Lizzie Caswall Smith facts for kids

Lizzie Caswall Smith (1870–1958) was a talented British photographer from the early 1900s. She was known for taking amazing portrait photos in her studio. She often photographed famous people and important figures of her time. Many of her pictures were even turned into postcards!

Lizzie Caswall Smith was also connected to the Women's Suffrage movement. This was a big movement where women fought for the right to vote. She took pictures of many important women who were part of this movement, called suffragettes. These included Flora Drummond, Millicent Fawcett, and Christabel Pankhurst. She also photographed popular actors like Billie Burke and Maude Fealy.

Lizzie Caswall Smith's Photography Studios

Lizzie Caswall Smith had her own photography business. She ran a studio called the Gainsborough Studio. It was located at 309 Oxford Street in London. She worked there from 1907 until 1920.

After that, she moved her studio to 90 Great Russell Street. She continued her work there until she retired in 1930. She was 60 years old when she stopped working.

Exhibitions and Famous Works

Lizzie Caswall Smith was a respected photographer. She showed her work at the Royal Photographic Society. This happened in both 1902 and 1913.

Some of her special photos are kept in the National Portrait Gallery. These include pictures of Peter Llewelyn Davies, Michael Llewelyn Davies, and J. M. Barrie. These photos were made using a special old technique called platinotype. They had a warm, brownish color called sepia-toned.

Photographing Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale photo by Lizzie Caswall Smith 1910

One of Lizzie Caswall Smith's most famous photos is of Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale was a very important nurse. Lizzie took this picture in 1910. This was just before Florence Nightingale passed away.

What makes this photo special is that Lizzie took it outside her studio. She usually only took pictures in her studio. On the back of the photo, Lizzie wrote a note. She said it was the only picture she ever took outside her studio. She also wrote that she would "never forget the experience."

In 2008, this rare photo was sold at an auction. It was bought for £5,500. This shows how important and valuable Lizzie Caswall Smith's work is.

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