Anthony Alder b. 27 December 1838

  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Anthony Alder was a Brisbane-based taxidermist who is also known for his paintings of Australian fauna, particularly ornithological subjects.
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Name
Anthony Alder
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Publican (ANZSIC code: 4520) Caloundra Hotel, Caloundra, QLD
  • Taxidermist (ANZSIC code: 2599) Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, QLD
  • Taxidermist (ANZSIC code: 2599) Private Practitioner, George Street, Brisbane, QLD
Birth date
27 December 1838
Birth place
Stroud, Goucestershire, Great Britain
Birth note
Eighth child of ten born to Anthony and Elizabeth Alder.
Death date
20 April 1915
Death place
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Burial place
Toowong Cemetery, Toowong, Brisbane, QLD
Death note
Died as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. Alder fell from a ladder while carrying out general maintenance on an exhibit. \n\nBurialNote: 1915-04-21
Active Period
  • c.1875 - c.1906
Arrival
  • 1875 (Aboard the Harmodius, sailing from England on 19 April 1875.)
Residence
  • 1886 - 1892 Caloundra, QLD
  • 1875 - 1915 Brisbane, QLD
Languages
  • English

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