R T Edwards, Washing Machines display, 66 East Street, Ipswich, 1959

Creator Details

TitleR T Edwards, Washing Machines display, 66 East Street, Ipswich, 1959Date Created1959StudioWhitehead StudiosAcknowledgementWhitehead Family

Location

StreetEast StreetSuburbIpswichCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

Description

DescriptionStaff pictured with display of Wilkins Servis 'wringer' style washing machines on the footpath in front of R T Edwards' East Street store. Wilkins Servis advertised as the 'World's Greatest Washing Machine'. Roy Thomas Edwards started his door to door electrical repair business with a bicycle and carrying his tools. His brothers Allan and Mervyn joined the business. The Company would go on to employ over 320 staff.

Connections

BusinessesR.T. Edwards & SonsWilkins ServisCurated CollectionsWhitehead Studios - The Whitehead CollectionDefining Tulmur | IpswichDreaming of Tomorrow: Homewares & Furnishings

Subjects

SubjectsWomen's fashion

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Reference IDWHD-015-NEG-1434p.jpgAsset TypeImages - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imagePhysical DescriptionNegativeHigher Resolution Available (contact Picture Ipswich)YesCopyright NoticeReproduction rights remain with Whitehead Studios. CopyrightPicture Ipswich Copyright Information

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R T Edwards, Washing Machines display, 66 East Street, Ipswich, 1959