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Henry Fitz

1808-12-31 – 1863-10-31

Portrait of Henry Fitz
Portrait daguerreotype of Henry Fitz Jr. Probably the earliest experiment made with the Wolcott mirror camera.Credit: Alexander Wolcott and John S. Johnson, or Henry Fitz Jr.

Life & Legacy

Henry Fitz Jr. (December 31, 1808 – November 7, 1863) was an American engineer, scientist, locksmith, optician, inventor and a pioneer of photography in the United States.

Occupation & Career

optician, inventor, engineer

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1606738 — wikidata View source

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