Summary
A black and white photograph of industrial equipment produced by A.T. Harmen and Sons.
Part of a collection of photographs, film, engineering drawings, trade literature and business papers relating to the operations of the Victorian engineering firm A.T. Harman & Sons, of Port Melbourne. The company was active from the 1890s to late 1960s in the manufacture of steam winches, steam, petrol and diesel powered shovels, excavators and cranes, and other industrial equipment. They were eventually taken over by the Swedish firm Kockums, and the Melbourne Works closed. The material includes a considerable amount of trade literature from other overseas manufacturers of shovels and excavators.
Description of Content
Side view of an industrial machine produced by Harman & Sons on a white background. The machine comprises of wheels, funnels and turning handles. Printed on the front of it is 'A. Harman Engineer, Port Melbourne'.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Date Depicted
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Maker of Item Depicted
A.T. Harman & Son Pty Ltd, Port Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1923
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Stamped on the back with purple ink; 'PHONE 4387 / 'DARGE' / 175 COLLINS ST / MELBOURNE'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Engineering products, General products
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
200 mm (Width), 150 mm (Height)
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