Summary
Part of a collection of photographs, negatives and slides used for research by curators at Museum Victoria.
Description of Content
A workman operating a belt-powered Lang & Sons lathe to machine a valve during production of Napier Lion aero engines at Acton, West London.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Working Life & Trades, Transport, Engineering
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Place & Date Depicted
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Manufacturer
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Photographer
Bridge Studios Ltd, 2 Denman Street, London, Middlesex, England
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in white text on photograph: 'THE NAPIER AERO ENGINE IN THE MAKING.' Printed in purple ink on back of photograph: 'Photograph by / "Bridge Studios Ltd." / 2, Denman St, / London, S. E.'
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Model Name or Number
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Aircraft, Engineering components - manufacturing processes
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
208 mm (Width), 160 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Aero Engine Components, Aero Engines, Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacture, Engineering Works, Engines, Factories, Factory Workers, Industrial Equipment, Lathes, Manufacturers, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Workers, People, Workers, Working Life, Fitters & Turners
