Through the Lens
Photography, Kate Sheppard and the Lovell-Smiths. Margaret Lovell-Smith discusses why and when photographs were taken, and what they were used for.
In July 1894 Kate Sheppard wrote from England to her friend Mr Smith in Christchurch discussing the process of developing photographs and mentioning photos which she and he had recently taken. It’s likely that Kate Sheppard learned her photography skills at the course organised by the Canterbury Women’s Institute in January 1893, taught by the technician at Canterbury College’s Chemistry Department, Samuel Saunders.
Will Smith, as a printer, had a professional interest in the use of photographs in publications printed at the family printing business. One of Will Smith’s children, Hubert, took family snaps as a teenager and later became a professional photographer. Drawing on Lovell-Smith family photographs, this presentation will consider why and when photographs were taken, what they were used for, and who was behind the camera.
Margaret Lovell-Smith is a local historian with a particular interest in the nineteenth century women's movement. She is a descendant of Jennie and Will Lovell-Smith who were colleagues and friends of Kate Sheppard.
In July 1894 Kate Sheppard wrote from England to her friend Mr Smith in Christchurch discussing the process of developing photographs and mentioning photos which she and he had recently taken. It’s likely that Kate Sheppard learned her photography skills at the course organised by the Canterbury Women’s Institute in January 1893, taught by the technician at Canterbury College’s Chemistry Department, Samuel Saunders.
Will Smith, as a printer, had a professional interest in the use of photographs in publications printed at the family printing business. One of Will Smith’s children, Hubert, took family snaps as a teenager and later became a professional photographer. Drawing on Lovell-Smith family photographs, this presentation will consider why and when photographs were taken, what they were used for, and who was behind the camera.
Margaret Lovell-Smith is a local historian with a particular interest in the nineteenth century women's movement. She is a descendant of Jennie and Will Lovell-Smith who were colleagues and friends of Kate Sheppard.
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, 83 Clyde Road, Ilam
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