Summary
Alternative Name(s): Treadle Machine
Treadle sewing machine, made by Singer in 1910. The serial number of this machine is F4405355. Singer made sewing machines with serial numbers F 383760 to 513759 in 1910.
The sewing machine was used to make a checked cotton plisse dress also held in Museum Victoria's collection (SH 880564).
Physical Description
.1 Treadle singer sewing machine which lifts up out of wooden case. Ornate medallions on the legs have Singer trademark written on them. The back of the machine has several metal plaques and is decorated in art nouveau floral motifs in yellow, green, tan and gold. .2 & .3 side drawers. .4 front drawer. .5 certificate showing date of sale, price etc. .6 instruction book. .7 packet of needles. .8 various machine accessories. .9 bobbins and cotton reels belonging to machine.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Miss E. Wyke, Aug 1988
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Serial No. F4405355.
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
95 cm (Length), 47 cm (Width), 75 cm (Height)
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References
Date based on serial number, listed on Singer web site [Link 1] accessed 20 April 2010.
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