Summary
Image from a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description of Content
View from above of workmen at the intermediate stage on the production line at the Massey-Ferguson factory, Banner Lane, Coventry, England, 1961
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd, by Mar 1995
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Place & Date Depicted
Banner Lane, Coventry, England, Great Britain, 28 Mar 1961
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Organisation Depicted
Massey Ferguson, Banner Lane, Coventry, England, Great Britain, 28 Mar 1961
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in black ink on brown paper attached to the back of photograph: 'Ref. No. C.2212/5 / 28th March, 1961. / A view taken half way along the assembly track at Banner Lane / looking towards the "finished end". The tractors have just left the / painting plant and are now receiving batteries, sheet metal work, fuel / tanks etc.' Stamped in black ink on the back of photograph: 'MASSEY-FERGUSON (G.B) LTD / COVENTRY. ENGLAND. / PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT / REFERENCE' Handwritten in grey pencil on the back of photograph: 'C.2212/5' Handwritten in grey pencil on the back of photograph: '2 (written in circle) / C'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Factory interiors
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
167 mm (Width), 215 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Assembly Lines, Factory Departments, Factory Workers, Industry, Tractors
