Summary
Wooden clothes pegs in a variety of colours, they were used in travelling laundry kits at Simpson's Gloves, circa 1930s. They were found in a small downstairs storeroom.
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
Thirteen wooden clothes peg painted a selection of colours. Each peg is made prom a single piece of wood with two prongs forming the peg chassis. The interior of the chassis is unpainted wood.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Working Life & Trades, Home & Community, 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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Place & Date Used
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Drying equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
10 mm (Width), 65 mm (Depth), 10 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Laundry Equipment, Leatherworking, Trades, Washing
