1855                11 & 12 Street Building, New Haven, Connecticut.

1855-1859       144 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

1855 June 4.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  June 4, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Copartnership Notice.  The subscribers would notify their patrons and the public generally, that they have formed a Copartnership under the firm of Beers & Mansfield for the transaction of the Daguerrean business in all its branches.  Wm. A. Beers, Sereno Mansfield, “Union Daguerrean Gallery.”

Owing to the above arrangement, having united the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Wm. A. Judson, in Elliot’s Building, with those of Wm. A. Beers, Street’s Building, and having thoroughly refitted and improved the interior of both Galleries, we are prepared to execute Pictures of any and all styles at either establishments, in the most artistic manner, and with all the modern improvements of the profession.  Our splendid collection of specimen pictures on exhibition are well worthy the attention of those who are (or may be) in want of a likeness, either for themselves or their friends, as we warrant all our own work to be unsurpassed by any Operator in the trade.  Our instruments are of the best manufacture now in use, and our stock of the most superior quality, therefore, we flatter ourselves that with this superiority, together our double advantage of a side and sky light, we can please all our patrons in all respects, as at no other Gallery in the State are the same conveniences secured.  Likenesses of infants and Children taken in a few seconds, and warranted perfect to life.  A liberal discount made to families or groups.  Our arrangements for taking sick or deceased persons is second to none.  We also take views of Churches and all other Buildings, either in or out of town, at short notice and on reasonable terms. 

Tendering our thanks to patrons for past favors, we hope by strict attention and “superior work” to merit a continuance of the same.

Instruction given in the Art.

Hours of Operating from 7 A. M. to 7 P. M.

Prices of Pictures, from 50 cents to $30.  Beers & Mansfield, Practical Daguerrean Artists, Union Gallery, No. 144 Eliot’s Building, and 11 & 12 Street Building.

Advertisement ran from June 4 to 7, 1855.

1855 November 24.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  November 24, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Photographic Portraits On Glass.  The Proprietors of the Union Daguerrean Establishment would respectfully call the attention of the public to this entirely new process for taking the most  beautiful pictures on glass.  By the Photographic method, a likeness is obtained far superior to any produced by either the Ambrotype, The Photographic, or the Daguerrean.  Muck less time being required in the process than by those methods, the Photogenic is peculiarly adapted for taking of children and family groups, a true and life-like expression being thereby much more readily obtained.  Having received instructions of a superior artist and skillful operator of New York city, and having fitted up our rooms expressly for this purpose, we would respectfully request any to favor us with a call who may wish for a First-Rate Portrait on glass, or by the Daguerrean process.

N. B.—Pictures copied, and old Daguerreotypes removed and replaced by the Photogenic.

Prices made satisfactory.

Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, 142 Chapel st. Elliot’s Building.  Beers & Mansfield, Artist.

Advertisement ran from November 24 to 29, 1855.

1855 December 3.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 3, 1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

What A Perfect Resemblance!  How beautiful it is taken!  Are the remarks that are made daily  by crowds of Ladies and Gentlemen, who visit our Gallery, and take away with them one of our specimens of the Daguerrean or Photogenic art.  Pictures on glass executed by us are pronounced by competent judges far superior to any other process, for taking a correct likeness, ever offered to the public.

Prices in all cases made satisfactory.

N. B.—All pictures warranted not to fade or corrode in the least.  Children and groups taken extraordinary.  Call soon at Beers & Mansfield’s Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, Elliot’s Building 144 Chapel st.

Advertisement ran from December 3 to 10, 1855.

1855 December 11.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 11,

1855, Vol. X, P. 2.

Those Pictures on Glass That are on exhibition, and are daily taken, at the Union Gallery, seemed to please all who have examined and procured one.  The brilliant tone and life-like appearance cannot be surpassed.  By the way Daguerreotypes executed by us are pronounced by good judges to be as good, if not a little better, than pictures which are generally taken.  We Invite all to give us a call, and examine our specimen, as we should be happy to exhibit them.

Read this.  Our prices are cheaper than at any other establishment in the city, and our Cases, Frames and Lockets superior in finish and durability.

N. B.—Children taken life-like and cheap.

Remember the place, Beers & Mansfield’s Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, 144 Chapel st. Room 5 and 7 Elliot’s Building.

Advertisement ran from December 11 to 15, 1855.

1855 December 18.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 18, 1855, Vol. X, P. 3.

Beauty Restored!  The Greatest Praise Awarded To Beers & Mansfield.  For their superior pictures on Glass.  Also, for their highly finished Daguerreotypes, which are daily taken in large numbers at their Gallery,  We would most respectfully remind the Ladies and Gentlemen of New Haven, and all who intend to procure a Likeness for the Holidays, that we have made ample arrangements for the accommodation of all who may see fit to favor us with their patronage.  We have a good assortment of Cases, Frames, &c. all of which we have marked much below the usual prices.  Our $1.00 Pictures will be sold at 75 cents, and others in proportion—until after the Holidays.

Remember the place,  Beers and Mansfield’s Photogenic and Daguerrean Gallery, 144 Chapel st. Rooms 5 and 7 Elliot’s Building.

Advertisement ran from December 18 to 20, 1855.

1855 December 24.  Morning Journal and Courier.  New Haven, Connecticut.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. X, P. 3.

Unfading Gifts.  Something Splendid For Holiday Presents.  What can be more suitable for a token of affection and esteem, or for a Holliday Present, than one of those life-like and unfading Glass or Daguerreotype portraits executed by Beers & Mansfield.  Ladies and Gentlemen, we would respectfully remind you, that in making our selection of Cases, Frames, &c. we have not forgot to secure a good assortment, (many of them new patterns, never before offered to the public,) all of which are now ready, and on exhibition at our Gallery, for you to select from.  We have reduced our prices very low, and shall do our best to please all In Cases, Picture and Price.  $1 Pictures are reduced to 75 cents.  All others in proportion.

We will close by wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Our Rooms will be open all day Christmas and New Years.  Please remember the number, and give us a call.  Beers & Mansfield, Artists, Rooms 5,6 and 7 Elliot’s Building, 144 Chapel st.

Advertisement ran from December 24 to 31, 1855.

1859 January 1.  Columbian Register.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  January 1, 1859, Vol. XLVII, No. 2406, P. 3.

Christmas and New Year’s.  Grand Attraction.  Something very appropriate for Holiday Presents!  Imperishable Gifts.  Beers Mansfield’s, at 144 Chapel st., Is The Place.  We wish to call the particular attention to our patrons and all seekers of something beautiful, durable and truly appropriate for a holiday present, to our splendid assortment of Cases, Frames, etc., many of them entirely new patterns, purchased especially for this occasion.  It is our intention to insert in them any style of Photograph, Ambrotype, or Daguerreotype (including the hermetically sealed