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Photograph - Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, Wash Boiler, circa 1930s
Reg. No: MM 106788
- Summary:
- Black and white photograph of Hecla Electric Wash Boiler, circa 1929-40.
This photograph is from an album containing 255 black and white photographs depicting electrical appliances, showroom displays, factory interiors and advertising material relating to Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd. It is part of the Hecla collection of photographs, documents, products, manuals and promotional materials from the Hecla Electrics factories in Melbourne. This collection dates from the late 19th century to the late 20th century and was acquired in 2004 from the current owner of the Hecla Electrics brand.
Hecla Electrics manufactured and distributed a wide range of domestic and commercial electric appliances products to Australasia, such as heaters, kettles, toasters, stoves and water heaters. Its client base included households, commercial businesses such as cafés, hospitals and offices, as well as the military. The company promoted its goods through advertisements in home magazines and displays in shop windows, home shows and the 1935 All-Electricity Exhibition. Hecla Electrics became a household name in Melbourne during the 1920s and remained a popular Australian brand until the late 20th century.' - Description:
- Black and white photograph adhered with sticky tape to white backing paper with holes punched on side. Photograph is attached centre top and bottom.
- Description Of Content:
- Black and white photograph of an electric wash boiler sitting on a dark textured floor against a white wall. There is a square shadow over the boiler and wall behind.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Phil Wollen, 2004
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 177 mm (Height), 143 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | manufacturing, industrial design, electric appliances, washing machines, domestic appliances, domestic technology, electric household appliances |
| Themes this item is part of: | Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, Electrical Appliance Manufacturers, Melbourne, Victoria, Working Life & Trades Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY |
| Secondary Classification: | Domestic Appliances |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s |
| Manufacturer of Item Depicted: | Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s |
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