Summary
Aviator's helmet dark brown leather lined with chamois and buttoned ear flaps. Made circa 1930-1939 at Simpson's Glove Factory, Richmond, Victoria. Collected from the factory in 1989.
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd was established in Victoria St, Richmond, in 1924. It manuufactured leather gloves, coats, handbags, helmets and associated leather goods in response to market demands, largely for an up-market clientele. The company first operated in Smith Street, and subsequently Alexandra Parade, Collingwood, relocating to Victoria Street, Richmond in 1928, where it remained until it was sold in 1988. The large proportion of its employees were women.
Museum Victoria's Simpson's Glove Collection covers all aspects involved in the process of manufacturing, from design and cutting to the machine work and the sales and marketing of the finished products. The collection documents many industrial and social issues.
Physical Description
Aviator's helmet dark brown leather lined with chamois. Buttoned ear flaps. Chin strap with buckle. Buckle and straps at back. Elasticised at nape of neck.
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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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Manufacturer (Probable)
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1930-1939
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Inscriptions
Label inside reads 'Simpson's'.
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Brand Names
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Sample products
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
12 cm (Depth), 40 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Aviation, Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Protective Clothing & Safety Wear, Trades, Working Life
