Rose Frank facts for kids

This page is about the New Zealand photographer. For the Nez Perce artist, see Rose Frank (artist).

Rosaline Margaret Frank (born December 21, 1864 – died October 6, 1954), known as Rose Frank, was a talented photographer from New Zealand. She was born in a city called Nelson.

Rose Frank's Photography Journey

When Rose was 21 years old, she started working as an assistant at a photography studio. This studio, called the Tyree Studio, was run by two brothers, William and Fred Tyree. It was located on Trafalgar Street in Nelson.

Working with the Tyree Brothers

William Tyree was very good at taking studio portraits, which are like formal pictures of people. He also photographed important events in Nelson. His younger brother, Fred, specialized in taking pictures of beautiful scenery. Rose Frank was a great fit for the studio because she had excellent handwriting and the skills needed for high-quality photography.

Her Lasting Legacy

Rose Frank passed away in Nelson in 1954 and was buried in Wakapuaka Cemetery.

She left behind an amazing collection of about 200,000 glass-plate negatives. These negatives were like the original film for old cameras. This huge collection included the work of the Tyree brothers, but it also had negatives from other photographers, including many taken by Rose herself. This collection helps us see what life was like in New Zealand during its early days.

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