Summary
Photograph of Disc Plough behind tractor. Image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd (and earlier related companies) agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description of Content
Man driving a Massey Harris tractor coupled to a 4 furrow disc plough designed by Ralph Lowe. ( This was not produced as a production line)
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 Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1953
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on back, '4 FURROW DISC PLOUGH / BEHIND MASSEY HARRIS TRACTOR / DESIGNED BY RALPH LOWE NOT / PRODUCED AS A PRODUCTION LINE.' In blue stamp pad ink, 'H.V.McKAY MASSEY HARRIS / PT LTD / SUNSHINE HARVESTER WORKS / SUNSHINE . W.20 / AUG 1953'
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Crop management - ploughing, Disc ploughs
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
215 mm (Width), 165 mm (Height)
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