Summary
Leather sample card from J. Hewit & Sons Ltd, Tanners and Leather Dressers, Edinburgh, circa 1940s. It was used by Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd. Simpson's Gloves 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
Folder made from pale orange card, the name and coat-of-arms of the manufacturer printed on the front cover in black ink, with details on the back cover. Inside are sheets of cream card, each containing rectangles of jewel pigskin leather samples. The folder is secured with thin maroon cord along the left side, threaded through three holes and tied in a knot.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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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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Issued By
J. Hewit & Sons, Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, circa 1940s
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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940s
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Inscriptions
Text: J. HEWIT & SONS LTD./Tanners and Leather Dressers/CITY TAN WORKS/EDINBURGH.
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Materials samples
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
23 cm (Length), 13.5 cm (Width), 23 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Leather Samples, Tanning, Glovemaking, Product Samples, Advertising
