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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: METTERS' WORKERS WEIGHING MOLTEN METAL

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c. 1950

Overview

Black and white photograph showing two Metters' foundry workers weighing molten metal. The worker on the left is operating the wheel of the metal receiver, which is tilted to allow the molten metal to run into the large ladle in the foreground. The ladle is suspended on a hook below a scale, which is on a chain running from a crane above (out of sight). The worker on the right is operating the air-driven crane from which the scale and ladle are hanging.

Historical information

One of a number of photographs relating to Metters' Ltd activities.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1994.323

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

222 mm

Height or length

194 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Illustrations Pty Ltd, 664A Murray St, Perth

Keywords

Shops And Businesses, Subiaco

Year

c. 1950

Statement of significance

Business, industry and manufacturing history. Metters Ltd

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