Allen's of Tenby explained

Allen's of Tenby was a firm of photographers established in "The Excelsior Studio", a photography studio at 1 Campbell House, High Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, opened by Harry Mortimer Allen (1864-1926) in 1890. In 1896, the studio was renamed "The Campbell Studio".[1] Mortimer specialised in portraiture and landscapes. He was also a dealer in fine art and a picture framer. He also took "occasion" photographs and postcard images of Tenby and other local districts. In addition to black and white, he made colour-tinted postcards.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spotlight on Welsh castles at next Carmarthen Antiques and Flea Market | News | Tenby Observer . Tenby-today.co.uk . 15 May 2017 . 26 July 2017.
  2. Book: Robert. Morris. The Welsh Lady. Supplement No.7 of "The Welsh Lady". Photographers In Wales. June 2005. David Rye, 7 Bay View Drive, Hakin, Milford haven, Pembrokeshire. National Library Of Wales.
  3. Web site: The History of the Postcard and Tenby Photographers . Virtualtenby.co.uk . 18 August 1906 . 26 July 2017.