Item MM 106789 Photograph - Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, Model H Oven, circa 1930s

Summary

Black and white photograph of Hecla Electric oven and cook top, Model H range, circa 1930s.

This photograph is from an album containing 255 black and white photographs depicting electrical appliances, showroom displays, factory interiors and advertising material relating to Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd. It is part of the Hecla collection of photographs, documents, products, manuals and promotional materials from the Hecla Electrics factories in Melbourne. This collection dates from the late 19th century to the late 20th century and was acquired in 2004 from the current owner of the Hecla Electrics brand.

Hecla Electrics manufactured and distributed a wide range of domestic and commercial electric appliances products to Australasia, such as heaters, kettles, toasters, stoves and water heaters. Its client base included households, commercial businesses such as cafés, hospitals and offices, as well as the military. The company promoted its goods through advertisements in home magazines and displays in shop windows, home shows and the 1935 All-Electricity Exhibition. Hecla Electrics became a household name in Melbourne during the 1920s and remained a popular Australian brand until the late 20th century.'

Description of Content

Black and white photograph of the interior of a factory with an oven and cooktop in the centre foreground. It is lit from the front and stands out well against the darker background. A variety of electrical products including kettles and large water boilers can be seen against the far wall. A wooden crate is sitting on the right hand side of the cooker and slightly forward.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph adhered with sticky tape to white backing paper with holes punched on side. Photograph is attached centre left and right sides.