Summary
Monochrome photograph of a Baker electric lorry at Geelong in 1912. It is part of a large photographic collection of glass plate and film negatives, photographic prints and photo albums, relating to the development of the electric power supply industry in Victoria, operated by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) from 1919 to 1993 and various predecessor private and municipal power supply enterprises dating back to the late 1880s.
Description of Content
A Baker electric lorry at Geelong, Victoria. These forward control light trucks were made by the Baker Motor Vehicle Co. in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The body of this vehicle is locally made.
Physical Description
Monochrome silver gelatin photographic print.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Public Record Office Victoria (PROV), Publicity Division, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), by Feb 1993
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Format
Photograph, paper base, Silver gelatin print, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in black ink above photograph: 'Baker Electric Lorry converted from car at works / 5-12-17.' Handwritten in grey pencil on white folder containing photograph: 'Geelong 1912 Photo Prints 52/12 (F082)'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
145 mm (Width), 99 mm (Height)
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