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Functional object - Builders Plate - Duncan & Fraser Adelaide, Duncan & Fraser, 1910s

Duncan & Fraser builders plate - copy 1

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Duncan & Fraser builders plate - copy 2

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Duncan & Fraser builders plate - back side of copy 2

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Historical information

Manufactured by the Adelaide tramcar body builder, Duncan and Fraser to indicate or advise passengers who built the tram. Were generally located above a doorway of the tramcars.

Significance

Demonstrates the method of recording who built the tramcar body

Physical description

Oval shaped enamelled steel plate with the words "DUNCAN & FRASER LTD BUILDERS ADELAIDE" in black on a white background within two ovals and other markings. Has two 3mm diameter holes on long ends by the letter D and letter L. Two copies held. Copy two has two brass round head slotted screws in the packet.

Subjects

Identifier

6757

Date made

1910s

Production methods

Enamel, Mass produce

Materials

steel, paint

Measurements

Width: 107 millimetres, Height: 67 millimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/644da9e36e404c8dac8a3a49

Accessed 24 December 2024

This record was last updated one year ago

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