     Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Cowburn, J, J Date: 1948 - Description: Image 1. Monochrome photograph of the production line at the peg factory where clothes pegs were made from Sassafras timber. This type of wood does not stain clothing. The peg factory is still in place in 2003 although the manufacture of pegs ceased some years ago. Image 2. Monochrome photograph of spring making machine. For the manufacture of springs for use in clothes pegs. Image 3. Monochrome photograph of spring peg assembly. Image 4. Monochrome photograph of pioneer dolly pegs prior to packaging. Image 5. Monochrome photograph of fire damage at the peg factory in 1948. The factory was built 1926 -1928 and named Pioneer Woodware Company. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Material: photographic paper Titles: The Peg Factory, Hamilton Road, New Norfolk, Tasmania. (5. Images) Subjects: clothes pegs Places: New Norfolk, Derwent Valley, Tasmania Institution: Historical Information Centre, New Norfolk Object number: HIN_00115 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Historical Information Centre, New Norfolk. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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