Summary
Singer 'Family A' model sewing machine, made in New York in 1859. This machine was bought by the donor's family in Australia in 1863 or 1864.
Physical Description
Lock- stitch type Singer 'Family A' model sewing machine on cast iron stand. The machine is fitted with reciprocating (or vibrating) shuttle. The stand has a foot operated pedal which drives a large leather belt that runs the machine.The machine is painted with black glossy enamel paint and there is a worn design in blue. There is a reel of cotton on the machine which is of wood with yellow thread on it.
More Information
-
Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community, Migration & Cultural Diversity
-
Acquisition Information
Donation from J. A. Smith, 27 Nov 1924
-
Manufacturer
Singer Manufacturing Co, New York, New York State, United States of America, 1859
-
Place & Date Purchased
-
Place & Date Used
-
Inscriptions
Marked 'Patented 1846, 1849, 1850, 1851, 1852, 1854', '82050, 78050', and on covers of shuttle chamber 'Howes patent fr 10. 1846' machine marked 'Singer Manufacturing Coy.'
-
Classification
-
Category
-
Discipline
-
Type of item
-
Keywords
Domestic Life, Domestic Technology, Household Appliances, Sewing, Sewing Machines