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POWERHOUSE
MUSEUM
ARCHIVES
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.