Summary
Wooden mouse trap with holes at each corner, to trap four mice. Trapping mechanism baited underneath, when released springs up and kills mouse by suffocation (noose under throat).
Used at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond. 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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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1943-1960
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Inscriptions
Stamped: 'FOUR IN ONE MOUSE TRAP / TRAPS THE FAMILY / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / PATENT AP FOR 1805/43'.
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Pest control
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
10 cm (Length), 5.5 cm (Width), 10 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
10 mm (Length), 5.5 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Mouse Traps, Pest Control, Trades, Working Life
