Summary
Respiratory 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 red with graphic in blue showing a face with breathing mask 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
Pigment Manufacturers of Australia, Laverton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1961-1990
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Inscriptions
Text: RESPIRATORY / 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), 450 mm (Width), 600 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
600 mm (Length), 450 mm (Width), 1.2 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Max. Measurements
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Keywords
Chemical Industry, Industries, Trades, Working Life, Safety Equipment
