OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Machine, sewing

MEDIAObject

CREATORFrister & Rossmann, Germany, sole agents W. Pierssene, 49 Fore St. London E.C.

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.196.2

HISTORY

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DESCRIPTION

Hand-operated black metal sewing machine set into a wooden base with decorative inlay along one side. Manufacturer's name is included in the inlay. Machine has elaborate gold decoration with manufacturer`s plate screwed to the machine. The turning handle has a white plastic end which does not seem to be original. Comes in a box.

SUBJECTS

Household objects, Sewing machines

KEYWORDS

Frister & Rossmann, Germany, W. Pierssene, London