C. 1846 251 Broadway, New York, New York.
1847-1855 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office New London, Connecticut.
1860-1861 55 State Street, New London, Connecticut.
1845 August 22. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) August 22, 1845, Vol. I, No. 242, P. 3.
Steamboat Hotel. William Bacon, Proprietor, Bank-street. Aug 21—…J. L. Lyon…
1846 August 18. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) August 18, 1846, Vol. II, No. 238, P. 3.
City Hotel. Walter Edwards Proprietor, State-street. Aug. 17—…J. L. Lyon…
1846 September 14. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) September 14, 1846, Vol. II, No. 262, P. 3.
Bacon’s Hotel. William Bacon, Proprietor, Bank-street. Sept. 12—…J. L. Lyon…
1847 April 17. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 17, 1847, Vol. III, No. 5, Whole No. 109, P. 3.
Removal E. H. Payne would respectfully inform the inhabitants of New London, and its vicinity, that he has removed from the “Exchange” To Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office, where he has recently fitted up a suit of rooms including a Ladies’ Parlor and Exhibition Gallery; and having just imported a German Camera, of the largest size, he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses from the smallest size to the Largest Ever Taken In This Country.
In connection with the Gallery we have an operating room which has a large and clear North Light, which is acknowledged by all artists as being superior to any other for taking pictures, and for giving the eye that clearness and life-like expression which has been so much desired to make the Daguerreotype perfect.
Mr. P. would state that he has engaged for the coming season that excellent and successful operator, Mr. J. L. Lyon’s, whose pictures taken during the past winter at the “Plumbe Gallery,” New York, have received the admiration of all.
With these increased facilities and the assurance that we shall use nothing but the best materials, we would say to those in want of Good Likenesses, That Will Not Fade, give us a call and we will use our utmost endeavors to please.
Strangers visiting the city, as well as residents, are respectful;;y invited to call and examine specimens which will be exhibited at all hours with much pleasure.
Children taken in from three to eight seconds in clear weather.
Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied with accuracy.
Advertisement ran from April 17 to May 1, 1847.
1847 April 21. The People’s Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) April 21, 1847, Vol. VII, No. 36, Whole No. 347, P. 3.
Removal E. H. Payne would respectfully inform the inhabitants of New London, and its vicinity, that he has removed from the “Exchange” To Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office, where he has recently fitted up a suit of rooms including a Ladies’ Parlor and Exhibition Gallery; and having just imported a German Camera, of the largest size, he is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses from the smallest size to the Largest Ever Taken In This Country.
In connection with the Gallery we have an operating room which has a large and clear North Light, which is acknowledged by all artists as being superior to any other for taking pictures, and for giving the eye that clearness and life-like expression which has been so much desired to make the Daguerreotype perfect.
Mr. P. would state that he has engaged for the coming season that excellent and successful operator, Mr. J. L. Lyon’s, whose pictures taken during the past winter at the “Plumbe Gallery,” New York, have received the admiration of all.
With these increased facilities and the assurance that we shall use nothing but the best materials, we would say to those in want of Good Likenesses, That Will Not Fade, give us a call and we will use our utmost endeavors to please.
Strangers visiting the city, as well as residents, are respectful;;y invited to call and examine specimens which will be exhibited at all hours with much pleasure.
Children taken in from three to eight seconds in clear weather.
Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied with accuracy.
Advertisement ran from April 21 to May 5, 1847.
1848 April 8. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 8, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 4, Whole No. 160, P. 2.
“The Press Gang.” Such is the significant title of a group of Daguerreotype portraits just taken in this city by J. L. Lyon, the eminent artist who has recently succeeded E. H. Payne, Esq., in the Daguerrean Rooms in Hobron’s building over the Post Office
The group alluded to is executed in most admirable style, and though taken before the election is finely illustrative of the well known saying of the Poet,
“Coming events cast their shadows before.”
The picture consists of three editors sitting on a log. Dolbeare of the Morning News, Scofield, of the Star and Democrat, and Jackson of the Newport News. The features of all are life-like and characteristic.
There sits Dolbeare on the right, with “spectacles on nose,” looking for all the world as sadly sour, as he undoubtedly felt the day after the election; his whole features robed in unusual dejection, and his attitude speaking at every point—“I can’t help it!” Then on the left is Jackson, his political friend, from the land of the Algerines; with his head resting upon his hand, in melancholy sympathy with his whig brother on the right; a speaking outline of the inner working of the thoughts; while between them sits Scofield, in an easy, slipshod manner, with his impudently good natured, and brassy countenance peering out and saying plainly as even language could say, “I guess we’ve got you,” with a saucy half smile wreathing his chubby visage, and setting off the picture in a style graphique.
As a specimen of the daguerrean art this picture is highly creditable to the operator; and considering the subject, we think it tells plainly that those who want true pictures, will do well to call on our friend Lyons; as with different subjects there is no doubt that he can do the elegant.
1848 April 8. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 8, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 4, Whole No. 160, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes! J. L. Lyon Would respectfully inform his friends, and the public generally, that he has taken the Daguerreotype establishment, formerly owned by E. H. Payne, over the Post Office, where he would be happy to receive all who may favor him with a call, either for pictures, or to examine specimens. He feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who may wish pictures, as his information in the art was obtained from one of the first Daguerreotype operators in the United States, and his practice, not only with the former proprietor, but with others, having been the most extensive for the past five years.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call. Rooms over the Post Office.
Advertisement ran from April 8 to December 16, 1848.
1848 April 13. Morning News. (New London, Connecticut.) April 13, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 114, P. 3.
J. L. Lyon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Horron’s [sic.] Block, Over The Post Office, New London. Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases. Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Also Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms.
Advertisement was recorded from April 13 to 25, 1848.
1848 April 15. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) April 15, 1848, Vol. IV, No. 5, Whole No. 161, P. 2.
More Light.—Hobron’s Block in State-st., has long been the centre of light in our city, and every body had supposed it was perfect.—But no. It was destined to increase. It has increased. There has been for a long time—first, and most important, of course, the light of our brilliant Star, beaming like Lucifer before his fall, the brightest of the sons of the morning—the Democrat, the condenser of its rays. Second, the Post Office, whence the light of constantly inflowing intelligence is issued to all parts of the city, and to all departments of business. Third, The News and Reading Rooms, under the administration of our friend Irish, whose well known zeal and assiduity are full up to the injunction—”Circulate the documents.” Fourth, the Daguerrean Gallery, late Mr. Payne’—now under the direction of Mr. Lyon, by whose directing skill, old Sol will make a second-self on silver, of every mother’s son or daughter who will favor him with the opportunity—thus making ‘heaven’s blest light’ the prime agent in dileneation [sic.]. And last, not least, we have the light of Legal science pouring from the same common centre—by the removal of Messrs. Wright & Stone to the building. Come then, ye mighties who compose the august public—com where the light shineth, and bathe either mind in its pellucid rays!
1848 April 19. The Peoples Advocate. (New London, Connecticut.) April 19, 1848, Vol. VIII, No. 36, Whole No. 400, P. 3.
J. L. Lyon, Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, Hobron’s Block, Over The Post Office, New London. Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases. Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Also Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.
N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms. April 13.
Advertisement was recorded on April 19 & 26.
1848 April 26. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 26, 1848, Vol. I, No. 1, P. 4.
N. B. Instruction given in the improvements of the Art on the most reasonable terms. April 13.
Advertisement was recorded on April 26 & 27, 1848.
1848 April 28. The Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 28, 1848, Vol. I, No. 3, P. 3.
Lyon’s Gallery of Daguerreotypes. Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office, New-London. The attention of the public is invited to the miniatures which are daily made at this fashionable establishment.—The superiority of these pictures is the result of care in the arrangements throughout—particularly of the light. By the use of a clear north light, which is admitted by all artists to be the best, pictures are usually made in from 15 to 20 seconds. A mild, pleasing, delicate eye is obtained, in stead of a blotch of white, nearly or fully covering the pupil, and boldness of character, beauty of expression, and delicacy of light and shade which cannot be attained by an ordinary light.
Particular attention paid to taking family groups: also portraits of deceased persons at private residences if requested. Price of pictures $1.50 and upwards, according to size of plate and richness of cases and frames.
Mr. L. would thank his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage he has received, and invite them to call at his rooms over the Post Office.
Advertisement ran from April 28, 1848 to July 29, 1849.
1848 May 3. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 3, 1848, Vol. I, No. 1, P. 3.
Lyon’s Gallery of Daguerreotypes, Hobron’s Block, Over the Post Office, New London. The attention of the public is invited to the miniatures which are daily made at this fashionable establishment.—The superiority of these pictures is the result of care in the arrangements throughout—particularly of the light. By the use of a clear north light, which is admitted by all artists to be the best, pictures are usually made in from 15 to 20 seconds. A mild, pleasing, delicate eye is obtained, instead of a blotch of white, nearly or fully covering the pupil, and boldness of character, beauty of expression, and delicacy of light and shade which cannot be attained by an ordinary light.
Particular attention paid to taking family groups; also portraits of deceased persons at private residences if required. Price of pictures $1.50 and upwards, according to size of plate and richness of cases and frames.
Mr. L. would thank his friends and the public for the very liberal patronage he has received, and invite them to call at his rooms over the Post Office.
Advertisement ran on May 3 & 24, 1848.
1849 May 10. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 10, 1849, Vol. II, No. 76, P. 2.
Mr. Lyon, whose rooms are in Court-street near the Post Office, has recently added to the attraction of his gallery by a number of daguerreotype impressions of the old Congregational Church, now about to be taken down and replaced by a splendid stone edifice. These views are taken from various points and present exact likenesses of the ancient building, very finely executed. A good many of our citizens desirous of possessing such memento of his time honored fabric, have possessed themselves of a copy, and we presume Mr. L. could furnish a few more, if requested to do so within a day or two. After this week the opportunity will have passed by forever. Mr. Lyon is a very successful artist in his own particular branch, and is withal a man very worthy of public encouragement.
1849 October 27. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) October 27, 1849, Vol. II, No. 152, P. 3.
J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Miniature Rooms. Hoban’s Block, over the Post Office, Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements of the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.
Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings at short notice. Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons. Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed or no Charge.
Advertisement ran from October 27 to December 8, 1849.
1849 October 31. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) October 31, 1849, Vol. II, No. 79, P. 3.
J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Miniature Rooms. Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office, Miniatures taken with the modern discoveries and improvements in the Art, neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.
Copies taken from Daguerreotype Portraits and Paintings, at short notice.
Daguerreotypes taken of deceased persons.
Perfect satisfaction Guarantied or no Charge.
Advertisement ran five times between October 31 to December 5, 1849.
1849 December 10. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 10, 1849, Vol. II, No. 172, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes Extraordinary. J. L. Lyon, Would respectfully give notice to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has now completed the refurnishing of his rooms, making them in point of beauty and convenience equal to any in the country. In consequence of the increasing demand for his superior likenesses, he has made arrangements with Mr. Walker (a very distinguished artist) to assist him for a short time, and he trusts that those who want likenesses will avail themselves of this rare opportunity.
Rooms in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office.
Advertisement ran from December 10, 1849 to May 29, 1850.
1849 December 12. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 12, 1849, Vol. II, No. 85, P. 2.
The New Daguerreotype Establishment.—We take pleasure in directing attention to the advertisement of Mr. Lyon. He has so renovated and embellished his rooms, as really to render them quite as attractive as any thing of the kind in the country. They are certainly less extensive than some of those in Broadway, but they are by no means inferior to the best of them in the taste and liberality bestowed in fitting them up, either in point of beauty or convenience. Mr. Walker, the gentleman who has recently been employed in the establishment, brings with him a very high reputation for skill and effectiveness in the art, and most undoubtedly deserves it. The specimens of his efforts which he exhibits, furnish some of the most magnificent daguerreotyping imaginable. In distinctness and richness of tone as well as truth and fidelity of likeness, we believe his portraits equal to any to be found in the United States. So at any rate they strike us; but it is hardly worth while for any one to depend on newspaper notices of such works of art. They must be seen to be appreciated, and we really advise everybody to visit the gallery and look at them—look for instance at Mr. Walker’s portrait of himself, and than say whether they ever saw a more finished or more faithful likeness. His pictures have all the soft delicacy of the best mezzotints, combined with the spirit and freedom of the higher order of engravings.—but we simply designed a mere reference to the advertisement, and have already said more than we meant to do.
1849 December 12. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 12, 1849, Vol. II, No. 85, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes Extraordinary. J. L. Lyon, Would respectfully give notice to the citizens of New London and vicinity, that he has now completed the refurnishing of his rooms, making them in point of beauty and convenience equal to any in the country. In consequence of the increasing demand for his superior likenesses, he has made arrangements with Mr. Walker (a very distinguished artist) to assist him for a short time, and he trusts that those who want likenesses will avail themselves of this rare opportunity.
Rooms in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office.
Advertisement was recorded nineteen times between December 10, 1849 to June 5, 1850.
Copartnership Notice. The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership, under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, and will continue the Daguerreotype business at the old stand, in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office. J. L. Lyon, Geo. H. Rogers. April 30, 1850.
1850 May 11. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) May 11, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 9, Whole No. 269, P. 3.
Copartnership Notice. The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership, under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, and will continue the Daguerreotype business at the old stand, in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office. J. L. Lyon, Geo. H. Rogers. April 30, 1850.
Advertisement was recorded on May 11 & 18, 1850
1850 May 13. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) May 13, 1850, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 254, P. 2.
Call at Messrs. Lyon & Rogers, Daguerreotype Rooms, In Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office and examine the finest Daguerreotypes and most elegant Rooms for Daguerreotyping in the State. New London, May 13, 1850.
Advertisement ran thirty six times between May 13 to June 29, 1850.
1850 May 16. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) May 16, 1850, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 258, P. 3.
Copartnership Notice. The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership, under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, and will continue the Daguerreotype business at the old stand, in Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office. J. L. Lyon, Geo. H. Rogers. April 30, 1850.
Advertisement was recorded on May 16 to 31, 1850.
1850 May 18. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) May 18, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 10, Whole No. 270, P. 3.
Call at Messrs. Lyon & Rogers, Daguerreotype Rooms, In Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office and examine the finest Daguerreotypes and most elegant Rooms for Daguerreotyping in the State. New London, May 13, 1850.
Advertisement ran thirty six times between May 18. 1850 to July 19, 1851.
1850 May 29. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 29, 1850, Vol. III, No. 29, P. 3.
Call at Messrs. Lyon & Rogers, Daguerreotype Rooms, In Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office and examine the finest Daguerreotypes and most elegant Rooms for Daguerreotyping in the State. New London, May 10, 1850.
1850 September 18. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) September 18, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 125, P. 3.
Call at Messrs. Lyon & Rogers, Daguerreotype Rooms, In Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office and examine the finest Daguerreotypes and most elegant Rooms for Daguerreotyping in the State. New London, May 10, 1850.
Advertisement was recorded seven times between September 18 to November 20, 1850.
1850 November 30. New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) November 30, 1850, Vol. III, No. 185, P. 2.
Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State Street, New London, Conn. Nov. 30.
1850 December 4. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 4, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 136, P. 2.
Daguerreotype Rooms.—Messrs Lyon and Rogers, 55 State street have added new attractions to their finely fitted rooms, and are constantly rendering them more desirable to their Numerous visitors. Mr. L. has just returned from a protracted visit to New York in which city he has another establishment, and in which he certainly has managed to perfect himself in the beautiful art. The portrait of Miss Cushman the great actress is one of the finest daguerreotype likenesses we have seen, not only in fidelity of resemblance but in beauty of execution. It was we believe by special favor that Mr. Lyon obtained the sitting from Miss C. and he ought to consider himself fortunate in having done so, for he has produced a work of art that fully establishes his standing among the most eminent of his profession. If anything that we have said should induce more of our citizens to visit these rooms than would have otherwise gone, we shall be gratified that it has been said, for Messrs. L. & R. are not only fine artists but they are very deserving young men.
1850 December 4. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 4, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 136, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, having returned from New York, will now give his personal attention to the taking of Daguerreotypes in the same superior style hitherto done by him, and at the most reasonable prices.
Call at Lyon & Rogers’ Rooms, No. 55 State st. Hobron Block.
Advertisement ran twice on December 4, 1850 & January 1, 1851.
1850 December 7. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) December 7, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 39, Whole No. 299, P. 2.
Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.
Advertisement ran from December 7, 1850 to May 31, 1851.
1850 December 7. New London Democrat. (New London, Connecticut.) December 7, 1850, Vol. VI, No. 40, Whole No. 300, P. 3.
Charlott Cushman. Lyon & Rogers, have added to their beautiful collection of Daguerreotypes, a splendid likeness of Charlott Cushman, taken from life.
Call at Lyon & Rogers Rooms, No 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block.
Advertisement ran from December 7, 1850 to January 25, 1851.
1850 December 18. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 18, 1850. Vol. III, N0. 138, P. 3.
Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.
Advertisement was recorded five times between December 18, 1850 to February 12, 1851.
1851 January 3. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) January 3, 1851, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 930, P. 1.
Lyon & Rogers, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 55 State St., New London, Ct.
Advertisement was recorded from January 3 to June 4, 1851 & March 1 to 13, 1852.
1851 January 3. Daily Morning Star. (New London, Connecticut.) January 3, 1851, New Series-Vol. IV, No. 930, P. 4.
Charlott Cushman. Lyon & Rogers, have added to their beautiful collection of Daguerreotypes, a splendid likeness of Charlott Cushman, taken from life.
Call at Lyon & Rogers Rooms, No 55 State Street, Hobron’s Block.
Advertisement was recorded from January 3 to February 1,1851.
Call at Messrs. Lyon & Rogers, Daguerreotype Rooms, In Hobron’s Block, over the Post Office and examine the finest Daguerreotypes and most elegant Rooms for Daguerreotyping in the State. May 10, 1850.
Advertisement ran on April 2 & 9, 1851.
1851 August. The Photographic Art-Journal. (New York, New York.) August 1851, Vol. 2, No. 2, P. 99-101.
The Daguerrean Art, Its Present State And Future Prospects. Mentioned in article.
1852 February 26. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) February 26, 1852. Vol. IV, N0. 200, P. 3.
Dissolution. The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the name and firm of Lyon & Rogers, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued by J. L. Lyon. Geo. H. Rogers. J. L. Lyon.
1852 March 15. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) March 15, 1852, Vol. V, No. 1295, P. 1.
J. L. Lyon, Daguerrian Gallery, No. 55 State Street—New London.
Advertisement ran from March 15, 1852 to May 9, 1855.
1852 May 24. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 24, 1852, Vol. V, No. 23, P. 1.
J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Gallery, 55 State -street, New London. Nov. 30.
1852 July 19. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) July 19, 1852, Vol. V, No. 1402, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, takes this opportunity to inform the public that he has returned to his old stand over the Post Office, in New London, where he is prepared to receive and accommodate his patrons with the most approved Daguerreotypes.
Advertisement ran from July 19 to August 16, 1852.
1852 July 20. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) July 20, 1852, Vol. V, No. 30, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, takes this opportunity to inform the public that he has returned to his old stand over the Post Office, in New London, where he is prepared to receive and accommodate his patrons with the most approved Daguerreotypes.
1852 July 22. The New London Daily Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) July 22, 1852, Vol. V, No. 14, P. 3.
Daguerreotypes. J. L. Lyon, takes this opportunity to inform the public that he has returned to his old stand over the Post Office, in New London, where he is prepared to receive and accommodate his patrons with the most approved Daguerreotypes.
Advertisement ran from July 22 to August 5, 1852.
1852 August 12. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) August 12, 1852, Vol. V, No. 17, P. 3.
A Card.—J. L. Lyon takes this opportunity to express his thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of New London and vicinity for the very liberal patronage he has received during a period of five years, and would respectfully solicit a continuance of the same, assuring them there shall be nothing wanting on his part to give satisfaction. July 27.
Advertisement ran from August 12, 1852 to January 26, 1854
1852 December 2. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) December 2, 1852, Whole No. 240, Vol. V, No. 33, P. 4.
J. L. Lyon, Daguerrean Gallery, 55 State-street, New London.
Advertisement ran from December 2, 1852 to March 26, 1855.
1853 January 18. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) January 18, 1853, Vol. V, No. 1554, P. 2.
Daguerreotypes With Colors. The subscriber, in additional to ten years uninterrupted attention to his business, now begs permission to inform the inhabitants of New London County that during the past Summer he has taken up his residence in New York City, solely for the purpose of acquiring an accurate knowledge of all the modern improvements, both in this Country and Europe, in this most wonderful art—and that he is now at his former place of business, over the Post Office in New London, where he is prepared to execute likenesses of any size, shape and description, Cheaper, Quicker And Better! Than any other establishment of a similar kind in Connecticut.
He now invites his old friends and patrons, together with all others who may visit the city to give him a call, assuring them that by a recent invention of his own, he can give the same Natural Colors, and life-like appearance to the face that have been Claimed for the celebrated Hillotype pictures. John L. Lyon. New London, Ct., Dec. 25, 1852.
Advertisement ran from January 18 to January 11, 1854.
1853 February 1. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) February 1, 1853, Vol. V, No. 1566, P. 2.
Lyon’s Daguerreotypes posses rare merit for their truthful, tasteful, and artistic arrangement. The judicious disposition of light, clearness of shadow, and the grace and elegance of face make them gems of art.
Advertisement ran from February 1 to November 26, 1853.
1853 April 7. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) April 7, 1853, Vol. V, No. 51, P. 4.
Lyon’s Daguerreotypes are taken By a large north light, the best position for a light to prevent abrupt shadows under the eyes, nose and chin, and has a tendency of producing miniatures of such softness and roundness of flesh that they must become at once the favorite style of pictures with all persons of refined and artistic taste.
Advertisement ran from April 7, 1853 to January 26, 1854.
1853 September 13. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) September 13, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 1749, P. 2.
Haven & Co., who have it for sale, have placed upon our table an excellent Lithograph of Rev. J. S. Swan. It is executed by E. C. Kellogg, of Hartford, from a Daguerreotype by J. L. Lyon, of this city. It is a good likeness. looking exactly like the celebrated original. It will doubtless meet with an extensive sale.
1853 September 22. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) September 22, 1853, Vol. VI, No. 20, Whole No. 282, P. 1.
Elder Sivan.—Those wishing an exact likeness of the Elder, must call on Haven & Co., Book Sellers, State Street, where they will find him in “Lith. By E. C. Kellogg,” taken from a Daguerreotype by J. L. Lyon, of this city.
1854 February 3. Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) February 3, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 1865, P. 2.
Twenty-Five Cent Daguerreotypes. Call at Lyon’s Gallery and procure one, No. 55 State Street.
Advertisement ran from February 3 to 6, 1854.
1855 November 1. New London Daily Star. (New London, Connecticut.) November 1, 1855, Vol. VII, No. 2385, P. 2.
Ambrotypes And Daguerreotypes. We desire to call the attention of our readers to the new pictures taken on glass by Mr. Kenyon, (successor to J. L. Lyon,) who has rooms directly under this office. the pictures are exceedingly well taken, life-like and correct. Mr. Kenyon is a worthy and accommodating young man, and, we are glad to see, has his rooms crowded, and unerring indication that he gives complete satisfaction to his numerous patrons. He puts his pictures up in cases of all prices. He continues the Daguerreotype business in addition, as usual.
1860 March 1. New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) March 1, 1860. Vol. XII, N0. ?, P. 2
Business Changes and Improvements…
The premises occupied by R. F. Cook, dry goods dealer are soon to extend their borders by an addition of twenty five feet to the rear. Mr. J. L. Lyon’s daguerrean rooms will also be correspondingly enlarged.
1860 May 3. The New London Weekly Chronicle. (New London, Connecticut.) May 3, 1860, [Vol. XII, Whole No. 625,] P. 3.
Lyon’s Art Gallery! 55 State Street. The Subscriber would inform the citizens of New London and vicinity, and the Public generally, that his establishment is now open for their reception. He has recently Enlarged His Rooms and has constructed a large and superior Sky-Light and Side-Light Combined by which the best possible light is obtained.
Having procured new instruments he is now prepared to perfect Photographs, Ambrotypes, &c., in a superior manner, equal to those of any other establishment in the State.
Colored Photographs. He would inform the public that he has engaged the services of An Experienced Artist from one of the finest establishments in New York, Expressly to Color Photographs! who will devote his entire time to that branch of the business.
Persons in want of a portrait are requested to call and examine specimens, and witness the many facilities he has for taking likenesses, as he is satisfied that no one can surpass his Pictures, either in exactness, finish or beauty. J. L. Lyon.
Advertisement was recorded on May 3 & 10, 1860.
1860 June 12. New London Daily Star. New London, Connecticut.) June 12, 1860, Vol. XII, No. 5599, P. 2.
Photographic Views. All Persons wishing Photographic Views of Residences and Grounds, Statuary, Paintings, Machinery, Marine Views, Groups, &c, can have their orders promptly executed in the most Artistic manner, by leaving them at “Lyon’s Art Gallery,” 55 State street, New London.
N. B.—Our Views will be made with a C. C. Harrison’s celebrated View Camera, making an actual Picture of either 6½ by 8½, 8 by 10, 11 by 14, or 14 by 17 inches. je7.
Advertisement was recorded thirteen times between June 12, 1860 to January 30, 1861.
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