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SEWING MACHINE, HAND-OPERATED
c. 1885Subcollections
Overview
A black (8 shaped) sewing machine on feet with gold leaf markings.
It has a metal wheel handle (for hand operation) with a black wooden & metal knob.
The foot is made of metal & has a metal spring.
Historical information
Fiddle base, cat back shaped (also known as serpentine or swan) neck. Faded decal design on bed indicates it was manufactured before 1890.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.261
Themes
Width
32 cm
Height or length
17.5000 cm
Depth
9 cm
Inscriptions and markings
Faded decal design on bed - green circle outline with shield shape inside.
Contextual Information
Hand operated. Believed to have been made by the Jones Sewing Machine Company from Guide Bridge near Manchester, UK.
This popular design, named a “Serpent Neck”, was registered by Jones in 1879 and manufactured until 1909.
Keywords
Place made
Manchester
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
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Attribution requirements
photo by Phil Hart
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