John A. Touzeau

  • Artist (Photographer)
Photographic supplier and chemist, claimed to have studied photography in London and Paris 'with some of the best masters'. Arriving at Sydney in 1865, he advertised lessons (and materials) for photographic amateurs, however he was forced to declare bankruptcy in 1872.
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photographic supplier and chemist, claimed to have studied photography in London and Paris 'with some of the best masters’. Arriving at Sydney in August 1865, he advertised lessons (and materials) for amateurs in both the wet and dry collodion processes and in photographic printing, either in person 'at a moderate charge’ or through the post for £2. His photographic chemicals included 'Touzeau’s newly-invented Extra Eremo-Iodised Collodion, for Negatives and Positives’ at 18s a pound. This would overcome most failures, he claimed, since poor results were mainly due to impure chemicals. His address was given as care of the stationers and printers Gordon & Gotch of 281 George Street, Sydney. When declared bankrupt and his goods sequestered on 9 February 1872, Touzeau’s address was Fitzroy Street and his occupation was given solely as chemist.

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Date written:
1999
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2011

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