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 (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • House painter (ANZSIC code: 3244)
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
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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References [<ExternalResource: Davies, A. and Stanbury, P. (1985), 'Mechanical Eye in Australia: Photogrpahy 1841-1900', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: (1859), 'Sands & McDougall's Melbourne Directory for 1859', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: (1887), Standard (Port Melbourne), 04-30.>, <ExternalResource: Ashley, R., 'Index of Australian photographic artists', manuscript.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Family papers.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Cathro, Adele.>]