Functional Object - Builders' plate, Duncan and Fraser, Duncan & Fraser, about 1903

Significance

Demonstrates the method of recording who built the tramcar body.

Physical description

Oval shaped brass plate engraved with words "DUNCAN & FRASER BUILDERS ADELAIDE" in open block engraving. Also has two 3mm holes below letters D & F for mounting. engraving filled with black ink.

See also item 851 for an enamelled version

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in pencil "Bendigo original No.17"

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