Thekla Hetzer

  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer and music teacher, was one of the first women photographers to work in Australia. She assisted her husband William Hetzer in his studio from 1850.

professional photographer and music teacher, was one of the first women photographers to work in Australia. She assisted her husband William Hetzer in his studio from 1850, preparing and developing the plates while he posed the sitters and operated the camera. She also gave pianoforte lessons when William was establishing the business.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011