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Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century
Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century

Motorised model parking station from the early 20th century

Object No. 98/69/1

Model parking station, motorised, painted steel / wood, Francis Henry Allport, Sydney, Australia, 1930s

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Summary

Physical Description

Model parking station, motorised, painted steel / wood, Francis Henry Allport, Sydney, Australia, 1930s -1 Main body of station -2 Cars -3 Miscellaneous parts

DIMENSIONS

Height

300 mm

Width

750 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

Francis Henry (Frank) Allport at his home in Metropolitan Road Enmore Made by Francis Henry (Frank) Allport at his home in Metropolitan Road, Enmore

HISTORY

Notes

Patented by Mr Allport and presented to Sydney City Council for their assessment as a design to adopt for parking stations in Sydney Held in Mrs Beatrice Allport's possession on the death of her husband and given to Mr and Mrs Harvey to offer to the museum

SOURCE

Credit Line

Donated on behalf of Mrs Beatrice Allport, the maker's widow

Acquisition Date

11 May 1998

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