Stevenson and Co.

STEVENSON & Co., Photographers (Mrs. Hutchison, Manageress), 109, Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

    In common with every other branch of art, the science of Photography has, within the past decade, made rapid progress towards that stage of perfection embodied in the hopes and aspirations of its numerous votaries, both amateur and professional. In the latter class the City of Glasgow is fortunate in the possession of some of the most eminent representatives of the art in the Kingdom, amongst whom we have pleasure in selecting for special recognition the well-known firm of Messrs. Stevenson and Co., Photographic Artists, whose widely-patronised establishment provides the subject of this brief descriptive sketch.

    The business was commenced by Mr. Stevenson about three years since, and, under the management of Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Stevenson’s daughter, one of the most expert operators in the City, has rapidly developed and extended to its present successful proportions. The premises occupied by the firm are situated at 109, Bothwell Street, and comprise handsome and commodious shop on the ground floor, which is effectively utilised for the exhibition of a choice selection of oil paintings and high-class specimens of the productions of the firm. At the rear of the establishment is provided a well-appointed and conveniently-arranged dressing-room, and on the upper flat is the handsomely-furnished studio. The latter is fully equipped with new and improved apparatus of the most modern construction, and is also provided with scenic and other accessories of the most recherché character.

    The productions of the firm are of the highest degree of excellence, and, whether in cartes-de-visite, cabinet portraits, groups, promenade portraits, or vignettes, are unrivalled in the City for faithfulness of portraiture and delicacy of finish. Great attention is also given to amateurs’ work. Special attention is devoted to children’s portraits, in which Mrs. Hutchison, the skilful operator, has gained the most pronounced success, even infants being made subject to the lady’s kindly influence, thus ensuring the perfection of pose so indispensable to the lifelike presentment of our little ones. A widespread and influential connection has been established by the firm, whose studio is daily patronised by many of the leading resident families in the City, and has also secured a substantial and gratifying measure of popular support from all classes of the general public in the district.

    In conclusion, we may be permitted to congratulate Messrs. Stevenson on their prominent success — a success which owes much to the courteous attention and remarkable operative skill of their universally popular lady manageress, Mrs. Hutchison, whose connection with the establishment has been distinctly advantageous to the interests of the proprietors and their numerous and rapidly-increasing clientele.

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