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John
Donaldson Edward
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Photographic Studios in Edinburgh
John
Donaldson Edward
exhibited one photograph in Edinburgh Photographic Society's Open Exhibition
Exhibition in 1890.
He also had studios
in Edinburgh from 1885 until 1911.
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13 Bank Street
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63 Princes Street
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Family Photos
John Donaldson Edward's daughter, Marjory, kept an album of photos.
Here are a couple of photos of John and Marjory:
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Marjory's Advice on Toning
It was interesting to see the postcard below, sent by a friend to
Marjory Edward at 13 Bank Street, the address of her father's studio, in
1904.
The card thanked Marjory for giving advice on toning photographs, and
showing the result of following Marjory's instructions.
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Trophy
John D Edward was awarded a Trophy in Edinburgh, for being a
'Pioneer in Photography'.
John 's son, Edward (?) in New Zealand wrote
a letter to his sister, Marjory, in Edmonton, Canada on 6 April
1949, setting out who in the family he suggested should be given
custody of the trophy He said:
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"As Dad attached a great importance to this trophy and was
extremely proud of it, I would not like it to go out of the family
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[Dad] in truth was a truly great Man in his own day
and generation, and was recognised as one of the Pioneers in
Photography in Scotland."
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Announcement of Death
An announcement of John D Edward's death appeared in the
British Journal of Photography on 3 May 1930. The
announcement read:
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The Late Mr John D Edward
"Mr
John D Edward, who formerly practiced as a photographer in
Edinburgh, died in Auckland, New Zealand on 3rd March.
He was in his 74th year.
Mr Edward who occupied a studio
in Bank Street, Edinburgh, was one of the first in the city
to undertake the finishing of amateurs' work."
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With acknowledgement to Marjory Hatch,
great grand-daughter of John Donaldson Edwards for providing most of the
details above, together with a copy of the letter relating to John's
trophy, and a number of photographs. |
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