Functional Object - Builders' plate, J.M. Jones & Sons and Troy and N.Y, J.M. Jones & Sons, about 1890

Significance

Demonstrates the method of recording who built the tramcar body.

Physical description

Brass cast Builders' plate with raised letters on both sides - " J.M. JONES' SONS WEST TROY N.Y." Rounded on one corner. Has small lug on both sides on square end - window pull?? On lower edge, has two holes, countersunk on one side,



See Tramways of North Sydney. - I. MacCowan 1990

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil on non countersunk side "TRAM No. 15"

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