T.M. Schleier | |
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 Schleier's gallery in Knoxville (1869) | |
| Born | April 20, 1832 Prussia[1] |
| Died | December 13, 1908 (aged 76) New York, New York, United States[1] |
| Known for | Photography |
| Spouse | Caroline E. Knaffl (m. 1862)[1] |
Theodore M. Schleier (April 20, 1832 – December 13, 1908) was a Prussian-born American photographer, inventor, and diplomat, active primarily in the southeastern United States in the latter half of the 19th century. While operating from a studio in Nashville, Tennessee, he helped document life in the city during the Civil War. He later moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he captured some of the city's earliest photographs. His inventions include an early artificial lighting system for photography studios.
Schleier was a delegate to the 1872 Republican National Convention, and served as U.S. Consul to Amsterdam from 1890 to 1893.
- ^ a b c Finding Aid for the T.M. Schleier Panoramic Photograph of Knoxville MS.1803, University of Tennessee Special Collections Library. Accessed: 18 February 2014.