Henry Merlin b. c.1830

Also known as Henry Murlin, Henry Muriel, Dumont, Henry Beaufoy Merlin
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Travelling photographer, scene-painter, architect, showman and actor. Merlin created painted and photographic 'panoramas', and extensively photographed the houses and public buildings of many regional areas of New South Wales.
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Courtesy of: Historic Houses Trust
Badgery's cottage, 48 Elrington Street, Braidwood, around April-May 1870
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Courtesy of: Historic Houses Trust
creator of
Castle Hill parsonage, September 1870 / American & Australasian Photographic Company
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Courtesy of: Historic Houses Trust
creator of
Doncaster Hotel, Braidwood, around April-May 1870 / American and Australasian Photographic Company
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creator of
Grand Indian Panorama
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In collaboration with James Guy.

 
creator of
(Theatre d'Illustration)
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