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Almond-Cracking Machine [B 33779] • Photograph

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Summary

Almond-cracking machine at Tonsley Park; it continued working satisfactorily from 1925-1972. According to a researcher, the almond shelling machine was invented by Samuel Mitchell who worked for Hannaford's Plumbing who manufactured the machine. Samuel Mitchell received no recognition for being the inventor.

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Physical description

Photograph; 21 cm x 15 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1931

Collection

Part of Tonsley Park Collection

Subject

Agricultural machinery -- South Australia -- Tonsley Park
Almond industry -- South Australia -- Tonsley Park

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Digitisation information

Date

04/06/2008

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,481 x 2,731 pixels (9.5 MP)

Size

28.55 MB

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