Functional object - Sign, Duncan & Fraser, Builders Plate, c1910

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 Builders plate with the words "DUNCAN & FRASER BUILDERS ADELAIDE" . Has two 2mm diameter holes on either end of the plate.

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