EMIDISC RECORD - CINEMA ADVERTISING 1952

1952 - 1953
Overview

Circular black disc, with a hole in the middle. Centrical grooves on both sides going from outside in. In middle, a flat round section with green text on it. Text repeated on both sides.

Historical information

Advertising record from 1952 that was played at the Armadale District Hall when advertising slides were shown to audiences before a film. The record features adverts for a variety of local businesses including, Derry Na Sura Vineyard Ltd, Mr H. T. Redwell a local electrician for Heat, Light and Sound Maddington, Matthews Brothers Transport, Davey's Hatchery, S.M. Sales and Services Ltd, Armadale Agencies, Ferguson's Mainway Garage and Calloway J.T. (shop on Fourth Road)

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1993.15A
Material
Width
255 mm
Height or length
2 mm
Depth
2 mm
Inscriptions and markings

[Emidisc . MADE IN / GREAT BRITAIN / 1952 / DISTRIBUTING / ORGANISATION / S.M. SALES & SERVICE LTD]

Place made
United Kingdom
Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection that represents the commercial history of the City of Armadale. It represents the many different businesses that have operated in the local area and how those businesses have evolved over time. Businesses play an important role within a community, they provide wanted and needed goods and services, employment, income and opportunities to the local community. They can also operate as important social connectors, places where people gathered and engaged with other members of the community.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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