Pattern - Water Crane
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
A wooden pattern for a part of a water crane. The pattern is painted a pale blue/grey colour.
Classification
TRADES Patternmaking pattern
Production place
Measurements
L1180 x W680 x H1860mm
Media/Materials description
Wood
Paint
Paint
Signature/Marks
AIR VESSEL \ IN \ 9 WATER CRANE \ LOAM BOARD & CORE BOX
History and use
Wooden patterns were produced for every part of a locomotive and for other railway equipment such as water cranes, pumps, and even columns for railway platforms. Pattern Makers would work with timber to make the casts for metal objects using planing machines, saws, chisels and carving tools.
Registration number
R5713
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