Summary
Sign inviting applications for a boy, 14-16 years old, to learn a trade at Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond, circa 1950s.
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd 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
Sign, sheet of hardboard or Masonite nailed to frame, painted white all over, with grey edging vertically. Lettering in black. Lengths of wire attached to each corner for displaying. Wire wound around screws partially protruding from frame at back.
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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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User
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 488-496 Victoria Street, Richmond North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950s
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Inscriptions
Text: BOY/WANTED/TO LEARN/TRADE.
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overall dimensions
43 cm (Length), 4.5 cm (Width), 46 cm (Height)
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