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Francis Frith (1822-1898)

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    Francis Frith

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    FRANCIS FRITH

    FRANCIS FRITH

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    Francis Frith , 1822-1898 'the pyramids of sakkárah, from the north east'

    Francis Frith , 1822-1898 'the pyramids of sakkárah, from the north east'

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    FRANCIS FRITH

    FRANCIS FRITH

Francis Frith Biography

(b Chesterfield, Derbys, 1822; d Cannes, 25 Feb 1898). English photographer. He is noted for his studies of the Middle East and for establishing the largest photographic publishing firm in the 19th century. He was born into a Quaker family and spent five unrewarding years apprenticed to a cutler in Sheffield, suffering a nervous breakdown in 1843. After two years recuperative travel he became a successful businessman, first in wholesale groceries and later in printing. His involvement with photography began at this time. He was one of the founder-members of the Liverpool Photographic Society in 1853 and he exhibited portraits and landscapes to much critical acclaim.

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