Anna Atkins

Anna Atkins (16 March, 1799 – 9 June, 1871) was an English botanist and photographer. Atkins used cyanotypes to photograph algae and make books about them.

 Early life 
Anna Atkins was born in Tonbridge, England. Her mother died soon after giving birth to her.

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Category:1799 births
Category:1871 deaths
Category:British photographers
Category:English botanists
Category:People from Kent