Summary
Small white plate used at the Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd Coburg factory site in the canteen or for functions.
Considering the size of this plate, it is likely to be a 'bread and butter' plate.
Physical Description
A small white plate with burgundy line running all around the lip. The word KODAK, also in burgundy, is near the bottom edge. The maker's stamp is on the bottom of the bowl.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Ms. Kate Metcalf - Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 2005
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Acknowledgement
Courtesy of Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd.
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Place & Date Used
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Coburg, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 2000s
Checked with former Kodak employees about dates. This was likely to be a more recent use in the later years of factory operation. -
Inscriptions
Plate front: 'KODAK' Maker's stamp: 'VITRIFIED / MADE IN ENGLAND'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Photographic products, Food & drink consumption
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
16 mm (Height), 164 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
15 mm (Height), 170 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
Lazatin, Hannah, 'The Different Types of Dining Plates and Their Uses', Town & Country, at: [Link 1] accessed: 09/11/2018
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Keywords
Industry, Manufacturing, Photography, Canteens, Catering, Dinners, Crockery, Meals, Staff Amenities
