Caroline Becker
Caroline Becker (1826–1881) was the first professional female photographer in Finland. She also managed a toy-shop. Becker was the first professional female photographer in Finland: Hedvig Keppler (1831–1882) became the second in Turku later that same year, followed by four other women photographers with shortlived careers before Julia Widgrén became the first celebrity female photographer in Finland in the late 1860s.
Caroline Becker
- Born
- 1826
- Died
- 1881
- Nationality
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Occupation
- photographer
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Caroline Becker (1826–1881) was the first professional female photographer in Finland. She also managed a toy-shop. Becker was the first professional female photographer in Finland: Hedvig Keppler (1831–1882) became the second in Turku later that same year, followed by four other women photographers with shortlived careers before Julia Widgrén became the first celebrity female photographer in Finland in the late 1860s.
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Born in 1826, died in 1881.
Caroline Becker (1826–1881) was a photographer.
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1826
Caroline Becker was born in 1826.
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Caroline Becker died in 1881.
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