RARE 1970'S VERMONT (AUSTRALIA) VINTAGE CASSETTE TAPES CARRY CASE

Excellent condition

Vermont was an Australian manufacturer, based in Summer Hill NSW. Back in the days when the years began with a 19, Summer Hill had quite a commercial hub mainly dominated by flour mills - all the big names were in Summer Hill and surrounding suburbs in those days. Just "next door" in Ashfield was the giant in Australian electronics, AWA.

Vermont wasn't the exception but the norm for manufacturing, products being designed and manufactured right here in Australia. You will never find a Vermont product with that little "Made In Japan" or "Made in China" sticker on them - this item is 100% Australian made.

The demise of Australian manufacturing began in the 1970's, first with the flood of "knockoffs" from Japan (often called Jap Crap) and then followed by China.

So, treasure this item (although the item itself may not be all that special) as it represents a period of Australian manufacturing that has perhaps been lost forever.

Vermont produced products from the 1950's through to the 1970's and included cases for First Aid Kits, Cassette Tape carry cases and of course these 7" Vinyl Record cases and being innovative, also supplied a range of vinyl colours! Gee, an avid collector could build up a collection of the full colour range!