A E Tilley Ltd: Photograph of the A E Tilley factory interior at Jean Batten St, Rongotai, Wellington

Photograph of the A E Tilley Ltd plant interior, Jean Batten Street, Rongotai, Wellington, taken in 1972 or 1973, probably by Ross Hawkes, possibly Ross Leigh Hawkes (d 2015).

Two machine shears are in the center of the image including a Cincinnati 13.

Other - This photograph was formerly displayed, in a frame, in the company boardroom, along with images that related to Jean Batten.

Source of title - Title supplied by Library

Source of descriptive information - Approximate dates and probable photographer, from notes on back of print. Note that the obituary for photographer Ross Leigh Hawkes, died June 2015, was listed at http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/nzherald-nz/ross-leigh-hawkes-condolences/1750 1400?cid=full

In 2015 A E Tilley Ltd described itself on its website as: "...a privately owned company that specialises in the punching, forming and laser cutting of sheet metal components and products."

Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Provenance: Donor is the grandson of A E Tilley's founder Arthur Ernest Tilley.