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BRIDGES BROS. & THE WILLOW STRIPPERS

On June 28, 2022   /   History   /   Leave a comment
Tags: Bridges Bros. Hobart, James Bridges, Samuel Bridges, Wicker furniture, Willow growing
BRIDGES BROS. & THE WILLOW STRIPPERS

Bridges Bros. was established in 1857 by English born Samuel Bridges, at 142 Elizabeth Street, Hobart. He produced all manner of wicker furniture, prams and baskets. Mr Bridges had learnt the skills of wicker weaving in Hereford, where he had grown up. There was an early setback

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