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William Henry Macey

William Henry Macey (14 April 1850 – 30 May 1931) was a photographer who served two terms as mayor of Blenheim, New Zealand.[1]

William Henry Macey
Mr. William H. Macey
19th Mayor of Blenheim
In office
1903–1905
Preceded byRichard McCallum
Succeeded byEdward Henry Penny
Personal details
Born(1850-04-14)14 April 1850
Islington, London, England
Died30 May 1931(1931-05-30) (aged 81)
Durie Hill, Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Resting placeAramoho Cemetery

Biography

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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

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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

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  1. ↑ "Borough of Blenheim". The Marlborough Express. Vol. XXXVIII, no. 97. 27 April 1905. p. 1. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Ex-mayors". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts). Vol. 5 (Digitised ed.). Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company. 2008 [1906]. p. 318. ISBN 0908797044.
  3. ↑ "Page 2 Advertisements Column 3". The Marlborough Express. Vol. IV, no. 178. 5 June 1869. p. 2. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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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