Summary
One of approximately 85,000 negatives from the Laurie Richards Collection taken by the Melbourne based Laurie Richards Studio between the 1950s -1970s.
Laurie Richards was a professional photographer who began his career as a photo-journalist, working for the Advertiser newspaper in Adelaide, and the Argus and the Herald newspapers in Melbourne. In 1953, he opened his own business and set up a photographic studio at his home at 4 Tower Avenue, Alphington, an inner suburb of Melbourne. At its peak, in the late 1960s, the Laurie Richards Studio was one of Melbourne's pre-eminent commercial photographic studios, employing twelve photographers. The Laurie Richards Studio worked mainly in advertising and public relations, and had a broad clientele which included commercial companies, government institutions and the entertainment industry.
Description of Content
A Massey Ferguson Director, L.H. Pomeroy standing next to a hot dog vendor at a Pageant of Products event held at Melton. They appear to be handing out food to a crowd of people on tiered seating. Printed on the front of the hot dog tray is, 'Massey-Ferguson. Top-Dog'
Physical Description
Black and white cellulose acetate negative.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Working Life & Trades, Engineering, Sustainable Futures
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date Depicted
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Organisation Depicted
Massey-Ferguson (Australia) Limited, Melton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 13 Feb 1960
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Photographer
Laurie Richards Studio, 4 Tower Avenue, Alphington, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Individuals Identified
Pomeroy, Mr. L.H.
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Format
Negative, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand written in white ink on the edge of the negative image: 'GX8950'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Parades & street festivals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Negative/s
125 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Promotional Events, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Public Relations, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Exhibitions, Food & Drink Consumption, Food Workers, Events