William James Topley
(1845-1930), PhotographerArtist associated with 5 portraits
After spending some time as an itinerant photographer, Topley joined William Notman's studio in Montreal in 1854. He was later sent to Ottawa to establish a branch studio, which he subsequently bought from Notman. As well as portraits, he also sold topographic views of Ottawa and other regions of Canada.
John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair
by William James Topley
sepia-matt bromide print, circa 1893-1898
NPG P498
by Dawsons, after William James Topley
photogravure, November 1883
NPG x20208
Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto
by William James Topley, published by The Rotophot Postcard
hand-coloured postcard print, 1900-1904
NPG x136019
Mary Caroline (née Grey), Countess of Minto
by William James Topley, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, 1900-1904
NPG x136018
'Earl & Countess of Minto & Family'
by William James Topley, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, 1900-1904
NPG x197829
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