Barcroft Capel Boake b. 12 November 1838

  • Artist (Photographer)
Barcroft Capel Boake was one of the most well-known and successful professional photographers of the second half of the 19th century but beset by economic difficulties and a series of personal tragedies, Boake spent the last three decades of his life in relative obscurity.
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associate of
John Flavelle
1816
Maker (Jewellery Designer), Artist (Photographer)
associate of
Freemans
Other occupation
associate of
Beaufoy Merlin
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associate of
W. Hetzer
Other occupation
associate of
Mr Coles
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associate of
G. R. Dibbs
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spouse of
née Clarke Florence Eva Boake
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associate of
James Freeman
1838
Artist (Photographer)
associate of
Frank Mahony
1838
Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator), Artist (Painter)
associate of
Mr Peyman
1838
Artist (Photographer)

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