Despite having researched the lives of many hundreds of 19th century photographers active in Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain I have never come across references to anyone undertaking a formal
apprenticeship. That is, until now. Mention is made in his diary of Arthur Debenham undertaking a four year apprenticeship from 1859 at the London School of Photography. Can anyone help shed further light on the subject of apprenticeships in photography during the 19th century?
Cheers! Marcel -- Marcel Safier PO Box 239 Holland Park QLD 4121 Australia
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Hi Marcel,
The 1881 UK Census lists at least 143 apprentice photographers. That doesn't necessarily mean they were serving a formal apprenticeship, of course, as I think the term apprentice was often used fairly loosely, in census records at least.
Regards, Brett