Summary
Part of a collection of photographs, negatives and slides used for research by curators at Museum Victoria.
Description of Content
A workman using a pattern to make an impression in a sand casting mould for a cylinder head cover during the manufacture 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.' Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: '279' 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
160 mm (Width), 210 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Aero Engine Components, Aero Engines, Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacture, Castings, Engineering Works, Engines, Factories, Factory Workers, Industrial Equipment, Manufacturers, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Workers, People, Workers, Working Life, Foundry Moulds, Foundry Workers
