Summary
Time clock made by IBM, circa 1960 and 4 time card boards, each containing up to 50 time cards. Used at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond, for workers to punch in and out each day.
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
.1 IBM Time clock made of metal for workers to clock on and off. .2, .3, .4, .5 Four identical wooden boards to hold time cards. Each board holds fifty cards. IBM stamped on the bottom of each board.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Working Life & Trades, Clothing & Textiles, Science & Measurement
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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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Place & Date Used
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960-1988
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
31 cm (Length), 36 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
31 mm (Length), 36 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Horology, Leatherworking, Trades, Working Life, Horology
