Historical information

John James Liston was mayor of Williamstown in 1901 -1902, 1913 - 1914, 1922 and 1927, and was a leading community figure. The portrait frame was made by a leading Melbourne frame makng business, John Thallon, probably between 1927 and 1929.

Physical description

Unsigned oil portrait of John James Liston, Mayor of Williamstown, in an elaborate gold painted, carved wooden frame.

Inscriptions & markings

On Frame: J. J. Liston mayor of Williamstown 1901 -1902, 1913 - 1914, 1922 - 1927
On reverse: "JOHN THALLON/CARVER & GILDER/24 MARKET LANE/BOURKE ST MELBOURNE"