Summary
Sewing machine, Mundlos, Germany, 1920s.
Used at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond in the upstairs workroom. Found attached to a table in general work area.
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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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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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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Manufacturer
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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930-1988
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Inscriptions
Mundlos
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Sewing machines
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Sewing Machines, Trades, Working Life
