Item MM 114824 Photograph - Workers at Benches, Simpson's Gloves Factory, Richmond, Victoria, circa 1930

Summary

Photograph of men standing at cutting our benches in upstairs work room of Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond, 1928-1932.

Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd 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.

Description of Content

Men at work cutting fabric for the manufacture of gloves at the factory of Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond, 1928-1932.

Physical Description

Monochrome photograph