Summary
Framed black and white portrait photograph of Thomas Baker signed and dated June 1926. This photograph was taken only 2 years before his sudden death at age 78. He was still actively involved as Managing Director at this time.
This image 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.
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.
Description of Content
Black and white portrait of a man.
Physical Description
Black and white portrait of a man, framed. Backing board with fold out stand and rusted nails have been removed and are stored with the object.
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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Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
Mr Thomas Baker - Austral Plate Company, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1926
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Individuals Identified
Baker, Mr. Thomas
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Text, handwritten: Thomas Baker/June/26. Text, stamped: VANDYCK PTY. LTD./AMALGAMATED/T. HUMPHREY & CO./274 COLLINS ST.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
240 mm (Width), 20 mm (Depth), 342 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Photographic Products, Factories, Staff, Executives, Portraits