Summary
Dark brown leather motoring helmet, dated 1950-1959. Found in large glove storeroom downstairs at Simpson's Glove Factory.
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
Dark brown leather helmet, lined with tartan brown/cream/orange material. Size 7 1/4.
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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)
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Place & Date Collected
Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1989
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Clothing accessories, Sample products
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Keywords
Glovemaking, Leatherworking, Motoring, Protective Clothing & Safety Wear, Trades, Working Life