Historical information

Walter John Hickford, painter and businessman, was Mayor of Warrnambool 1895-6-7 and President of the Committee that organised the Warrnambool Industrial and Art Exhibition of 1896-7. A skilled decorative artist, he carried out art work in private homes, businesses and churches. His shop in Liebig Street supplied paint materials for households, tradesmen and artists. Hickford Parade is named after Walter Hickford.

Significance

This is an original label from a picture frame and is of considerable interest, as Walter John Hickford was a prominent citizen and businessman in Warrnambool in the 1860s

Physical description

Faded brown rectangular label with black text and border adhered to a piece of brown paper.

Inscriptions & markings

W.J.HICKFORD, picture dealer, framer and gilder. Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Mounting and Repairing. OLD FRAMES RE-GILT