Elizabeth Pulman
Elizabeth Pulman née Chadd[1] (1 August 1836 – 3 February 1900)[2] was a British-born New Zealand photographer. She was regarded as being the country's first female professional photographer.
Elizabeth Pulman | |
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Born | Elizabeth Chadd 1 August 1836 Lymm, United Kingdom |
Died | February 3, 1900 63) Auckland, New Zealand | (aged
Nationality | New Zealander |
Known for | Photography |
Spouse(s) | George Pulman (m. 1859–1871) John Blackman (m. 1875–1893) |
Biography
Pulman was born in Lymm, Cheshire, England in 1836, and arrived in New Zealand in 1861.[3]
She owned a photographic studio in Auckland along with her husband George Pulman.[4]
Pulman raised nine children on her own after being widowed.
Twice widowed, Pulman kept the studio afloat, specializing in scenic photographs and portraits.[2]
Many of her works included important Maori tribe members including Chief Paul Paora Tuhaere, King Tawhiao, and Tawhiao's daughter and second wife.
Pulman died on 3 February 1900 in Auckland, New Zealand.[1]
References
- Jackson, Phillip D. "Pulman, Elizabeth". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- "Elizabeth Pulman". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- Jackson, Phillip D. "Elizabeth Pulman". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- "Elizabeth Pulman Maori Portraits". New Zealand Archives. AEGA PC4 File: 1889/14. Archived from the original on 12 February 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
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