Catalogue - 'Simpson's Motor Coats of Glove Leather', Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond, Victoria. circa 1930

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Summary:: Catalogue titled 'Simpson's Motor Coats of Glove Leather', issued by Simpson's Gloves Pty. Ltd., Richmond, Victoria, circa 1930. The catalogue describes the manufacturing process, has letters of support from customers and has a price list and order form.
Description:: Small catalogue featuring a thin, light brown card cover. The front features a sketch of a motor car, in black ink, with the title printed below, in black and red. The name and address of the manufacturing company is printed on the back cover in black lettering. Inside are eleven pages, off-white in colour, printed with dark brown text, describing the product, and illustrated with sketches of motor cars. Also features two black and white photographs of an adult man and woman modelling the coats, a price list and a perforated order form at the back. The catalogue is secured with two metal staples along the spine.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, 1994

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	8.5 cm (Width), 14.3 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	manufacturing, motor cars, leather products, gloves, catalogues
Themes this item is part of:	Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 1924-1988, Amos Griffiths Simpson, Glove Manufacturer (1878-1953), Production Processes at Simpson's Gloves Factory, Working Life at Simpson's Gloves Factory, Workers at Simpson's Gloves Factory, Simpson's Gloves Collection, Clothing & Textiles Collection, Transport Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection
Primary Classification:	MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Secondary Classification:	Clothing & Fashion
Tertiary Classification:	product catalogues
Inscriptions:	Title, front cover: 'SIMPSON'S / MOTOR COATS / of / GLOVE / LEATHER' Back cover: 'SIMPSON'S GLOVES / PTY. LTD. / 59 ALEXANDRA PARADE / COLLINGWOOD / VICTORIA'
Issued By:	Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond North, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930