Walter John Burton
Walter John Burton (1836–1880) was a New Zealand nineteenth-century photographer. Burton was born in Leicester, England. His father, John Burton, was a prominent photographer and his firJohn Burton and Sonswas patronised by Queen Victoria and other members of the Royal Family. Burton emigrated to New Zealand in 1866 and established a photographic studio called the Grand Photographic Saloon and Gallery in Princes Street, Dunedin. The business proved so successful that he had more work than he could handle so in 1868 he asked his brother Alfred Henry Burton to emigrate and join him in the venture. Burton concentrated on studio portraiture while his brother travelled extensively photographing landscapes and local people. Despite their initial success, in 1877 Alfred and Walter's partnership came to an acrimonious end. Walter visited Europe to acquaint himself with new photographic developments while Alfred took over the firm. On his return to New Zealand in 1878 Burton estab ...
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Walter Burton
Walter Burton may refer to: * Walter Moses Burton Walter Moses Burton (August 9, 1840 – June 4, 1913) was a farmer, sheriff, and Republican politician who served four terms in the Texas State Senate. Born into slavery in North Carolina in 1840, he was brought to Texas about 1850. His owner, ..., Texas state senator * Walter John Burton, New Zealand photographer {{hndis, Burton, Walter ...
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