Tesla Studios
Photographic Collections
MAXILAB retains this valuable collection. The collection dated from 1955 was owned by several proprietors.Mr Lampe, renowned for his early studio works in Wanganui, started TESLA Studios. Mr Brent then purchased this studio and in 1984 Leigh Mitchel-Anyon bought the studio from Mr Brent. In 1995 Leigh Split the collection retaining the earlier glass plates and large format film and sold the rest of the collection to Stuart Crawford. The collection and MAXILAB was purchased off Stewart Crawford in May 2003 by Ian Jones MAXILAB photo film & digital. Stewart Crawfords studio, including: Tesla Crawford, House of Crawford and Stewart Crawford Photographer; was purchased by Ian Jones of MAXILAB.

The collection includes:
- WEDDINGS
- PORTRATES
- DEBUTANTS
- SCHOOL AND TEAM PHOTOS
- PASSPORTS
- COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
The collection is an ideal source for family tree research.
View the Tesla Photo Collection in the photo gallery page.
Copies can be ordered online.
Copyright - All images remain the property of MAXILAB photo film & digital and Ian Jones photographer.



