Summary
Alternative Name(s): Swatches
Fabric Samples from Strand Distributors Pty Ltd dated 18 September 1964. Used by Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, it was found in the small storeroom downstairs.
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
Four samples of lining fabric in white, navy, black, and chocolate stapled to a piece of letterhead with a typed message.
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
Strand Distributors Pty Ltd, 387 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 18 Sep 1964
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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1964
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Inscriptions
On paper: 'STRAND DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD'
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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
0 cm (Length), 21 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Trades, Working Life, Fabrics, Clothing Trade
