Harry Arthur Crowhurst (14 March 1868 – 8 December 1943) was a photographer, optician and partner in a lantern and optical supply business.
[2] In 1891, the Census of England and Wales noted that Crowhurst, age 23, had the occupation as optician.
[4] In 1901, the Census of England and Wales noted that Crowhurst, age 33, listed occupation as optician.
In 1837, the William Watson business was established in London for the manufacture of optical instruments.
The going interest was to serve as lantern and slide dealers and also offer service as opticians.