Frederick Charles Burman b. March 1841

  • Artist (Photographer)
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.
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Name
Frederick Charles Burman
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Decorator
  • House painter
  • Professional photographer
Birth date
March 1841
Birth place
Newington, England, UK
Death date
1927
Death place
Albert Park, Melbourne, Vic.
Burial place
Footscray Cemetery, Footscray, Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • c.1858 - c.1890
Arrival
  • c.1852
Residence
  • c.1927- Albert Park, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1852 - 1927 Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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