Summary
Taupe leather and beige linen ladies' handbag, made by Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond, 1970-1975.
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
Ladies' taupe leather and beige linen style fabric handbag with zip closure. Beige stitching. Bag is bucket style Yellow label attached to bag.
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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, 1970-1975
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Inscriptions
Label text: This Handbag has been made/to exacting standards from the/best and most suitable materials,/whether leather, fabric, or the/modern synthetics./Designed and crafted by/Simpson's/Makers of fine Leathergoods.
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Sample products
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
30 cm (Length), 19 cm (Width), 40 cm (Height)
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