, 1865-02-07
S. M. FASsETT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC
OPENING.
An Unprecedented Tarcng-Deseriptiou Of
lie Rooms-Musl:, Plrtures, art
and Beauty.

The opening Of 8. n. Fassette aew Photograph
fc Gallery In Smith l. Nison's Block ycst:rday
WIS one OF the events Of the aenson, and wa
made the occasion Of an immense attendance bott
for the sake Of seeing the ncw rooms and the ar
tisdc pleasure derived from viewing the choice
pictures with which the walls are adorned Ths
: numerous and l1rgc apartments were fa1riy
thronged from noon until midnight with ladte,
and gentlemen IN spite Of the threatening aud nm
pleasant character Of the weather Hand It is,s,ft
10 say. there was but one expression Of oplulon
iaed i admiration ID and delight 1'A"'0o ol onqoal
In the evening the jam 'sas almost EuIocat1ur;
Fey oeeaons aot excepting e The opera even have
tcren o'clock until ten 1t was copstanf sfrc.- y,
vieItote and although The evening ia not ~ ~
ss9 as y tes 1is IL Tor as
iendns spd Tho severe simp,tcitT PeaRt1tg1 %5iss
is one Of the best attributes oY "auIu 81
to 1hs 5pS he
paved Choice Programme, end among Tie p,eces
rr9Fty Fsg,at aite I, march, deicaed to
Barmbach, Whoee song. and fnstrnnenttI aoro1o
sltdons % ase 3 familiar Is household words. II is
efnmsna tnat not less than Is 900 persons attend
ed during the day end evening.
The opening Of these rooms marks not ,1nnc an
esg ego at II bf Ne q esaI1ense
and Philadelphia, which boast tic finest galleries.
lo pfoducs a superior or cYcn IN cqual 10 this'
tse. tGusI ~ s'2e OF equipment It is only another
tbsaeSG tbat hffe h 1n5anees arc nalp
70 ine Susiasss r9aTh 9aead IT II
anca1 city, IL a. well as to the artistic app!.
o. cats, and While NC congratulate Mr. Fasscit
npon that sema1kable Success in business which
sts nit @uas c none The less consra
cd here which may bear Comparison with any, ana
0as enc to which they 1aay po'nt with pleasure aud
fI1oc. MI Fassctt has achieved manr and uots-
Die successes in his old gallery, but We roy 1ook
for production Of pictures lint viii at orce
giEe tone and cnv!ablc name to Chicago efforts
Ne have heretofore describad Tom fio or;cin,,
ea usaManSs 1Ae pian and character c1 the various
'pno Ieos aRa @ III only necessary to glance It
nneIe ~ orders mar be given, proofs seen and pur.
cinsss OF albums, stcreoscoric views and ali artt
acted. The second Goor is devoted to a sn,esdII
reception and exhibition room, the walls pf WhIch
arc bcauniully decorated with every description Of
singic bgurcs and groups in India INK. oil and VS.
ter coiots- lvorstypes and exquisite miniatures in
paper and psfcc,ain. There are also on this door
roCn1s On the third aoor Is nnothcr aitterss roon
wtfk room, laboratory and extensive baths. be.
e1aes e EEites o. rooms for the artists studios On
= flooded with iight softened by the Wan tintz
az sqd 1be yst y;stn sufficiently n powerful TO allow
charms Of tbe new gallery, Sn: to petnres @ % aotf 1s
transparent shadows and lnely rounded and well
deyelupcd outlines.
Az .he equipments Of the TOT m arc in the most
perfect taste and keeping. The pain,ips was
done b5 Mr. Milllsan and cunfcrs credit upoz him.
ans bon9 + 81 the aa nnqgs pattern
CITY, ftom Mrs. Fassett's own desiena, an OF the
detks, cases, lounges, chairs and ottomans a.s IN
e s ss e. e es gog s
lu1e1y Charming. Add to thts the matched tints
of walls and carpets, the rieh bnt artistic hang.
sharp angles or lines. inches filed with choice /
nn:ty q dssten. I'D ihal as1iga ssssa npon cor
which we do no: believe can be surpassed In any
Of lie no Workmanship which will be displayed in
these tooms II ls almost unnecessary ior us to
speak. The beautiful gems which hung upon the
Clicaso, atc the best Witnesses. Mrs.- Fassett
= Man SUI eontlnue 70 Eiss her time and ta=te to
ton and ehll as colorist are too well known to
necd endorsement at our hands. Mr. Rawson, an
excellent colorisr both IN water colots and In oils
poyed Long pasnt a1so o At 6s
art, quick eye for beauty, and an artistic hsnd
TO execute, are The requisite. be brings to hs
welcome him to the city, and are Gid that bis
sHllfnl pencil viii find employment among us.
1:l As has already illustrated many gfonps, which
tors ffom abroad. Who % are masteSs ]
Of. their profession. have been secured, |
and every department has been
Oiled nlled conse3entiously 20 TINT n unsatisfactory
leave his rooE.- In the matter OF Photographic |
albums, cartes dc visite. stereoscopes, riews and
frames Of cFery description, his stock ie immsnse
and well assorted.
HI. Fassett commences his basiness TO-DAY IN |
patriotic and generous manner, BY donating the |!
fnl! procec5s 0f The Days business 10 the San.lry
Fair. -E.eE man, woman and child should feel ii |
their duts 10 give sitting for the Fair. You can
not make better use Of your face, ugly or hand
some. While you will have the satisfaction OF a |
truthful and natural picture for yourself and your
friends, yon Will have the bcltef aud higher satia
faction OF having aided the best OF enascs. We !
wish Mr. F. all success In the new rooms 30 pleas
antly opened and IN the business recommended go |
auslfCously.