Summary
Technico model 339A floor polisher made by Technics Ltd, Marrickville, NSW, probably in the decade after World War II, circa 1945-1955.
As new pastel colours were advertised in 1952, this dark-coloured model may be earlier.
Physical Description
Technico floor polisher and two brush attachments. Brown motor and chrome tube and brown plastic handle. .1 Polisher .2 Brush .3 Brush
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Taylor, 02 Jun 1988
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Manufacturer
Technics Ltd., Marrickville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1945-1955
Based on appearance and advertisement of the Technico model in 1952. -
Inscriptions
Label at rear reads: 'Made in Australia by Technics Ltd Marrickville NSW Universal AC DC motor / Model no 339A / Serial No 36738 / Volts 230-250 / Amps 1/"50 / OD 194 4B'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
30 cm (Length), 18 cm (Width), 105 cm (Height)
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References
DAVID JONES' Radio & Electrical Exhibition (1952, August 24). The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953), p. 7. Retrieved January 2, 2018, from [Link 1]
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Keywords
Domestic Appliances, Domestic Work, Housework, Cleaning Equipment