Edward Mason b. 1845

Also known as Ted Mason, Frederick Mason, and Ted Fred
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
English colonial wood engraver and painter who worked with his brother Frederick on numerous illustrations for a range of Sydney newspapers. He had many jobs in his lifetime such as farmer's boy and rabbit inspector, but was a wood engraver until its decline with the introduction of photo engraving.

wood engravers, were born in London and came to Sydney with their parents, Walter and Eliza Mason, in 1852.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011