Summary
Monochrome photograph of the paper emulsion mixing room in the old Emulsion Department at Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, Abbotsford. The room was in use until May, 1942.
This image is part of an album produced by Kodak, titled 'Emulsion Department: Production and Experimental'. It belonged to Ian 'Charlie' Yelland, who worked for Kodak Australasia Emulsion Department for 46 years, retiring in 1978.
This image complements the Kodak Heritage 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.
Description of Content
Four kettles of various sizes positioned along a wall. Eathenware jars are positioned on shelves surrounding them. Opposite the kettles is a large wooden bench with more jars stored underneath it.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph; landscape format; mounted to cream card.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Terry Yelland, 21 Feb 2013
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Place Depicted
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Southampton Crescent, Abbotsford, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1938
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Typed in black ink on the top right side of the card; 'PAPER EMULSION MIXING ROOM - 1938. / Old Emulsion Department. / In use until May, 1942.'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Photographic products, Factory interior views
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
213 mm (Width), 157 mm (Height)
photograph
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
250 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
Card dimensions
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