Summary
Hearing protection sign made circa 1961-1980 and used at P.M.A. (Pigment Manufacturers of Australia) Laverton, Victoria, Australia, circa 1961-1990.
Pigment Manufacturers of Australia (P.M.A.) was established at Laverton in 1961. It manufactured two main classes of pigments, azo and phthalocyanine, which were sold mainly to the local ink and paint markets. P.M.A. closed down in 1990 due to various economic and environmental factors.
Physical Description
Sign, discoloured white with graphic in black showing a face with ear protection worn. Text below.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Pigment Manufacturers of Australia (PMA), 22 Jan 1991
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Text: HEARING PROTECTION / MUST BE WORN.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
1 mm (Length), 445 mm (Width), 595 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
595 mm (Length), 445 mm (Width), 0.33 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Max. Measurements
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Keywords
Chemical Industry, Industries, Trades, Working Life, Safety Equipment
