Summary
Box of 12 unopened dry glass plates made by the Commonwealth Photographic Supply Melbourne, located in Prahran, around 1900-1908.
Physical Description
Blue cardboard box with green/blue label on the top containing a brown paper package of glass plates that have not been opened or exposed.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Manufacturer
The Commonwealth Photographic Supply Melbourne, 38 Charles Street, Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1900-1908
Advertisements in 'Table Talk' and 'Punch' for 1908 show the same factory address but a different telephone number. Also the design of the packaging suggest a slightly earlier date of manufacture. Further research is required. -
Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Top, label, printed, black ink: '(One dozen) / The Commonwealth / Photographic Supply / Melbourne. / Dry Plates. / To be protected from light / and KEPT in a DRY PLACE / To be opened in a RUBY RED / LIGHT ONLY / To be had from all dealers. If not obtainable, Write or Telephone / Factory 38 Charles Street Prahran. Telephone 485 Windsor. Top, stamped, purple ink: 'RAPID / 28'
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Overall Dimensions - Closed
172 mm (Width), 36 mm (Depth), 127 mm (Height)
Box
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Keywords
Photography, Factories, Manufacturing Plants, Photographic Chemicals, Photographic Products
