Louisa M. Herrmann

Louisa M. Herrmann
Born
Louisa Marion Eton

(1864-06-11)June 11, 1864
London, United Kingdom
DiedJune 3, 1955(1955-06-03) (aged 90)
Wellington, New Zealand
Known forphotography
Spouse(s)Richard Herrmann and George Wilson
ChildrenInez Herrmann and Sizmur Maxwell Wilson

Louisa Marion Herrmann (née Eton) was a New Zealand photographer who owned and operated a large photographic studio on Cuba Street, Wellington.

Biography

Louisa Marion Eton was born in London on 11 June 1864 to Henry Edgar Eton.[1][2] In 1880, She arrived in New Zealand aboard the Piako.[1][3]

Between 1882–1883, Eton began working as an assistant at the Connolly and Herrmann photography studio on Lambton Quay, Wellington and continue to work there for seven years.[1][3]

In October 1890, Louisa married one of owners of the photography studio, Richard Herrmann.[1] In 1890, Richard Herrmann advertised that he opened a photography studio at the corner of Cuba and Dixon Streets, Wellington.[1][3][4] Louisa Herrmann is referenced in one of the advertisements as available to "receive lady visitors."[1][5]

In July 1892, Louisa gave birth to a daughter, Inez.[1] In September 1892, her husband died from typhoid.[1] In 1893, she signed the Suffrage petition.[6]

After his death, she operated the Herrmann photographic studio.[1] She was particularly famous for children's portraits.[3]

In 10 June 1899, she remarried, Daniel George Wilson, and was known as Louisa Marion Wilson.[1][2] They had a son, Sizmur Maxwell Wilson.[7]

When she retired in 1908, the Herrmann photographic studio assets were advertised for sale, including 35,000 negatives.[1][8]

She died in 3 June 1955 in Wellington, New Zealand.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Mitchell, Lissa. "Biography of Louisa Herrmann". collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
  2. ^ a b c "Herrmann, Louisa Marian, 1864-1955". The National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
  3. ^ a b c d The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Wellington Provincial District: Herrmann, Mrs. L. M. Wellington, New Zealand: The Cyclopedia Company. 1897.
  4. ^ "Page 2 Advertisements Column 5". Evening Post. Vol. XL, no. 97. 21 October 1890. p. 2.
  5. ^ "Untitled". Wairarapa Daily Times. Vol. XI, no. 3648. 25 October 1890. p. 2.
  6. ^ "L M Herrmann". New Zealand History.
  7. ^ "MARRIAGE". Evening Post. Vol. CXXIX, no. 96. 23 April 1940. p. 1.
  8. ^ "Page 8 Advertisements Column 1". Evening Post. Vol. LXXVI, no. 110. 5 November 1908. p. 8.