1846                69 Arcade, Providence, Rhode Island.[1]

1849-1850       236 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1851                Harrington Corner, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1852-1853       Rooms in Nichols’ Building, No. 7, Middlebury, Vermont.

1852-1853       Rooms over Barrett and Son’s Store, Rutland, Vermont.

1853                Rooms in Nichols’ Building, Nos. 6 and 7, Middlebury, Vermont.

1853                Address Unknown, Rutland, Vermont.

1854-1855       Rooms over Mr. R. L. Fullers Store, Middlebury, Vermont

1849 February 1.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  February 1, 1849, Vol. 4, No. 169, P. 3.

New Daguerreotype Gallery.  Gilmore & Albee, Having fitted up the large and commodious Room, 236 Main Street, (Paine’s Block,) over Horace Ayres’ Grocery Store, formerly occupied by Miss Allen as a School Room, would respectfully inform the public that they are prepared to take Daguerreotype Miniatures, of the different sizes, and of superior appearance, tone and finish on the most reasonable terms.  With German Instruments of the first quality, and very superior light, they warrant their Pictures to be equal, if not superior to any produced in this city or elsewhere; and having had extensive experience in the business, they are confident of giving satisfaction to those who may favor them with their patronage.

They wish it distinctly understood that no person is expected to take a Picture from their Room unless they are perfectly satisfied with its life-like appearance, as well as superior finish.            Wm. H. Gilmore, A. P. Albee.                                                                                   

Advertisement ran from February 1 to July 6, 1849.

1849 July 9.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  July 9, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 32, P. 3.

Copartnership Notice.  The copartnership hereto fore existing by the name of Gilmore & Albee is by Mutual consent, this day dissolved.  Wm. H. Gilmore, A. P. Albee, Worcester, June 19, 1849

N. B.   The Daguerreotype business will be continued at the old stand, 235 Main St., by the Subscriber.  Pictures taken at all times, without regard to weather.  Perfect satisfaction or no charge.  Please call and examine my Life Like, Pictures and Judge for yourselves.  Wm. H. Gilmore.  July 3.

Advertisement ran from July 9 to August 23, 1849.

1849 September 25.  Worcester Daily Spy.  (Worcester, Massachusetts.)  September 25, 1849, Vol. 5, No. 88, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, The subscriber respectfully informs his old friends and customers, that he has returned to his old stand, 236 Main-street, where he would be pleased to wait upon all who may favor him with their patronage.  He invites all to call and examine his specimens, particularly those of the Hon. Judge Collamar, Post Master General to the United States, and Geo. Phelps, President of the Massachusetts Copper Mining Company, whose Daguerreotypes he has had the pleasure of taking during his visit to Vermont.

N. B. Pictures taken in less time and more life-like than any other room in the city.  Wm. H. Gilmore. Worcester.                                                                                    

Advertisement ran from September 25, 1849 to November 21, 1850.

1851 July 11.  Barre Patriot.  (Barree, Massachusetts.)  July 11, 1851, Vol. 7, No. 52, Whole No. 542, P. 3.

Great Daguerrian Palace In Worcester.  The citizens of Worcester and vicinity are respectfully informed that the City Daguerrian Company Have fitted up at great expense, one of the most magnificent Daguerrian Establishments in the United States.  A spacious and richly furnished Ante-Room will be open at all times for visitors who may desire to examine specimens, or who may wish Daguerreotypes, either for themselves, or their friends,  The establishment will be under the supervision of an Experienced And Skilful Artist who, in this branch of the Fine Arts, has no superior in the country.  One of the apartments is fitted with a glass roof which reflects a North Light, possessing, as every Artist knows, unrivalled advantages over every other description of light.  In the finishing of Daguerreotypes, and in other parts of the process of taking them, the proprietors have made improvements which are soon to be patented, and which are not in possession of any other establishment in the country.

Entire satisfaction will be guaranteed, and the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  Entrance to the Palace is on Harrington Corner.  W. H. Gilmore, Artist.

Advertisement ran from July 11 to November 14, 1851.

1852 January 7.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  January 7, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 37, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. H. Gilmore would respectfully inform the citizens of Middlebury and vicinity he has taken rooms in Nichols’ building (No. 7) where for a few days he will hold himself in readiness, at all hours, to furnish all who may so desire, with daguerreotypes of a style and finish not to be surpassed in the country.  Those who doubt the truth of this assurance are invited to call and try.  Perfect satisfaction warranted.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to March 3, 1852.

1852 March 10.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 10, 1852, Vol. XVI, No. 46, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  W. H. Gillmore Would respectfully announce to the public of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms in Nichols’ Building, west of the Bridge, which are to be fitted up permanently for his use, for the year to come.  His Daguerreotypes have been highly commended by the hundreds who have availed themselves of his services during his present visit to Middlebury, and he is determined that his work shall be Surpassed By No Other Artist.

Mr. G. will divide his time between this place and Rutland, spending six weeks alternately in each village.

Daguerreotypes will be put up in all styles, to suite customers, and on satisfactory terms.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.         

Advertisement ran from March 10 to 17, 1852.

1852 May 12.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 12, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 3, P. 3.

Home Again.  Mr. W. H. Gillmore Would respectfully inform the citizens of Middlebury, that he will return to his old Rooms, No. 7, Nichols’ Building, on Monday May 17th, where he will spare neither pains nor skill in making Likenesses that are perfect representations of those who may call upon him at No. 7, Nichols’ Building, and in a style and finish unsurpassed by any traveling Daguerreotypist in the country, as hundreds in this town can and will testify.  Those who wish to procure a good natural likeness will do well to wait until he returns home, as he has been to the expense of fitting up his rooms in good style, for the comfort and convenience of his patrons.

P. S. I exhibit no pictures except those of my own taking, and am prepared to sell as good, or even better ones than I exhibit as specimens.  W. H. G.                               

Advertisement ran from May 10 to December 1, 1852.

1852 September 2.  The Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  September 2, 1852, Vol. 59, No. 33, P. 3.

At Home Again!  Velutim Speculunm.  This valuable improvement in the Daguerreotype Art.  Commends itself to all wanting perfect and durable likenesses of themselves or friends.

The subscriber’s new method of taking beautiful crayon, Enameled Crayon, and colored miniatures must be admitted to be among the most remarkable of the recent discoveries in the optical science.

The subscribers has the pleasure to inform the Ladies and Gentleman of Rutland and vicinity that he has returned to his old room over Barrett and son’s Store, on West street where he will exhibit specimens of all the above named improvements in the Art and will execute for all who may desire durable miniatures of either variety with a degree of Perfection Satisfactory for the most critical examiner.  Call soon and improve the opportunity while there is a chance as he will remain in town but a few days.

Do not forget the place—Rooms over Barrett and Son’s Store.

P. S. Those wishing Likenesses will do well to examine my style of Pictures before procuring elsewhere and judge for yourselves of their style and finish.

Hours of operating from 8 o’clock to 5.  For children from ten to two.  Adults all hours.  Satisfaction given in all cases.  Pictures inserted in pins, rings lockets.  Wm. H. Gilmore.

Advertisement ran from September 2 to October 28, 1852.           

1852 October 13.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 13, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 25, P. 2.

Premiums Awarded at the Ninth Fair of the Addison County Agricultural Society, Oct. 6, 1852…

Daguerreotypes,

Wm. H. Gilmore, Middlebury and Rutland,  .50

1852 October 14.  The Rutland Herald.  (Rutland, Vermont.)  October 14, 1852, Vol. 59, No. 41, P. 2.

Premiums Awarded at the Seventh Annual Fair of the Rutland County Agricultural Society, Sept. 22d and 23d….

Fine Arts….

For the best Daguerreotype, a premium was awarded Mr. Gilmore of Rutland.

1853 February 9.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  February 9, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 42, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  Mr. William H. Gillmore would respectfully announced to the people of Middlebury, that he can be found at his Old Rooms, No. 7 Nichols’ Building, ready to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses, in all the modern styles and improvements in the art.

All those that want a perfect Daguerreotype Likeness, will please call at No. 7, Nichols’ Building, and get one of Gillmore’s best.

P. S.  To those who think that I did not locate myself here permanently one year last December, I will just say, that such was the fact, and I intend to continue so if all creation of operators come and put in Sky-lights in every other house in town.  I have as good a light as I could wish, and up only one flight of stairs, and easy of access.  In short, I have a very pleasant suit of Rooms and well adapted to the Daguerrean business.  Those who contemplate sitting will avail themselves of the opportunity soon, as I have two other Rooms which I must visit soon.

W. H. Gillmore, Rutland, Brandon & Middlebury Daguerreotypist.                    

Advertisement ran from February 9 to 23, 1853.

1853 March 2.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  March 2, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 45, P. 3.

Improvement In Taking Daguerreotypes!  I would respectfully announce to the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that I have a new mode of preparing the Daguerreotype Plate, which surpasses all others now in use.  I can make double the number of pictures in the same length of time, that I could by the old way, and with a brilliancy of tone and finish unsurpassed by any other process.  I shall have it ready for operation by Monday next, March 7^th.  Call and see, and know the wonders of science and art even in your own town, at Nos. 6 and 7 Nichol’s Building.

W. H. Gillmore.                     

Advertisement ran from March 2 to September 7, 1853.

1854 May 3.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 3, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 2, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  W. H. Gillmore would respectfully inform the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has returned again to make a professional stop for a short time.  My place of business at present is over the Store of Mr. Fuller, in the room formerly occupied as a Daguerrean Room, and well adapted to the business.  All who have not availed themselves of previous opportunities, will do well to call soon and get one of my best pictures, and such as never were taken before in this town.  Having had many years experience in the business, I feel confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who may favor me with their patronage.

N. B.  Feeling truly grateful for past patronage, I solicit a continuance of the same.  I can be found in my rooms at all hours of the day, ready and willing.  Do not forget the place—the brick building near the Railroad Bridge.  W. H. Gilmore, Daguerrean Artist.

Advertisement ran from May 3 to December 6, 1854.

1854 May 31.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  May 31, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 6, P. 2.

Daguerreotype of the Eclipse.—a daguerreotype of the great eclipse was taken by Mr. Gillmore, at the Addison House, showing the ring in its perfection, and accurately representing the surrounding sky and clouds.  Call at his rooms (in Stewart’s Building) and see it.

1854 October 11.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 11, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 25, P. 2.

The County Fair.  Our County Fair, on Wednesday and Thursday of last week,…

1st Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee.  Middlebury,                2.00

2nd Premium on Daguerreotypes, W. H. Gillmore.  do                                    1.00

1854 October 25.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 27, P. 3.

The Best Daguerreotypes.  At the late Fair at Middlebury, the committee on Paintings, &c., Mr. Battell, chairman, (the celebrated portrait painted, Mr. Mason, by invitation, advising) made the following Awards:

1st best Daguerreotypes, W. W. Ormsbee, $2

2d best (being but two exhibitors) Gillmore, 1.

The pictures exhibited by Ormsbee were his 2d best, as they were duplicates; persons sitting having taken their choice.  Several were likenesses of the last graduating class.  This class were at great pains to obtain the best, as they were to be multiplied and perpetuated by lithograph copies.  The reputation of Tapley attracted them to Brandon; but not quite satisfied, some of them set to Gilmore, but after full trial a majority sent to New York for lithographing were of those taken by Ormsbee, the rest were by Tapley.

Five only of the sixteen exhibited were taken with any reference to the Fair.  To judge of pictures, the difference in the eyes of Ormsbee’s and Gillmore picture could not fail to attract attention.  Ormsbee’s present a clear, well defined eye, Gillmore’s owing probably to his instrument, doubly refractory quality, besides giving an eye imperfectly defined, produces one or more extra white spots apparent in all the pictures on exhibition by Gillmore with one exception.

Ormsbee’s rooms are at the dwelling of Doct. Brockway, Dentist.

N. B.  Ormsbee’s Camera is one of the most modern and perfect furnished by the Present market.

Advertisement ran from October 25, 1854 to January 31, 1855.

1855 January 10.  The Middlebury Register.  (Middlebury, Vermont.)  January 10, 1855, Vol. XIX, No. 38, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes William H. Gillmore, Would respectfully inform the people of Middlebury and vicinity, that he has newly fitted up his Rooms, in a neat and commodious style, both for convenience and comfort of his customers.  With many years’ practice in the Daguerrean Art, I feel quite competent to excel in all of its various branches, having made many improvements in the Art, and some of them of the greatest utility, both to the likeness and general outline of features, which is truly essential to a perfect likeness.  In many instances I have the decided advantage over all competitors.  In the first place I have a German camera, which is far superior to any homemade camera and cost three times as much; and then I have a wheel for polishing plates, which is far superior to the old method of polishing, not only for superiority of polish, but quickness—also, I can prepare four to one and with a surface ten times better than those of other folks.  To any one who may see fit to give me a call, I will prove to entire satisfaction all of the above statements.—And now,

Ye who would spare the burning tear

And leave a fond memento of a form beloved

Sacred to memory and affection dear

To parting friends in sadness proved,

Or would to others times transmit the look

That charmed a world and bid the eye

Of admiration kindle bright,

Trust to the sunbeam’s line of light.

A camera true will draw the picture right.

Hours of operation from * A. M. until 4 P. M.  Children from 11 until 2 in pleasant weather.  Adults without regard to weather.

Truly thankful for past favors, I solicit a continuance of the same.  Office over R. L. Fuller’s Store.  Wm. H. Gillmore, Dag Artist.

Advertisement ran from January 10 to February 14, 1855.

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[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.