Historical information
James Robb (born 1940) was an importer and manufacturer of all kinds of saddlery.
References:
Centre for Australian Art, 2020 http://www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/impressions/31305/
Physical description
Faded, mustard coloured woven strap with buckles on either end. Centre of strap has a thin leather belt loop attached. Buckles are attached with brown, rectangular leather strips which appear to be hand-sewn to strap in white thread. Two holes which appear to be for a buckle prong, are visible on one side above the leather buckle attachment. A row of machine stitched holes on this side suggests a rectangular, arrow headed strap was once attached.
Inscriptions & markings
J. ROBB MAKER HOBARTTOWN stamped into brown leather buckle attachments.
References
- James Robb billhead Billhead associated with James Robb saddlery Hobart, 1868-1870.
- Photograph - General Importer James Robb, Saddler at No.35 Photograph of outside of store of James Robb, Saddler at No.35 with staff, dated 1900.
