Summary
Plastic sign made circa 1961-1980 and used at P.M.A. (Pigment Manufacturers of Australia) Laverton, Victoria, Australia, circa 1961-1990.
Overshoes (single use, fabric shoe covers worn over workboots) were worn by process workers before entering the office areas to prevent colour footprints being left behind on floors.
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
White rectangular plastic sign with black lettering. Blue paint smears and marks on surface.
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 (PMA), Laverton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1961-1990
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Classification
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
3 mm (Length), 456 mm (Width), 178 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
178 mm (Length), 457 mm (Width), 3 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Max. Measurements
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Keywords
Chemical Industry, Industries, Trades, Working Life, Signage
