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Title
Photograph of a workshop showing leadlight lampshades and workers / Desmond Woolley Studios
Creator
Desmond Woolley Studios
Call number
SSV/151
Level of description
fonds
Date

1930s
Type of material
Graphic Materials, Photographs
Reference code
9606925
Physical Description
1 photograph - 15.5 x 20.8 cm - gelatin silver
ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

Desmond Woolley Studios was active throughout the 1930s in Sydney, New South Wales. The studio was situated in the State Shopping Block, which opened in 1929 and was part of the State Theatre building on Market Street.
Reference: Library correspondence file
Scope and Content
Photograph showing leadlight lamps and workers in a workshop. Six men can be seen: three are seated at large tables with lampshades; one crouches on the floor; one stands on a stool adjusting a hanging lamp while another man in a white coat looks on. Light can be seen coming through the windows in the corrugated metal pitched roof, which is supported by wooden crossbeams.
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright: Created before 1955
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Description source

Title devised by cataloguer based on contents. 'Desmond Woolley Studios MA5473' embosssed stamp in lower right corner
Date note

Date based on period in which Desmond Woolley Studios was active
Subject
Glass lampshades--Australia.
Workshops--Australia.
Glassworkers--New South Wales

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