McGill Library
McLennan Library Building3459 rue McTavish
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 0C9
John William Dawson seated
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20.5 x 25.5 cm : b&w
John Collier was a photographer who worked in Birmingham, UK in the late 1880s. In approximately 1886, John Collier acquired a photography studio at 66 New Street, Birmingham, that was previously operated by Mr. R.W. Thrupp. Collier was also appointed photographer to the Queen. According to the 1890 Kelly's directory of Birmingham, in addition to offering photography, Collier's business also included art dealing, engraving, and picture frame making.
Photo of John William Dawson seated in chair with hand on book.