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Woodward’s Solar Camera.
Photographs can be had at Vanorsdell’s Skylight Gallery, Hay Street, opposite Marble Yard, Fayetteville, N.C. Plain, retouched, colored, in water colors, oil and pastile, from small to life size. Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes, and all other styles of Pictures pertaining to the Art. Also, Gilt Frames, Gilt Mouldings, [Glass] for very large pictures – as large as 26 by 36 inches. Cord and Tassels for hanging pictures; Instruments, Stock and Chemicals for sale low for cash. Life size colored Photographs made from small pictures.
Having permanently located here I hope to merit your patronages. I would also return my sincere thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on me heretofore by the good people of Fayetteville and vicinity.
C.M. Vanorsdell
Photographer and proprietor
Source: Fayetteville Observer, July 7, 1862 as found in www.digitalnc.org
