W. Hamer

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Invoice from W. Hamer, 1889. Federation University Historical Collection (Cat. No. 4825)

Background

History

W. Hamer was a carver, gilder and picture-frame maker whose premises were located on Sturt Street, Ballarat.[1] He also kept a stock of pictures and mouldings.

Site

The Block, 139 Sturt Street

197 Sturt Street, Victoria Buildings, opposite the City Fire Brigade.

According to information pasted onto the back on an artwork framed by W. Hamer:- Admitted to be the Cheapest House in the Trade. W. Hamer carried stock of Alhambra, Walnut, maple and rosewood mouldings.

Innovations

Community Involvement

Works Produced

Workplace Relations

The People

Legacies

See also

Wooden Picture or Mirror Frame Manufacturing

Framers

Notes


References

  1. Rogers, J. W. F. (ed.). (c. 1887). The Australasian Federal Directory of Commerce, Trades & Professions. Melbourne: J. W. F. Rogers.



--Beth Kicinski 12:12, 20 December 2011 (EST); --C.K.Gervasoni 09:20, 5 November 2013 (EST)