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Snowy Scheme protective clothing
Object No. 87/433
Hardhats (2) and wet weather coat, paint / Bakelite / calico / textile / brass, one helmet maker unknown, one helmet by Nu Plac Products, Victoria, Australia, coat by Taft Trading Company, Australia, used by Snowy Mountains Authority, Australia, c. 1953-1954
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Summary
Physical Description
Hardhats (2) and wet weather coat, paint/Bakelite/calico, maker unknown /Taft Trading Company, for Snowy Mountains Authority, Australia, c 1953-1954. Standard issue protective clothing for use on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric scheme. (-1) White painted hardhat; (-2) White painted hardhat; (-3) Wet weather coat.
PRODUCTION
Notes
Taft Trading Company is the maker of wet weather coat. One of the helmets is stamped Nu Plac, the other maker is not recorded.
HISTORY
Notes
Hardhats and wet weather coat issued by the SMA. Worn by the donor during the 1950s while working on the Snowy Mountains scheme.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Horst Stender, Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority, 1987
Acquisition Date
9 April 1987
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