Item MM 141204 Photograph - Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, 'Silver Analysis Lab, J.7 West Wing', Coburg, circa 1963

Summary

Black and white photograph of the silver analysis laboratory in the west wing of Building 2, Emulsion Department, at the Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd factory, Coburg circa 1963. This laboratory, which contains two Beckman automatic titrators and a Rolling Ball viscometer, is used for silver determinations on emulsion after finish, emulsion melts from the J.7 Melting room and coated samples from the J.7 machine. In addition, viscosity and specific gravity measurements are made on samples from the Finishing section and from J.7 Melting room. This photograph was accompanied by a typed information sheet describing the function of the room and the equipment used.

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

Laboratory benches positioned facing each other. Both are holding a variety of scientific equipment.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photograph, landscape format, with white border and two holes punched along the top edge.