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Commission - John Carling, Minister of Agriculture & Public Works

Commission - John Carling, Minister of Agriculture & Public Works

Date1867
MediumInk
DimensionsOverall: 45 x 32.2 cm
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Adam Smith, Port Carling, Ontario, 1972
Object number1972.030.010
Label TextSir John Carling (1828-1911) was born in the Township of Middlesex. He joined his father in his brewery business and later succeeded him as president of the Carling Brewing and Malting Company. In addition to the family business, Carling pursued a career in politics. This commission documents the appointment of Carling as the Minister of Agriculture and Public Works in 1867.
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