View of Columbian Stoveworks showing mural

Maker
Tom Astbury
Production date
09 Jul 1981
Description
View of the exterior of industrial buildings which have been painted with a trompe l'oeil. On the gable there is a Georgian frontage with a gentleman at the door and two others at the windows.
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Department
Maker
Production date
09 Jul 1981
Subject notes
The man depicted in the doorway is James Smith, founder of the company. On the right is probably George Ure, who entered into partnership with Smith in 1860 and was manager of the original foundry. On the left is probably Stephen Wellstood.
Accession number
P12308

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