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 THE DAGUERREOTYPE: AN ARCHIVE OF SOURCE TEXTS, GRAPHICS, AND EPHEMERA


  The research archive of Gary W. Ewer regarding the history of the daguerreotype

On this day (February 13) in the year 1851, the following advertisement appeared in the "Wisconsin Express." (Madison, Wisconsin) vol. 11, no. 14: - - - - - - - - Madison Miniature Gallery. H E L I O G R A P H Y Penciled by the rays of the Sun, and revealed by the hand of Science. W. H. White has located over Fairchild's Store, opposite the Capitol. Miniatures taken at this establishment are warranted to be inferior to none--possessing the colors and beau- ties of Nature. Entire satisfaction given or no charge. Pictures taken and set in Cases, Frames, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c. The Ladies and Gen- tlemen are invited to call and examine his quality of specimens. 3 -------------------------------------------------------------- 02-13-98

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