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George Willett
b. 1841
Also known as George A Willetts
Artist (Photographer)
Colonial male photographer who named his studio the Royal Photographic Temple of Light after shooting two princes on tour.
Biographical Data
b. 1841 West Dean, Gloucester, England, UK
Biography
1 biography
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2 people
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Works
2 works
Exhibitions
1 exhibition
Collections
1 collection
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1 reference
Name
George Willett
Also known as George A Willetts
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist (Photographer)
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photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991) 1859 - 1909 Victoria
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Birth date
1841
Birth place
West Dean, Gloucester, England, UK
Birth note
aged 68 according to obituary 1909 so 1841
Death date
7 February 1909
Death place
Geelong, Victoria
Active Period
1869 - 1896
Residence
- Geelong, Victoria
1889 - 1896 Willett's Royal Photographic Temple of Light, 139 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria
1869 - 1889 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Languages
English
Initial Record Data Source
The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870
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Updated March 27, 2022
Created Jan. 1, 1992
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