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Treadle Sewing Machine - Singer, circa 1925
Reg. No: SH 850241
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- Summary:
- Treadle Singer sewing machine used in a mental health hospital, Victoria, Australia, circa 1925
- Description:
- Treadle sewing machine (31-20) on cast iron stand which consists mainly of 2 curved grillwork ends which taper slightly toward top and have markedly concave sides. Connected by H-shaped piece across centre. Large flywheel, operated by square treadle close to floor is attached to righthand stand-end. Leather fly-belt connects to operating wheel on machine. Machine is set in wooden table top which is screwed to top of stand. Has 1 small drawer under front left-hand side, (inside are 4 bobbins).Table has hinged leaves at back and on lefthand end. Small brass subsidiary cog-wheel screwed to front, right corner of table which can be tilted to connect with flybelt where it emerges through hole in table.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 1985
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 101.00 cm (Height), 50.00 cm (Width), 98.00 cm (Length) |
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| Tagged with: | occupational therapy, psychiatric services, recreation, sewing machines, v883659 |
| 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: | "Singer" painted in gold across back of machine; G1272478; 31-20 PATENTED U.S.A May 1, 1894; Apr 7, 1896; Feb 21, 1899" |
| Manufacturer: | Singer Manufacturing Co., circa 1925 |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, circa 1925 |
| References: | card with exhibit. |
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