George Fletcher (1826-1893)

George Fletcher was born in Nawton, Yorkshire and had a photographic studio listed at 34, St. Thomas Street in 1872, and afterwards at number 72. In his adverts he stated he could enlarge portraits to life sized, and attend families and those unwell in their homes. Fletcher is buried in Scarborough Cemetery.

Studio photographic portrait of an unknown man leaning on a plinth by George Fletcher of Scarborough

Back of Carte de Visite portrait by George Fletcher of Scarborough

Portrait of an unknown couple by George Fletcher, Scarborough Photographer

Portrait of an unknown man,

Carte de Visite

Back of carte de visite portrait by George Fletcher, Scarborough Photographer

Portrait of an unknown couple

Carte de Visite

Note the touch up of the eyes, suggesting that the sitters may have blinked during the long exposure.

Studio photographic portrait of a man leaning on a chair holding a bowler hat by George Fletcher of Scarborough

Back of Carte de Visite by George Fletcher of Scarborough

Portrait of an unknown man,

Carte de Visite

Portrait of two boys by George Fletcher, Scarborough Photographer

Back of carte de visite photograph by George Fletcher of Scarborough

Portrait of two unknown boys

Carte de visite

Photographic Practice

portraiture

Studios

34 St Thomas’ Street, Scarborough, 1872

72 St Thomas’ Street, Scarborough (Opposite the Circus), 1879

References

Adamson, K., 1996, p5

Bayliss, A. and P., 1998, p49-50