George William Perry

  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer, exhibited and well-recognised. Achievements include 'Perry-o-type' process, 1864; and telescopic photographs of 'the largest primary pictures of the moon', 1872.
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Name
George William Perry
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Photography teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Active Period
  • 1854 - 1897
Residence
  • c.1872 Royal Arcade, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Vic
  • c.1872 The East End Portrait Gallery, 135 Bourke Street, East Melbourne, Vic
  • c.1867 - c.1872 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Vic
  • c.1856 9 Collins-st west, Melbourne, Vic
  • c.1856 - c.1860 5 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic
  • 1854 - 1897 Melbourne, VIC
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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