Summary
Catalogue titled 'Simpson's Motor Coats of Glove Leather', issued by Simpson's Gloves Pty. Ltd., Richmond, Victoria, circa 1930. The catalogue describes the manufacturing process, has letters of support from customers and has a price list and order form.
Physical Description
Small catalogue featuring a thin, light brown card cover. The front features a sketch of a motor car, in black ink, with the title printed below, in black and red. The name and address of the manufacturing company is printed on the back cover in black lettering. Inside are eleven pages, off-white in colour, printed with dark brown text, describing the product, and illustrated with sketches of motor cars. Also features two black and white photographs of an adult man and woman modelling the coats, a price list and a perforated order form at the back. The catalogue is secured with two metal staples along the spine.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, circa 1994
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Issued By
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Inscriptions
Title, front cover: 'SIMPSON'S / MOTOR COATS / of / GLOVE / LEATHER' Back cover: 'SIMPSON'S GLOVES / PTY. LTD. / 59 ALEXANDRA PARADE / COLLINGWOOD / VICTORIA'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing & fashion, Product catalogues
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
14.3 cm (Length), 8.5 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Catalogues, Gloves, Leather Products, Manufacturing, Motor Cars
