Polisher, Floor

Description
A small electrical floor polisher. The polisher has a heavy brown swivel head with a brown rubber lining around the edge. The head contains two circular polishing brushes. "technico" is written on a white panel on the head. The head is attached to a metal shaft with a brown plastic handle at the top. An on/off switch is located near the handle. A black electrical cord is looped around two plastic mounts on the shaft. "MADE IN AUSTRALIA BY TECHNICO LTD MARRICKVILLE N.S.W/UNIVERSAL AC/DC MOTOR/ MODEL No. 339a SERIAL No. 45?1? Volts 230/250 AMPS 1. 50/OD1948G" is written on a black metal panel attached to the reverse of the head.
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Production role
Manufacturer
Production place
Australia/New South Wales/Marrickville
Classification
Maintenance T&E/T&E For Materials
Credit line
The polisher was used by Pat Greig (nee Guinness) who was the wife of the late Dr Charlton Morpeth Greig. The polisher was used to clean the doctor's surgery attached to their house at 71 Rata Street, Inglewood.
Accession number
PA2007.002
Collection type
Social History

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