Summary

Black and white photograph of a shop window display of Hecla heaters circa 1920s. The shop window has the name 'Atkins (WA) Limited' in small dark letters on the left hand side and there are several posters advertising Hecla electric heaters along the rear wall.

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

Photograph of shop front display of heaters with multiple light shades hanging from a pressed tin ceiling and wood panel interior walls. There are frosted glass windows along the rear wall of the display with doorways partially covered by tied curtains. A large potted palm stands on the left hand side and several posters and logos advertising the 'electric fires' are placed around the heaters.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph adhered with sticky tape to white backing paper with holes punched on side. Photograph is attached at all four corners.

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