Singer
Circa : 1946
An American Specialist sewing machine for ‘Carpet Fitters’ made in the 1940’s by Singer company.
Detail Summary
| Manufacturer: | Singer |
| Country Manufactured: | British |
| Type: | General Use |
| Use: | Industrial |
| Specialist Use: | General |
| Drive: | Electric Motor |
| Feed: | Dogs |
| Bed: | Flat |
| Model | |
| Age Range | 1930's to 1940 |
| Manufactured Date |
Gallery
Description
Carpet fitters sewing machine made by Singer, plus specialist tools of the trade
Acquired form Gordon who’s Great Uncle Charles Henry Chambers was a carpet fitter in London all his working life and learned the trade through his father, who ran the firm whilst Charles served in the RAF in North Africa and Italy in WW2.
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.
