Barnet Johnson b. 1832

Also known as Barnett Johnstone
  • Artist (Photographer)
Nineteenth century professional photographer, bookseller and journalist who made photographs of buildings and events around Melbourne. He returned to England in 1863 after amalgamating his business with that of his nephew Charles Johnson. There he changed his name from Johnson to Johnstone by deed poll.
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Name
Barnet Johnson
Also known as Barnett Johnstone
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Dealer in photographic equipment (ANZSIC code: 4279)
  • Journalist
  • Bookseller (ANZSIC code: 42)
Birth date
1832
Death date
1910
Active Period
  • c.1858 - c.1900
Arrival
  • 1855 (Melbourne, Vic.)
Residence
  • Melbourne, Vic.
  • Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK
  • Boston, Lincolnshire, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Other occupations
  • Dealer in photographic equipment (ANZSIC code: 4279)
  • Journalist
  • Bookseller (ANZSIC code: 42)
  • Dealer in photographic equipment
  • Journalist
  • Bookseller (ANZSIC code: 42)