Summary
Sewing machine, cup seamer, made by Singer, Clydebank, Scotland, 1917.
Used at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond in the upstairs workroom as a cup seamer.
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.
Physical Description
Black painted Singer sewing machine, gold lettering only.
More Information
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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
Singer Manufacturing Company, Clydebank, West Dumbartonshire, Scotland, Great Britain, 1917
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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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Inscriptions
Model No. 46K15, Serial No. F 7952322. "108" painted on machine housing.
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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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overall dimensions
31 cm (Length), 18 cm (Width), 30 cm (Height), 11.5 kg (Weight)
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Maximum dimensions
315 mm (Length), 90 mm (Width), 275 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Sewing Machines, Trades, Working Life
