George H. Thomas

Also known as G. T., George Thomas, G. H. T.
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Colonial-era Victorian and Tasmanian caricaturist, Thomas was awarded damages of 15 shillings when the subject of one of his caricatures destroyed the illustration as it hung in a shop window. He is best known for the cartoons he drew for the Hobart Town Punch.
Name
George H. Thomas
Also known as:
  • G. T.
  • George Thomas
  • G. H. T.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Active Period
  • c.1855 - c.1870
Residence
  • c.June 1867 - c.1870 Tasmania
  • c.1865 - c.June 1867 Melbourne, Vic
  • c.1855 - c.1865 Castlemaine, Vic
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions