Historical information
Alice Anderson was a pioneering Australian female motor mechanic. These are important primary sources as they date the location and dates of operation of her garages in Kew. They also interestingly list her rates and charges.
Significance
The original owner, Kathleen Hall, of the business cards was a personal acquaintance of Alice Anderson and this provides added historical significance and provenance.
Physical description
Three business cards used by Alice Anderson in promoting her Kew garage. The reverse of each card lists the rates of hire. The cards are dated on the reverse as dating from 1918 and 1920.
Inscriptions & markings
A letter accompanying the donation provides the provenance of the business cards.
Subjects
References
- Anderson, Alice Elizabeth (1897–1926) Australian Dictionary of Biography
- Photograph KHS
