Summary
Black and white photograph of the bulk gelatine and chemical store in the east wing of Building 2, Emulsion Department, at the Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd factory, Coburg circa 1963. Gelatine and chemicals are stored on 42 in. square pallets and are handled by a Lansing Bagnal forklift reach truck. The aisles are 6 ft. by 6in. wide.
Part of a photographic album produced by Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, Coburg, containing approximately 70 black and white 8 x 10 inch photographic prints of the Emulsion Department; plans of the plant; colour photographs of the Emulsion Department management staff and Development and Production Supervision staff.
The album belonged to Ian 'Charlie' Yelland, who worked for Kodak Australasia Emulsion Department for 46 years, retiring in 1978.
Description of Content
Large drums of gelatine and chemicals stacked two-high on pallets. A forklift truck is parked in the aisle.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph, landscape format, with white border and two holes punched along top edge.
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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Organisation Depicted
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Elizabeth Street, Coburg, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1963
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Format
Photograph, 8" x 10", Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in blue ink on the back of the photograph; '3' Handwritten in grey pencil on the back of the photograph; '42'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Photographic products, Factory interior views
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
252 mm (Width), 202 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Photography, Manufacturing, Industry, Factories, Storage, Pallet Boxes, Gelatine, Chemical Storage, Forklift Trucks
