Summary
Black and white negative of Hugh V McKay's farm smithy where the his stripper harvester was reportedly built in the 1880s.
This is part of a collection of photographs, negatives, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature belonging to the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection. The Australian operations of the Sunshine Harvester Works were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. The McKay collection is regarded as one of the most significant industrial heritage collections in Australia. In the 1950s, it was absorbed by Canadian firm Massey-Ferguson.
Description of Content
Model of a timbered hut on a base with an open door. A plaque appears at the front of the model hut.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph.
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Commissioned By
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, 2 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1954
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Format
Negative, Black & White
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Model workshops
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