Summary

Black and white photograph an exhibition, likely an agricultural show, in Tasmania circa 1950s. The Kodak stand in the centre of the shot appears to have been highlighted or lit more heavily than the other stands.

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.

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

Oblique, high angle view looking down upon an exhibition hall with various stands set up in a corner. The Kodak stand is brightly lit/highlighted in the rear, centre of the shot with products and signage. Above the stalls, around the edge of the building, is a balcony.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph on medium weight paper; square with white border and two holes punched in left side. Stamp on reverse.

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