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C1843
Kelvedon. The Residence of Francis Cotton.
Artist:
James Backhouse (1794 - 1869)
The residence of Francis Cotton. Beginning as a temporary cottage without foundations his home, Kelvedon, expanded with his family to become a landmark on the east coast. A pioneer in developing fine fleeces for export to London, he also sent … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Kelvedon. The Residence of Francis Cotton.
Date:
C1843
Artist:
James Backhouse (1794 - 1869)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
160mm
x 90mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1843
Description:
The residence of Francis Cotton. Beginning as a temporary cottage without foundations his home, Kelvedon,
expanded with his family to become a landmark on the east coast. A
pioneer in developing fine fleeces for export to London, he also sent
wheat to Hobart, meat to the Maria Island Probation Station and Waterloo
Point, and wattle bark to England. As his land grants and capital
increased, he took more interest in the development of local commerce
and communications.
Biography:
James Backhouse (1794-1869)
Backhouse was a sketcher, naturalist and Quaker missionary who extensively travelled the colony on foot and made a record of his journey in. He gave a valuable herbarium collected in Australia to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
From A Narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies.
