Group    From 1766  To 1991

Reeves & Sons Ltd

Categories: Art, Commerce, Industry

Artists' colour manufacturer. Established by William Reeves (1739–1803). It has had a number of names, always including "Reeves" until ownership passed to Wilhelm Becker, through Colart Fine Art and Graphics, in 1991. Grace's Guide gives the history and also provides our image from 1924.

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Reeves & Sons Ltd

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Reeves & Sons Ltd Established 1766 Artists' Colour Manufacturer R&S

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foundation of the Barbican Arts Centre

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Arts Council of England / Great Britain

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