Lovely 12”x10” paper broadside in complete and original condition advertising “splendid daguerreotype miniatures” by an artist named E.S. Hayden. Hayden, a traveling or “itenerant” daguerreotypist, is thought to have operated in and near Connecticut in the 1850s. This broadside promotes his skills as an artist, noting “…[he] is now prepared to take LIKENESSES of all who may favor him with a call. His miniatures are warranted not to be surpassed by any, for their richness of tone and life-like appearance; standing out in such bold relief, that they can be seen equally well in any light. All those wishing a perfect likeness of themselves, or their friends, would do well to call soon ; confident that neither the Pictures nor the Price will fail to suit. Paintings and Engravings ACCURATELY COPIED. Persons are invited to call and examine Specimens.”

Two blank spaces would have allowed Hayden to fill in where to find him in his travels, making this example unused. The broadside is in near flawless condition.

[Antique Photography, Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Albumen, carte-de-visite, CDV, Tintype]