3-028-625 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Presentation of a testimonial to Mr. W. F. Dixon, by the workpeople of James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield, 1870. 'Mr. W. F. Dixon, of Page Hall, a magistrate and deputy lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire, was presented with a full-length portrait of himself, subscribed for by more than 600 persons, male and female, who are employed at the works in Cornish-place...No restriction as to connection with the union of their trade has been laid upon the men, but they have never had cause to unite in resisting the gentle, firm, and reasonable demands of those who employed them...The portrait, which is an excellent likeness and a good work of art, was painted by Mr. H. F. Crighton, a local artist...Our Illustration shows the scene in the yard opposite to the offices, where platforms and galleries were erected, and the portrait was hung on the wall of the workshops. Mr. T. Wolstenholme, president of the testimonial committee, occupied the chair. The secretary, Mr. H. Biggin, read an address to Mr. Dixon; and Mr. W. Miller, the venerable retired foreman of the Britannia-metal department, spoke a few words to Mr. Dixon, presenting this gift on behalf of the workpeople. Mr. Dixon replied with much frankness and kindliness'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870.