Burman worked for his father's painting and decorating firm, Burman & Co before establishing a house painting business, Burmam & Co with just his brothers in 1865. Frederick eventually decided to follow his father's lead and practice photography exclusively. The business was successful enough to have several studios operating in and around Melbourne.
professional photographer, house painter and decorator, was born in Newington, England, in March 1841, third child and second son of William Insull Burman and Sarah, née Smith.
This entry is a stub. You can help DAAO by submitting a biography.