Thomas lock stitch sewing machine, patented 1853
Thomas lock stitch sewing machine, patented 1853
- Materials:
- cast iron , case hardened wrought iron , steel and wood
- Object Number:
- 1950-220/1
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Thomas lock-stitch sewing machine, c 1853.
- Made:
- patent 1853 in London
- manufacturer:
- W F Thomas and Company
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Early lock-stitch sewing machine made in accordance with W.F. Thomas's patent of 1853. The slotted wooden table employed on this sewing machine can be removed for sewing narrow parts of garments such as sleeves.
Details
- Category:
- Textiles Machinery
- Object Number:
- 1950-220
- type:
- sewing machines
- credit:
- Amalgamated Laundry Engineers Ltd.
Parts
Early sewing machine. Bobbin winder
Early sewing machine. Bobbin winder
