Thomas Richard Williams (May 5, 1824 – April 5, 1871) was a British professional photographer and one of the pioneers of stereoscopy.
Williams's first business was in London around 1850. He is known for his celebrated stereographic daguerreotypes of the Crystal Palace. He also did portrait photography, now in the Getty Museum's archives, which he regarded as his greatest success.
Read more about Thomas Richard Williams: Early Life, Middle Years and Success, Scenes in Our Village, Royal Photographer, Critical Acclaim, Illness and Early Death, Legacy and Collectibility, Sources
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