1851                Over Siskels & Preswick’s Bookstore, Water Street, Elmira, New York.

1851 December 23.  The Elmira Daily Republican.  (Elmira, New York.)  December 23, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 90, P. 1.

Notice To Daguerrean Artists, I have just received and shall keep constantly on hand a good supply of Daguerreotype stock of every description.  As I purchase my stock from Manufactures I shall be enabled to sell lower than can be purchased west of New York city.  All I ask is quick sales, ready pay and small profits.  Artists wishing any thing in this line are respectfully invited to call at Brown’s premium Gallery, No. 16 Water st.  All orders will receive prompt attention.  Wm. Brown.  Elmira, Oct. 20, 1851.

1851 December 23.  The Elmira Daily Republican.  (Elmira, New York.)  December 23, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 90, P. 3.

Brown’s Premium Daguerrean Gallery Over Siskels & Preswick’s Bookstore, Water Street.  Having been solicited by many citizens of Elmira and vicinity, and knowing Elmira to be a place worthy of a splendid Gallery, and feeling assured that it would be appreciated by the enterprising citizens of the place, I have been induced to open a permanent Gallery for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses.  No Pains or expense has been spared to make these Rooms attractive, and an ornament to the place.  The walls are adorned with some of the finest works of art, both in pencil and engraver.  Amongst the collection may be found current likenesses of some of the most distinguished men of the nation, such as Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Col. Fremont, the late President Taylor, J. C. Calhoun and Silas Wright.  Also a fine assortment of the  

Daguerrean Art, amongst which may be found correct Likenesses of President Fillmore Secretary Graham, Jenny Lind, and other characters of note too numerous to mention.

From long experience, having been constantly engaged in the business for nearly five years, I feel confident in saying to the public that my work, apparatus, and stock, cannot be excelled, I have a fine operation room with the advantage of both sky and lights, by which people can be accommodated with either side or sky light pictures.  I have had these room fitted up expressly for me, consequently have every thing arranged for the convenience and comfort of the public.  Likenesses taken equally well in cloudy or clear weather.  Citizens and strangers are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves.

Good likenesses warranted in all cases.  Wm. Brown.  Elmira, Sept. 17, 1851.