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John Counter
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[Copied ca. 1990] (originally created 1842) (Creation)
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Physical description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.4 x 22.8 cm
- 2 photographs : b&w negatives ; 7.9 x 6.1 cm
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Oil on canvas portrait of John Counter by Alvah Bradish.
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Copy published in 'Heritage Kingston' pg.133,no.158.
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Open
General note
Counter (1799-1862) was a Devonshire baker and confectioner who emigrated to Kingston about 1820. He became one of the towns most energetic businesssmen, investing in shipping, canals, bridges and eventually railways. About 1831-32 he built a large, ... »
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Conservation code: 2
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Final
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Description created 8/29/2002.