SEWING MACHINE

H1986.335

Gresham & Craven Sewing Machine, made in Manchester; compact sewing machine is hand-driven by right-sided wheel, and is painted black with elabora floral transfer pattern; machine has overhead threading system and detachable screw for removal of needle; foot of machine can be raised and lowered. Cloth plate is stamped "Patent March 1867 / Gresham & Craven / Manchester / No 24041 Machine belonged to Lydia Duffield (1849-1927).

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1986.335
Accession Date: 12 Jun 1986

Material

Wood/Wood

iron, paint,felt, wood

Felt/Textile
Iron/Metal
Wood

Measurement

length330mmo/a

 

 

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