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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: METTERS' WORKERS IN ACTION - METAL SECTION

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c. 1937

Overview

Black and white photograph showing two of Metters' metal workers in action, the one on the right busy at a belt-driven machine, the other on the left next to a large wheel that could cut any kind of metal. Behind the workers to the right is an anvil, coal fire and hood. A few wooden boxes are standing about in the foreground.

Historical information

One of a number of photographs relating to Metters Ltd.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1994.331

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

209 mm

Height or length

153 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Illustrations Ltd, 870 Hay Street, Perth. Ref. 13923-1

Keywords

Shops And Businesses, Subiaco

Year

Statement of significance

Business, industry and manufacturing history. Metters Ltd.

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