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Photograph - Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, 'Chariot' Heater, South Yarra, circa 1920s.
Reg. No: MM 106817
- Summary:
- Black and white promotional photograph of Hecla 'Chariot' Electric Heater, circa 1920s.
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 at all four corners.
- Description Of Content:
- Black and white photograph of electric heater on a plain white background. The heater has coils across the front and a lower front panel featuring an embossed image of a chariot with five horses.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Phil Wollen, 2004
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 152 mm (Height), 109 mm (Width) |
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| Tagged with: | manufacturing, advertising, domestic appliances, domestic technology, electric household appliances, heaters, electrical appliances |
| Themes this item is part of: | Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, Electrical Appliance Manufacturers, Melbourne, Victoria, Working Life & Trades Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COMMERCE & RETAILING |
| Secondary Classification: | Domestic Appliances |
| Tertiary Classification: | promotional images |
| Model Name/Number: | Chariot |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White |
| Place & Date Depicted: | South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s |
| Manufacturer of Item Depicted: | Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s |
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