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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 (July 24) the following two items appeared in their respective newspapers: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In the "Waltham Sentinel" (Mass, 1857, Vol.2, No.70): It is estimated that there are $607,429 worth of daguerreotypes taken in Massachusetts a year. A great capital invested in faces. - - - - - - - - - - - - In the "Springfield Gazette" (Mass, 1844, Vol.13, No.30): D A G U E R R E A N G A L L E R Y --OF-- Inimitable Colored P H O T O G R A P H S, N O. 2 F O U N T A I N R O W ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STOCK, COOLEY & CO. having recently arranged with an experienced New York operator, are prepared to execute the fin- ished colored Photographs ever produced.-- The durability and truthfulness of expression of these superb likenesses will be warranented in every instance. They will be taken without regard to weather, and put up in any style.-- Other operators and pupils who wish to ac- quire the recent improvements of the art, will be instructed more thoroughly than at any other place in the United States. Photo- graphic apparatus, plates, cases, frames, chem- icals, colors, and written instructions, furnish- ed to order. J. W. STOCK, Portrait and Miniature Painter, in connexion with the above estab- lishment, will execute any commands in his line. July 24 30 (original spelling maintained. -G.E.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 07-24-96

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