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Mr Stanley

Mr Stanley advertised in The Scotsman frequently from 1848 onwards.  Here are some of his adverts:

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The Scotsman  5 July 1848  Page 1

Also 5, 8, 12, 15 Jul 1848

MR STANLEY respectfully solicits the attention of the Public to his EXHIBITION of  PERMANENTLY-COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHIC MINIATURES, now on view at MR CRICHTON's, and other Shops in Princes Street and at the PHOTOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION, 75 Princes Street, where they are taken daily between the hours of Ten and Six o'clock.

Portraits and Works of Art accurately copied.

N.B. - Mr Stanley's stay in Edinburgh is limited

 

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The Scotsman  2 Dec 1848  Page 1

MR STANLEY's MINIATURES

The Public is respectfully solicited to inspect the Specimens of  COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHY now Exhibiting at 75 Princes Street, showing the perfection he has attained in this art.

Persons desirous of their MINIATURES should make early application for although his success in Edinburgh has been beyond his sanguine expectation, his stay cannot be long protracted.

 

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The Scotsman  5 May 1849  Page 1

MR STANLEY has much pleasure in informing his many Patrons and the Public, that he has recently added greatly to the beauty and pictorial effect of his MINIATURES.  

His successful treatment in colour imparts to them the high finish of an enamel;  and being painted on the finest Photographic Impressions, is a perfect assurance of their fidelity.

*** Miniatures for Rings, Brooches, Bracelets, Lockets, &c.

Photographic Institution,

75 PRINCES STREET

N.B. - Inspection is respectfully solicited.

 

Mr Stanley announces that he is about to leave Edinburgh.

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The Scotsman  7 Jul 1849  Page 1

Also 14, 21 Jul 1849

NOTICE ! ! !

MR STANLEY leaves Edinburgh on Saturday the 21st of July.  All those wishing First-Class PHOTOGRAPHIC MINIATURES, such as cannot otherwise be procured out of London, should make early application, as the opportunity will not occur again.

Photographic Institution,

75 PRINCES STREET

 

Mr Stanley reports that he is still in Edinburgh.

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The Scotsman  16 Jan 1850  Page 1

THE PORTRAIT SEEKING WORLD, prior to Sitting for their Likenesses should inspect MR STANLEY'S PHOTOGRAPHIC MINIATURES, so celebrated for their force in colour and great beauty of finish; and though but a mere trifle higher in price, are distinctly removed from the host of productions that that the Photographic name. 

MR STANLEY'S lengthened stay in Scotland will finally terminate in a few weeks, as he re-opens his London Establishment.

Photographic Institution,

75 PRINCES STREET

 

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The Scotsman  30 Jan 1850  Page 1.

Also 6, 20, 27 Feb + 6, 13 (below), 20, 27 Mar + 1, 4, 11, 15, 18 May 1850.

FINE MINIATURES

MR STANLEY begs to call the attention of the Public to his PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHIC MINIATURES, more particularly those on large-sized Plates, which are without exception the finest Photographic productions in Europe.

Mr S. will finally quit Scotland in a few weeks.  The opportunity of obtaining such valuable Miniatures will never again occur in Scotland.

75 PRINCES STREET

 

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The Scotsman  13 Mar 1850  Page 1

FINE MINIATURES

MR STANLEY'S stay in Scotland is now limited to a few weeks, which will be the only opportunity of obtaining his PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHIC MINIATURES, so well known to be the finest in Europe.  The Price is but a mere trifle higher than is charged for the ordinary kind.

Mr S. will finally quit Scotland in a few weeks.  The opportunity of obtaining such valuable Miniatures will never again occur in Scotland.

75 PRINCES STREET

Over Doull's the Confectioner

 

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The Scotsman  27 Apr 1850  Page 1

THE FINEST MINIATURES

MR STANLEY'S last day for taking MINIATURES in Scotland is now positively fixed for FRIDAY the 24th of MAY.  This is the only and last opportunity for obtaining such highly-finished Photographs out of London.  Early application is desirable.

75 PRINCES STREET

Over Doull's the Confectioner

 

 

John Stanley

John Stanley (Presumably the same man as above)  advertised in the Edinburgh Trade Directories from 1848, giving his address as 75 Princes Street.

 

 

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