Summary
Photograph of female employees seated working sewing machiens in an upstairs workroom at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond, circa1932. There is a male supervisor standing near the left.
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
Women at work manufacturing gloves in the factory of Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond, 1928-1932.
Physical Description
Monochrome photograph
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, circa 1994
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Organisation Depicted
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1932
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Factory interiors
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Dimensions
158 mm (Width), 110 mm (Height)
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