Mary Dillwyn (1816-1906)

Place: Wales

Born: 1816

Death: 1906

Biography:

Mary Dillwyn was a British photographer who is considered to be the earliest female photographer in Wales. She took photographs of flowers, birds, animals, family and friends in the 1840s and 1850s. Her work provided a raw insight into the domestic lives of women and children living in 19th century Britain.