Shanks: pattern makers
01/09/1950
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A black and white photograph of a group of pattern makers at Shanks & Co. September 1950. Envelope also contains black and white photograph of the opening of the Maxton Garden and an invitation to that event.
Title:
Shanks: pattern makers
Date of work:
01/09/1950
Reference number:
3014
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
Graphic materials
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
UnrestrictedCopyright: Unknown
General notes:
Walter S. Wilson is 3rd from left in the back row. Walter started as a pattern maker in Shanks in the late 1940s after serving his apprenticeship in Paisley shipyard. He progressed to the foundry and ultimately to Work's Manager until his retirement. Walter also spent time setting up tap workings in Singapore in 1978/79.
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Language:
English
Record number:
9265316