Summary
Box of press studs or snap fasteners, used at Simpson's Gloves, Richmond, circa 1930s.
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
Box containing twenty compartments filled with various types of press studs. The press studs have been made in various places, eg. France, England.
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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, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s
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Inscriptions
Lid of box has label which reads "approximately 10 gross of varied coloured buttons all complete".
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Overall Dimensions
39.5 cm (Length), 23.5 cm (Height)
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