Item 190: Bust of George Draper

Printed in 1974 from glass plate negative no.A190. 1903- 1906. Image depicts a view of a marble bust of George Draper, set on a wooden pedestal. It is not known exactly where this bust was placed (possibly somewhere in the Draper Company offices or plant), but it has been set into a corner of a room and is blocked off by a curved railing to protect it. Founders of the Draper Company, brothers George and Ebenezer Draper were responsible for creating the integrated, planned community of Hopedale with innovative employee housing and recreational spaces, in addition to employment. George Draper died in 1887. Original photograph by the Draper Company. 20.25 x 25.25 cm.