Summary
Leather sample card from J. Hewit & Sons Ltd, Tanners and Leather Dressers, Edinburgh, circa 1940s. It was used by Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd. Simpson's Gloves was formed in 1924 and produced leather gloves and coats, handbags, helmets and associated leather goods. The company first operated in Smith Street, and subsequently Alexandra Parade, Collingwood, relocating to Victoria Street, Richmond in 1928, where it remained until 1988.
Physical Description
Rectangular leaflet of cream card, folded in half, printed in black ink. The front features the name and coat-of-arms of the business, with varieties of leather printed on the reverse. The inside pages contain information about the colours, substances, qualities and finishes of Jewel Pigskin leather.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, circa 1994
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Issued By
J. Hewit & Sons, Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, circa 1940s
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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940s
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Inscriptions
Front: "J. HEWIT & SONS LTD. / Tanners and Leather Dressers. / CITY TAN WORKS. / EDINBURGH / JEWELL PIGSKINS ..." Further text follows. Reverse: "OTHER / LEATHERS / FOR / LEATHER GOODS / ALDERLEY CALF / EDINA CALF / WILLOW CALF / LINING CALF / E.I. GOATS / BASILS / SKIVERS"
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Overall Dimensions - Folded
14.6 cm (Length), 8.5 cm (Width)
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