Peapes Pty Ltd pictorial material, 1878-1934

PXA 1450
PXD 1122
SV/220-SV/227

fonds

1878-1934

Graphic Materials, Photographs, Prints, Clippings, Drawings

421655

47 photographic prints (1 album with green leather cover) - albumen - 26.5 x 32 cm.
4 sheets - printed, coloured - 60 x 86 cm., on boards
11 photographic prints - mounted - 30 x 25 cm. or smaller
6 prints - 30 x 25 cm. or smaller
1 drawing - black and white - 27 x 22 cm.

First established in 1866, Peapes was one of the oldest surviving firms in George Street, Sydney. W. J. Miles was manager, and his son, B. Miles, took over after he died. The firm closed down in 1971.
For information on the firm see: After 50 years 1866-1916 (1916, Sydney)

PXA 1450
1. Album: 'Anglo-Australasian Photo. Co. Views of Sydney Harbour and New South Wales', 1878 (Nos.2,15,24 wanting). Inside cover inscribed: 'A. W. Miles, 1942' ; Accompanying note reads: '48 photos used as exhibits for Peapes Centenary Feb-May 1966; Originally the property of W. J. Miles'.

Each photograph has numbered description labels pasted on back. Photographer, N.J. Caire.

2. 7 loose photographs, mounted: Sydney Grammar School group [autographed by 20 out of 22 boys] ; Portrait F. C. Millin / Tesla Studios ; Group portrait A. Orr, W. S. Cook, W. S. Vicars, J.? A. Murdoch ; Exterior view of Peapes & Co. Ltd [George Street, 1908-14] / J. W. Liddy ; Interior view of an office ; Grave of John Butler Bushelle / B. Goode ; Birthplace of Samuel Pepys, Brampton - Hunts, England.

PXD 1122
1. Catalogue sheets or fashion plates of men's fashion, 1932-1940.

a. The report of fashion for Autumn and Winter 1932-33 by Minister & Co. Ltd. 46, Gt. Marlborough St, London, W. Designed and printed by Minister & Co. Copyright. Deposee. Nachdruck Verboten es Propiedad. Depositata. 20 images numbered R250-R269.

b. The report of fashion for Autumn and Winter 1938-39 by Minister & Co. Ltd. 46, Gt. Marlborough St, London, W. Designed and printed by Minister & Co. Copyright. Deposee. Nachdruck Verboten es Propiedad. Depositata. 16 images numbered R490-R509.

c. The report of fashion for Spring and Summer 1934 by Minister & Co. Ltd. 46, Gt. Marlborough St, London, W. Designed and printed by Minister & Co. Copyright. Deposee. Nachdruck Verboten es Propiedad. Depositata. 20 images numbered R310-R329.

d. The report of fashion for Spring and Summer 1940 by Minister & Co. Ltd. 46, Gt. Marlborough St, London, W. Designed and printed by Minister & Co. Copyright. Deposee. Nachdruck Verboten es Propiedad. Depositata. 20 images numbered R550-R569.

SV/220
Photograph pasted onto mount of steam ship.

SV/221-223
3 photographs, pasted onto mounts of Peapes shop displays. Displays are off Australian, British and American flags. Photograph by Tesla Studios, Art Photographers, Sydney.

SV/224
Mounted pencil sketch titled, "Peapes' New Building, Now in course of erection".

SV/225
Caricature of F.C. Millin as a presentation sketch on his departure to England. Titled, "Banquet tendered to F.C. Millian Esq. Managing Director of Peapes & Co. Ltd. by the employees - Prior to his departure for England on Feb 12th 1913. Date of Banquet 8th Feb 1913".

SV/226
Printed sketch titled, "Sydney Harbour Bridge, bird's eye view shewing bridge and approaches and railway connections. Signed J.J.C. Bradfield, 26.7.13, Metropolitan Railway Construction.

SV/227
One sketch and 3 newspapers cuttings, mounted on board, depicting Peapes & Shaw original building in 1866, early 1870s, Military Barracks of the 1830s, and old trade mark of Peapes & Shaw which appeared in the Illustrated Sydney News, May 1867.

Forms part of the Peapes Pty Ltd papers at MLMSS 2161 (YV 93-117).

Frames assessed and discarded, 19 April, 2012

Out of copyright: Created before 1955
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Related printed material: Peapes & Co. Ltd. Catalogues, 1897-1941. Location Number: ML Q658.87105/3 Mitchell Library.

Other copies of the Anglo-Australasian Photo Co. album are located at: PXA 467, PXA 603, PXE 800 (v.3)

Pic.Acc. Upgrade Project - Information transferred from Pic.Acc.2180 as part of the eRecords Project 2011-2012

Forms part of the Peapes Pty Ltd papers at MLMSS 2161 (YV93-117)

Transcribed from label on frame:
SV/220 Crown studios, 448 George St, Sydney
SV/226 W.L. Schmidt, Fine Art picture frame maker, 46 Carrington St, Wynyard Square, Sydney