Dr George Fordyce Story (1800-1885) was an English-born doctor who became district assistant surgeon in Van Diemen's Land. He was a keen naturalist and photographer. This is thought to be one of the earliest photographic self-portraits taken in Australia, if not the earliest.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Graham Smith 2009
George Fordyce Story (age 58 in 1858)
Graham Smith (18 portraits supported)
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