| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
John Yard - Tinsmith -- Jodie Morrison - Bespoke shoemaker -- Brian Tanti - Coachbuilder -- Jean Carroll - Milliner -- Andrew Patience - Stonemason -- Ron Mahon - Crosscut sawmaker -- Daphne Lera - Bookbinder -- Bruce Walker - Lining & scrolling painter -- James Collins & Hundly Barton - Wallers |
| Summary |
Features ten people who still use traditional methods for their chosen professions where machines, other equipment or processes have replaced the traditional. They talk about how they started, how their professions have changed, and why they continue using the old ways to produce their wares |
| Notes |
Based on the book "Rare trades : making things by hand in the digital age" by Mark Thomson, c2002 |
| Credits |
Producer : Graeme Isaac ; Directors : Kim Batterham and Mark Thomson |
| Notes |
DVD |
| Subject |
Cottage industries -- Australia -- History.
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Home-based businesses -- Australia -- History.
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Artisans -- Australia.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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| Author |
Thomson, Mark, 1955-
Rare trades
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Isaac, Graeme.
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Batterham, Kim
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National Museum of Australia.
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