Summary
Kodak Limited Glazing Machine Model 15, manufactured in the 1950s, which was used to dry and gloss photographic prints in bulk.
Kodak manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, such as film, paper, chemicals, cameras and miscellaneous equipment. Its client base included amateur and professional photographers, as well as specialist medical and graphic art professionals who used photography, x-ray and other imaging techniques.
This object is part of the Kodak collection of products, promotional materials, photographs and working life artefacts collected from Kodak Australasia in 2005, when the Melbourne manufacturing plant at Coburg closed down.
Physical Description
Metal machine with drum at front and fabric conveyor belt.
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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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Manufacturer
Kodak Limited London, London, England, circa 1950's
http://www.oldtimercameras.com/manuals/Kodak-Glazing-Machines-camera-manual-5251.asp -
Inscriptions
Plate, embossed: 'KODAK' GLAZING MACHINE / MADE IN ENGLAND MODEL 15. KODAK LIMITED, LONDON / NO R15/1791 VOLTS 240/250'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Photographic products, Manufacturing equipment
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
81 cm (Length), 68 cm (Width), 62 cm (Height)
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