Summary
Small press with turning handle at top. Used for pressing designs into leather and operated manually at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond from the 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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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1924-1988
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overall dimensions
59 cm (Length), 76 cm (Width)
Measured in situ, may not be absolutely accurate
