William H. Hammer and Co (fl. 1882-1900) (photographers)
Dates
- Existence: fl. 1882 - 1900
Biography
William H. Hammer and Co. was a commercial photographic firm active in South Australia. The firm had various studios in Rundle Street, Adelaide, from 1882. Its studio at 6 Rundle Street was known as Paris Panel Studios. The firm was still in business in 1900 (Davies and Stanbury 1985, p.172).
Sources:
Davies, Alan and Stanbury, Peter (1985), 'The mechanical eye in Australia: photography 1841-1900'. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
[Portrait of E.C. (?Lucas)], 1922
97 x 132 mm. A head and shoulders portrait, mounted on card and signed 'Yours sincerely E.C. [?Lucas] 20.2.22'. Photograph by Hammer and Co., Adelaide.