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Plumber

Plumber

In the 2000s plumbers, like many tradespeople, often worked out of a van. The van operated as a portable workshop containing all the tools and materials that were typically needed in a day’s work. This plumber is sporting blue overalls, commonly worn by tradesmen.

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Kathleen Shepherd
Photograph by Kathleen Shepherd

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Carl Walrond. 'Building trades', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 4-Mar-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/building-trades/5/2