Summary
Black and white copy photograph of a portrait of the H.V. McKay family.
Part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The McKay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in Australia. The collection relates to the agricultural manufacturing firm, the Sunshine Harvester Works. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s in Ballarat. Between 1906 and 1907, McKay moved production to Sunshine where the firm became one of the largest industrial businesses in Australia. Change in ownership is a recurring theme in the company's history. In 1930, it merged with Massey-Harris to become H.V McKay Massey Harris. In the mid-1950s, the company was absorbed by Canadian agricultural firm Massey-Ferguson. Production in Sunshine ceased in the mid-1980s, following almost 100 years of manufacturing agricultural equipment.
Description of Content
Studio photograph of the H.V. McKay family.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin copy photograph
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Images & Image Making, Engineering, Sustainable Futures
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Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Individuals Identified
(left to right):; McKay, Selwyn; McKay, Mr Cecil Newton; McKay, Sarah; McKay, Hugh Victor (Junior); McKay, Mr Hugh Victor; McKay, Hilda
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in blue ink on the back of the photograph; 'Selwyn / Cecil / Sarah / H.V Jr[?] / H.V / Hilda' Hand written in grey pencil on the back of the photograph; 'COPY / Identified by F.J. Kendall'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Company directors
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
189 mm (Width), 233 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Primary Production, Harvesting Equipment, Manufacturers, Photographic Studios, Family Businesses, Portraits, Men's Clothing, Children's Clothing, Women's Clothing
