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Newport Tube Works, photograph
unknown
(Photographer)
Forge No. 2 shell press at Newport Tube Works during First World War, showing male and female workers. The chalked inscription on the press reads 'Presents for Fritz'; the chalked inscription on the forging to the left of the press reads 'For 1917 / Willie'.
Photograph stuck on brown card with inscription at top and bottom. Holes punched at left.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
1997.135/24
Historical Associations
Association Type: Steelworks
Date: 20th century, early
Place: Newport tube works
Creation/Production
Acquisition
donation, 11/10/1995
Measurements
mount
(mm): 238
mount
(mm): 292
mount
(mm): 310
mount
(mm): 390
Techniques
Sepia (monochrome photograph)
Photograph
Material
Paper
Card
Location
In store
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