Hilda Sjölin facts for kids
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Hilda Sjölin
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Hilda Sjölin
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| Died | 1915 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | photographer |
Hilda Sjölin (1835–1915) was a Swedish photographer. She was one of the very first professional women photographers in her country. She helped pave the way for other women in this new and exciting field.
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Becoming a Photographer
Hilda Aurora Amanda Sjölin was born in 1835 and grew up in Malmö, Sweden. She was the youngest of four sisters and had one brother. In 1860, Hilda started advertising her photography skills. She took pictures on different materials like glass, wax, and paper.
By February 1861, Hilda opened her very own photo studio. This studio was located in the house where she grew up in Malmö.
Hilda's Photography Studio
Hilda Sjölin quickly became a very good photographer. She was so skilled that she became a strong competitor to the other main photographer in Malmö, Carl Magnus Tullberg. Soon, she didn't even need to advertise her work anymore. People knew she was excellent!
Hilda was especially known for her portrait photos. These were pictures of people, often small ones called "card photos." From 1864, she also took pictures of city views. She was the first photographer to create special 3D-like images of Malmö, called stereographic images. Hilda stopped her photography work around 1870.
Pioneer Woman Photographer
Hilda Sjölin was part of the first group of professional women photographers in Sweden. She started her career around the same time as other important women photographers. These included Hedvig Söderström in Stockholm (1857) and Emma Schenson in Uppsala (1862).
During the 1860s, there were at least 15 confirmed women photographers in Sweden. Some of these, like Rosalie Sjöman and Bertha Valerius, became very famous in their profession. These women were true pioneers, showing that photography was a field where women could succeed.
Samples of Her Work
You can see some of Hilda Sjölin's amazing photographs online.
- Malmö Museums - Hilda Sjölin
