Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-14
H1sTEp,s NEW PARLoRs.
Opening of the Finest Photographic Gallery
West OF New York.


Mr.. E. W. Histed, the well-known and
popular young photographer of this city,
takes great pleasure in announcing to his
patrons and the public at large the opening
of his elegant new gallery and studio at No.
35 Fifth avenue, in the White block. Mr..
Hlsted's new parlors have been fitted up in
a style most magnificent. As one enters the
elegantly furnished apartments q scene of
oriental beauty which is rarely equaled,
and never surpassed on this side of the
water, meets the eye. Rich moquette car
pets cover the floors; here and there hand
some and costly Persian rug, while the fur
niture, rich and elegant, adds greatly to
the splendor of the gallery. The walls and
ceilings, richly papered and decorated, are
adorned with fine crayon work, photos,
views, handsome pictures, etc., etc., all of
which have been executed by the mastery
hand OF Mr.. Histed. They are in them
selves masterpieces of art. Mr.. Histed's
studio is the finest of its kind this side of
New York, and it is we'll worth ones time
to visit his galleries and inspect his work.
all of which is executed in accordance with
the latest and most progressive develop
ments of Photographic art.
No other branch of art requires such a
thorough knowledge Of its every detail,
coupled with natural talent and skill, as the
art of the photographer, and it is eminently
proper that in a work of this description at
tention should be called to those who in
their particular line justly and deservedly
occupy the most exalted positions and the
highest pinnacle of popularity. No one in
this part of the country can be found who is
more entitled to such distinction than Mr..
Histed. Born and reared in London, En-
gland, Mr.. Histed learned the art in which
he has gained so much fame. AT an early
age he served an apprenticeship under NJ.
Mayall, court photographer to Her Majesty,
Queen Victoria, but his love of art
and his natural talent for it would
not be satisfied with this, so he entered
the Government School of Science and Art,
from which institution he graduated with
high honors, carrying off the first prize. Be-
ing anxious for larger field for bis won
derful skill, at the age of 81, he decided to
come to the United States, and upon his ar
rival in this country he at once settled in
Pittsburg. From the moment his doors, on
Fifth avenue, were thrown open to the pub
lie, his popularity has increased steadily,
until now his work is known, not only in
and around the Twin Cities, but the name
of Histed is familiar TO people in all parts
of the Union. Nobody who has ever passed
down Fifth avenue has failed to notice his
showcases filed with the choicest selections
of his artistic productions, while his views
of Pittsburg, Allegheny and the scenery of
the surrounding country are well known. to
every Pittsburger.
Mr.. Histed's views of the street scenesN
during the Centennial celebration, the par
AIDES, dedicatory ceremonies at the Court
House, etc., etc., attracted unusual atten-
tion and won for the young artist the most
enviable praise and commendation. Mr..
Histed has built up a business second 70
none in Western Pennsylvania, constantly
giving employment to about ten assistants,
to say nothing of corps of clerks who are al
ways kept busy, while he gives personal at
tention to even the smallest details.
Lovers of art should not fail to visit this
elegant studio. Mr.. Histed has been untir-
ing IN his efforts to make his studio the most
popular one in the city, and he has not left
a stone unturned, which would add to the
accommodation of his visitors as we'll as
patrons. Apart from his studio he has q
luxuriously furnished reception room, which
is indeed marvel of beauty and comfort.
Mr.. Histed is a man in the very prime and
vigor of life, and no man in his line of bust
ness maintains a higher standard for the
uniform satisfaction rendered his patrons.
Those taking an interest in this line of bust
ness should not fail to give him call at his
new galleries, where will be seen on exhi-
bition the finest collection of oil and water
color paintings of our local artists. Mr..
Histed will make a speciality of paintings,
engravings and etchings, and his new gal
lery will be found q veritable palace of art.