Inscriptions: Signed not dated: "J. Barker" lower right corner. Subject Matter: Residency Point looking towards inner harbour. Biography: Extract from Gooding, see bibliography: 1867 to 1943, born York, United Kingdom. In England he worked as a designer in several potteries. Arrived in WA in 1924 to set up a pottery at Narrogin - this was a failure. Moved to Albany where he earned his income from sales of work and portrait commissions. Other: Painted before foreshore development. Note: Information from Mr White, an ancient lawyer who knew Barker: during the 1930s depression, Barker made handpainted Christmas cards, Mr White had one at of his house in Nedlands.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | CH1982.264 |
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| Accession Date: | 17 Sep 1982 |
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Material
| Wood/Wood | Paper, card, glass, wood
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Measurement
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