Robert Stewart b.

Also known as Richard Stewart
  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional Scottish photographer, who owned a studio in Sydney's CBD in the late nineteenth century, selling his photographs and photographic equipment, before moving to Melbourne in 1870. There is some confusion as to whether Robert had a brother named Richard, also a photographer, or whether they are the same person.
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Name
Robert Stewart
Also known as Richard Stewart (Speculation. Either an alternative name or that of his brother.)
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • professional photographer (ANZSIC code: 6991)
Birth date
Birth place
Scotland, UK
Active Period
  • c.1859 - c.1871
Residence
  • c.1870 - c.1871 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1859 - 1870 Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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