William Cawston b. c.1828

  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer, framer and gilder. Arrived in Tasmania as a convict and founded the photographic studio Cawston and Sons.
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Name
William Cawston
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Gilder
  • Framer
Birth date
c.1828
Birth place
England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1856 - c.1891
  • c.1887 - c.1888
Arrival
  • 25 December 1845 (Van Dieman's Land (Tasmania).)
Residence
  • c.1860 - c.1870 Stanley, Tas.
  • c.1860 - c.1870 Hobart Town, Tas.
  • 1862 - 1891 St John Street, Launceston, Tas.
  • 1862 Patterson Street, Launceston, Tas.
  • c.25 December 1845 - c.1888 Van Dieman's Land (Tasmania)
  • c.13 June 1856 - c.1888 Launceston, Tas.
  • c.1828 - c.1845 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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  • Burrows, A. E. (associate of)
Related people
  • Button, Henry (associate of)
Related works
  • Photographic Views of Tasmania (creator of)
  • (Views of Launceston) (creator of)
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  • Public Gardens in Launceston (creator of)
Related collections
  • Archives Office of Tasmania, Hobart, Tas. (collected in)
Related recognitions
  • Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition prize for architectural photography. Prize medallist (received)
Related events
  • Hobart Town Art Treasures Exhibition (exhibited at)