Perez Mann Batchelder b. 1818

Also known as Perez Bachelder, P. M. Batchelder
  • Artist (Photographer)
The eldest of the Batchelder brothers, Perez was undoubtedly instrumental in prompting his siblings to emigrate to Australia, arriving as he did several years before the others. A successful professional photographer, Batchelder was in partnership with his brothers briefly before joining forces with Daniel O'Neill.
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Name
Perez Mann Batchelder
Also known as:
  • Perez Bachelder
  • P. M. Batchelder
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Birth date
1818
Birth place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Death date
1873
Death place
USA
Active Period
  • c.1853 - c.1866
Arrival
  • c.1854
Residence
  • 1860 - 1873 USA
  • c.1854 - c.1860 Melbourne, Vic.
  • c.1851 - c.1853 California, USA
  • c.1818 - c.1851 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Cultural Heritage
  • American
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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