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

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 engraved steel plate with the words "DUNCAN & FRASER BUILDERS ADELAIDE" in black on a nickel plated steel plate. Has two 5mm diameter holes on either side of the word "Builder". Has two brass round head slotted screws in the packet.

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