





Handwritten journal of J. E. Bardwell, an American ambrotypist., Otisco, N.Y. 1867
Monday November 25:
I have been in my gallery
nearly all day.
I have not had any customers today.
Friday November 29:
I have been in my gallery
nearly all day.
I have not had any customers today.
It has been a stormy
day with rain and snow.
I often wish I could sell
out my gallery, as business
is rather dull here.
Monday December 2:
I have been in my gallery
nearly all day.
I have not had any customers today.
Cold and cloudy today, not a
very good day for taking pictures.
Friday December 13:
I have been in my gallery
nearly all day.
I had some customers today.
A very good day for taking pictures.
I am sick and tired of staying in this gallery.
Tuesday December 31:
I have been in my gallery
nearly all day.
I had some customers today.

mmmhhh, I know how you feel…