Sewing Machine, Singer Model 28; Singer Sewing Machine Co; 10.08.1900; MT1993.5
Sewing Machine, Singer Model 28
About this object
Sewing Machine; a singer model 28 sewing machine which belonged to Mrs Mary Scott (nee Ryan) of Main Street, Mataura.
The serial number N40379 2 indicates that this machine was manufactured on 10 August 1900 at Singer's factory in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It has a reel of white Irish lace cotton made by Barbour's and Sons, Ireland.
Manufacturer
Date Made10.08.1900
Place MadeUSA, New Jersey, Union, Elizabeth
Medium and Materials
processed material, metal
organic, vegetal, wood
Gold transfer: "The Singer Manufacturing Co" and "SINGER".
Measurements
Machine: h 270mm x l 445mm x w 240mm
Case: h 310mm x l 435mm x w 240mm
Medium
technology, handicrafts, clothing manufacture, dressmaking, tailoring
Subject and Association Keywordstechnology, handicrafts, homecrafts
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object Type Object numberMT1993.5
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