Collections

The National Museum holds a number of significant collections relating to each of its three primary subject areas: land, nation and people. Significant elements include a collection of 80,000 stone tools and Australia's largest collection of bark paintings, comprising 1600 works by numerous artists, spanning two centuries and the width and breadth of Australia.

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Ford T-Model truck

McCormick Foods Australia Pty Ltd

T-Model Ford truck (converted to promote Aeroplane Jelly)

Ford T-Model truck

This Ford T-Model truck was used to promote sales of Aeroplane Jelly at food fairs and similar events throughout the 1980s. Aeroplane Jelly grew from a backyard business in the late 1920s to become one of Australia's largest family-operated food manufacturers. The company used saturation advertising and clever advertising 'stunts' that not only promoted the company but also made Aeroplane Jelly into an Australian icon alongside the FJ Holden, lamingtons and Vegemite. Aeroplane Jelly was acquired by the Baltimore-based McCormick Foods Australia in 1995.

The truck has a 1924 engine and a 1925/1926 body. Its current paintwork and rear canopy date from 1978 when it was converted into the 'Aeroplane Jelly' promotional vehicle. It was painted with the company's colours and logo, a canopy was added to the tray and a sound system installed to play the 'Aeroplane Jelly' jingle on a continuous loop.

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