A mechanical press
Art ART23119 Second World War, 1939-1945This depicts one of many large presses used to produce aircraft parts at Richards Industries, Ltd, Adelaide during the Second World War.
A corner of the press room Accession Number: ART22173
Description
Mechanical presses being used by Richard Industries Ltd., Adelaide, on aircraft production. Pressings for the Mosquito aircraft can be seen in the foreground.
Details
Accession Number
ART22173
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: black conte crayon, oil and wash on paper
Measurement
Archived measurement
Medium
black conte crayon, oil and wash on paper
Date Made
May 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Units
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