Allbook & Hashfield
Circa : 1900
A British Industrial Treadle sewing machine for Gloves,Hats use made in the 1900’s by Allbook & Hashfield company.
Detail Summary
| Manufacturer: | Davis |
| Country Manufactured: | United States |
| Type: | General Use |
| Use: | Domestic |
| Specialist Use: | General |
| Drive: | Hand Crank |
| Feed: | Dogs |
| Bed: | Flat |
| Model | Vertical Feed |
| Age Range | 1880's to 1900 |
| Manufactured Date |
Gallery
Description
A British Industrial Head Only sewing machine for Gloves,Hats use made in the 1900’s by Allbook & Hashfield company.
Location
First gallery on entering the museum. Early period machines, dated from 1870’s to 1880. Also on display are some un-restored as found machines in a poor condition, unwanted and unloved! The museum is filled with fine examples of saved machines in original condition. Only light restoration is carried out to maintain condition for the museum.
