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Sewing Machine - Singer, Electric, circa 1945
Reg. No: SH 850337
- Summary:
- Electric Singer sewing macine used in a mental health hospital In Victoria, Australia, circa 1945
- Description:
- Motorised sewing machine (31-K-20) on cast-iron stand with H-shaped ends with legs splayed out at bottom with one crosspiece and 2 diagonals at back and one bar across bottom, to which is attached a large oblong treadle to operate the motor. Machine is set in a wooden table protruding on left-hand end under which is attached 1 drawer and a small switchbox. Barrel shaped 1/2hp motor is bolted below table at back on right, linked to treadle by a lever and rod. Rubber flybelt leads from wheel on one end of motor through holes in table, to wheel on machine. There is a subsidiary wheel screwed to table just below machine wheel which can be tilted to connect with flybelt, (purpose unknown). Machine is painted black, with ornate, gold-lettered brand names.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 107.00 cm (Height), 61.00 cm (Width), 72.00 cm (Length) |
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| Tagged with: | occupational therapy, psychiatric hospitals, recreation, sewing machines |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Occupational Therapy |
| Tertiary Classification: | tools & equipment |
| Inscriptions: | The Singer Manufacturing Co./Manufactured in Great Britain/Alternating Current Singer Sewing Motor 92148/Made in Australia to War Emergency Spec. |
| Manufacturer: | Singer Manufacturing Co., circa 1945 |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, circa 1950 |
| References: | card with exhibit. |
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