DALE FOLDING THEATRE SEATING
1936 - 1980A three seat set with squabs which are able to fold back to the backrests. Long rods pass through the width of the frame to provide hinge points and guides for the squabs. There is a maker's plate attached to the middle backrest.
Made by Hearn Brothers & Stead in their factory located on Albany Highway Victoria Park from 1936 until the factory burnt down in 1958. Used in the Armadale Hall and had been granted a patent under the name of Dale.
Mr. Pries purchased the various parts and his wife, Marion donated them to the museum.
Details
Details
Text on plate [DALE PAT 25254 / SOLE MAKERS IN WA / HEARN BROS & STEAD /ALBANY RD. VIC PARK. WA]
The chairs were purchased from Hern Brothers and Stead in Victoria Park for the new Armadale Memorial Hall in 1936, The chairs were used for a variety of social functions at the hall. They were laid out in rows for lectures, concerts and films and laid out around the edge of the hall for dances. The chairs were replaced in the 1970s.
The chairs represent the original style and fabric of the hall as well as the important role the hall played in community events. This is a rare example of the chairs as most were sent to the rubbish tip when they were replaced.
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