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Butler, William H.

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1841-1842       7½ Bowery, Corner Division Street, New York, New York.

1845-1846       Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1847                251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1848-1850       251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851-1854       251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1839.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1839/1840,  Published by Thomas Longworth.  not listed.

1840.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1840/1841,  Published by Thomas Longworth.  No occupation listed, 30 Cherry, h-25 Chestnut.

1841.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1841/1842,  Published by Thomas Longworth.  No occupation listed, 7½ Bowery, h-25 Chestnut.

1842.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1842/1843,  Published by John Doggett.  daguerreotype, 7½ Bowery, h-416 Pearl.

1843.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1843/1844,  Published by John Doggett.  Not listed.

1844.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1844/1845,  Published by John Doggett.  Not listed.

1845.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1845/1846,  Published by John Doggett.  daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-68 Church.

1846.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1846/1847,  Published by John Doggett.  daguerreotyper, address unknown, h-3 Read.

1847.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1847/1848,  Published by John Doggett.  daguerreotyper, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1848.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1848/1849,  Published by John Doggett.  daguerreotype, 251 Broadway, h-151 Fourth.

1849.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1849/1850,  Published by John Doggett.  daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1850.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1850/1851,  Published by John Doggett.  daguerreotype, 251 Broadway.

1851.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1851/1852,  Published by Doggett & Rode.  Not listed.

1852.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1852/1853,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Not listed.

1853.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1853/1854,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Artist, 251 Broadway, h-New Rochelle.

1854.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1854/1855,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Not listed.

1854.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1854/1855,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—artist 251 Broadway, h-211 Sixth Ave.

1855.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1855/1856,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy 271 Sixth Ave.

1856.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1856/1857,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—fancy goods 271 Sixth Ave.

1857.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1857/1858,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Rachel Butler—Wid. Wm. H.—no occupation listed, h-19 Carmine.

1858.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1858/1859,  Published by John Fellow Trow.  Rachel Butler—not listed.

1841 October 12.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  October 12, 1841, No. 12,046, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions—Daguerreotype plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article, superior polished substance.  Lenses, and Miniature cases of all descriptions made to order; also apparatus for taking likenesses, with directions, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer.  WM H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, corner Division street, N. Y.

Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

Advertisement ran on October 12 & 13, 1841.

1841 October 13.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  October 13, 1841, No. 12,047, P. 2.

Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood[2], in their second visit to Central America, have taken out with them a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype apparatus, with a view of obtaining photographic drawings of the curious remains of aboriginal architecture in that country.

1841 October 16.  New-York Observer.  (New York, New York.)  October 16, 1841, Vol. XIX, No. 42, Whole No. 962, P. 4.

A Second Trip.—We learn that Messrs. Stephens and Catherwood, having supplied themselves with a complete set of Butler’s Daguerreotype Apparatus, sailed on Saturday for Central America, with the purpose of taking Daguerreotype impressions of the ruins in that country.

1841 December 2.  New York Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 2, 1841, Vol. I, No. 202, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions, Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article.  Superior Polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer.                  

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y.  Portraits taken every day except Sunday.      

Advertisement ran from December 2 to 4, 1841.

1842 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 353, Whole No. 2021, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus of all descriptions, Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article.  Superior Polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer.                  

Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st. N. Y.  Portraits taken every day except Sunday.

1842 April 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 20, 1842, Vol. VII, No. 395, Whole No. 2063, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Apparatus Of All Descriptions.—Daguerreotype Plates of all sizes, warranted to be genuine article.  Superior polished substance, Lenses, and Miniature Cases of all descriptions; also Apparatus for taking Likenesses, with directions that will enable a person of ordinary capacity after their perusal to operate the first time with complete success, carefully packed for transportation, and for sale by the manufacturer.  Wm. H. Butler, 7½ Bowery, cor. Division st., N. Y.  Portraits taken every day except Sunday.                                          

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 21, 1842.

1847 June 2.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  June 2, 1847, Vol. XLV, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, and entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce.  One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease. 

We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention.  It is to be hoped that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 4.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  June 4, 1847, Vol. 6, No. 132, P. 2.

The House Of The Million Faces.—Even to the philosophic student of human nature,—indeed specially to such an one—The walls of Plumbe’s rooms, in Broadway, New York, are provocative of worlds of thought and comparison!  How curious the reflection that of the innumerable features presented in that house of a million faces, each is or has been vital, and you see but a counterfeit of what is moving and acting in some part of the world!…….We Observe by the following from the New York Courier, that a much needed improvement has been effected by Mr. Plumbe:

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in the mode of operating by the daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the rigid and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce.  One other advantage is, that  small children, that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease.  We learn from Mr. Butler of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is a result of a long series of experiments to which he has given his personal attention.  We hope that it may yield him a full reward.

1847 June 22.  St. Lawrence Republican.  (Ogdensburgh, New York.)  June 22, 1847, Vol. XVII, No. 28, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We understand that a recent improvement has been made in a mode of operating by the Daguerreotype process, which will require a sitting of only five seconds, instead of thirty, to produce a fine picture, which entirely overcomes the ridge and grave expression which even a sitting of thirty seconds is apt to produce.  One other advantage is, that small children that can be kept quite for two or three seconds, can be taken with perfect ease.  We learn from Mr. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, that this is the result of a long series of experiments, to which he has given his personal attention.  We hope that it may yield him a full reward.—Courier.

1851 May 30.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  May 30, 1851, Vol. XI, No. 3,286, P. 6.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil are most perfect portraits.  They combine all the beauty of a fine miniature painting, with the detail of the Daguerreotype.

1851 May 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 28, 1851, Whole No. 6791, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 June 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 5, 1851, Whole No. 6799, P. 4.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—Specimens of this new and interesting discovery can be seen at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on June 5 & 6, 1851.

1851 June 10.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  June 10, 1851, Vol. XLIX, P. 1.

Daguerreotypes In Oil—Mr. Butler, the proprietor of Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, in Broadway, has discovered a process of transferring a daguerreotype impression to a metallic surface, which admits of being colored in oil.  We have seen several portraits taken in this way, which combine the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the miniature painting.  They are soon taken, and are much cheaper than the ordinary miniature on ivory.  Mr. Butler has likenesses of several of our prominent citizens in view at his rooms.  

1851 June 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 20, 1851, Whole No. 6814, P. 4.

Mr. W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has discovered a process of making daguerreotypes in oil, at a single sitting of a few seconds: the portrait being finished without any further trouble to the sitter.  Portraits, Miniatures, and even Daguerreotypes, are copied by this process perfect.  The price is but very little more than that of as ordinary Daguerreotype of the same size.

1851 June 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 21, 1851, Whole No. 6815, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.  This new discovery should be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 24, 1851, Whole No. 6818, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil—By W. H. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.  This new and interesting discovery in the arts must  needs be seen to be appreciated.

1851 June 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 28, 1851, Whole No. 6822, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.  Should be seen to be appreciated.  These beautiful pictures fully realize the wishes of the discoverer.

1851 July 9.  Culturist and Gazette.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  July 9, 1851, Vol IV, No. 28, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes In Oil.  Colors.—A New York paper says that a gentleman connected with Plumbe’s National Daguerrian Gallery in that city, has made a discovery by which daguerreotypes are fixed upon panels, so that an artist is enabled to produce likenesses in oil colors in a brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.  It is supposed that this discovery will lead, in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.

1851 July 10.  The Farmers’ Cabinet.  (Amherst, New Hampshire.)  July 10, 1851, Vol. 49, No. 48, P. 2.

And Still Another.—The ne plus ulta in the Daguerreotype art will seem to have been reached when the following discovery shall have been combined with the wonderful discovery of Mr. Hill.

Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, New-York, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of the artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting!  We have seen a number of  specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced.  The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead in a measure, to the disuse of the present mode of Daguerreotyping.

1851 July 19.  Norfolk County Journal.  (Roxbury, Massachusetts)  July 19, 1851, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil Colors.—We are not quite enabled to announce the discovery of a process whereby daguerreotypes may be instantly taken, with all the natural colors in oil, but the next thing to such a process has been produced.  Mr. William H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Daguerrian Gallery, corner of Broadway and Murray street, has recently discovered a mode of fixing Daguerreotypes upon panels, which enables a likeness to be fixed by the hand of an artist, in a remarkably brief space of time, and with astonishing accuracy.

This throws all the other new processes entirely in the shade, for the expense is only ten dollars, and the likeness is actually an oil painting!  We have seen a number of specimens, and cannot withhold our unqualified praise as to the fidelity and beauty of pictures thus produced.  The discovery is one of great importance, as it will lead, in a measure to the disuse of the present mode of daguerreotyping.—[N. Y. Sun.

1851 August 23.  Copway’s American Indian.  (New York, New York.)  August 23, 1851, Vol. 1, No. VII, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes In Oil.  William H. Butler, Proprietor Of The Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.

1851 November 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 13, 1851, Whole No. 6958, P. 5.

Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new discovery combines the fidelity of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Being put on a metallic surface, their durability cannot be questioned.  Specimens can be seen at Mr. B.’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, over Tenney’s Jewelry store.

Advertisement ran on November 13 & 15, 1851.

1852 February 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 3, 1852, Whole No. 7039, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—A New and Beautiful discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.  These pictures combine the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on February 3 & 4, 1852.

1852 February 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 10, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—A New and Beautiful discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway.  These pictures combine the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on February 10 to 13, 1852.

1852 March 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 9, 1852, Whole No. 7041, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery in the arts, by William H. Butler, proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, ought to be seen by all lovers of art.

Advertisement ran from March 9 to 13, 1852.

1852 April 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 2, 1852, Whole No. 7093, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This new and important discovery, by William H. Butler, (Plumbe National Gallery,) No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Only one sitting required.

Advertisement ran from April 2 to 8, 1852.

1852 April 7.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  April 7, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery which was made by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combining as it does, the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting producing Daguerreotypes in permant colors, Portraits, Miniatures and Daguerreotypes as copied to nature.

1852 April 15.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  April 15, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,430, P. 5.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Specimens of this new and important discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made.

1852 April 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 15, 1852, Whole No. 7106, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, on exhibition at the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, should be seen by all who admire truthfulness and beauty combined.

1852 April 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1852, Whole No. 7107, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil.  At Mr. Butler’s rooms, Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are specimens of Mr. B.’s new and beautiful discovery; also copies of Daguerreotypes of deceased persons.

1852 April 17.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,432, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This beautiful discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 17, 1852, Whole No. 7108, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combining, as it does, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 17 & 18, 1852.

1852 April 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 20, 1852, Whole No. 7111, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This beautiful art, combines, the detail of the daguerreotype, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  This discovery of Mr. Butler, Proprietor of the Plumbe National Gallery, enables him to copy portraits, miniatures, and daguerreotypes, making a perfect, and beautiful, and imperishable picture.

Advertisement ran on April 20 & 24, 1852.

1852 April 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 21, 1852, Whole No. 7112, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway.  This new and beautiful discovery, combines the detail of the Daguerreotype, with the finest miniature painting.  Portraits, miniatures, and Daguerreotypes, copied perfect, and imperishable.

1852 April 24.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  April 24, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,438, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Specimens of this new and important discovery of Mr. Wm. H. Butler, of the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made.

1852 April 24.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  April 24, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,438, P. 9.

Fine Arts, Daguerreotypes In Oil, By William. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway,  are worthy of the attention of all who wish a perfect likeness, as well as the most beautiful and durable picture ever made.  This new art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1852 April 24.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  April 24, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—The discovery which Mr. Butler, of No. 251 Broadway, has recently brought out, is certainly a beautiful art, combining as it does the detail of the Daguerreotype of deceased persons are copied by this process with perfect satisfaction.

1852 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—This important discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, be gratifying to those who are in possession of a Daguerreotype of a friend, and who wish to obtain a copy of the same, in all its fidelity, with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from April 27 to May 1, 1852.

1852 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—This new and interesting discovery of Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, merits the attention of those who value a truthful likeness as well as a beautiful picture, as both are combined by this discovery.

Advertisement ran from May 4 to 7, 1852.   

1852 May 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 4, 1852, Whole No. 7125, P. 6.

Wanted—A Smart Intelligent, American young man, to learn the daguerreotype art.  Apply at the Plumbe Gallery, 251 Broadway.

1852 May 7.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  May 7, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,449, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. W. H. Butler, at the Plumbe Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, has invented a new style of Daguerreotypes in Oil, which we do not admire and consider inferior in fidelity and reliability to the best sun-portraits.  It has some points of superiority, however, and we invite to it the attention of Daguerreotypers, presuming that it may yet prove the basis of an important advance in their Art.

1852 May 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 8, 1852, Whole No. 7129, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by Mr. Butler, Plumbe’s Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.  These portraits excel and others ever made for truthfulness, beauty, permanency.  Daguerreotypes copied satisfactorily. One sitting only required.

1852 May 11.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  May 11, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,452, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 May 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 11, 1852, Whole No. 7132, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway , upper corner of Murray street, several specimens that are worthy of the attention of all.  Especially those who have Daguerreotypes of deceased friends.

1852 May 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 12, 1852, Whole No. 7133, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.  This new and beautiful art is deserving the attention of all whom admire truth and beauty of finish in a portrait.  Only one sitting is required, and is finished on a metallic surface.

Advertisement ran on September 12 to 15, 1852.

1852 May 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 18, 1852, Whole No. 7139, P. 6.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—Mr. Butler, the discoverer of this new art, at his rooms, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, Plumbe Gallery.  This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran on May 18 to 22, 1852.

1852 May 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 25, 1852, Whole No. 7146, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery.  251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.  This interesting discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

Advertisement ran from May 25 to 28, 1852.

1852 June 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 1, 1852, Whole No. 7153, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  Plumbe National Gallery.  These portraits are on a metallic surface, and equal in finish the finest miniature painting.  They are imperishable, as well as the most truthful and beautiful pictures ever made.

Advertisement ran from June 1 to 5, 1852.

1852 June 2.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 2, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,471, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes In Oil—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1852 June 8.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 8, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,476, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper cor. of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery.  These beautiful Portraits, equal in finish to the finest miniature paintings, with the truthfulness of the daguerreotype.

1852 June 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 8, 1852, Whole No. 7160, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil.—by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street—Plumbe National Gallery.  These portraits are equal in finish the finest miniature painting.  Being on a metallic surface, they are imperishable, as well as truthful and beautiful. Only one sitting is required.  Daguerreotypes copied.

Advertisement ran from June 8 to 19, 1852.

1852 June 16.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  June 16, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, Plumbe National Gallery.  These beautiful portraits equal in finish the finest miniature painting being on a metallic surface, imperishable, truthful and beautiful, only one sitting is required, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1852 June 18.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  June 18, 1852, Vol. LI, P. 2.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s new discovery in the arts must be of great importance to those who desire truthfulness as well as beauty in a portrait, and to which there cannot be any change, being on a metallic surface and finished in the best of oil colors.

Mr. B. has finished several portraits of persons who were deceased, to the great delight of the friends of those whose portraits were made.

1852 June 19.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  June 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,486, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery.  These beautiful Portraits, are truthful, imperishable and equal in finish to the finest Miniature paintings.  By this, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons are copied to the life.

1852 October 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 6, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotype In Oil by W. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray st., Plumbs National Gallery.  These beautiful Portraits, are truthful, imperishable and equal in finish to the finest Miniature paintings.  By this, Daguerreotypes of deceased persons are copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from October 6 to 14, 1852.

1852 October 19.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 19, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 3,590, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st.  This beautiful art combines truth and beauty in the picture, making the most faithful portraits ever made.

Advertisement ran on October 19 & 20, 1852.

1852 October 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 20, 1852, Whole No. 7279, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray-st.  This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniatures, thus making it as true as it is beautiful.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from October 19 to 23, 1852.

1853 February 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 24, 1853, Whole No. 7369, P. 5.

A Daguerreotype in Oil of the late Hon. Daniel Webster, by Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, is said by all who have seen it to be the best portrait of this eminent person that has ever been made.

1853 March 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

A Daguerreotype in Oil, by W. H. Butler, Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.  These portraits combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Portraits of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.      

1853 March 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 1, 1853, Whole No. 7374, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the largest as well as the most interesting collection of portraits in the world.  No one should fail to visit this old and renowned establishment.

Advertisement ran from March 1 to 4, 1853.

1853 March 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, 251 Broadway, contains the most interesting collection in this country.  Anny one acquainted at all with the history of this country should not fail to examine the portraits of its distinguished individuals. 

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 8, 1853, Whole No. 7381, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.–These beautiful pictures combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits copied to nature.

Advertisement ran from March 8 to 10, 1853.

1853 March 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 11, 1853, Whole No. 7384, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most eminent friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen.  Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street .

Advertisement ran on March 11 & 12, 1853.

1853 March 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 15, 1853, Whole No. 7388, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  These beautiful specimens of nature and art, have the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes copied to nature.

1853 March 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 16, 1853, Whole No. 7389, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  These pictures combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature. Painting daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.

1853 March 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 17, 1853, Whole No. 7390, P. 5.

Daguerreotypes in Oil of Mr. Webster.—The portraits which Mr. Butler has made of this eminent person, are said by his most intimate friends to be more satisfactory to them than anything that they have seen.  Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

1853 April 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1853, Whole No. 7420, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  Mr. Butler, by this new and beautiful discovery, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits, to the life.

1853 April 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 19, 1853, Whole No. 7423, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Mr. Butler’s daguerreotypes in oil combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Mr. Butler’s rooms are on the corner of Broadway and Murray street.

1853 April 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

A Portrait of President Pierce, from life, to be seen at Mr. Butler’s rooms, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street; also the portraits of many of the most distinguished individuals in this country.

1853 April 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 20, 1853, Whole No. 7424, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The Discoverer of this new and beautiful process, Mr. W. H. Butler.  No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street, is enabled to copy daguerreotypes, miniatures, and portraits to nature.  One sitting only is required to produce the most perfect likeness ever made. 

1853 April 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 21, 1853, Whole No. 7425, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to nature.  Only one sitting required.

1853 April 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 22, 1853, Whole No. 7426, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. The new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copies of portraits, and miniatures, made to life.

Advertisement ran on April 22 & 23, 1853.

1853 April 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 26, 1853, Whole No. 7430, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—There is on exhibition at Mr. W. H. Butler’s rooms, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, specimens of this new and beautiful art, that must be interesting to all lovers of the fine arts.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1853, Whole No. 7431, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to life.

1853 July 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway, contains the largest collection of portraits of celebrated individuals in this country.  A new discovery has been added to this gallery.  Daguerreotypes in oil, by William H. Butler.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied imperishably.

1853 July 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 6, 1853, Whole No. 7499, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—A New and Important Discovery has been made by William H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, by which daguerreotypes can be finished with all the beauty of the finest miniature painting, thereby producing the most perfect likeness ever made.

1853 July 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 22, 1853, Whole No. 7515, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway.  This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied permanently.

1853 July 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 23, 1853, Whole No. 7516, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons to the life.  One sitting only required.

1853 July 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 26, 1853, Whole No. 7519, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes copied permanently.  One sitting only from life is required.

1853 August 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 3, 1853, Whole No. 7527, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 August 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 5, 1853, Whole No. 7529, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway upper corner of Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life, in oil colors, and the metallic plate.

1853 August 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 6, 1853, Whole No. 7530, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors.—Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, has perfected the art of producing a portrait with all the fidelity of the daguerreotype and the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Only one sitting required.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied.

1853 August 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 9, 1853, Whole No. 7533, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 August 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil Colors, by W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, (Plumbe National Gallery,) upper corner of Murray street, who has perfected his discovery in this new and beautiful art which combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. 

1853 August 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 19, 1853, Whole No. 7543, P. 5.

Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.  It is only necessary to say it has not changed its location for the last eleven years.  Its collection is the largest in the world.

1853 August 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 24, 1853, Whole No. 7548, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler’s discovery combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  The specimens at his room, corner of Broadway and Murray streets, are worthy of the admiration which they receive from every one who has seen them.  Daguerreotypes copied.

1853 September 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by William H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street—This beautiful art combine the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  These portraits, for faithfulness, beauty and durability, are unequalled in the world.

1853 September 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 6, 1853, Whole No. 7556, P. 4.

Plumbe National Gallery, No. 251 Broadway, upper corner of Murray street.  Contains the largest collection of portraits of distinguished individuals in this country.  This celebrated gallery fully sustains the reputation which it has so long enjoyed for its superior portraits.

1853 September 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 16, 1853, Whole No. 7566, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—Mr. Butler, No. 251 Broadway has at his rooms on the upper corner Murray streets some beautiful specimens of his new art, combining, as they do, the fidelity of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes copied in this new style.

Advertisement ran from September 16 to 18, 1853.

1853 September 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 20, 1853, Whole No. 7570, P. 1.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil.  By Mr. Wm. H. Butler, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on  the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

1853 September 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Mr. William. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  Daguerreotypes of deceased persons copied to the life.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 September 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 29, 1853, Whole No. 7579, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and  Murray street.  Continues to furnish the patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have gained for it a celebrity that has never been surpassed.  Mr. Butler’s new art combining the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 1, 1853.

1853 October 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the first miniature painting. 

1853 October 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1853, Whole No. 7584, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and  Murray street.  This well known establishment continues to serve its patrons with the same satisfactory portraits that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 6.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 6, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,891, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, we see, to furnish its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 6, 1853, Whole No. 7586, P. 5.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and  Murray street, continues to furnish its patrons with the same satisfactory manner that have it has done for many years.

1853 October 7.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 7, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,892, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues to satisfy its patrons.

1853 October 7.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 7, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,892, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper cor. of Broadway and Murray-st., who is enabled to copy Daguerreotypes of deceased persons. 

1853 October 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 7, 1853, Whole No. 7587, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  This new art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. 

Advertisement ran on October 7 & 8, 1853.

1853 October 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 13, 1853, Whole No. 7593, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. 

1853 October 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 15, 1853, Whole No. 7595, P. 5.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.  This new and beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. 

1853 October 15.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 15, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,899, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,901, P.7.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., continues, to furnish its patrons with the inimitable style for which it has been so long.

1853 October 18.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,901, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—By W. H. Butler, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray-st. These portraits combine the detail of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

Fine Arts—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Mr. Wm. H. Butler, 251 Broadway, corner Murray street.

—This beautiful art combines the detail of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting. 

1853 October 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1853, Whole No. 7598, P. 4.

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street, continues, to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for many years.

1853 October 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 21, 1853, Whole No. 7601, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This beautiful art combine the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 October 22.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3,905, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This new art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

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

The Plumbe National Gallery on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street.—This well-known establishment continues to serve its patrons in the same satisfactory manner that it has done for years.

1853 October 25.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  October 25, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,907, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

1853 October 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 25, 1853, Whole No. 7605, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—The Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., has added to its attractions Mr. Butler’s Daguerreotypes in oil, which should be seen by all who appreciate truth and beauty.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to 29, 1853.

1853 November 3.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 3, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,915, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This new art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 November 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 3, 1853, Whole No. 7614, P. 4.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-street. This new art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 November 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 5, 1853, Whole No. 7616, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil.—The specimens which Mr. Butler has of his new art, at his rooms on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. Should be seen by all who admire beauty and truth combined. 

1853 November 8.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  November 8, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,919, P. 6.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st. This beautiful art combine the details of the Daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

Advertisement ran on November 8 & 9, 1853.

1853 November 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 8, 1853, Whole No. 7619, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Butler’s Daguerreotypes in Oil, at the Plumbe National Gallery, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street are at the most truthful, as well as the most beautiful portraits ever made.

1853 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 9, 1853, Whole No. 7620, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by W. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful art combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.

1853 December 15.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 15, 1853, Vol. XIII, No. 3,951, P. 7.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil—By Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray-st., are the pictures of people as they are.

1854 January 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 6, 1854, Whole No. 6345, P. 5.

Fine Arts.—Daguerreotypes in Oil, by Wm. H. Butler, on the upper corner of Broadway and Murray street. This new and beautiful discovery combines the details of the daguerreotype with the finish of the finest miniature painting.  They are in fact, daguerreotypes with the true colors of nature.  One sitting only is required, and, being on a metallic surface, and finished in oil colors they are the most permanent, as well as the most truthful portraits ever made.  Daguerreotypes copied in colors.

Advertisement ran on January 6 & 7, 1854.

[1] New York City Directory.

[2] James Lloyd Stephens; Frederick Catherwood; [Sam S. Cabot] information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

A. T. Goodell

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

ND                  251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845                Corner Thames & Mary Streets, Newport, Rhode Island.

ND-1849         North William and Chatham Streets, New York, New York.

1853-1854       Corner of J and Third, Streets, Sacramento, California.[1]

A. T. Goodell was recorded in one advertisement in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode) and one article in the St. Louis and Canadian Photographer (St, Louis, Missouri).  The advertisement that ran from May 29 to July 31, 1845.  Daguerreotype Rooms.  A, T. Goodell, Late of Plumbe’s, Broadway , New York, Would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport and vicinity, that he has engaged Rooms at the corner of Thames & Mary streets, for the purpose of taking pictures by the Daguerreotype process, where may be had miniatures, single or in groups, which for beauty of color, tone and effect, can be at all ties commend themselves; and if not superior, are equal to any that have been heretofore taken, upon as favorable terms at least.  They are also inserted in breast pins, lockets, &c., at various prices.

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

The ladies and Gentlemen of Newport are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens, if they intend sitting or not.

Taken in clear or cloudy weather.

Instructions carefully given—terms moderate.

The article appeared in the St. Louis and Canadian Photographer (St. Louis, Missouri) on March 1896, P. 114.  Our First Photographers

In reading of the recent death of the veteran photographer, M. B. Brady, in which it was claimed he was the father of photography in this country, I feel it is only justice to correct some of the statements, so I consulted Dr. A. T. Goodell, who began his career as a photographer in 1843 in this city, and obtained some facts which may interest your numerous readers.

In the year 1840‑41, a short time after Daguerre had invented the process of taking pictures bearing his name‑‑the daguerreotype‑‑John Plumbe, Jr., William H. Butler, S. Draper, James R. Chilton, and Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of telegraphy, opened a place at 7 Bowery to experiment in taking pictures by the Daguerre process.  They used only a side light.  It occurred to John Plumbe, Jr., that a skylight would bring about better results, and he leased the upper floors of 251 Broadway, corner of Murray street, where the Postal Telegraph building now stands, and opened Plumbe’s National Gallery, employing twelve operators and Mrs. Thomas, an artist, taking 400‑500 pictures a day at from $3 to $8 each.  At that time M. B. Brady was manufacturing daguerreotype cases at 187 Broadway.

Plumbe’s phenomenal success with the top light led many others to embark in the business, among which were Anthony, Edward & Clark, 247 Broadway, J. Gurney, 189 Broadway, and A. Bogardus, 217 Greenwich street.  J.M. Scoville started in the manufacturing of stock for galleries, and Brady still made cases, but in about 1845 or 1846 he opened a gallery at his factory, 187 Broadway.

Thus it appears that Plumbe was the first photographer in this country.

He opened galleries in all the principal cities in the United States, in London, and Paris, and made a fortune.  Dr. Goodell, who was Plumbe’s head operator, opened his own place at North William and Chatham streets, selling it out to go to California in 1849, around Cape Horn, and when he became stranded, after various ups and downs, his training with Plumbe enabled him to take charge of R. H. Vance’s gallery in Sacramento, the price for one daguerreotype being a half ounce of gold dust, worth about $8.  From the old Daguerre process, so successfully improved and enlarged by Plumbe and his operators, all of whom became prominent, grew the albumen process on glass, the collodion process, then dry plates, and so on.

Plumbe opened two galleries in Washington, one of which was in the Capitol building, and took the pictures of all the prominent men of the day.  [W. M. Chapman, in N. Y. Sun.

A. T. Goodell is recorded in other photographic directories, but the information above helps to clarify his early years.  Goodell is not listed in the New York City Directories between 1839/1840 to 1849/1850.   

[1] Pioneer Photographers Of The Far West A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865.