Historical information
Metal sign (one of two- the other is missing) that previously hung on one side of the main entrance door at Dalgety Wool Store on Gheringhap St (now Deakin University waterfront campus). Sign was polished daily by Percy Johnson, a janitor at the building in the 1960's. Donor worked at the building as a clerk between 1958 - 1982. Sign was found by a metal collector by the side of the road c.2018.
Physical description
Metal sign with pressed text. Possibly brass. May have originally been gold colour but now a dull brown. Text is cracked and shows losses in some places. Four screw holes, one at each corner.
Inscriptions & markings
AGENT FOR
DALGETY
AND
COMPANY LIMITED
(INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND)
WOOLBROKERS
