Sewing Machine

Object detail

Accession number

1980.170

Maker

The Singer Manufacturing Company

Description

Singer hand cranked sewing machine No 28. In rectangular wooden box with brown vinyl lining, leather handle on top and latches on side. Small drawer at top of case with instruction booklet inside. Inside is black metal Singer sewing machine on a wooden base. Small latch on base which allows the machine to lift up revealing a small compartment. Small compartment on right side cover by metal plate, contains needles and thread. Large chrome wheel at back with crank arm and wooden handle. Gold coloured painted designs.

Marks

THE SINGER MANFG. CO. / TRADE MARK / EA154414 Maker's Plate
INSTRUCTIONS / FOR USING / SINGER SEWING MACHINE / No. 28 / VIBRATING SHUTTLE, FOR FAMILY USE / THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Leather
Processed Material/Synthetic/Vinyl

Credit Line

The Singer Manufacturing Company. Sewing Machine, 1980.170. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Machine, Needlework Machine, Sewing Tools & Equipment for Materials Textileworking T&E Needleworking Equipment

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Sewing machine Table Wood Desk Gas Office equipment Machine Hardwood Wood stain Classic

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