Summary
Pique machine used in glove manufacture. Made by Singer, Clydebank, Scotland in 1917. Identified as a model 46K, although not labelled as such, used to sew fingers in gloves.
Used at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond in the upstairs workroom.
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
Painted black with gold ornamentation.
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. not found, Serial No. F7572827. "74" scratched into base plate, "101" painted on in white paint.
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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
30 cm (Length), 16 cm (Width), 27 cm (Height)
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References
Identification of model by Laura MacCalman, email from West Dunbartonshire Council collection, 19 Nov 2012.
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Sewing Machines, Trades, Working Life
