Summary
Image from a photograph album containing twenty one photographs of motor trucks. The album was used by Brockway Motors Ltd.
Description of Content
A five ton Brockway truck with flat bed body. Signwriting reads 'W. Cooper, Carrier, Wyndham St, Alexandria' & 'A. Cooper, Reiby Lane, Circular Quay'. Photograph probably taken in the grounds of the University of Sydney.
Physical Description
Monochrome silver gelatin photographic print attached with cloth tape to paper. Paper has two punctures for ring binder.
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Collecting Areas
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Place & Date Depicted
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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
J. Brockhouse & Co., Ltd,, Elms Works, Penn Road, Wolverhampton, England, Great Britain, 56-58 Parramatta Road, Camperdown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Photographer
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Embossed into photograph: 'PHOTO BY / MILTON KENT / SYDNEY' Typeset in black ink on back of photograph: 'A sturdy 5ton Brockway. Note gridiron / in front of Radiator. Strength of / wheels & position of front axle for / easy turning in short radius oversize / tyres etc.' Printed in black ink on back of photograph: 'Science Museum / of Victoria' Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: '£1195 chassis / complete with ES. light / speed (indecipherable) box / 9 12" Goodyear Tyers'
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
171 mm (Width), 103 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Motor Cars, Motor Trucks, Motor Vehicles, Road Transport, Trees