On this day (February 13) in the year 1851, the following advertisement 
appeared in the "Wisconsin Express." (Madison, Wisconsin) vol. 11, no. 
14:
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        Madison Miniature Gallery.
          H E L I O G R A P H Y
Penciled by the rays of the Sun, and revealed by
           the hand of Science.

W. H. White has located over Fairchildās
Store, opposite the Capitol.  Miniatures
taken at this establishment are warranted to be
inferior to none--possessing the colors and beau-
ties of Nature.  Entire satisfaction given or no
charge.  Pictures taken and set in Cases, Frames,
Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c.  The Ladies and Gen-
tlemen are invited to call and examine his quality
of specimens.                              3

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Posted for your enjoyment.     Gary W. Ewer     
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02-13-98