On this day (July 4) in the year 1843, the following advertisement appeared in the "Salem Gazette" (Massachusetts): - - - - - - - - - BEAUTIFUL SPECIMENS OF Photographic Miniatures MAY be seen at the Rooms of the subscriber in Manning's Building, 3d story. He has been connected several months with the estab- lishment of SOUTHWORTH & Co., Prize Photograph- ers, and is familiar with their process of taking and coloring pictures. Those who wish for a Daguerreo- type Likeness in the most pleasing and popular style are invited to call. Room open to visitors at all hours of the day. july 4 istf J. ROPES. another advertisement by Ropes can be found in the DagNews archives: http://www.daguerre.org/resource/dagnews/08-14-96.html -------------------------------------------------------------- 07-04-97