Kisch, Benjamin, 1842-1889 (photographer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1842 - 1889
Biography
Benjamin Kisch was a commercial photographer active in South Africa. From 1872-83 he had a studio at Smith Street East, Durban. From 1884-87 he was based at Mercury Lane. Durban. After his death, his wife continued the business at 12 Mercury Lane until circa 1893 (Bensusan 1963, p.239).
Sources:
Bensusan, A.D. (1963), '19th century photographers in South Africa'. 'Africana notes and news'. Volume 15, number 6, pp.219-252.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Item
Rorke's Drift from Zululand, 1879 - 1880
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058A/36
Scope and Contents
195 x 134 mm. A view looking across the Buffalo River from Zululand into Natal with the road from Isandhlwana to Helpmakaar crossing the drift at the left of the print.
Dates:
1879 - 1880
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