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Ambrotype
A622

Size
Date
Country
Artist
Sitter
Case

1/9
ca 1858
Scarborough, UK
John Hall
Unknown
Wall case

Notes

"Of all our gifts 'twill be confess'd,
A life like portrait is the best.
If every feature is defin'd,
Artistic skill with truth combin'd,
Such treasures oft in days of old,
Cost precious time and countless gold;
Not were those costly gems too dear,
If true resemblance did appear.
But mark the strides of modern science,
Which sets old masters at defiance.
For half-a-crown you may obtain
A faithful likeness neat and plain.
But if you wish one to present,
Then pay a crown - you'll not repent;
The artist's skill - John Hall's his name,
Will you delight - you'll spread his fame;
Then let me you invite to call,
And get your portrait from
JOHN HALL
John Hall's great fame all Gainsboro' fills,
Proprietor of the Tooth-ache Pills.
Portraits taken for Brooches, Lockets, Rings, St
and for framing from 2s. 6d. each.
Ladies & Gentlemen waited upon at their residence.

John Hall had a studio on 8 Bar Street, Scarborough. He was also a chemist.

 

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