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Tiddly Pete
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Tiddly Pete

Artist (Australian, 1927 - 1998)
Date1956 - 1957
Object number00018831
NameDrawing
MediumCardboard, Ink on paper
DimensionsOverall: 210 x 110 mm, 0.006 kg
Sheet: 210 x 110 mm
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Ralph Sawyer
DescriptionCaricature of a waterside worker 'Tiddly Pete' (a waterside worker that drinks on the job) by Harry Reade. The cut-out drawing was produced for the Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit and designed to be used in a partially animated film entitled, 'Four's a Crowd'.History'Four's A Crowd' is a 14 minute black and white film that is a mix of live action and animation featuring four different 'types' of wharf workers. Waterside workers were often criticised in the media and Waterside Workers Federation members were often portrayed in the worst light and being too willing to strike. Other characters in the film include 'Nickaway Ned', 'Ron the Roaster' and 'Glass Arm Harry'.