Summary
Item from an assemblage of 'sewing requisites' stored in a used press fasteners box made by Newey Brothers Pty Ltd, Ringwood, Victoria.
Alternative Name(s): Ball of Yarn
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
Ball of black coloured crochet thread.
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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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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Sewing equipment
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
45 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Grenoble Gloves, Leatherworking, Trades, Working Life
