Sewing Machine [Superba-D]

Object detail

Accession number

1968.50

Maker

Wertheim
H. Oscar Hewett & Company Limited

Production period

1890s

Description

Wertheim sewing machine, hand-operated. Cast iron frame and base plate, shell inlay in base. Hinges attached along rear edge to attach to bench top. Wheel on right side. Needle mechanism on left side. Chain and screw attached to base. Supplier's badge fixed to frame "H. OSCAR HEWETT & Co Ltd WELLINGTON".

Marks

H. OSCAR HEWETT & Co Ltd WELLINGTON Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Wertheim et al. Circa 1890. Sewing Machine [Superba-D], 1968.50. 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

Frankfurt Hesse Germany Western Europe Europe

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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Sewing machine Wood Household appliance accessory Machine Auto part Metal Art Composite material Creative arts Automotive wheel system

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