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C1883
Cocoa and Maizena Works
Artist:
Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)
Rare engraving of Bates Cocoa and Maizena factory which was at 174 Albert Street, East Melbourne. The factory had a 66 foot frontage to Albert Street and employed 50-60 hands milling Maizena, Mustard, Cocoa, and Dandelion Cocoa. It was demolished … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Cocoa and Maizena Works
Date:
C1883
Artist:
Albert Charles Cooke (1836 - 1902)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
235mm
x 330mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1883
Description:
Rare engraving of Bates Cocoa and Maizena factory which was at 174 Albert Street, East Melbourne.
The factory had a 66 foot frontage to Albert Street and employed 50-60 hands milling Maizena, Mustard, Cocoa, and Dandelion Cocoa. It was demolished in 1892/3 and absorbed into the Brewery.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: Accession no: A/S11/04/83/68
Biography:
Albert Charles Cooke (1836-1902)
Cooke was a painter, engraver, draughtsman and illustrator. Throughout his career he worked for many of the Illustrated newspapers, such as the Illustrated Sydney News, Illustrated Australian News, The Australasian Sketcher and The Leader. He was also well known for a series of birds eye views of a number of Australian cities and towns.
