Photographs of A. Simpson & Son staff and products • Photograph • State Library of South Australia

Elder Brethren.

A. Simpson & Son, c. 1890, Photograph, BRG 9/36/135

"The Elder Brethren, among the employees of A. Simpson & Son Limited. William James Gadd, started prior to 1866, apprenticed March 1869; Edward James Durk, apprenticed 1867; John Robert Coppinger, started 20 March 1873, apprenticed 28 April 1874; William Amos, started 1 September 1872, apprenticed 3 March 1875; Gaius Billett, started 8 July 1873; Alfred Thomas Clancy, started 1871, apprenticed 11 May 1872". Note on back: 'The Advertiser, The Chronicle, and The Express. The Editor returns the enclosed picture with an expression of his thanks for placing it at his disposal'.

Staff.

A. Simpson & Son, c. 1880, Photograph, BRG 9/36/136

Group portrait of staff of A. Simpson & Son.

Paint shop staff.

A. Simpson & Son, pproximately 1884, Photograph, BRG 9/36/137

Group portrait of paint shop staff of A. Simpson & Son. W. Norton, Alfred Bidwell, Tom Clark, G. Ware, George Spooner, W.W. Smith, W.H. Edwards, G.G. Yates.

A. Simpson and staff.

A. Simpson & Son, c. 1890, Photograph, BRG 9/36/138

Boss and workers'. Group portrait of Alfred Simpson with his staff, employees of A. Simpson & Son Ltd.

A. Simpson and staff.

A. Simpson & Son, c. 1880-1920, Photograph, BRG 9/36/139

Group portrait of Alfred Simpson and staff outside one of the factories of A. Simpson & Son.

Giffhorn oven.

A. Simpson & Son, 1899, Photograph, BRG 9/36/140

The "Giffhorn Oven", a product made by A. Simpson & Son, in use by military cooks preparing food, at Black Forest, South Australia. Caption: 'The Giffhorn in military use, Black Forest, Easter 1899'.

Employee by a safe.

A. Simpson & Son, c. 1900, Photograph, BRG 9/36/141

An employee of A. Simpson & Son, standing next to a safe manufactured by the company. A small section in the centre of the photograph has been torn off.

Simpson & Son exhibition display.

A. Simpson & Son, 1880, Photograph, BRG 9/36/142

Copy of a photograph showing a display of products manufactured by Simpson & Son Ltd at an exhibition, possibly in Melbourne approximately 1880. A sign above the display reads: 'A. Simpson & Son, Fire and thief proof safes, decorative tinware, Adelaide, S.A.' The display includes examples of tin pans, bowls and canisters.

Brass fittings for accoutrements.

A. Simpson & Son, c. 1880-1920, Photograph, BRG 9/36/143

Brass fittings for accoutrements. 1. Water carrier righ 7/8"; 2. Stud and tinned washer for cartridge pocket or steadying strap; 3. Roller buckle 1/2 for mess tins (4) roller buckly 3/4" for water bottles; 5. Loops (or square) for cartridge pockets; 6. Triangular bandolier; 7. Buckle bandolier; 8. Buckle waist belt.