Singer 'New Family' sewing machine, 1865-1883.

Made:
1865-1883 in Cleveland and Kilbowie
manufacturer:
Singer Manufacturing Company
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Singer Manufacturing Company
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The Singer 'New Family'  lockstitch  sewing machine The Singer 'New Family'  lockstitch  sewing machine

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The Singer 'New Family' lockstitch sewing machine
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The Singer 'New Family' lockstitch sewing machine
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The Singer 'New Family' lockstitch sewing machine, made between 1865 and 1883.The original Singer machine was very heavy and intended for industrial use. In 1858 Singer brought out a lightweight 'Family' machine, and, in 1865, the more substantial 'New Family' machine. This machine was manufactured for about 20 years, in which time over four million were built. It is an oscillating-shuttle lock-stitch machine, in which the shuttle moves at 90 degrees to the direction of the cloth feed. In appearance it resembles the machines manufactured well into the 20th century. The basic price of the 'New Family' model was £4 4s, but it was also available 'richly ornamented in pearl, 10s extra', and in cabinets costing up to £20.

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1949-220
Materials:
cast iron, steel, wrought iron and machine cast iron
Measurements:
overall: 260 x 240 x 450 mm
type:
sewing machines
credit:
Hughes, L.S.