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[[File:C P Browne.jpg|thumb|Mr C P Browne, page 84, Times Jubilee Hanbdbook]]
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'''Charles Pelham Browne''' (1840 – 25 May 1916) was a prominent photographer in the Gisborne, New Zealand district operating between the years of 1876 and 1901. Many examples of his work are held by the Tairāwhiti Museum.
'''Charles Pelham Browne''' (1840 – 25 May 1916) was a prominent photographer in the [[Gisborne, New Zealand|Gisborne]], [[New Zealand]] district operating between the years of 1876 and 1901. Many examples of his work are held by the Tairawhiti Museum.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
C P Browne was born circa 1840 England, reg. Dec 1840 (as Charles Pelham Brown) , baptised 4 June 1842 Mellor, Mellor, Derbyshire, England.<ref>Engaland Births, December quarter, Macclesfield vol. 19 page 89</ref>
C P Browne was born circa 1840 England, reg. Dec 1840 (as Charles Pelham Brown), baptised 4 June 1842 Mellor, Mellor, [[Derbyshire]], [[England]].<ref>Engaland Births, December quarter, Macclesfield vol. 19 page 89</ref>


C P Browne established a photographic business in Gisborne in 1876 after spending some time in Thames and Auckland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/SUNCH19160530.2.20?query=pelham&start_date=30-05-1916&end_date=30-05-1916&title=SUNCH|title=Sun, Volume III, Issue 718, 30 May 1916|last=|first=|date=|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>
C P Browne established a photographic business in Gisborne in 1876 after spending some time in [[Thames, New Zealand|Thames]] and [[Auckland]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/SUNCH19160530.2.20?query=pelham&start_date=30-05-1916&end_date=30-05-1916&title=SUNCH|title=Sun, Volume III, Issue 718, 30 May 1916|last=|first=|date=|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>


On the 20th September 1878, Browne married Catherine Rebecca Morse.<ref>NZ Births, Deaths & Marriages. Central Registry. folio 1878/2532</ref> They had no children.
On 20 September 1878, Browne married Catherine Rebecca Morse.<ref>NZ Births, Deaths & Marriages. Central Registry. folio 1878/2532</ref> They had no children.


In 1895, Browne joined the Lodge Abercorn at Gisborne,<ref>Tairāwhiti Museum, Browne ref. VSL 32138.  Individual Papers Series 8 Item 70</ref> and remained a member until his death on 25 May 1916.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cemeterysearch.gdc.govt.nz/detail/TARUHERU*85|title=Gisborne District Council Cemetery Database|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref><br />
In 1895, Browne joined the Lodge Abercorn at Gisborne,<ref>Tairawhiti Museum, Browne ref. VSL 32138.  Individual Papers Series 8 Item 70</ref> and remained a member until his death on 25 May 1916.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cemeterysearch.gdc.govt.nz/detail/TARUHERU*85|title=Gisborne District Council Cemetery Database|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


== Working Life ==
== Working Life ==
Browne's work consisted mainly of studio portraiture. Oil colouring and photo-enamelling by Browne was highly regarded in commentaries from the local newspaper.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18810628.2.5?query=browne&start_date=28-06-1881&end_date=28-06-1881&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18801004.2.4?query=browne&start_date=04-10-1880&end_date=04-10-1880&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
Browne's work consisted mainly of studio portraiture. Oil colouring and photo-enamelling by Browne was highly regarded in commentaries from the local newspaper.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18810628.2.5?query=browne&start_date=28-06-1881&end_date=28-06-1881&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18801004.2.4?query=browne&start_date=04-10-1880&end_date=04-10-1880&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


By 1883 Browne was advertising as 'Gisborne Photographic Studio'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18830702.2.2.7?query=browne&start_date=02-07-1883&end_date=02-07-1883&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> In 1891 his studio in Gladstone Road was extended for greater capacity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18911111.2.6?query=browne&start_date=11-11-1891&end_date=11-11-1891&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
By 1883 Browne was advertising as 'Gisborne Photographic Studio'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18830702.2.2.7?query=browne&start_date=02-07-1883&end_date=02-07-1883&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> In 1891 his studio in Gladstone Road, Gisborne was extended for greater capacity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18911111.2.6?query=browne&start_date=11-11-1891&end_date=11-11-1891&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


Catherine Browne was known to work with C P Browne on photographic expeditions and in the studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18970227.2.7?query=browne&start_date=27-02-1897&end_date=27-02-1897&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite book|title="Times" Jubilee Handbook|last=|first=|publisher=The Gisborne Publishing Company|year=1927|isbn=|location=Tairāwhiti Museum Library|pages=85}}</ref>
Catherine Browne was known to work with C P Browne on photographic expeditions and in the studio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH18970227.2.7?query=browne&start_date=27-02-1897&end_date=27-02-1897&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title="Times" Jubilee Handbook|last=|first=|publisher=The Gisborne Publishing Company|year=1927|isbn=|location=Tairawhiti Museum Library|pages=85}}</ref>


Browne sold his business to Benjamin Shatford Cox in 1901.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH19010204.2.12?query=browne&start_date=04-02-1901&end_date=04-02-1901&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>
Browne sold his business to Benjamin Shatford Cox in 1901.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH19010204.2.12?query=browne&start_date=04-02-1901&end_date=04-02-1901&snippet=true&title=PBH|title=Poverty Bay Herald|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 06:07, 16 July 2022

Unidentified Portrait taken by C P Browne
Reverse of Unidentified Portrait taken by C P Browne

Charles Pelham Browne (1840 – 25 May 1916) was a prominent photographer in the Gisborne, New Zealand district operating between the years of 1876 and 1901. Many examples of his work are held by the Tairawhiti Museum.

Biography

[edit]

C P Browne was born circa 1840 England, reg. Dec 1840 (as Charles Pelham Brown), baptised 4 June 1842 Mellor, Mellor, Derbyshire, England.[1]

C P Browne established a photographic business in Gisborne in 1876 after spending some time in Thames and Auckland.[2]

On 20 September 1878, Browne married Catherine Rebecca Morse.[3] They had no children.

In 1895, Browne joined the Lodge Abercorn at Gisborne,[4] and remained a member until his death on 25 May 1916.[5]

Working Life

[edit]

Browne's work consisted mainly of studio portraiture. Oil colouring and photo-enamelling by Browne was highly regarded in commentaries from the local newspaper.[6][7]

By 1883 Browne was advertising as 'Gisborne Photographic Studio'.[8] In 1891 his studio in Gladstone Road, Gisborne was extended for greater capacity.[9]

Catherine Browne was known to work with C P Browne on photographic expeditions and in the studio.[10][11]

Browne sold his business to Benjamin Shatford Cox in 1901.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Engaland Births, December quarter, Macclesfield vol. 19 page 89
  2. ^ "Sun, Volume III, Issue 718, 30 May 1916". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  3. ^ NZ Births, Deaths & Marriages. Central Registry. folio 1878/2532
  4. ^ Tairawhiti Museum, Browne ref. VSL 32138.  Individual Papers Series 8 Item 70
  5. ^ "Gisborne District Council Cemetery Database".
  6. ^ "Poverty Bay Herald".
  7. ^ "Poverty bay Herald".
  8. ^ "Poverty Bay Herald".
  9. ^ "Poverty Bay Herald".
  10. ^ "Poverty Bay Herald".
  11. ^ "Times" Jubilee Handbook. Tairawhiti Museum Library: The Gisborne Publishing Company. 1927. p. 85.
  12. ^ "Poverty Bay Herald".
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