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Print
153587
  • Title
    Item 09: STC toaster promotion by advertising agency George Patterson Pty Ltd, 1949 / photographer Max Dupain
  • Call number
    PXD 720/9
  • Level of description
    item
  • Date

    1997 photoprint from original photonegative made 1949
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    153587
  • Issue Copy
    Digitised
  • Physical Description
    1 photographic print - image 40.5 x 50.5 cm., on mount 52 x 65.5 cm. - gelatin silver
  • Copying Conditions
    Out of copyright: Created before 1955
    Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
  • General note

    In 1931 Max Dupain was employed for three years with photographer Cecil Bostock whose work was characterised by versatility and technical excellence. Bostock trained Dupain in aspects of photographic technique.
    Precise lighting and reflection was used to highlight the chrome surface of this toaster. The background is a ground glass screen, frequently used at Dupain's Clarence Street studio -- Exhibition caption, 1997
    Digital order no:pxd7209
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