Summary
Photograph of plier manufacturing area.
This is part of the H. V. McKay Sunshine Collection which includes photographs, films, businesss records, personal papers, objects, trade literature, company publications and oral histories.
Description of Content
During the 1939-1945 war, a special department was set up at the Sunshine Works to manufacture various types of pliers for use in the war effort. For example, barb-wire cutting pliers, lineman's pliers, etc.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Working Life & Trades, Sustainable Futures
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Organisation Depicted
H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, Oct 1942
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Format
Negative - Copy, Black & White
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Factory interiors
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Equipment Manufacturing, Factories, Manufacturing Workers, Pliers, Tools, World War II, 1939-1945
