Sheep Skin Sample - B.E.Cooper & Co, No. 148, Red Leather, circa 1948

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Summary:: Red leather embossed sheep skin sample for handbag and travel goods, made by B.E.Cooper & Co., Ltd., London. The sample cutting is an imitation reptile skin, No. 148. It is one in a series of seven cuttings sent to Simpson's Gloves Pty., Ltd., of North Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, in 1948.
Description:: Rectangular section of a dyed red, sheep skin sample, embossed with a pattern which imitates a reptile skin. Sticker attached to back has the design number 148.
Acquisition Information:: Tax Donation from Mr Alistair Mitchell, 1989
Acknowledgement:: Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	0.05 cm (Height), 7.6 cm (Width), 14.4 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	working life, glovemaking, leather samples
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, Sustainable Futures Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection
Primary Classification:	MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Secondary Classification:	Clothing Accessories
Tertiary Classification:	materials
Inscriptions:	Printed on sticker attached to back: "B.E.COOPER & CO. / LIMITED / NO. 148 / LONDON"
Manufacturer:	B.E. Cooper & Co. Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1948
User:	Simpson's Gloves Pty Ltd, Richmond North, Victoria, Australia, circa 1948