Sir William Thomas Gustavus Cook (1834 to 1908)

Sir william thomas gustavus cook 1834 1908 photograph

Cabinet card portrait of Sir William Thomas Gustavus Cook. British industrialist, manufacturer of tacks and shoe rivets.

Active in local and national politics made an alderman in 1882 and Mayor of Birmingham 1883/84. Liberal MP for Birmingham East and sat in the House of Commons 24 November 1885 to 1 July 1886.

Cabinet card produced by H J Whitlock, Birmingham.

Photographer: H J Whitlock

Typical dimensions - 110mm x 170mm, 4.5in x 6.5in.

Location: [BA&H:Portraits/Birmingham/CLE-CUN]

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