William Henry Macey (14 April 1850 – 30 May 1931) was a photographer who served two terms as mayor of Blenheim.[1]
William Henry Macey | |
|---|---|
 Mr. William H. Macey | |
| 19th Mayor of Blenheim | |
| In office 1903–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Richard McCallum |
| Succeeded by | Edward Henry Penny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 April 1850 Islington, London, England |
| Died | 30 May 1931 (aged 81) Durie Hill, Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Aramoho Cemetery |
Biography edit
Macey was born in 1850 in Islington, London to William and Elizabeth Macey (née Salmon).[2] Arriving in New Zealand in the year 1857, he soon went to Marlborough where he was apprenticed by photographer William Collie.[3]
Photography edit
Macey's opened his photography studio in Market Place, Blenheim, in 1878, and expanded to Picton and Havelock in 1902.[4] He produced high-end prints, often using silver or gold trim and lettering.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Borough of Blenheim". The Marlborough Express. Vol. XXXVIII, no. 97. 27 April 1905. p. 1. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Ex-mayors". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts). Vol. 5. Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company. 1906. p. 318. ISBN 0908797044.
- ^ "Page 2 Advertisements Column 3". The Marlborough Express. Vol. IV, no. 178. 5 June 1869. p. 2. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ Mitchell, Lissa (27 November 2014). "William H. Macey – making a fine art of studio portrait photography". Te Papa’s Blog. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ Mitchell, Lissa (2 July 2014). "Recent acquisitions – cabinet card photographs". Te Papa’s Blog. Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
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