. 2.

For The Times.  Daguerreotype.  Messrs. Editors:—Having recently visited the operating room of Mr. Broadbent, over Ives & Brothers Store in this city, who is now engaged in taking Miniature likenesses, I was astonished to see what perfection this beautiful art has attained.  Among his specimens I saw many familiar faces which I daily meet, and so natural are they, that were they Busts, instead of Pictures , nothing is wanting save the infusion of the breath of life, to make them real or second self.  Mr. B. being an Artist, (with the aid of the magic pencil, or some other secret charm,) imparts a coloring to his pictures which makes them vie with nature itself.  I understand that he will remain in the city but a few days longer; therefore all persons interested in obtaining a perfect resemblance of themselves, or friends, will improve the golden moment, and resort at once to his room, where almost in a twinkling he will indelibly stamp their features on something more lasting than paper, or durable than wood.

1845 April 9.  The Columbus Times.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. V, No. 15, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, Mr. Broadbent, Having engagements with several families, is induced to remain during this, and perhaps a part of next week, and in the mean time he will be happy to wait upon others who may favor him with a call.  He insures his customers that their portraits shall be taken in the best possible manner.

1845 April 9.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Again.  Mr. Broadbent, Having engagements with several families, is induced to remain during this, and perhaps a part of next week, and in the mean time he will be happy to wait upon others who may favor him with a call.  He insures his customers that their portraits shall be taken in the best possible manner.

N. B.  Portraits taken equally well in cloudy and even stormy weather.

1845 April 9.  The Columbus Times.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 9, 1845, Vol. V, No. 16, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent, one of the most successful artist in this country in taking Daguerreotype portraits, is still in this city.—His pictures must satisfy anyone of the perfection to which he has arrived in the art of taking impressions from the human face Divine, more perfect and distinct than can be effected by the engraver.

1845 April 16.  Weekly Columbus Enquirer.  (Columbus, Georgia.)  April 16, 1845, Vol. XVIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Not Gone Yet.  Mr. Broadbent, Will remain a few days longer.  All who wish to avail themselves of the opportunity of having their Portraits taken by him, will do well to apply soon.

Specimens may be seen at his rooms which will satisfy any one of the superiority of his Pictures, as being bettered colored, more bold, perfect and distinct, than any taken elsewhere.

Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.  Rooms over Ives & Brother’s Dry Goods Store, at the Central Hotel.

1845 April 24.  Georgia Messenger.  (Macon, Georgia.)  April 24, 1845, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has taken the rooms recently occupied by Mr. Broadbent, over J. L. Jones & Co.’s Clothing Store, Mulberry street, where he is prepared to take Portraits by the Daguerreotype process.  He is provided with a very superior instrument, and the latest improvements in the art; and will engage to execute Portraits, either with or without color, equal to any in the United States.  Henry C. Freeman.

1845 May 15.  Southers Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 15, 1845, Vol. XIV, No. 10, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  By S. Broadbent.  Rooms over Field & King’s Store, in Mitchell’s New Building.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.

N. B. Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to 29, 1845.

1845 May 15.  Southern Whig.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 15, 1845, Vol. XIII, No. 4, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent Respectfully announces that he has taken rooms in Mitchell’s new building, over Field & King’s Store, and hopes that those who wish portraits of themselves and families, beautifully coloured, will make it convenient to call soon.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 12, 1845.

1845 June 5.  Southers Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  June 5, 1845, Vol. XIV, No. 13, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent, Will remain in Athens a few days longer, and desires that those who wish their portrait taken by him, will make it convenient to call soon.

Rooms over Field & King’s Store, in Mitchell’s New Building.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.

N. B. Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement ran from June 5 to 19, 1845.

1845 October 21.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 21, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13110, P. 1.

List Of Letters remaining at the post Office, Charleston, So. Ca.  Oct, 15.  Broadbent, Saml.

1845 October 22.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 22, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13111, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per steam packet Wilmington, from Wilmington, (N. C.)…S. Broadbent.

1845 October 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 27, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13115, P. 2.

Col’d Daguerreotype Portraits By S. Broadbent.  Rooms at 271 King Street, up stairs, 3 doors above Babcock & Co’s Book Store.

Portraits executed equal to any that can be produced elsewhere, or no charge.

Groups of  two or more taken on one plate.

Portraits taken equally well in all kinds of weather.  For sale, Voigtlander’s Geerman Cameras and every article used in the Daguerreotype.  271 King-street, S. Broadbent.

Advertisement ran from October 27 to November 1, 1845.

1845 October 31.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 31, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 13118, P. 2.

[For The Courier.]  Daguerreotype Portraits.  Those who desire to procure the most perfect likenesses by this beautiful and truly wonderful process, can now have an opportunity of doing so, by calling at the rooms of Mr. Broadbent, in King-street.  This gentleman has carried the practical operation of this science to a perfection which has not been attained by any other artist within our knowledge.  Whether it is the result of the quality of the materials used, or the superior skill of the artist, we cannot say, but the pictures of Mr. Broadbent surpasses any we have ever seen for distinctness and beauty.  They are brought out in such a manner as to resemble the finest engraving, without that unsatisfactory dimness and want of life which characterises most likenesses taken by this process.  For durability, also, they are fully equal to engravings.  Mr. B. now has in his possession portraits, several years old, that present as fresh an appearance as though they had just been retaken, If there are any who doubt what we have stated, we can only say to them call and judge for yourselves.  X. Y. Z.

1845 December 3.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 3, 1845, Vol. LIV, No. 8222, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  By S. Broadbent, 271 King-st., 3 doors above Babcock’s Book Store.  Portraits warranted equal to any that can be produced in the world, or no charge.  German Instruments and every article used in the Daguerreotype for sale.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 12, 1845.

1845 December 13.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 13, 1845, Vol. LIV, No. 8231, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Perry[3], from New-York, having taken the rooms recently occupied by Mr. Broadbent, No. 271 King-street, proposes Taking Portraits By The Daguerreotype Process,—and he assures his patrons that his Pictures shall be superior, for beauty and finish, to any that can be produced at any other house in Charleston.

Mr. Perry for several years has had the charge of Mr. Plumb’s establishment in New-York, and produced the pictures for which Mr. Plumb obtained the first premium for the best pictures at the Fair of the American Institute in New-York the several successive years he was with him.  Mr. P. was also commissioned to visit the President’s house at Washington to take the portraits of his family—and also was engaged during the last session of Congress, taking the Portraits of Members of Congress, and other eminent persons.  It is well known the Daguerreotype reverses the picture, making the right appear the left side of the sitter.  Mr. P. has a mode of correcting this error by the use of a speculum which takes portraits or views without reversing them—which is not practiced by others in this city.

Mr. Perry is a practical optician, and manufactures the very best Daguerreotype instruments extant—and has for sale, Perry’s Premium Apparatus, also Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c. &c.  Instructions given in the most approved process.

1846 January 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 10, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 9, Whole No. 4222, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Several Furnishing Establishments and Sole Agency for the sale of Voigtlaender’s Apparatus. 

The genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus, also the best plates, Chemicals, Polishing Materials and Morocco Cases, &c., &c. may be procured at the subscribers’, wholesale and retail, by addressing (post paid) to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia, or Langenheim & Beckers, 201 Broadway, N. Y.

The following gentlemen have agreed to act as Agents for the sale of the genuine Voigtlaender Apparatus:–

Messrs. Litch & Whipple, Boston, Mass.

Mr. James L. Lyon, Richmond, Va.

Mr. S. Broadbent, Columbia, S. C.

Mr. James P. Perry, Charleston, S. C.

Mr. S. Noessel, New Orleans.

Messrs. Johnson & Jacobs, New Orleans.

W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange, Philadelphia.                                            

Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 19, 1846.

1846 May 11.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  May 11, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 13276, P. 2.

Per C. L. brig Carolina, for New-York—…S. Broadbent…

1846 October 27.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  October27, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 255, P. 3.

Per steam-packet Gen. Clinch, from Charleston—…S. Broadbent…

1846 November 3.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 3, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 261, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—S. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has returned to the city , and taken rooms which he formerly occupied over Mrs. Beaulard’s Store, for the purpose of taking Likenesses by the Daguerreotype Process.  Those who wish their Portraits taken, may be assured of their being done by him in the very best possible manner.

Apparatus and Daguerreotype Materials for sale,

Instruction given on reasonable terms.

Advertisement ran on November 3 & 4, 1846.

1846 November 18.  Savannah Daily Republican.  (Savannah, Georgia.)  November 3, 1846, Vol. XLIV, No. 278, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.—The Subscriber would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Savannah and visitors, that he rooms are ready, and that Mr. Cary, in connection with Mr. Broadbent is now prepared to execute Likenesses in a style not to be surpassed.

Young Children setting between the hours of 11 and 12, taken in a few seconds.  Portraits for Finger Rings, Lockets, Bracelets and Broaches; also Full Length Portraits and Family Groups, with from two to fifteen persons, taken on large plates.  Printed Portraits and Daguerreotypes copied, and Pictures taken after death.

Instruction given and Daguerreotype Instruments, Chemicals, and Plates for sale.

Entrance to the Rooms one door east from the corner of Market-square and Bryan-street.  T. T. Wilmot.

P. S. Portraits taken equally well in cloudy as fair weather.

Advertisement ran from November 18, 1846 to January 5, 1847.

1847 November 2.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 2, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 98, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  We desire to call the attention of our citizens to this beautiful art as practiced  by Mr. Broadbent, whose miniatures are the chef d’ӕuvre of the Daguerreotype.  All who see his pictures testify the warmest admiration of his skill.

His likenesses combine great beauty of finish, and an unusual artistical effect—very unlike ordinary Daguerreotypes, and, beside the merit of fac simile likenesses, they are as strong as steel engravings, and have all the delicacy of color of the most exquisitely painted miniatures.  It must be a great gratification to the family and social circle to possess these beautiful representations of its members and of friends.  All who wish good portraits of themselves or friends would do well to give Mr. Broadbent a call.

1847 November 2.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  November 2, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 98, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits, By S. Broadbent, A few doors below Dr. Evans Drug Store near the Market.

Portraits taken in a style superior to any that can be produced, done elsewhere, or no charge.

Mr. B. will remain but a short time.

Advertisement ran from November 2 to 30, 1847.

1847 December 18.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  December 18, 1847, Vol. 2, No. 118, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.  Daguerreotype Portraits By S. Broadbent, From the largest size to the very smallest desired, for Breast Pins, Lockets &c.

Room a few doors below Dr. Evans’ Drug Store, Market Street.

Advertisement ran from December 18 to 30, 1847.

1848 January 27.  The Commercial.  (Wilmington, North Carolina.)  January 27, 1848, Vol. 2, No. 134, P. 3.

Daguerreotype!  Removal.  S. Broadbent has removed to rooms over Messrs. Hart & Polley’s store where he has a Sky Light built expressly for the Daguerreotype.  There are several advantages of a sky light—the pictures are stronger, more effective, and of a more pleasing character than those done by side light; the objection of one side of the face being light and the other dark is obviated, and blue eyes can be as well taken as others.

Mr. Broadbent is an artist by profession, which gives him many advantages in the arrangement and finish of his pictures.  He has had, perhaps, mor experience in the Daguerreotype than any other person; having been successfully engaged in it ever since the art has been practiced, and his process is superior to that practiced by others, (either with machinery patented last October, or otherwise,) and he warrants better pictures than can be produced, done elsewhere.—or no charge.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens.  Rooms over Hart & Polly’s store.

Advertisement ran from January 27 to February 26, 1848.

1848 April 11.  Fayetteville Observer.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  April 11, 1848, Vol. XXXI, No. 1610, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent purposes remaining in Fayetteville a few days, and will be happy to wait upon such as wish to see specimens, or have their likenesses taken by the Daguerreotype process.  Portraits taken equally well in cloudy or even in stormy weather.  Rooms in the New Hotel.

Advertisement ran from April 11 to May 9, 1848.

1848 May 2.  Fayetteville Observer.  (Fayetteville, North Carolina.)  May 2, 1848, Vol. XXXI, No. 1613, P. 3.

Messrs. Broadbent and Bennett[4] will remain in Fayetteville the remainer of this week, giving all who may wish a correct Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends an opportunity to obtain it.  Miniatures taken equally well in cloudy or fair weather.

1848 May 24.  The Raleigh Register and North Carolina Gazette.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  May 24, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 41, P. 3.

For the Register.  Daguerreotyping.  We have seen some specimens of this novel and beautiful art, by Mr. Broadbent, who is now in our City, which are entirely different and superior to any of the kind we have ever before seen.  His miniatures are finished in a style at once unique and splendid.

Mr. B. has taken rooms in B. B. Smith’s building, next door to the Telegraph Office.

1848 May 24.  The Raleigh Register and North Carolina Gazette.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  May 24, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 41, P. 3.

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits by S. Broadbent.  Rooms At B. B. Smith’s Corner.  Pictures taken in all the various sizes, and in the very best possible manner.

Advertisement ran from May 24 to 31, 1848.

1848 May 27.  The Raleigh Register and North Carolina Gazette.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  May 27, 1848, Vol. XLIX, No. 42, P. 3.

For The Register.  Daguerreotype Portraits.  Mr. Broadbent, one of the most successful Artist in the country, in taking Daguerreotype Likenesses, is still in this City, and will remain but a few day.  We have seen a letter from Prof. Stillman, speaking of Mr. Broadbent’s Pictures, in which he says “that they are decidedly the best specimens of the Art he has ever seen, and are truly elegant and perfect.”

His Likenesses combine great beauty of finish and an unusual artistical effect—very much unlike ordinary Daguerreotypes; and besides the merit of fac simile Likenesses, they are as strong as steel engravings, and have all the delicacy of color of exquisitely painted Miniatures.  All who wish good portraits of themselves and friends, would do well to give Mr. Broadbent a call immediately, as he will leave soon.

Advertisement ran on May 27 & 31, 1848.

1848 December 19.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 19, 1848, Vol. XCVIII, No. 17,164, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Mr. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has taken rooms at 211 Baltimore Streer, over J. E. Bird’s store, next Mr. Easter’s, where he has a very superior Sky Light, built expressly for the Daguerreotype.

Mr. B. has many advantages over ordinary operators—he has had as much, and probably more experience in the Daguerreotype, than any other person,–having been successfully engaged in it ever since the art has been practiced; and being an artist, he understands how to place the sitter in the most favorable light and position to make a good picture, and show best the likeness and character of the sitter—beside, his process is superior to that practiced by others.  Those who want the very best picture that can possibly be taken (and no one wants any other) will do well to give Mr. Broadbent a call at 211 Baltimore st.

Advertisement ran from December 19 to 21, 1848.

1848 December 23.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  December 23, 1848, Vol. XCVIII, No. 17,168, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits Taken By Broadbent & Co., No. 211 Baltimore st., over J. E. Bird’s Store, next Mr. Easter’s, and warranted superior to any that can be produced elsewhere, or no charge.

Advertisement ran from December 23, 1858 to January 9, 1859.

1849 May 30.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 30, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,290, P. 3.

Local Matters.  Reported for the American…

Beautiful Daguerreotypes.—We have recently [examined] with much pleasure the very beautiful specimens of Daguerreotyping, executed by Messrs, Broadbent Cary, No. 128 Baltimore street.  These gentlemen, with a perfect knowledge of the art, have availed themselves of the latest improvements made in France and Germany, and now produce a perfect likeness, [which] by the aid of a little colouring, is made to bear [a close] resemblance to a finely executed miniature.—[those] who will take the trouble to examine their [speci ?] will at once acknowledge their great excellence.  [The] rooms of Messrs. Broadbent & Cary are neatly [prepared] for the reception of ladies and gentlemen, and [ ? ] great pains they take to afford entire satisfaction to [those] who favor them with their custom, commends [them] strongly to public patronage.

1849 June 13.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 13, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,302, P. 2.

Left at The Daguerreotype Rooms of Broadbent & Cary, in the American Office Building, a Bead Purse containing Money, and other articles which the owner can have by paying for this advertisement.

1849 July 13.  Blue Hen’s Chicken.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  July 13, 1849, P. 2.[2]

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Broadbent, from Baltimore, is resuscitating at the Glazier Building, taking likenesses to the life.  He gives true and beautiful pictures.  Who does not want to be often remembered  hen call and get your likeness and send it to your friend.  His specimens are splendid.

1849 July 13.  Blue Hen’s Chicken.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  July 13, 1849, P. 3.4

Colored Daguerreotype Portraits.  S. Broadbent has taken rooms in Glazier’s new building, corner of Third and Market Streets; where he purposes remaining a short time, and respectfully invites ladies and Gentlemen, to call and see specimens.

His pictures are guaranteed superior to any others; or no charge.

N. B.—Likenesses taken equally well in all kinds of weather.

1849 August 30.  American And Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  August 30, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,363, P. 3.

Splendid Colored Daguerreotype Portraits By C. W. Purcell, late Operator for Broadbent & Cary, No. 128 Baltimore street, over the American Office.

Having a through knowledge of all the latest improvements in this beautiful art.  Mr. Purcell feels a confidence in assuring the public that all pictures taken at his establishment shall combine a most correct likeness with the highest artistical skill.  He will undertake to give the fullest satisfaction, or no charge will be made.

Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to call at his rooms and examine his specimens.

1850 February 26.  The Record.  (West Chester, Pennsylvania.) February 26, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 1704, P. 3.

Daguerreotype.  S. Broadbent respectfully announces that he has taken rooms over the office of Joseph Lewis, Esq., Market street, and intends remaining a short time for the purpose of taking portraits by the Daguerreotype process.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.

Advertisement ran from February 26 to March 19, 1850.

1850 April 2.  The Record.  (West Chester, Pennsylvania.) April 2, 1850, Vol. XXXIII, No. 1706, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Broadbent has made arrangements with Mrs. Hewes to continue for a short time, the taking of Daguerreotype Portraits, at the rooms recently occupied by him in Wester Chester Those who desire pictures should call on Mrs. H., who having practiced with him, executes in the best style of the art and by the same process as Mr. B.; it being acknowledged superior to that of any other artist.—Their pictures are strong as Steel Engravings and beautifully colored.

Specimens may be seen at their rooms over Mr. Lewis’ Office, Market street.

1851 April 10.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  April 10, 1851, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 15, P. 3.

Something New.  Broadbent & Co.  Colored Skylight Daguerreotypes.  We would advise our friends and the public in general, that we are prepared to offer best efforts to those wishing pictures, and shall be pleased to exhibit specimens to any who may call, at 136 Chestnut street, over Baily & Co., Philadelphia.  Mr. S. Broadbent.  Mrs. S. G. Hawes.

Advertisement ran from April 10, 1851 to September 11, 1852.

1851 June 16.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 16, 1851, Vol. XXXI, No. 70, P. 2.

All who visit Broadbent & Co’s Daguerreotype Rooms, testify the warmest admiration of their beautiful style of pictures.  Rooms 136 Chestnut st.

1851 August 19.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 19, 1851, Vol. XXXI, No. 124, P. 2.

Broadbent & Co.’s Daguerreotypes—over Bailey, No. 136 Chestnut street—are the most perfect gems in the art.

1851 September 1.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 1, 1851, Vol. XXXI, No. 135, P. 2.

Broadbent & Co.’s Portraits, by the Daguerreotype. Are peerless.  Rooms 136 Chestnut street, between Fourth and Fifth, south side.

1851 October 30.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 30, 1851, New Series—Vol. VIII, No. 44, P. 2.

Likeness Of George Thompson.—We have seen, at various times three or four different pictures of this eminent man, but they were all failures—we had almost said caricatures.  Correct in outline, they yet lacked expression, and were powerless to convey a right impression of the man whose lineaments they professed to present.  But we have before us now a picture of another sort, and one that does something like justice to its subject.  It is an engraving by Illman & Sons, from a Daguerreotype by Broadbent & Co.; and those who have seen Mr. Thompson will, we think, agree with us that it is not only a striking likeness, but a beautiful work of art.  The engraver has been fortunate in catching the spirited and life-like expression so effectually traced by the sun, and in looking at the picture you might almost think that the man himself stood before you, and was about to give you an illustration of his oratorical powers.

It is for sale at the Anti-Slavery Office, price 37½ cents.

1851 December 12.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 12, 1851, Vol. XXXII, No. 67, P. 2.

An Assortment Of Cases, for holiday gifts, at Broadbent & Co.’s, 136 Chestnut Street.  The pictures need no comment—the speak for themselves.

1851 December 20.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 20, 1851, Vol. XXXII, No. 74, P. 2.

Holiday Presents.—Broadbent & Co.’s Daguerreotypes, No. 136, South side of Chestnut st., between Fourth and Fifth.  Saml. Broadbent.  Mrs. S. G. Hewes.

1852 September 18.  The Pennsylvania Freeman.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 18, 1852, New Series—Vol. IXI, No. 38, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!!  Broadbent & Co. offer to those desiring pictures the best facilities in the art.  Beautiful Landscapes, Picturesque or Plain Backgrounds, at the option of the Sitter; see the new and elegant style of illuminated heads.

Those who desire pictures or portraits copied Stereoscope portraits of themselves, or miniatures on ivory or beautifully enameled on porcelain, shall be faithfully served at 136 Chestnut st.  Samuel Broadbent, Sally G. Hawes.

Advertisement ran from September 18, 1852 to June 15, 1854.

1852 September 25.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 25, 1852, Vol. XXXIV, No. 2, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in new and beautiful styles, by Broadbent & Co., 136 Chestnut street, between Fourth and Fifth.

1856 April.  The Photographic And Fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1856, Vol. IX, No. 4, P. 124-126.

The Photographic Galleries Of America.   Number two Philadelphia. Philadelphia, April, 1856.

Broadbent & Co., Chestnut St.—What specimens we saw, chiefly daguerreotypes, were in the first style of the art, with a few exceptions. Good daguerreotypes are not so much appreciated as formerly, as the attention of true artists is directed now particularly to Photography on paper and glass. As daguerreotyping has not yet reached its acme of perfection, I am very glad to see that there are some artists who are still striving for its improvement; although I acknowledge the superiority of paper and collodion photographs.

1858 October 23.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 23, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 95, P. 1.

We Noticed also, among the photographic specimens some magnificent works by Broadbent.  Other cities may boast as much as they will of the advancement of the photographic art—Philadelphia still, as we think, bears away the palm.  Some of the works in the collection of Broadbent surpass any we have ever seen, either of home or foreign execution.  Those of them which are plain have high merits, while those that are colored are, if possible, even more attractive.

1858 November 6.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 6, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 106, P. 1.

Franklin Institute…Among the photographic specimens at the Fair, we have heard but one opinion expressed of the works of Broadbent, Dinmore, [Hotly], Williams, and others.  Those of Broadbent and Dinmore have been particularly lauded, and with great reason.  They are truly gems in the way of art.

1858 November 10.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1858, Vol. XLVI, No. 44, P. 1.

Franklin Institute…Fine Arts—F. DeB. Richards, for untouched photographs recall 1st premium; Broadbent & Co., photographs touched with crayon, 1st premium…The other exhibitions of photographs and daguerreotypes are mentioned in the report, but none, except those given, are considered worthy of premiums.

1858 November 11.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. LIX, No. 110, P. 1.

Franklin Institute.—The photographs of Mr. Broadbent, in the upper saloon of the Institute, are beautiful specimens.  Among them we noticed a likeness of John Grigg, Esq., which is brilliantly executed, presenting a most spirited fac simile of the features of that well known and highly respected gentleman.  The coloring of all the specimens in Mr. Broadbent’s collection is extremely life-like.  Indeed, the entire display he makes at the Fair is of the best possible character.

1858 November 17.  The Dollar Newspaper.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  November 17, 1858, Vol. XVI, No. 46, P. 2.

Franklin Institute…Fine Arts—F. DeB. Richards, for untouched photographs recall 1st premium; Broadbent & Co., photographs touched with crayon, 1st premium…The other exhibitions of photographs and daguerreotypes are mentioned in the report, but none, except those given, are considered worthy of premiums.

1861 December 13.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  December 13, 1861, Vol. LIL, No. 71, P. 3.

Wanted—A good Photographer—One who understands the Albumen process, preferred.  Broadbent & Co., 814 Chestnut street.

1862 July 30.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 30, 1862, Vol. 5, No. 307, P. 3.

New Photographic Rooms, Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut Street.—The old established house of Broadbent & Company have just opened at the above place an attractive Gallery of Art, where will be found every variety of picture, from the plain carte de visite to the most exquisitely-finished ivorytype.  Prices are graded as low as consistent with the character of the pictures furnished.  Everything that is excellent in the Photographic line may here be enjoyed at leisure, and the art-loving public will not fail to make Broadbent & Company’s a constant place of resort.

1862 July 31.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 31, 1862, Vol. 5, No. 308, P. 3.

Messrs. Broadbent & Co.’s New Photographs Gallery.—We congratulate the citizens of Philadelphia upon the splendid acquisition to their photographic establishments of the new Gallery and Operating Rooms of Messrs. Broadbent & Co., Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, (late 814 Chestnut street.)  For elegance of design, comfort and convenience of applicants for pictures, variety and artistic merit of the pictures taken, and general excellence in all its departments, it is unsurpassed by any in the country.  Besides the charming new style of pictures made by this firm alone, the general work is pronounced unrivalled.  Scores of our citizens are visiting their magnificent new rooms daily.

1862 August 4.  Public Ledger.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 4, 1862, Vol. LIII, No. 115, P. 2.

The Greatest Attraction at the present time, on Chestnut street, is Broadbent & Co.’s New Photographic Gallery, at Nos. 912 & 914.  This long established house has just opened he most beautiful and best appointed Rooms for the Photographic purpose to be found in the world.  Their entrance on Chestnut street, where are exhibited the most exquisite Ivorytypes, Wenderotypes and Cartes de Visite, is thronged  from morning till night.  By [increased] sky light arrangements, they are enabled to secure much greater promptness in attending to visitors.  Sky lights but a short flight of steps above the Reception Room.

1862 August 7.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 7, 1862, P. 5.

Broadbent & Co.’s New Photographic Galleries.—The removal of Messrs Broadbent & Co.’s Photograph Galleries to Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, is meeting the popular approval of the public.  This establishment is now the most popular art centre in our city, and hundreds visit it daily for the purpose of examining the magnificent specimens there exhibited, executed in all the various styles of the Photographic art.

1862 August 11.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 11, 1862, P. 4.

 Messrs. Broadbent & Co.’s New Photograph Galleries, Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street [are] justly attracting general attention.  To have a life-like and artistic picture made, in any and every style of the Photographic art, this is the place.  In addition to the plain Photographs, either Carte or any of the larger sizes, they are executing, to order a large number of Ivorytypes, and the beautiful new Wenderotype, the latter being [confined] to this popular house, and is an invention of Mr. Wenderoth, a member of the firm. 

1862 August 16.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 16, 1862, Vol. 6, No. 14, P. 3.

New Card Photographs Of Distinguished Men.—Messrs. Broadbent & Co., No. 912 & 914 Chestnut street, have recently added to their collection of fine carte de visite for the Photograph Album excellent pictures of Hon. Edward Everett; Brigadier General Negley; Dr. J. E. Rhoads; Dr. A. C. Hart; Rev. Dr. [Suddards]; Governor Yates, of Illinois; Rev A. B. Atkins; Rev. Kingston Goodard, D. D.; Rev. T. K. Conrad; Dr. M. [Duane]; Rev. E. W. Hutter, D, D.; Colonel Collie, of the Zouaves d’Afrique; Dr. Reed; late B. T. Conrad, and others, all executed in the highest style of the art.

1862 August 26.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 26, 1862, Vol. 6, No. 2, P. 3.

Messrs. Broadbent & Co., Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, have just published, at their Photographic Galleries, fine carte de visite of Hon. Judge McCandles , of Pittsburg; Commodore McKean; Lieut. Colonel Starr (who has just been released from the Richmond prison); the Rev. R. A. Carden; Captain Gillies, of Delaware; Right Rev. Bishop Wood; Rev. William P. Bread; John Hunt, a noted preacher in the Society of Friends; Mr. Healy, the artist, and the Union General Jackson, of Kentucky.

Notice ran on August 26 & 28, 1862,

1862 August 27.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  August 27, 1862, P. 5.

Messrs. Broadbent & Co., Nos. 912 and 914 Chestnut street, have just published, at their Photographic Galleries, fine carte de visite of Hon. Judge McCandles , of Pittsburg; Commodore McKean; Lieut. Colonel Starr (who has just been released from the Richmond prison); the Rev. R. A. Carden; Captain Gillies, of Delaware; Right Rev. Bishop Wood; Rev. William P. Bread; John Hunt, a noted preacher in the Society of Friends; Mr. Healy, the artist, and the Union General Jackson, of Kentucky.

1862 September 4.  The Press.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  September 4, 1862, Vol. 6, No. 30, P. 3.

Beautiful Specimens Of Sculpture.—Messrs Broadbent & Co.’s establishment, Chestnut street, above Ninth, is a thorough Emporium of Art.  In addition to their celebrated photographs in every style of the art, from the carte de visite, colored and plain, to the life size portrait finished in oil, they are now executing some of the finest specimens of sculptured likenesses that we have ever examined, in bust, medallion, life size, and miniature.  Every department of this extensive house is under the control of thoroughly educated professional artists.

1863 June 5.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  June 5, 1863, P. 5.

Copartnership Notice.—Philadelphia, June 3, 1863.—The Firm of Broadbent & Co., Photographers is this day dissolved by the retirement of S. Broadbent.

The business will be continued by his late partners under the name Wenderoth & Taylor.  Mr. Wenderoth, the artist and the inventor of the Ivorytype and Wenderotype, who was associated with the late firm for four years, will continue at the head of the artists department, and Mr. Taylor, also a partner in the late firm, will remain, as heretofore, in charge of the business in the reception room.  S. Broadbent, F. A. Wenderoth, W. C. Taylor, 912 and 914 Chestnut Street.

1880 July 26.  Philadelphia Inquirer.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  July 26, 1880, Vol. CIII, P. 5.

Died.  Broadbent.—On Saturday evening.  July 24, 1880, Mr. Samuel Broadbent, in his seventieth year of age.

The funeral will take place from his late residence, on Wednesday, 28th inst., at 3 o’clock P. M.

Samuel Broadbent is still a work in progress, Philadelphia newspapers have not been thoroughly checked.

1880 July 27.  The Daily Gazette.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  July 27, 1880, Vol. XCVI, No. 87, P. 1.

Deceased.  Samuel Broadbent, of Broadbent Taylor, photographers, Chestnut street, Philadelphia died at his residence in that city , on Saturday in the 70th year of his age. 

Mr. Broadbent formerly lived in this city, and had a gallery in the building at Third and Market streets, belonging to Mr. Phillip Plunket.  Mr. Elwood Garret, the skillful photographer of this city learned the photographic art with Mr. Broadbent while in this city.  Mr. Broadbent was one of the best artist in Philadelphia, and a gentlemen of refinement, pleasant and reliable.  He was very active for his age and continued to be at his business until within a few weeks of his death. He had a wide circle of friends and his death will be sincereely (sic.) regretted

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Register

[2] A Directory of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 and Beyond.

[3] James P. Perry based on the January 10, 1846 advertisement.

[4] N. S. Bennett address was in the rear of Dr. Ware’s Office, Front Street.

George J. Smith

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855                Opposite Mr. Kophman’s Store, Port Jervis, New York.

1856-1860      147 Congress, corner Whitaker, Savannah, Georgia.[1]

1856                Bryan & St. Julian, Savannah, Georgia.[1]

George J. Smith was recorded in two advertisements in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York).  The first advertisement ran from November 8 to 22, 1855.  Something new in Port Jervis.  A Daguerrean Gallery open every day, Sunday excepted, from 8½ o’clock, A. M. to 5 P. M.  Gallery opposite Mr. Kophman’s store.  A share of public patronage is most respectfully solicited, and all are invited to call and examine specimens.  Geo. J. Smith.  Oct. 17, 1855.

P. S.—Stock for sale and instruction given in Glass Pictures and Daguerreotypes.          G. J. S.

The second advertisement appeared on December 6, 1855.  Cassedy’s Daguerrean Gallery.  Open every day. Sunday excepted, from 9 a. m., until 5 o’clock p. m.  Gallery opposite Kophman’s Store, Pike Street, Port Jervis, where Pictures are taken in all the improved styles of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.

N. Cassedy. Dec. 6, 1855. N. B.—Having business South I have sold my interest in the Daguerrean Rooms at Port Jervis to Mr. N. Cassedy.  The Rooms which have been neatly fitted up and newly furnished, are now in nice order.  To those that want a good picture I would say give him a call.  G. J. Smith.  Port Jervis, Dec. 1, 1855.

George J. Smith is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Georgia. 

[1] Early Georgia Photographers, 1841 – 1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth

Peter Laurens

Daguerreotypes,

1843-1863                   Address Unknown, Savannah, Georgia.[1]

Peter Laurens was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 1 to September 5, 1843 In The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment.  Exchange Building, Rooms 26 & 27.  The Subscribers, having procured the agency for the sale of Voigtander’s Daguerreotype Apparatus, constructed according to Professor Petzval’s calculation, have on hand a large assortment of these Apparatus, and artists as well as amateurs of their art, wishing to procure a good apparatus, will find it to their advantage to procure instruments of this construction.  They also have lately imported a large quantity of German and French plates, and all the chemicals used in their art, which they warrant in every respect, as they are made to their order.  Polishing substances, and morocco cases, and all necessary materials, are sold on the most reasonable terms.  The following gentlemen have agreed to act as their agents, viz:—                                                                                E. White, 175 Broadway, N. Y.                                                                                                                              P. Haas, Esq., Washington, D. C.                                                                                                                      Dr. A. Caspari, Richmond, Va.                                                                                                                              P. Laurens, Esq., Savannah, Ga.                                                                                                                      William West, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio. Added to advertisement on (June 22, 1843.)

All communications (post paid) and orders, accompanied with remittance, will be promptly attended to, and should be directed to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange Building, Phila.

Peter Laurens is recorded in Early Georgia Photographers, 1841–1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth.

[1] Early Georgia Photographers, 1841–1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth

N. Cassedy

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855-1856       Pike Street, opposite Kophman’s Store, Port Jervis, New York.

N. Cassedy was recorded in two advertisement in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York.) The first appeared on December 6, 1855 and ran until February 7, 1856. Cassedy’s Daguerrean Gallery.  Open every day. Sunday excepted, from 9 a. m., until 5 o’clock p. m.  Gallery opposite Kophman’s Store, Pike Street, Port Jervis, where Pictures are taken in all the improved styles of the art, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction.  N. Cassedy.  Dec. 6, 1855.

N. B.—Having business South I have sold my interest in the Daguerrean Rooms at Port Jervis to Mr. N. Cassedy. The Rooms which have been neatly fitted up and newly furnished, are now in nice order. To those that want a good picture I would say give him a call.       G. J. Smith.     Port Jervis, Dec. 1, 1855.

The second advertisement appeared on February 14 and ran until May 8, 1856.  Now Is The Time For A Daguerreotype.  At N. Cassedy’s Sky Light Daguerrean Rooms where pictures are taken and warranted to give satisfaction or no charge.—Daguerreotypes copied from others at short notice.  Gallery opposite Kophman’s Store, Pike Street, Port Jervis.      N. Cassedy.

N. Cassedy does not appear in other photographic directories. George J. Smith is active in Savannah Georgia from 1856-1860[1] and is probably the same person.

[1] Early Georgia Photographers, 1841 – 1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth

 

Dr. A. Caspari

Daguerreotypes, Retailer, , , , , , , , , , , ,

1843-1844       Address Unknown, Richmond, Virginia.

Dr. A. Caspari was recorded twice in advertisements that appeared the in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on June 1, and ran until September 5, 1843 and on October 17, 1843 to January 26, 1844.  It is unknown if Dr. Caspari is a daguerreotypist, a supplier or just an agent for the Langenheim Brothers.  Philip Haas, Edward White, and Peter Laurens[1] are daguerreotypist, Dr. Caspari and William West are not recorded in other photographic directories that I have access to.

Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment.  Exchange Building, Rooms 26 & 27.  The Subscribers, having procured the agency for the sale of Voigtander’s Daguerreotype Apparatus, constructed according to Professor Petzval’s calculation, have on hand a large assortment of these Apparatus, and artists as well as amateurs of their art, wishing to procure a good apparatus, will find it to their advantage to procure instruments of this construction.  They also have lately imported a large quantity of German and French plates, and all the chemicals used in their art, which they warrant in every respect, as they are made to their order.  Polishing substances, and morocco cases, and all necessary materials, are sold on the most reasonable terms.  The following gentlemen have agreed to act as their agents, viz:—                                                                                                                                      E. White, 175 Broadway, N. Y.                                                                                                                              P. Haas, Esq., Washington, D. C.                                                                                                                      Dr. A. Caspari, Richmond, Va.                                                                                                                              P. Laurens, Esq., Savannah, Ga.                                                                                                                  William West, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio. Added to advertisement on June 22, 1843.

All communications (post paid) and orders, accompanied with remittance, will be promptly attended to, and should be directed to W. & F. Langenheim, Exchange Building, Phila.

The second advertisement ran on  October 17, 1843.  Peter Laurens has been replaced by Samuel Broadbent for the Southern States.  Philadelphia Daguerreotype Establishment.  Exchange Building, Rooms 26 & 27.  The Subscribers, has received a large supply of Voigtander’s celebrated Daguerreotype Apparatus, large and small sizes, with achromatic lenses made according to Professor Petzval’s calculation.

Also a new supply of the best plates and chemicals, which he warrants good and sells at reduced prices.  The following gentlemen have agreed to act as their agents, viz:—                E. White, 175 Broadway, N. Y. P. Haas, Esq., Washington, D. C. Dr. A. Caspari, Richmond, Va.  S. Broadbent, Esq., for the Southern States.  William West, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio.

All communications (post paid) and orders, accompanied with remittance, will be promptly attended to, and should be directed to William Langenheim, Exchange Building, Phila.

[1] Active in Savannah, Georgia from 1843 until at least 1863.  Early Georgia Photographers, 1841 – 1861: a Biographical Checklist, Compiled by E. Lee Eltzroth.