Summary
Box of Kodak, 'Dry Plates', 'Tropical', 'Quarter plate' manufactured by Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 1920-1950.
Used by Vincenzo Candela after his migration to Australia in 1920. Vincenzo was a professional photographer in Viggiano, Italy, specialising in portraiture, landscape and village life. After his migration to Australia he continued to use his photographic equipment, more as a hobby than a trade, taking photos of family members and friends in his home, with impromptu backdrops such as a rug or a sheet.
Physical Description
Cardboard box with labels glued onto the top of the lid and underside of the box.
More Information
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Collection Names
Museums Victoria/Italian Historical Society Co.As.It Collection, Candela Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Phil Magris, Italian Historical Society (Co.As.It), 21 Jan 2000
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Manufacturer
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Abbotsford, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1920-1950
Kodak Australasia became Pty Ltd in 1920 so this item dates to after that. The graphic design on the box suggests that 1950 is probably the latest date. -
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Inscriptions
On lid of box: Open only in Photographic/Dark Room.(in black)/KODAK/Dry/Plates(in red)/KEEP IN A DRY PLACE./MANUFACTURED BY/KODAK (AUSTRALASIA) PTY. LTD./WORKS: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.(in black)/TROPICAL (in red)/DEVELOPER MUST NOT BE UNDER 65 FAHR.(in black) Text on underside of box relates to the types of plates and instructions for development.
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Keywords
Australiana, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Photographic Film, Photography
