Edward G. Draper & Company
Edward Goodrick (sometimes spelled Goodricke) Draper was born on 10 February 1844 in Fenton Street, Leeds. He was the son of Henry Draper, a linen draper, and his wife, Caroline. The family had moved to Sheffield by 1851. Edward became a ship’s apprentice, but by 1871 was described in the Census as an electro-plater in Sheffield. He became involved with John Unwin, who was a partner in Unwin & Rodgers. Draper was named on a number of patents with Unwin, who in 1873 had organised ....
