Toy,sewing machine; E L Grain Ltd; 1940s-1950s; 1991.22.1
Toy,sewing machine
About this objectToys,toy sewing machine; a functional, small hand -operated, stipple- painted green and chrome sewing machine. Made from cast brass the right-hand side has a chrome balance wheel with a wooden handle. A maker's stamp GRAIN and two stamped directional arrows are also on the balance wheel. Mounted on a wide wooden base with rubber feet. Also on the base is brass plate imprinted with the word GRAIN.
Maker Maker Rolemanufacturer
Date Made1940s-1950s
Place MadeEurope,United Kingdom,England,Nottingham
Medium and Materials
Processed material,wood
Processed material,metal,chrome
Processed material,cooper alloy,brass
Cast brass logo GRAIN on wheel balance and brass plate logo GRAIN on base.
Huddard also written with black felt pen on right front side of base.
l 220 mm x w 140.50 mm (base) x h 200 mm
small
Technology,handicrafts,arts and crafts,articles for children
Subject and Association KeywordsThe family,marriage,women,children,child,developement
Subject and Association KeywordsTechnology,manufacturer,textile industry
CollectionTe Ahu Heritage Museum
Object number1991.22.1
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