Mould for hand made bricks, ca. 1788-1880
Mould for hand made bricks, ca. 1788-1880
About this item
Full title
Date
ca. 1788-1880
Call Numbers
SAFE/DR 141
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 brick mould - overall measurement 26.7 x 14.1 cm - iron and wood
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright
Please acknowledge : Dixson Library, State Library of New South Wales
Physical Access Conditions
Access to this pictures collection via appointment only. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian
Issue Copy
Digitised
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Three piece mould consisting of two rectangular wooden blocks with iron rims attached by numerous screws. Markings on inside of both blocks, of government arrow and the initials 'BO'. Third piece is open ended with four sides of iron, two sides having an outer covering of wood. A government arrow and the initials 'BO' appear on one of the wood-cove...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Mould for hand made bricks, ca. 1788-1880
Notes
General note
Digital order no:Album ID : 1004889
Date note
Dated from the year brick moulds first used in Australia to the year small machine first used to turn out bricks (Reference: Holden, Edgar Anthony, 'The History of the Brick, Tile and Clay Products Industries in Australia' in 'The History and Development of the Primary Manufacturers of Australasia', Sydney, 1935, pp. 26-27)
Description source
Information transferred from Pictures Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2009-2010
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by Sir William Dixson, 1952
Spencer List number: 139c
Exhibited in
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
SAFE/DR 141
Record Identifier
9yM63d39
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9yM63d39
Other Identifiers
Reference code
886583
How to access this item
For use in the Library
Enquire with staff in the reading room or enquire online using Ask a Librarian.
For more information see How to use Special Collections.
