Historical information

These posters advertised goods available at the Cramond and Dickson store in Warrnambool in 1888. John Cramond and James Dickson came from Scotland and established a clothing and drapery store in Timor Street in Warrnambool in 1855. In 1865 the store moved to the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets and was a large and well known establishment until 1974 .

Significance

These posters are of considerable interest as they give details of the goods available in 1888 in the Cramond and Dicksons store, one of the most important stores in Warrnambool for nearly 120 years.

Physical description

.1 A piece of yellow paper with brown printing. .2 A piece of yellow paper with green printing. Both include details of goods for inspection.

Inscriptions & markings

.1,.2 Cramond & Dickson 27th January 1888