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A British Industrial Other sewing machine for Heavy Duty use made in the 1920’s by Jones company.

Bertha – sewing machine girl – 1871 A story of a sewing machine operator. Bertha the sewing machine girl; or, Death at the wheel!By Francis S. Smith. [Louisville, Ky.?] [c. 1871]. Sheet Books May 18,… 

History of the Woolsack and UK Wool trade The Woolsack is the seat of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords Chamber. The Woolsack is a large, wool-stuffed cushion or seat covered with red… 

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Wool Grading – End of an Era Milestone in town’s long association with The wool depot at Lamellion, Liskeard. We’re taking a look back at the town’s close association with the wool trade — a… 

A British Industrial,Specialist Head Only sewing machine for Buttons use made in the 1910’s by Singer company.

A British Industrial Other sewing machine for Heavy Duty use made in the 1920’s by Jones company.

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Fig. 12 shows the third stage. The under thread has been enclosed by the needle thread, and the thread take-up lever is being raised to tighten the stitch. Stitch Completed Fig. 13 shows the stitch…