Sewing Machine

Object detail

Accession number

1975.40

Maker

Robertson Reversible Sewing Machine Company Limited

Description

"Robertson" sewing machine. Small red sewing machine with the word "Robertson" printed in gold. Has large protruding metal rod which acts as a knee treadle. Black two pronged electrical plug sits diagonally behind the machine. Motor sits below this. Hand wheel at right-hand side of machine. Treadle mechanisms at front of machine. Sewing machine sits on a rectangular wooden base which is hinged and unsecured.

Marks

Robertson / Reversible Painted

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Robertson Reversible Sewing Machine Company Limited. Sewing Machine, 1975.40. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Machine, Needlework Machine, Sewing Tools & Equipment for Materials Textileworking T&E Needleworking Equipment

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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Ihave a red one and it gos well

- MICHEAL FOX posted 2 years ago.

I have a green Robertson machine, looks in better condition. Do you know anything about the history?

- Amanda J Greenwood posted 3 years ago.

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