Summary
Pair of white soft fabric oveshoes. Used in Laverton, Melbourne, between 1961 and 1990, at Pigment Manufacturers of Australia.
Overshoes (single use, fabric shoe covers worn over workboots) were worn by process workers before entering the office areas to prevent colour footprints being left behind on floors.
Pigment Manufacturers of Australia (P.M.A.) was established at Laverton in 1961. It manufactured two main classes of pigments, azo and phthalocyanine, which were sold mainly to the local ink and paint markets. P.M.A. closed down in 1990 due to various economic and environmental factors.
Physical Description
Pair of white stretch fabric overshoes, with blue footprint stains.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Pigment Manufacturers of Australia (PMA), 22 Jan 1991
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Paints & pigments, Protective clothing
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Exhibition Collection Management
325 mm (Width), 190 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Chemical Industry, Industries, Trades, Working Life, Protective Clothing
