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GUIDE TO THE ARCHIVES OF

ENOCH

TAYLOR & CO.

Katrina Trewin 2010

CONTENTS Series List Series Descriptions and Item Lists

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES LIST

Enoch Taylor & Co.

Reg. Number Series Title Date

Creator:

2009/91/1-1 Accounts ledger 1893-1902

2009/91/1-2 Salary books 1892-1901

2009/91/1-3 Centenary book 1951

2009/91/1-4 Certificates of Trade Marks 1895

2009/91/1-5 Promotional and sales material Undated

2009/91/1-6 Miscellaneous printed material 1898-1964

2009/91/1-7 Correspondence 1887-1925

2009/91/1-8 Photographic prints 1960s

2009/91/1-9 Books about shoe manufacturing 1930-1955

2009/91/1-10 Portrait of Enoch Taylor pre-1988

2009/91/1-11 Sales invoices 1914

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-1

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Accounts ledger

Date Range: 1893-1902

Physical Characteristics: Large leather bound volume containing hand written entries. Front

cover and spine affixed with red and gold labels "PRIVATE

LEDGER". Volume secured with metal lock and key, key tag reads

"Private Ledger" on one side and initials J.S.B on reverse. Marbled

end papers.

Description: Accounts Ledger, Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, January 1893-1902

Financial records kept by Enoch Taylor & Co. including partnership

account statements and profit and loss statements.

Arrangement:

Dimensions:

Box Number: 1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-2

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Salary books

Date Range: 1892-1901

Physical Characteristics: Range of small sheepskin and cloth bound volumes, with pre-printed

pages and manuscript entries. Labels affixed to front covers. Back

cover of one book has detached therefore this item has been wrapped

to ensure parts are not separated.

Description: Salary books (8), Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 1892-1901

Books used to record hours worked and earnings of Enoch Taylor &

Co. staff on a weekly basis. Itemised by occupation, i.e clickers (1),

machinists (2), makers (2), operators (1), and general/sundry salaries

(2).

Arrangement: By occupation type alphabetically, then chronologically

Dimensions:

Box Number: 2

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Salary books

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

22009/91/1-2/1 Salary book, 'Clickers', Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, April 1894 - May 1895

22009/91/1-2/2 Salary book, 'Machinists', Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, October 1892 - May 1893

22009/91/1-2/3 Salary book, 'Machinists', Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, March 1894 - August 1894

22009/91/1-2/4 Salary book, 'Makers', Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South

Wales, Australia, January 1898 - April 1898

22009/91/1-2/5 Salary book, 'Makers', Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South

Wales, Australia, May 1900 - October 1900

22009/91/1-2/6 Salary book, 'Operators', Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, October 1892 - November 1893

22009/91/1-2/7 Salary book, 'Sundry Salaries', Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney,

New South Wales, Australia, October 1892 - March 1895

22009/91/1-2/8 Salary book, Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, September 1899 - March 1901

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-3

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Centenary book

Date Range: 1951

Physical Characteristics: Printed publication with blue leather cover featuring gold embossed

text and T-shoe logo

Description: Book, 'Enoch Taylor & Co. Pty. Ltd. 1851-1951', Enoch Taylor & Co.

Pty. Ltd., 1951, Sydney New South Wales, Australia

Book containing historical overview of Enoch Taylor & Co.'s first one

hundred years in business. Contains text and photographs

describing development and ownership of the company and its

premises.

Arrangement:

Dimensions:

Box Number: 1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-4

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Certificates of Trade Marks

Date Range: 1895

Physical Characteristics: Large (47 x 37cm) printed parchment certificates, completed in

manuscript, affixed with red seal of Registrar General New South

Wales

Description: Certificates of Trade Marks (21), issued to Enoch Taylor & Co., by

Registrar General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Certificates of Trade Marks registering various trademarks to be

applied to boots and shoes made by Enoch Taylor & Co.

Arrangement: Numerical by registration number

Dimensions:

Box Number: F1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Certificates of Trade Marks

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

F12009/91/1-4/1 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5211, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "A", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/2 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5212, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "B", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/3 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5213, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "C", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/4 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5214, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "D", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

Item Number BoxItem Title

F12009/91/1-4/5 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5215, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "F", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/6 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5216, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "G", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/7 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5217, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "H", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/8 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5218, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "I", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/9 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5219, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "J", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

Item Number BoxItem Title

F12009/91/1-4/10 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5221, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "L", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/11 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5222, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "M", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/12 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5223, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "N", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/13 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5224, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "O", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/14 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5225, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "P", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

Item Number BoxItem Title

F12009/91/1-4/15 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5227, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "R", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/16 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5228, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "S", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/17 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5229, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "U", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/18 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5230, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "V", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/19 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5231, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "W", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

Item Number BoxItem Title

F12009/91/1-4/20 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5232, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "X", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

F12009/91/1-4/21 Certificate of Trade Mark, Reg. No. 5233, Enoch Taylor & Co.,

22 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, issued by Registrar

General's Department, Trade Marks Office, Sydney, New

South Wales, October 2, 1895

Trade Mark description as listed on Certificate:

The representation of an oval, in the centre of which is the

letter "Y", with a crescent to the right and left and the word

"Boot" beneath. Encircling the top of the oval are the words

"Trade Mark" "Registered"

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-5

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Promotional and sales material

Date Range: Undated

Physical Characteristics: Printed cards, flyers and catalogue booklets varying in size

Description: Promotional and sales cards, flyers and catalogues (12) produced by

Enoch Taylor & Co., New South Wales, Australia, undated

A variety of promotional and sales support material including

product catalogues and postcards

Arrangement: By material type

Dimensions:

Box Number: 1, PA1, F1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Promotional and sales material

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

12009/91/1-5/1 Product catalogue, 'Quality Footwear', Enoch Taylor & Co.

Ltd., 89-91 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia

34 page catalogue featuring a range of shoes and boots for

men, women, children and infants. Front cover features T Shoe

logo. Printed by Jackson, O'Sullivan & Mortlock Ltd. Printers,

276-282 Devonshire Street, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia.

12009/91/1-5/2 Product catalogue, 'Quality Footwear', Enoch Taylor & Co.

Ltd., 89-91 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia

36 page catalogue featuring a range of shoes and boots for

men, women, children and infants. Front cover features T Shoe

logo. Pages 35-36 feature various black and white photographs

of shoe manufacturing process. Catalogue printed by Mortons

Ltd., Chalmers Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

This catalogue appears to be an early mock up version of

catalogue 2009/91/1-5/3. Several shoe illustrations are crossed

out or descriptions amended and subsequently these changes

are reflected in catalogue 2009/91/1-5/3.

12009/91/1-5/3 Product catalogue, 'Quality Footwear', Enoch Taylor & Co.

Ltd., 89-91 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia

36 page catalogue featuring a range of shoes and boots for

men, women, children and infants. Front cover features T Shoe

logo. Pages 35-36 feature various black and white photographs

of shoe manufacturing process. Catalogue printed by Mortons

Ltd., Chalmers Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Page 4 has had one illustration cut from the page.

PA12009/91/1-5/4 Promotional card, travelling display room, Enoch Taylor & Co.

Pty. Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Printed promotional card. Front features two black and white

photographs, one of interior of travelling display room and one

showing the exterior caravan and vehicle.

Reverse is printed with message about travelling display with

space for travelling salesman's name and appointment date:

"Dear Sir, We beg to inform you that our Mr. . will have the

pleasure of calling on you with our special travelling display on

or about the when the favour of your orders will be esteemed

and receive the best attention. Yours faithfully, Enoch Taylor

& Co. Pty. Ltd."

Item Number BoxItem Title

PA12009/91/1-5/5 Promotional card No.3, 'A Few "Classic" Designs', Enoch

Taylor & Co. Ltd., 89-91 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South

Wales, Australia

Single-sided card features illustrations and descriptions for

four ladies' shoe designs: Z662, Z753, Z659, Z665

PA12009/91/1-5/6 Promotional card No.5, 'The Clarence Shoe. Latest Styles at

Popular Prices', Enoch Taylor & Co. Ltd., 89-91 Clarence

Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Single-sided card features illustrations and descriptions for

four ladies' shoe designs: P562, P561, P868, P202

PA12009/91/1-5/7 Promotional card No.6, 'The Clarence Shoe. A Quartette in

Brown', Enoch Taylor & Co. Ltd., 89-91 Clarence Street,

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Single-sided card features illustrations and descriptions for

four ladies' shoe designs: P426, P474, P472, P473

PA12009/91/1-5/8 Promotional card No.8, 'The Clarence Shoe. Snappy Styles for

Children', Enoch Taylor & Co. Ltd., 89-91 Clarence Street,

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Single-sided card features illustrations and descriptions for

four ladies' shoe designs: L111, L20, L110, D541

PA12009/91/1-5/9 Promotional flyer, 'Clarence Brand' men's shoes, Enoch Taylor

& Co. Pty. Ltd., Underwood Avenue, Botany, New South

Wales, Australia

Single-sided card features illustrations and descriptions for

three men's shoe designs: W 119-50, W 118-54, S 7-50

PA12009/91/1-5/10 Promotional flyer, 'T Shoe' women's shoes, Enoch Taylor & Co.

Pty. Ltd., Underwood Avenue, Botany, New South Wales,

Australia

Single-sided card features illustrations and descriptions for

three women's shoe designs: P76-3, P87-2, and P77-1

PA12009/91/1-5/11 Advertising postcard, 'Wear Enoch Taylor Quality Shoes'.

Enoch Taylor & Co. Pty. Ltd.

Double sided. Front features illustration of male traveller

sitting under a tree with worn out shoes, looking at a billboard

which states "Wear Enoch Taylor Quality Shoes". Traveller is

responding "I wish I could!"

Reverse contains message regarding travelling salesman's

name and appointment date: "Dear Sir, We beg to inform you

that our Mr. . will have the pleasure of waiting on you on or

about the Enoch Taylor & Co. Pty. Ltd." Original location

loose in book 2009/91/1-3

Item Number BoxItem Title

F12009/91/1-5/12 Stock list, S. Cook imported boots and shoes, Enoch Taylor &

Co., Sydney, New South Wales, July 14, 1885

Printed stock list featuring introductory letter from Enoch

Taylor & Co., informing travelling salesmen about the new

range of S. Cook shoes imported from London, which is listed

on subsequent pages with handwritten prices

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-6

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Miscellaneous printed material

Date Range: 1898-1964

Physical Characteristics: Printed invitation on card, invitee's name handwritten; printed,

embossed folded menu card with decal edge; colour printed

certificate with embossed seal, presentee's name typescript

Description: Miscellaneous printed material, Enoch Taylor & Co, Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, 1898 - 1964

This series includes an invitation to Enoch Taylor & Co. employee

picnic, a menu for a different employee picnic, and a Certificate of

Appreciation from Australian retailer G.J Coles & Coy Limited.

Arrangement: Chronological

Dimensions:

Box Number: PA1, F1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Miscellaneous printed material

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

PA12009/91/1-6/1 Invitation, printed, Enoch Taylor & Co. employees' picnic at

Pearl Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, April 2, 1898

Invitation to Mrs J. Russell. In addition to the picnic location

and date, the invitation includes the words: "Steamer

'THELMA' leaves Circular Quay at 12:30 sharp."

PA12009/91/1-6/2 Menu, 'T Boot Company's Employee's First Annual Picnic',

Enoch Taylor & Co., September 25, 1901.

Menu for picnic held at 'Cabarita', Parramatta River, Sydney,

New South Wales, Australia.

The menu lists food items for luncheon, dessert and afternoon

tea. In addition it lists which toasts will be made; and notes

that luncheon music will be provided by Mr W.G Farrell's

String Band and afternoon musical entertainment by Will

Bennett, "Australia's Musical King".

F12009/91/1-6/3 Certificate of Appreciation, presented to Enoch Taylor & Co.

Pty. Ltd by G.J. Coles & Coy. Limited, Melbourne, 1964

Presented on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of G.J Coles

& Coy Limited, in appreciation of the ongoing cooperation

Enoch Taylor and Co. Pty. Ltd., in contributing to the

company's success in Australian retailing.

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-7

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Correspondence

Date Range: 1887-1925

Physical Characteristics: Hardcover bound letter press volumes, one labelled.

Description: Correspondence, Enoch Taylor & Co, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 1887-1925

This series includes press copy letter books (4), each holding

business and some personal correspondence, and additional loose

correspondence (1).

Arrangement: Chronological

Dimensions:

Box Number: 3

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Correspondence

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

32009/91/1-7/1 Letter book, 'Private Details', Enoch Taylor & Co., 22 York

Street, Sydney, New South Wales, July 1887 - December 1894

Letter book has been used mainly for recording monthly gross

sales, travelling salesmen sales and expenses, and stock

handling. Interspersed with these are correspondence letters

including staff references and salary increase letters.

32009/91/1-7/2 Letter book, Enoch Taylor & Co., 22 York Street, Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, January 1915 - February 1925

Manuscript and typescript correspondence sent from Enoch

Taylor & Co. Sydney Warehouse to Enoch Taylor & Co. London

office, regarding ongoing business operations including

extensive discussion of supplier companies such as Messrs

Ballys; the impact of World War One; and issues such as

barium and customs duties.

32009/91/1-7/3 Letter book, Enoch Taylor & Co., 22 York Street, Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, May 1920 - January 1925

Manuscript and typescript correspondence sent from Enoch

Taylor & Co. Sydney Warehouse to Enoch Taylor & Co. London

office, regarding ongoing business operations.

32009/91/1-7/4 Letter book, Enoch Taylor & Co., 22 York Street, Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, February - March 1925

Letter book contains three letters written by Mr Ronald Lee

during February and March 1925. Remainder of volume is

unused.

PA12009/91/1-7/5 Letter, from Enoch Taylor employee committee to Mr and Mrs

Russell, Enoch Taylor & Co., 22 York Street, Sydney, New

South Wales, June 7, 1894

Letter to Mr and Mrs Russell, manuscript text reads:

"We have the pleasure of forwarding you the accompanying

"Picturas". With the compliments & well wishes of, the

employees of Enoch Taylor & Co. We are Yours Truly W. H.

Thompson, J. Watts, C. Roberts, committee on behalf of

employees".

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-8

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Photographic prints

Date Range: 1960s

Physical Characteristics: Black and white photographic prints

Description: Photographic prints (6), black and white, Enoch Taylor & Co,

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960s

Various photographic prints depicting equipment, premises and

personnel of Enoch Taylor & Co.

Arrangement:

Dimensions:

Box Number: PA1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Photographic prints

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

PA12009/91/1-8/1 Photographic print, black and white, first injection mould for

making vulcanized rubber moulds for work boots, Enoch

Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960s

Photograph has been printed in mirror image however T

BOOT is clearly visible on boot sole mould.

PA12009/91/1-8/2 Photographic print, black and white, first injection mould for

making vulcanized rubber moulds for work boots, Enoch

Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960s

PA12009/91/1-8/3 Photographic print, black and white, foundations for new staff

lunch rooms at the old Windsor site on the corner of Bridge

and George Street, Windsor, Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, 1960s

PA12009/91/1-8/4 Photographic print, black and white, house of Windsor factory

manager, Horace Hollier, Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, 1960s

PA12009/91/1-8/5 Photographic print, black and white, Windsor factory manager,

Horace Hollier with engineer, Norm Simmonds, Enoch Taylor

& Co., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960s

PA12009/91/1-8/6 Photographic print, black and white, Windsor School of Arts,

Windsor, Enoch Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 1960s

Inscribed on reverse 'WINDSOR SCHOOL OF ARTS'. Original

location loose in book 2009/91/1-3.

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-9

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Series Title: Books about shoe manufacturing

Date Range: 1930-1955

Physical Characteristics: Range of hard cover and soft cover printed texts

Description: Books (5), used by Enoch Taylor & Co, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 1930s-1955

Published books relating to shoe manufacturing methods, materials

and equipment.

Arrangement:

Dimensions:

Box Number: 2

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Books about shoe manufacturing

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

22009/91/1-9/1 Catalogue, 'The "Standard" Shoe Machinery (2nd ed.)', The

Standard Engineering Co. Ltd, Leicester, England, undated

22009/91/1-9/2 Book, 'The Pocket Dictionary of Shoe Manufacturers for 1938',

Shoe & Leather Reporter Co., Boston, Massachusetts, USA,

1938

22009/91/1-9/3 Book, 'Shoe Machinery', The British United Shoe Machinery

Co. Ltd, Union Works, Leicester, England, 1930s

22009/91/1-9/4 Book, 'Textbook of Footwear Manufacture', J. H. Thornton

(Ed), The National Trade Press Ltd., London, England, 1953

22009/91/1-9/5 Book, 'Textbook of Footwear Materials', J. H. Thornton (Ed),

The National Trade Press Ltd, London, England, 1955

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-10

Creators: Enoch Taylor & Co.

Unknown

Series Title: Portrait of Enoch Taylor

Date Range: pre-1988

Physical Characteristics: Lead pencil sketch on paper, window mounted in wooden frame

Description: Portrait, pencil, framed, of Enoch Taylor, artist unknown, pre-1988

Lead pencil sketch on paper (30.5 x 18.5cm), mounted in wooden

frame (69 x 55 x 3cm), displayed in the Enoch Taylor & Co. Pty. Ltd.

factory, Botany, Sydney, Australia, pre-1988.

Arrangement:

Dimensions: Image cm

Framed cm

Box Number:

COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 2009/91/1-11

Creators: Unknown

Series Title: Sales invoices

Date Range: 1914

Physical Characteristics: Single-sided pre-printed paper letterhead, handscribed with

customer and sale information

Description: Sales invoices (2) for boot and shoe purchases made out to A.

Waddell & Co. of Berry, New South Wales, Australia, from Enoch

Taylor & Co., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1914

Both items are on printed company letterhead, although different

designs. Donated anonymously (see P.1376/1).

Arrangement: Chronological

Dimensions:

Box Number: PA1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Sales invoices

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

PA12009/91/1-11/1 Sales Invoice, hand scripted on Enoch Taylor & Co. printed

letterhead, made out to Messrs A. Waddell & Co. of Berry,

New South Wales, Australia, November 18, 1914

Invoice letterhead features illustration of Enoch Taylor & Co.

Sydney warehouse located at 22 York Street, Sydney,

alongside elaborate typographic layout: "Enoch Taylor & Co.

Importers and Manufacturers of Boots and Shoes".

PA12009/91/1-11/2 Sales Invoice, hand scripted on Enoch Taylor & Co. printed

letterhead, made out to A. Waddell & Co. of Berry, New South

Wales, Australia, December 14, 1914

Invoice letterhead features illustration of Enoch Taylor & Co.

building and text: "Enoch Taylor & Co. Importers and

Manufacturers of Boots and Shoes".

COVER IMAGES: Portrait, pencil, framed, of Enoch Taylor, artist unknown, pre-1988 (2009/91/1-10) and Promotional card No.3, 'A Few "Classic" Designs', Enoch Taylor & Co. Ltd., 89-91 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (2009/91/1-5/5) COVER DESIGN: Katrina Trewin

The Powerhouse Museum Archives has a dual purpose.

First, to manage and preserve the institutional records

of the Museum from its establishment in 1880 to the

present. Secondly, to manage and preserve collected

archives which are the papers of individuals and the

records of organisations and businesses acquired by

the Museum for its collection in the fields of science,

technology, design, industry, decorative arts, music,

transport and history.