On this day (March 8) in the year 1854, the following advertisements appeared in the "Norwich Weekly Courier" (Connecticut; Vol. 33, No. 2): ----------------------------------------------------------- D A G U E R R E O T Y P E S. ---------- THE NEW and MAGNIFICENT ESTABLISHMENT -- of -- J. G. C A S E, WITH its specimens of U N E Q U A L L E D M I N I A- T U R E S, costly and unique Furniture, has been the theme of universal conversation and admiration since its open- ing. No person can form a just estimate of the beauty now displayed, as well in the furnishing as in the Daguerreotyping, without a visit to, and criticism of, this already justly celebra- ted establishment. Special pains will be taken to secure Perfect Miniatures of Young Children and Infants The light used at these Rooms is a most beautiful North and Sky Light, and the only one of the kind in this city. The sky- light is especially designed for Daguerreotyping L A R G E F A M I L Y G R O U P S, as also Miniatures for handsome Frames, Cases, Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., &c., The Rooms having been completed under the supervision of J.G. Case, and fitted up at a great expense, render it the most complete establishment of the kind in the country. A D D I T I O N A L A T T R A C T I O N ! ! Having perfected his arrangements, he is now prepared to take pictures on the highly approved C R A Y O N S Y S T E M , which for beauty and utility is unsurpassed by anything ever before introduced in the art. N.B.--The prices for the different qualities and sizes of pic- tures will be found lower than at any Room in this City--and satisfaction warranted. The public are respectfully invited to call and look at this establishment. Buswell Block, corner Main and Shetucket sts. Norwich, dec 21 eoweawtf43 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - D A G U E R R E A N R O O M S. CHARLES SWIFT still occupies the old stand, 247 Washington street, where he has facilities for taking good Pictures at reasonable prices.-- Satisfaction given in all cases. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 03-08-96