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Charles Dahl's factory, manufacturing ropes, tents, horse covers, tarpaulins, oilskin clothing and shirts, was situated in Main Street east, between The Square and Princess Street, on part Section 15. Charles Dahl (4th from right) set up a tent making business in 1885. He later sold his business to the Manawatu Canvas Company.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Bc 33
Date
circa 1896
Digitisation ID
2007N_Bc33_WOR_0080
Held In
Coolstore

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Place
Palmerston North

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License
No Known Restrictions

Taxonomy

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hemp,
sewing machines,
staff,
textile,
workers,
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