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Title:

An overview of women working in the Whitework and Underclothing Section, at Foy and Gibson Pty. Ltd. Gibsonia Mills in Collingwood, Victoria.

Creator's Name:

Collection Name:

Foy and Gibson Pty. Ltd.

Catalogue/Accession Number:

UMAIC Reference Code:

PA/242.38

Format:

Photograph

Print, sepia toned

Description:

An overview of women working in the Whitework and Underclothing Section, at Foy and Gibson Pty. Ltd. Gibsonia Mills in Collingwood, Victoria. After commencing in 1883 with a shop in Smith Street, Collingwood, the first of the Foy and Gibson manufacturing works in Oxford Street was built by 1895. Manufacturing of men's clothing, shirts, ladies' underclothing, millinery, furniture, bedding and hardware was undertaken and the large 'Gibsonia' woollen and hosiery mills established. By the early 20th century Gibson's store and works were one of the largest employers in Victoria and occupied the entire block bounded by Smith, Wellington, Peel and Stanley Streets, previously occupied by houses, small factories and hotels.

Inscription:

"Whitework and underclothing Section." is printed on a label underneath the photograph.

Physical Description:

Album 26.5 x 31.5 cm

Size cm:

16 x 21 cm

Subjects:

Manufacturing

Foy and Gibson

Gibsonia Woollen Mills

Collingwood

Wool

Date:

1922

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