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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