Summary
Photograph of showing re-painting of the museum's 1906 model Sunshine Harvester, during its restoration at the works of Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd. in Sunshine, circa 1965.
This image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, known as the H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded as Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. In 1930 it merged with Massey Harris's Australian operations to become H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was in turn absorbed into the Massey-Ferguson global entity becoming Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Limited.
Description of Content
Two men restoring and painting an early model of a Sunshine Stripper Harvester inside a building. A Coca Cola vending machine is in the background.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
More Information
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Collection Names
Massey Ferguson Sunshine Collection (Deposit No.1), H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd, Before 2002
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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
H.V. McKay Pty Ltd, Sunshine Harvester Works, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, 1906
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Place & Date Depicted
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Individuals Identified
Steve Wiggins; David Hopkins
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, 'McKay Harvester / manufactured Ballarat plant in 1906 / pictured are Steve Wiggins & David Hopkins' In blue ink in circle, '77% / 48/3'
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Brand Names
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - harvesting, Harvesters
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
220 mm (Width), 165 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Stripper Harvesters, Restoration
