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ZA UCT BC151_2008 Addition_I_IB_83
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Bleek, Wilhelm and Jemima with Edith Charlotte Bleek [1864]
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Carte de visite. Seated portrait of Wilhelm, Jemima and baby Edith Bleek. Printed on back in shield: South African Photographic Saloon, 50 St. George’s Str., Cape Town. Neg. # 1102.
Oakleaf Album.
Oakleaf Album.
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(1827-1875)
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(1834-1914)
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(1873-1948)
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According to Bull & Denfield in Secure the Shadow the South African Photographic Studio was “the most up-todate
studio of the time. . . It was owned by Saul Solomon & Co. and erected on their premises in St. George’s Street
(October 1863).” The studio was “the most complete and convenient in the Colony and although of necessity placed
at the top of the building, it was ‘spacious, well-lighted and elegantly furnished’.” The Bleeks were living at No. 25
New Street, a house that belonged to Mr. Wm. Hiddingh when Edith was born. The rough plan that Bleek drew for
Lucy Lloyd of the position of No. 25 New Street house (see facsimile p. xi above) shows it very close to the Library
and Museum that were situated in the Botanical Garden in Cape Town. The Photographic Saloon would have been
within walking distance.
studio of the time. . . It was owned by Saul Solomon & Co. and erected on their premises in St. George’s Street
(October 1863).” The studio was “the most complete and convenient in the Colony and although of necessity placed
at the top of the building, it was ‘spacious, well-lighted and elegantly furnished’.” The Bleeks were living at No. 25
New Street, a house that belonged to Mr. Wm. Hiddingh when Edith was born. The rough plan that Bleek drew for
Lucy Lloyd of the position of No. 25 New Street house (see facsimile p. xi above) shows it very close to the Library
and Museum that were situated in the Botanical Garden in Cape Town. The Photographic Saloon would have been
within walking distance.