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PHOTOGRAPH: METTERS' FLOAT - SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY'

Overview

The black and white photograph showing a lorry going along the street, spectators on both sides watching. A sign saying 'Support Local Industry' is affixed to the front bumper. Behind there are more signs: 'Metters Refrigerators Dishwashers, Air-conditioners, Speedy Heat Hot Water Units, Heating, Stoves, Fire Grates' ? 'An ace up your sleeve - Metters in your kitchen' and 'it's modern it's Metters'; 'New SQUARE-LINE STYLING for built-in beauty'. Four large cards with aces surround a refrigerator and there is a joker surrounded by cards spelling 'METTERS' facing forward. The shops on the opposite side are clearly visible: Star Café with a sign above advertising the Castellorizian Association. To the right is the hairdressing saloon of A.F. and H.T. Glass.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1993.226
Item type
Width
250 mm
Height or length
200 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Illustrations Pty Ltd, 870 Hay Street, Perth

Statement of significance

Local, social and manufacturing history

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