Summary
Pair of dark green rubber gloves made by MSA. Used in Laverton, Melbourne, between 1961 and 1990, at Pigment Manufacturers of Australia.
Gloves were washed and tested for air holes everyday. They were a daily issue and were worn everywhere. Due to the chemicals used in the processing plant, the gloves had a short life span.
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
Used dark green rubber gloves.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Pigment Manufacturers of Australia (PMA), 22 Jan 1991
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Place & Date Used
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Paints & pigments, Protective clothing
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
83 mm (Length), 135 mm (Width), 345 mm (Height)
for each glove
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Dimensions
335 mm (Length), 165 mm (Width), 70 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Max. Measurements
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Keywords
Chemical Industry, Industries, Occupational Health & Safety, Trades, Working Life, Protective Clothing & Safety Wear
