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Vintage 20th Cent. Australian novelty mulga wood computer joke plaque
$30
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Offered for sale is this unusual novelty 20th Century Australian painted Mulga wood wall-plaque, estimated as dating from the 1970’s to 1980’s. Despite research, the maker is unknown.
The design features a small slab of Mulga wood with hand-applied lettering and then covered in clear resin.
Possibly inspired by an American editorial from 1985 (Kent K Stewart, Journal of Automatic Chemistry), which noted a sign saying a similar quotation seen in a computer centre.
An interesting and amusing piece of social commentary on the impact of computers upon humanity.
In excellent original condition.
Measures 16.5cm (h) x 21.5cm (w) approximately.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on Wadawurrung Country and lands of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: AP24025
The design features a small slab of Mulga wood with hand-applied lettering and then covered in clear resin.
Possibly inspired by an American editorial from 1985 (Kent K Stewart, Journal of Automatic Chemistry), which noted a sign saying a similar quotation seen in a computer centre.
An interesting and amusing piece of social commentary on the impact of computers upon humanity.
In excellent original condition.
Measures 16.5cm (h) x 21.5cm (w) approximately.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on Wadawurrung Country and lands of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: AP24025
- Date Listed:15/04/2024
- Last Edited:15/04/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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