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Portrait of Robert Sellar Cook?
Portrait of Robert Sellar Cook?
Portrait of Robert Sellar Cook?
Portrait of Robert Sellar Cook?

Portrait of Robert Sellar Cook?

Associated (Engineer, 1870-1921)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland)
DateC. 1920
Object NameNegative
Mediumglass
ClassificationsEngineering
DimensionsHeight: 16.3 cm
Half Plate: 12cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1990 by the Trustees of the Victor Cook Estate.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS026557.1
About MeRobert Sellar Cook was the son of Charles Cook. He served an apprenticeship with Hall, Russell and Co. including working in the drawing office. On completion of his apprenticeship he went to sea as marine engineer. he returned to Aberdeen to work with the Great North od Scotland Railway at Kittybrewster. About 1892 he moved to work in his father's business Barry, Henry and Company. In 1907 he was appointed Joint Manager. He ran the company up to his death in 1921.
The company's name was changed to Barry, Henry and Cook in the same year.
Machine Shop With Shells
Machine Shop With Shells
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Outside Engineering Yard With Shell Blanks (?) Looking West
Outside Engineering Yard With Shell Blanks (?) Looking West
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Image Not Available for Norman To Victor Cook Letters
Norman To Victor Cook Letters
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1925
Image Not Available for Inventory Of Machinery Etc
Inventory Of Machinery Etc
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1923
Image Not Available for Value Of Orders Received
Value Of Orders Received
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1924
Machine Shop With Lathes and Shell Casings
Machine Shop With Lathes and Shell Casings
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Machine Shop With Lathes
Machine Shop With Lathes
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Machine Shop With Lathes
Machine Shop With Lathes
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Machine Shop With Lathes
Machine Shop With Lathes
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Machine Shop With Lathes
Machine Shop With Lathes
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Machine Shop With Lathes and Shell Blanks
Machine Shop With Lathes and Shell Blanks
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Machine Shop With Lathes
Machine Shop With Lathes
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Machine Shop Drive Shafting and Belts
Machine Shop Drive Shafting and Belts
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Image Not Available for 2 Men With Products
2 Men With Products
Sir Robert Williams
13th July 1887
Conveyor in Workshop
Conveyor in Workshop
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1920s
Conveyor in Workshop
Conveyor in Workshop
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1920s
Outside Yard With Shell Blanks (?) Looking East
Outside Yard With Shell Blanks (?) Looking East
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1914 - 1918
Letter to Barry, Henry & Cook: Reference Stock, Oil Engine Catalogue amd Prices
To Barry, Henry & Cook: Reference Stock, Oil Engine Catalogue amd Prices
C F Wilson and Company Limited
April 1924
Image Not Available for Carpave, Drying, Crushing Plant
Carpave, Drying, Crushing Plant
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1931
Image Not Available for Job Costs/Specifications
Job Costs/Specifications
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1920s
Image Not Available for Notes On Estimating
Notes On Estimating
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1920s
Image Not Available for Product Detail Book
Product Detail Book
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1940s
Image Not Available for Buildings/Properties Valuation
Buildings/Properties Valuation
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1923
Image Not Available for On State Of Business
On State Of Business
Barry, Henry and Cook Limited
1925