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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: (COPY) METTERS' LOGO

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Overview

Black and white photograph of the Metters' logo showing a Kookaburra perched on a branch against a grey circular back ground. 'Metters' appears in bold white capital letters against a black banner below. This logo became well known throughout Western Australia because it was used on Metters' 'Early Kooka' stoves, and other domestic and agricultural equipment was advertised at the Royal Agricultural Show under its sign.

Historical information

Metters Ltd was a foundry and manufacturing company in the Subiaco industrial area between the years of 1911 and 1985.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1993.328.2

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

253 mm

Height or length

205 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Art Photo Engravers, 13 James Street, Perth - Photographers Ref M515-1

Keywords

Statement of significance

Historical significance: Industrial/manufacturing history of Subiaco.

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