Summary
Alternative Name(s): Press Fastener Box
Box made by Newey Brothers Pty Ltd, Ringwood, Victoria, containing various sewing tools and supplies.
Used at Grenoble Gloves, owned by Felix Ticho (1911-1991). The business started in 1944 at 360 Little Bourke Street and produced fashion and golf gloves, and imported military gloves for the Australian forces. Grenoble Gloves moved to Prahan circa 1982 and concentrated mainly on importing. Material from the business was donated to Museums Victoria in 1991.
Physical Description
Red and white cardboard box that used to contain press fasteners, has been used to store reels of thread and other haberdashery items.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Peter Brunner, 18 Jun 1991
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Manufacturer
Newey Brothers Pty. Ltd., Ringwood, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1944-1991
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed lid: NEWEYS/press/fasteners/ Top/Socket/Stud/Stud Eyelet. Sides: if it fastens NEWEYS make it. End, printed: Qty 1000/size & finish/30/3 E.T Sockets/N/BRASS/NEWEY BROS. Pty. Ltd., Ringwood, Victoria.
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Sewing equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
15.2 cm (Length), 7.6 cm (Width), 5.1 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Grenoble Gloves, Leatherworking, Trades, Working Life
