Summary
Woodturning sample, probably a table leg, made by Adolph Bruhn & Son, South Melbourne, circa 1970-1990.
The woodturning business of Adolph Bruhn & Son operated in South Melbourne, 1970-1990, and previously in Little Collins Street, Melbourne, circa 1897-1970. The business made a wide range of wooden products, including tables and architectural mouldings, and undertook specialist turning tasks. Part of a collection of nearly 900 items, including a lathe, cutting tools, hand tools, products, workshop fittings, office equipment, portraits, and an accounts ledger.
Physical Description
Long, elaborately turned piece with square base from which follow some turned curves. The main section consists of vertical grooves, topped by more curves. The top tapers slightly. 23.8cm. up from the base is a pencil line that is drawn on all four panels of the base. Found in Area A of workshop.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Maker
Adolph Bruhn & Son, 283 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1990
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Place Made
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
4.7 cm (Length), 84 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Furniture, German Communities, German Immigration, Handcrafts, Woodturning Industry, Working Life
