Summary
Motorist's heel protectors, boxed, made by Simpson's Gloves Pty, Ltd, Richmond, 1930s. Protectors made from brown leather cut and darted to fit over ladies' high- heeled shoes. Brown elastic to hold onto shoe heels.
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
Cardboard box, containing one pair of brown heel protectors.
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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
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930s
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Inscriptions
One has tag attached by fine string, tag stamped "555". On top of box lid, printed in brown ink:"(logo) HEEL / PROTECTORS / for / MOTORISTS". On edge of lid, "555" in brown stamp; in pencil "3/6" and "Brown".
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Components & trims
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Type of item
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Dimensions
13.4 cm (Length), 13.4 cm (Width)
Box & Lid
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