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OriginalNotes: PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AWARDS: awarded diploma for best daguerreotypes at Ind. State Agricultural Fair, Oct. 1854

1840 Census Index: B.F. Dewey, Trumball County, Youngstown Village, OH, p. 245
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OriginalSource: Cambridge City Reveille, Mar. 31, 1847, p. 2 Daguerreotype Miniatures, We take pleasure in informing our citizens, that Mr. B. F. Dewey has taken a room in Mr. Johnsonbaugh's building, where he is prepared to execute correct and faithful miniatures of all who may see fit to favor him...We have called, several times, at his room, and examined the portraits of some of our acquaintances and we must say that his performances surpass anything of the kind that we have seen.
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OriginalSource: Madison Daily Banner (Madison, Indiana), March 31, 1852, p. 2
A Card. Having disposed of my Daguerrean Room to Mr. B. F. Dewey, it becomes my duty to return to the citizens of Madison and vicinity, and all others who have favored me with their support, my acknowledgments for the liberal patronage, and would recommend all who want good pictures to call on my successor, Mr. B. F. Dewey, who having had long experience, in the business, is an artist who I can cheerfully recommend as eminently worthy of your patronage. Alfred Jervis. / As will be seen from the above card, I have purchased the old stand of Mr. Jervis, and I would say to all interested in good Daguerrean Pictures to give me a call, as the rooms are thoroughly repaired, with all things in good order, and I am prepared to take as good pictures as can be taken East or West. Intending to make this my permanent residence, no pains will be spared to give general satisfaction. Particular attention paid to Grouping. Citizens and strangers, one and all, are invited to call and examine my specimens. Hours from 8 o'clock to 4 o'clock. B. F. Dewey. March 30 d3

Madison Weekly Courier (Madison, Indiana), May 19, 1852, p. 4
Praises 2 daugerreotypes: family group of pork merchant G. W. Phillips and likeness of Jonathan Fitch, Esq. Taken at Dewey's Daguerrean Gallery, corner of Main Cross and West streets, over Weyer & McKee's store. Dewey is unrivalled as a daguerrean artist, and we recommend all who wish to have a correct copy of Nature's handiwork--not a miserable imitation--to call on him. No one can spend an hour more agreeably than to visit the gallery and examine his specimens; no charge for admission.

Madison Daily Banner (Madison, Indiana), August 31, 1853, p. 2
Ad: Daguerrean Pictures. The subscriber having purchased the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied B. F. Dewey, corner of Main Cross and West streets, would say to the citizens of Madison that he is now prepared to execute any work in his line in a superior and workmanlike manner. Entire satisfaction will be given or no chrage. J. R. Gorgas, Artist. Aug 31 d6

The Madison Daily Courier, Oct. 23, 1854, p. 3 ad for Mr. Dewey's Daguerrean Gallery, Main Cross St., below West [placed Oct. 19]
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OriginalSource: The Daily Courier [Madison], May 22, 1854, p. 2 Ad - There are many places where Daguerreotypes may be procurred of various degrees of worthlessness & inexpressiveness. There is 1 place where pictures of uniform excellence, artistic finish, and rare clearness & beauty may be found. Visit Dewey's, Main Cross St., nearly opp. Basnett's hat store [Ad appeared May 22-29; H. Basnett hats, etc. adv. at corner of Main Cross St. & Cherry Lane]
[Note: for much of 1854 Dewey and J. Gorgas seem to alternate ads; occassionally they have ads running concurrently.]
June 5, 1854, Ad with poem, Dewey's Rooms on Main Cross St., below West [ ran until July 12]
June 19, 1854, Ad...Dewey secures perfect pictures of any complexion and in any weather. An addition to the gallery has been made of a full length picture of a genuine "Know-Nothing."...open free, day & evening. [ran through July 1]
July 10, 1854 Ad for Dewey repeating wording of May 9 ad with addition of "Dewey's Gallery is on Main Cross St., over the Hoosier Bookstore."
July 24, 1854, Ad for Dewey's Premium Gallery on Main Cross St.
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OriginalSource: The Madison Daily Courier, Nov. 17, 1854: Dewey has returned from Charleston, Clark Co., where he has been engaged in taking the likeness of the "oldest inhabitant" as well as most of the youngest. When all these pictures are collected they will form a superior gallery...
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OriginalSource: Indianapolis Daily Journal, 11 Oct. 1854: B. F. Dewey awarded diploma for best daguerreotypes at Ind. State Agricultural Fair.

The Daily Courier [Madison], May 9, 1854, p. 2 Ad - B. F. Dewey's Daguerrean Establishment is a decided feature in the city...one of most extensive & elegantly appointed saloons in America...contains large collection of portraits of distinguished individuals, views & c. rendering it a delightful resort for persons of taste.

The Madison Daily Courier, Nov. 17, 1854: Dewey has returned from Charleston, Clark Co., where he has been engaged in taking the likeness of the "oldest inhabitant" as well as most of the youngest. When all these pictures are collected they will form a superior gallery. And now, during all sorts of daylight & sunlight, Dewey is plying his art and declares that if the pictures he is making of the citizens of Madison are ever collected they will in the aggregate form one of the most splendid galleries of beautiful specimens in the world.

The Madison Daily Courier, Jan. 12, 1855: Dewey's Daguerrean Gallery: Notwithstanding the hard times and harder currency, the low price of the excellent and life like pictures made at Dewey's are in great demand. At the earnest solicitation of numberous patrons, Dewey has consented to remain a month or so longer. "Catch the shadow ere the substance flies." Dewey's gallery of specimens of his art is now one of the best and as extensive as any in the Western states.

The Madison Daily Courier, Mar. 3, 1855, p. 2 ad: Dewey Daguerreotypist offers by advertisement in today's paper to devote his labor to the benefit of the poor fund in all the work done ...during the present dull season. All he asks is to be paid for the materials used. A very liberal offer on the part of Mr. Dewey...; p. 3 Benefit to the Poor! $100 will be donated to the poor of Madison on condition that 400 Daguerreotypes Pictures are taken or paid for at usual rates, at Dewey's Daguerrean Rooms, within 30 days from this date. $50 will be given if 200 taken within 15 days, $25 if 100 taken within 10 days. By arrangement, all pictures taken by either Dewey or Gorgas will be estimated.
[Throughout 1854 ads for Dewey and Gorgas seem to alternate.]
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