Summary
Black leather embossed sheep skin sample for handbag and travel goods, made by B.E.Cooper & Co., Ltd., London. The sample cutting is an imitation reptile skin, No. 254. It is one in a series of seven cuttings sent to Simpson's Gloves Pty., Ltd., of North Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, in 1948.
Physical Description
Rectangular section of a dyed black, sheep skin sample, embossed with a pattern which imitates a reptile skin. Sticker attached to back has the design number 254.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Working Life & Trades, Sustainable Futures, Clothing & Textiles
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, 1989
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Manufacturer
B.E. Cooper & Co. Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1948
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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1948
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Inscriptions
Printed on sticker attached to back: "B.E.COOPER & CO. / LIMITED / NO. 254 / LONDON"
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions - Folded
13.7 cm (Length), 7.7 cm (Width), 0.05 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Leather Products, Leather Samples, Leatherworking, Trades, Working Life
