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'''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 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, 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=|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, 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=|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

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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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