Summary

Black and white photograph of the 'Transparency Display' outside the Kodak Theatrette, part of Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd's exhibition stand at the Queensland Centenary Industries Fair, held in May 1959 at the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds.

This photograph is part of the Kodak collection of products, promotional materials, photographs and working life artefacts collected from Kodak Australasia in 2005, when the Melbourne manufacturing plant at Coburg closed down. Transparencies feature Sydney Harbour aerial views.

Kodak manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, such as film, paper, chemicals, cameras and miscellaneous equipment. Its client base included amateur and professional photographers, as well as specialist medical and graphic art professionals who used photography, x-ray and other imaging techniques.

Description of Content

Four wall-mounted light boxes with photographic transparencies of Sydney Harbour aerial views displayed within. Potted plants beneath each transparency. Curtain and 'Kodak Theatrette' sign above.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph on medium weight paper; landscape format with white border. Typed caption glued to back of photograph plus photographer's stamp.

More Information