Summary
Small red cardboard sign with black text, 'Expert Repairs and Redressing of Leather Jackets and Coats; Agents for Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd'.
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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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, circa 1960
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Inscriptions
Text: EXPERT REPAIRS/AND/REDRESSING/of/LEATHER JACKETS & COATS / Agents for SImpson's Gloves Pty Ltd / 488 - 496 VICTORIA STREET NORTH RICHMOND
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Sample products
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Overall Dimensions
19 cm (Length), 16.5 cm (Height)
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