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C1887
The Upper Hawthorn Brick Company’s Yards (Fritsch, Holzer and Co.)
Colonial engraving of the Brick Company premises in Hawthorn. Founded in 1883, the Hawthorn Brick Company produced high-quality bricks used in the construction of many iconic Melbourne buildings. References: Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 16439. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Upper Hawthorn Brick Company’s Yards (Fritsch, Holzer and Co.)
Date:
C1887
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
152mm
x 100mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Colonial engraving of the Brick Company premises in Hawthorn.
Founded in 1883, the Hawthorn Brick Company produced high-quality bricks used in the construction of many iconic Melbourne buildings.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 16439.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 4084242
State Library Victoria: CCF 994.5 V66S
State Library New South Wales: 74Vv5vQ4lxmZ
Artist:
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.
