1850                30 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

1850 May 22.  Daily Evening Standard.  (New Bedford, Massachusetts.)  May 22, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 80, P. 3.

Splendid Daguerrean Pictures.  Mr. William H. Channing takes this opportunity to notify the citizens of New Bedford and vicinity that he has taken Rooms at No. 30 Purchase Street, (over Nathan Chase’s dry goods store,) where he is prepared, for practicing the Daguerrean Art, and he pledges himself to furnish the public with as good Pictures as can be produced in this or any other city, at prices ranging from $1 to $12.

Also, Lockets, Frames, &c. &c. constantly on hand and for sale.

His Instruments are particularly adapted for taking Children.

Mr. Channing respectfully invites the public to call at his Rooms, and he guaranties to all who may favor him with a sitting, that perfect satisfaction will be given.  Ap26.  Wm. H. Channing.