Thomas Browne b. 10 March 1816

Also known as T. Browne
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Thought to have been the first resident professional photographer in Hobart, Browne had a daguerreotype studio in 1846 and is known only to have taken portraits. He also worked as a lithographer and published T. Browne's Hat Almanac in 1849.
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Name
Thomas Browne
Also known as T. Browne
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • stationer
  • newspaper proprietor (ANZSIC code: 5411)
Birth date
10 March 1816
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
23 December 1870
Death place
Hobart Town, Hobart, Tas, Hobart Town (Hobart), Tas
Burial place
St David's Cemetery, Hobart Town (Hobart), Tas.
Active Period
  • c.1845 - c.1850
Arrival
  • 1835 (Van Diemen's Land, Tas)
Residence
  • c.10 March 1816 - c.1835 London, England, UK
  • c.1844 - c.1870 Hobart Town (Hobart), Van Diemen's Land (Tas)
  • c.1835 - c.1844 Launceston, Van Diemen's Land (Tas)
Training
  • 1824 - 1833 Christ's Hospital school, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Other occupations
  • stationer
  • newspaper proprietor (ANZSIC code: 5411)
  • stationer
  • newspaper proprietor