Summary
Poster with the slogan 'It's a Good Thing to Have a Chest X-ray' issued by the Victorian Tuberculosis Association, circa 1950s. It was used by Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd and was found in a large storeroom downstairs at the factory.
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
Poster with black and white image of a family, mum, dad, young daughter and baby, standing behind a doctor and x-ray machine. There is white and yellow text under the image.
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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
Victorian Tuberculosis Association, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950s
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Place & Date Used
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950s
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Inscriptions
Printed text: FIGHT/TB/it's a good thing to have a/CHEST/X-RAY/NOW COMPULSORY FOR ALL OVER 21.
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Exhibition Collection Management
5 mm (Length), 245 mm (Width), 340 mm (Height)
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Overall Dimensions
245 mm (Width), 345 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Advertising, Glovemaking, Health Campaigns, Health Checks, Leatherworking, Trades, Tuberculosis
