Summary
Small wooden hat block used to mould leather driving and flying helmets made at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond. Made from Australian cedar by Robert Godfrey Pty Ltd, Melbourne, circa 1920s.
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.
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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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Maker
Robert Godfrey Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1920s
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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1920s-1940s
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Inscriptions
Made by "Godfrey Melbourne", has word "Front" and numbers "20.5/8" incised into top.
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overall dimensions
53 cm (Length), 25 cm (Width)
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Exhibition Collection Management
180 mm (Width), 260 mm (Height)
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