W G Cooper and Co (fl. 1872-1909) (photographers)
Dates
- Existence: fl. 1872 - 1909
Biography
W.G. Cooper established a photographic business in Bridgetown, Barbados, in 1872 (Macmillan 1909, p.370). The firm exhibited prints at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886. In 1898 the firm had a studio in Victoria Street, Bridgetown (Fraser 1897, p.173). In 1909 Cooper had a studio at 9 Broad Street Bridgetown (Macmillan 1909, p.370). The firm is not recorded in the 1922 edition of Macmillan's 'The red book of the West Indies'.
Publications:
Macmillan, Allister (1909), 'The West Indies illustrated: historical and descriptive, commercial and industrial, facts, figures, and resources'. London: W.H. and L. Collingridge. [Includes photographers by W.G. Cooper].
Sources:
Fraser, S.J., (1897) 'The Barbados Diamond Jubilee directory and general West Indian advertiser'. Barbados: T.E. King and Co.
Macmillan, Allister (1909), 'The West Indies illustrated: historical and descriptive, commercial and industrial, facts, figures, and resources'. London: W.H. and L. Collingridge.
Macmillan, Allister (1922), 'The red book of the West Indies: historical and descriptive, commercial and industrial, facts, figures and resources'. London: W.H. and L. Collingridge.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Barbados, 1880 - 1889
232 x 179 mm. A view looking over a town square, with a fountain at its centre, towards a dock area. A number of masts of sailing ships are clearly visible as are various horse-drawn carriages and carts. A small crane can also be seen by the dock area indicating this was a trading port. Location unknown although most likely Bridgetown or Speightstown. Photograph by Cooper and Company (stamped in the bottom right-hand corner).