Summary
Photographic negative showing restoration work on the Duigan Biplane at the Science Museum of Victoria on Feb 24, 1970. Designed and constructed by J. R. Duigan in 1910, the biplane was the first aircraft to be manufactured and flown in Australia. It was displayed at Queen's Hall in the Swanston Street building until 1970, when it was moved to McArthur Hall.
Description of Content
Process of Covering Duigan Aircraft Frame as Part of the Restortation, 24 Feb 1970.
Physical Description
Black and white negative.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Engineering, Public Life & Institutions, Transport, Museum History
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Place & Date Depicted
Science Museum of Victoria (SMV), 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 Feb 1970
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Format
Negative - Copy, Black & White
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Keywords
Museum History, Aircraft, Aeroplanes, Workshops, Restoration, Conservation, Museum Redevelopment, Museum Staff, Repairs & Maintenance
