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Purse - Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Black Suede, circa 1960s Reg. No: SH 890944

Summary:: Black suede purse manufactured by Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, circa 1960s. It was found in the storeroom behind the salesman's office.

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.
Description:: Purse with black leather frame and black suede body. Tag attached to clasp.
Acquisition Information:: Tax Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, 1989
Acknowledgement:: Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	20 mm (Height), 140 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	women s clothing accessories, trades, clothing accessories, purses
Themes this item is part of:	Amos Griffiths Simpson, Glove Manufacturer (1878-1953), Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, 1924-1988, 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, Working Life & Trades Collection
Primary Classification:	MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Secondary Classification:	Clothing Accessories
Tertiary Classification:	sample products
Manufacturer (Probable):	Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond North, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960s