1851 Address Unknown, Claremont, New Hampshire.
1854-1859 Rooms opposite McDonough House, Middletown, Connecticut.
1851 October 23. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) October 23, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. II, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. In another part of this paper may be found the advertisement of Messrs. Bundy & Williams, Daguerreotypists. We have seen some specimens of their work, and they are certainly very fine. We know ot r=that we ever saw Daguerreotype pictures so clear and life-like, as may be found among their specimens. Call and see them.
1851 October 23. National Eagle. (Claremont, New Hampshire.) October 23, 1851, Vol. XVII, No. II, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. The citizens of this village and vicinity are respectfully solicited to visit the Daguerrian Gallery of Messrs. J. K. Bundy and S. Williams, now stopping in this place, where may be found a better assortment of Specimens of the Daguerrian Art than has ever been exhibited here before. The artists guarantee that every judge of Pictures that will call shall feel satisfied that this is the fact, and they shall be shown pictures of some of the most distinguished men of the age, and also some of the most beautiful ladies in New England.
The subscribers are prepared to take and pit up pictures in every variety of style, from the miniature for a finger ring up to as large a size as desired, and at such a reasonable rate that all shall be satisfied. For clearness of tone and strength of likeness, no picture taken in the country have ever surpassed them. A dull, smokey, greasy looking Daguerreotype is worse than nothing, and we wish our pictures compared with those formerly taken in this place.—Will Ladies and Gentlemen give us an early call, as our stay must be very short.
Testimonials of the most flattering character will be shown if desired.
Copying of every description done to order.
Ladies and Gentlemen, will be better satisfied with Pictures in dark drapery.
Children should sit in mid-day in fair weather—all others in any weather and at all hours.
We are also acting agents for the sale of Smith & Green’s Seraphines and Melodeons, a beautiful instrument, manufactured with Carkart’s Improvement, and we are authorized to sell them at a more reasonable rate than they can be purchased at any other place. We have one specimen at our carriage. Also for sale, Sheet Music. J. K. Bundy, S. Williams.
Advertisement ran from October 23 to November 13, 1851.
1854 December 20. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) December 20, 1854, Vol. XVIII, No. 886, P. 3.
Bundy & Williams. First Premium Daguerreotypes Rooms opposite McDonough House. We have been induced by our unparelled (sic.) success in business, and the constant demand for “Larger Pictures,” as well as to arrive if possible at still greater perfection in the “Art of Arts,” to purchase one of Voigtlander’s Mammoth Cameras, double the size of any other before used in this city. We are now prepared to take pictures of the largest class, with the same fine tone, and rich finish of the smaller size; and groups of any number decided, with as much truthfulness as simple figures, also, pictures of every style, such as Crayon, Vignette, Stereoscopic, &c. We keep constantly on hand every variety of common and fancy Cases, Lockets, Pins, &c., &c.
Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine our large collection of specimens. Particular attention paid to taking pictures of Children, also of sick or deceased persons, at their residence. Copying from other pictures done to order. Pictures taken as well in cloudy as clear weather. Light dresses should be avoided, such as blue, pink and white.
It will be remembered that the first premium for best Daguerreotypes on exhibition at the Middlesex County Agricultural Fair, in Sept. 1854, was awarded, to Bundy & Williams. Perfect satisfaction given or no charge made. J. K. Bundy, S. Williams.
N. B. We have a large assortment of nice fancy Cases for Christmas Presents.
Advertisement was recorded fourteen time between December 20, 1854 to April 4, 1855.
1855 January 10. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) January 10, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 889, P. 2.
Daguerreotyping. Messrs. Bundy & Williams, Daguerreotypists of this city, can show to visitors at their rooms, some of the finest specimens of their not to be found in the country. They can take a daguerreotype almost in the twinkling of an eye, and have it as perfect as nearly to double one’s identity. We saw some very large pictures in their rooms, most accurately taken.
1855 April 4. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) April 4, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 902, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes Cheaper Than Ever Bundy & Williams, Have been induced by the scarcity of money, as well as to keep pace with their friends in other branches of business, to take Daguerreotypes for Fifty Cents! till further notice. Those wishing for good and cheap pictures should call immediately, as we have just received a large assortment of common and fancy cases; also, watch, seals, guard lockets, breast pins, &c., all of which will be sold cheap for Cash, rooms opposite the McDonough House. Bundy & Williams, March 26, 1855,
Advertisement was recorded twenty-two times from April 4 to October 24, 1855.
1855 April 11. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) April 11, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 902, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. Messrs. Bundy & Williams, daguerreotypists, are acknowledged to be among the most skilful (sic.) operators in their profession. Their pictures from the largest to the smallest size, are taken in the best style. Of this any one may satisfy himself by a visit to their rooms, where specimens of their art are exhibited. They are now taking daguerreotypes for fifty cents, which affords an excellent opportunity to get a good picture at a remarkably low price.
1855 October 24. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) October 24, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 930, P. 1.
Agricultural. Report Of The Awarding Committees Of The M. C. Agricultural Society, October 1855…
Discretionary Premiums…
Bundy & Williams, daguerreotypes, D[iploma].
1855 October 17. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) October 17, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 929, P. 2.
The State Fair…
The following premiums, we notice, were awarded to competitors in this County…
Bundy & Williams, gold medal.
1855 October 24. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) October 24, 1855, Vol. XVIII, No. 930, P. 3.
Excelsior Daguerreotypes! First Premium at State Fair! Gold Medal. Bundy & Williams Would return their sincere thanks to the citizens of this town and vicinity, for the very liberal patronage extended to them the past year. Having made many additions to their rooms and apparatus, are now prepared to take pictures from the smallest to the Largest size; their rooms are newly fitted and handsomely furnished, and many new specimens added, which the public are invited to call and examine. Evert one may rest assured that no pains will be spared by the Proprietors to give entire satisfaction.—They take pleasure in announcing to the public, that the First Premium Gold Medal Was awarded them at the late State Fair, for the best specimens of Daguerreotypes there exhibited—notwithstanding there were numerous competitors from different parts of the State; they also received a Diploma at the Middlesex Co. Agricultural Society Fair, and they fell safe in saying to the public, that they will give them as good a picture as can be taken in any other city in the Union and are bound not to be excelled.
Pictures taken of adults as well in cloudy or fair weather; small children in fair weather between the hours of 10 and 2 o’clock. Pictures taken of sick and deceased persons at their residence. Copying from all kinds of pictures done to order, and every style of picture taken, such as Crayon, Vignette, Stereoscopic, &c., set in common and fancy Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.
Lockets And Pins For Sale, Rooms opposite the McDonough House, over the stores of E. Bradley and J. C. Smith.
Don’t mistake the place. Bundy & Williams.
Advertisement was recorder twenty-two times between October 24, 1855 and July 23, 1856.[1]
1856 January 1. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) January 1, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 961, P. 3.
Christmas And New Years Presents. There is nothing more durable or acceptable to a friend as a present, than a good Daguerreotype set in a nice case or locket; and the most appropriate time to make such presents seems to be at Christmas or New Years.
We have just received a new lot of cases of various styles for that purpose, and they are waiting to be ornamented with the “human face divine,” then they will find a quick market. We are still taking those Beautiful Crayon Heads, and we have innumerable witnesses to testify that for life like appearances, and beauty of execution they beat the world. Those wishing for pictures are invited to give us an early call; small children at this season of the year must be taken between the hours of 11 A. M. and 1 P. M., and on clear days. Adults taken as well in cloudy as fair weather.
Constantly on hand for sale Lockets, Seals and Pins, which will be sold cheap. Don’t forget the place over J. C. Smith’s and F. Bradley’s Store. Mother Christmas has emptied her store-house of toys in a nice room under us and at the head of the first flight of stairs. dec. 25 Bundy & Williams.
Advertisement was recorded ten times between January 1 to May 28, 1856.1
1856 June 11. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) June 11, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 963, P. 3.
Daguerreotype Saloon. The Subscriber having taken the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Samuel Brewer, (opposite the McDonough House and over F. Brewer’s Store,) as a Daguerrean saloon, would be happy to wait upon and try his skill in the Art for as in my as may please to honor him with their patronage.
Lovers of the Fine Arts will find a large lot of splendid Engravings and other Pictures on the walls of these rooms, which they are invited to call and examine. Respectfully, G. N. Moses, late with Bundy & Williams. June 2, 1856.
1856 August 20. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) August 20, 1856, Vol. XIX, No. 973, P. 3.
Ambrotypes And Photographs. Bundy & Williams Having completed their arrangements for taking these beautiful style of pictures, more true to life and far superior to any Daguerreotypes ever taken.
Strangers and all others are invited to call and examine some fine specimens hanging upon our walls.
Daguerreotypes!! taken from the smallest to the largest size—which we challenge any man this side of the Mason and Dixon’s line to beat.
No one need go out of this city to get any of the above named pictures of any size, for we ensure perfect satisfaction.
The human face is no disgrace,
To any one at all;
If taken in a Proper Place,
And hung upon the wall;
and that can be found over J. C. Smith’s and E. Bradley’s Stores.
Ladies and Gentlemen please give us a call. N. B.—Be particular and ask for Bundy & Williams. July 22, 1856.
Advertisement was recorded seventeen times between July 23, 1856 to February 4, 1857.1
1857 January 21. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) January 21, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 995, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, & Photographs. Taken By Bundy & Williams, In the highest perfection of the Art, and all sizes and styles. Rooms opposite McDonough House.
Advertisement was recorded eleven times between January 21 to October 21, 1857.1
1857 January 21. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) January 21, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 995, P. 3.
Enameled Photographs—A new and Is artful style of picture, taken on paper for One Dollar, and can be sent in a letter to any part of the world without additional postage. Bundy & Williams.
Advertisement was recorded twelve times between January 21 to October 28, 1857.1
1857 September 2. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) September 2, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 1027, P. 4.
Photographs! Bundy & Williams, have just purchased a New French Instrument, Of The Largest Size, For Taking Photographic Views, Of Private Residences or Landscapes to order; we have on exhibition at our rooms some of the finest executed views in the State; several of Portland and of the Straits, taken from the observatory of the McDonough House.
Also a splendid view of Wesleyan University, and many others in the City, a few copies of each can be furnished at our rooms; every man should have one of his house.
All kinds and sizes of pictures taken at our rooms, as good as can be found in the world.
Lockets, of all sizes for sale cheap. All kinds of Pictures Framed to order, and of every style.—Give us a call. June 9, Bundy & Williams.
Advertisement was recorded nine times between September 2 to October 28, 1857.
1857 October 28. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) October 28, 1857, Vol. XX, No. 1035, P. 3.
Attention Ninth Regiment! Great Reduction of Prices At Bundy & William’s Photographic Rooms. Under the pressure of the Times, which called out this noble Guard of our City, headed by its bold and resolute officers, we feel it a duty we owe to them and the public who have so nobly sustained us, to reduce our present prices of Pictures, for a short time, so it can come within the means of the poor as well as the rich, to obtain one of the greatest boons this world affords, For all Pictures taken in our rooms, And For Cash! we shall make the following reduction from our former prices for Ambrotypes, Melainotypes And Daguerreotypes,
Reduction from $10.00 to $8.00
“ “ 6.00 to 5.00
“ “ 5.00 to 4.00
“ “ 3.00 to 2.25
“ “ 2.50 to 2.00
“ “ 2.00 to 1.75
“ “ 1.75 to 1.50
“ “ 1.50 to 1.25
“ “ 1.25 to 1.00
“ “ 1.00 to .75
“ “ .75 to .50 & .33
Photographs In The Same Proportion. All Pictures under 75 cents to be paid in specie.
Rooms opposite the McDonough House.
Advertisement ran from November 4, 1857 to November 3, 1858.
1858 November 17. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) November 17, 1858, Vol. XXI, No. 1090, P. 3.
Photographic Card. As The country is flooded with ‘tinerant venders of Fancy Union Daguerreotype Cases, the subscribers feel it their duty to state that they will sell Cases of that kind to their customers as cheap as they can buy of any peddler. We have constantly on hand an extensive assortment of every variety of Case in Market, and have a right to expect that our friends will patronize us, when they can buy as cheap as of others, in preference to dealing with irresponsible travelling vagabonds.
We will fill cases for those who have been unfortunate enough to fall into the snare of one of these interlopers, on reasonable terms. Pictures of all styles taken at our establishment at reduced prices.
Also, Lockets and Fancy Cases of the neatest patterns, for Holiday Presents, at our rooms opposite the McDonough House. Bundy & Williams.
Advertisement ran from November 17, 1858 to February 16, 1859.
1859 February 16. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) October 28, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 1103, P. 3.
Bundy & Williams Have completed their arrangements, not only for Great Improvements to Common Pictures, but also for making Life Size Photographs, finished in Oil, Pastil, Crayon and Ink.
We now challenge the world to produce a Photograph plain or colored, that we cannot equal,
Among the improvements in our rooms is the enlargement of our skylight, by which we are enabled to make pictures more perfect and in much less time than before, We now think it possible to take all the babies pictures—bring them and see.
In addition to our already extensive assortment of instruments, we have just purchased at great expense one of the Largest Size Cameras manufactured, being three times larger than any formerly used by us.
We have also made special preparation for making Group Pictures with any number of figures desired, and all perfect.
Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, Necleographs, taken as usual, and as cheap as any person can desire. No Picture, known to us to be unsatisfactory, will be allowed to leave our rooms.
Will the citizens of Middletown and Middlesex County sustain us in our efforts to stand in the Front Ranks of the Photographic Art in this State? Bundy & Williams’ Temple of Art is o[en for free exhibition at all hours of the day. Call and see the improvements. Bundy & Williams.
Advertisement ran from February 16 to July 20, 1859.
1859 July 27. The Constitution, (Middletown, Connecticut.) July 27, 1859, Vol. XXII, No. 1130, P. 2.
Palace of Art! The Only Rooms In The State where you can get all kinds of Pictures, and of the best quality, among which we will mention of the greatest merit.
1st. Photographs, for large size pictures are the best; they are taken at our rooms of all sizes, up to life, and finished in oil, or water colors, also in crayon, ink or pastel
2d. The Daguerreotype is preferable for all small pictures.
3d. The Melainotype is a beautiful picture, can be seen to any light, and can be seen in any light, and can be sent in a letter, to any part of the world, without extra postage.
4th. The Nellograph is a beautiful picture, and can also be sent through the mail.
5th. Improved Ambrotypes, superior to Cuttings’ Patent.
6th. Cuttings’ Humbug Patent Ambrotype, these were taken at our rooms four years ago, and could have been had at any time since if called for, And Can Be Now.
Every reader of papers will see that his process was in use years before Cuttings’ Patented Discovery; notwithstanding new beginners in the business, have bought the Humbug and are trying to palm it off on the public as a new invention.
Don’t be deceived—ice thak the real Cuttings Patent Ambrotypes.
Photographs copied Life Size from Daguerreotypes.
Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Hallotypes, Crayon Ambrotypes, Pearl Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes Cameotypes, Vegnett, Ambrotypes, and every style of Picture or Case, can be found in our rooms, that are made in the world. We can sell you Union Cases cheaper than these travelling show shops which are going through the country. Give us a call before you Buy.
Lockets for sale cheap. Also, Picture Frames of all sizes and styles.
Colors of dress to be avoided, white, pink, and blue.
We have the largest and best collection of Pictures in the state. All lovers of Fine Arts should give us a call.
Pictures taken of sick or deceased persons at their residence. Hours for taking children between 10 a. m. and 2 p. m.
Rooms op. McDonough House, Middletown, Ct. Bundy & Williams.
Advertisement ran from July 27 to December 28, 1859.
Possibly Joseph K. Bundy & Simeon Williams
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