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Cornelley

Circa : 1980

A French Embroidery,Industrial,Specialist Treadle sewing machine for Other use made in the 1880’s by Cornelley company.

Detail Summary

Manufacturer: Standard
Country Manufactured: United States
Type: General Use
Use:Domestic
Specialist Use:General
Drive:Electric Motor
Feed:None
Bed:Flat
ModelElectric
Age Range1940's
Manufactured Date

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Description

A French Embroidery,Industrial,Specialist Treadle sewing machine for Other use made in the 1880’s by Cornelly company.

Details

Electric motor fitted to machine at the rear in-place of hand crank handle

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.

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