Summary
A pair of Oxford suede heel grips in original packaging envelope. Manufactured by V. H. Stone & Co., Melbourne.
One of an assortment of items the donor found in various relatives' cupboards.
Physical Description
Small, rectangular, white paper envelope. Front is printed with a rectangular, pale orange text box, bordered in black, filled with black text. Inside the envelope are two kidney shaped heel grips. Grips are pale grey in colour. They have sticky backs protected with linen backing which is peeled off prior to use.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs. Hilary Newton, Before 1998
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Manufacturer
V.H. Stone & Co. Pty. Ltd., North Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960s-1970s
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Inscriptions
Front: SAVES YOUR HOSIERY / Self-adhesive / OXFORD SLIM LINE / Suede HEEL GRIPS / V.H.S. PRODUCT / DIRECTIONS: / RUB INSIDE OF SHOE WITH SAND-PAPER. TEAR OFF LINEN BACKING AND PRESS FIRMLY (CURVED / PART DOWN) INTO THE HEEL OF SHOE. IN COLD WEATHER BETTER RESULTS ARE OBTAINED / IF WARMED BEFORE USING.
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Object Measurements
12.1 cm (Length), 6.6 cm (Width), 0.4 cm (Height)
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