History of the Sewing Machine

Author: James 1822-1891 Parton
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781014037367
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Sewing Machine

Author: Natalie Fergie
Publisher: Unbound Publishing
ISBN: 1911586246
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description
Over 100,000 copies sold 'A tapestry of strong characters and accomplished writing' Herald Scotland It is 1911, and Jean is about to join the mass strike at the Singer factory. For her, nothing will be the same again. Decades later, in Edinburgh, Connie sews coded moments of her life into a notebook, as her mother did before her. More than a hundred years after his grandmother’s sewing machine was made, Fred discovers a treasure trove of documents. His family history is laid out before him in a patchwork of unfamiliar handwriting and colourful seams. He starts to unpick the secrets of four generations, one stitch at a time.

The Invention of the Sewing Machine

Author: Grace Rogers Cooper
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Invention of the Sewing Machine" by Grace Rogers Cooper. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The First Conglomerate 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company

Author: Don Bissell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780967595504
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
A business history of the Singer Sewing Machine Company as seen from the company president's office. Overview of sewing machine history and development. Brief biography of Isaac M. Singer followed by biographical sketches of succeeding company presidents over 145 years to the present day. Biographies of company presidents: Edward S. Clark, George Ross McKenzie, F. G. Bourne, Sir Douglas Alexander, Milton C. Lightner, Donald P. Kircher, Joseph B. Flavin, Paul Bilzerian and James H. Ting.

A Brief History Of The Sewing Machine

Author: Alex Askaroff
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781706898399
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
World renowned author Alex Askaroff gives us his insight into one of the most useful inventions of the 19th Century. The humble sewing machine changed how we dressed, how we looked and how we acted. The simple invention that joined cloth had a profound effect on the World. Here we take a brief journey to bring you some of the fascinating characters who made it possible.

A Capitalist Romance

Author: Ruth Brandon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description

The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines

Author: Carter Bays
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574324167
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Collectors are bound to love The Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines, Second Edition. The first edition of this book, self-published by author Carter Bays in 1993, sold more than 3,000 copies, and he has totally revamped it for this printing. American sewing machines from 1850 through 1920 are featured in more than 450 large, detailed photographs, half of them in color, and current collector values are estimated. The book traces the history and development of the sewing machine industry from 1800 to after 1900. Almost all known U.S. manufacturers of sewing machines up to 1875 (and several beyond) are highlighted: Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, Shaw & Clark, Weed, Howe, and Holly, to name just a few. Do you own your great aunt's antique treadle sewing machine? This book will identify and give the history of the manufacturer. Specific information is provided on restoring antique sewing machines, and toy sewing machines are also given coverage. This title is sure to become the standard reference for early American sewing machines. 2005 values.

Great Inventors and Their Inventions

Author: Frank Puterbaugh Bachman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inventions
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn but all had a moment of vision allied to single-minded determination to battle through numerous prototypes and produced something that really worked. It is a fascinating account for younger listeners.

The History of Frister and Rossmann Sewing Machines

Author: alex askaroff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Alex Askaroff is considered one of the foremost experts in 19th Century sewing machines and their pioneers. Alex has had Seven No1 New Releases on Amazon. His Sewing Machine Pioneer Series has proved popular all over the world. Millions of beautiful machines were made by Germany's premier sewing machine makers, Frister & Rossmann. For a time the company was second only to the mighty Singer. Starting in Berlin in 1864 the name moved through time and amazingly is still in use to this day. Frister & Rossmann is one of the remarkable survivors in the sewing trade. Here for the first time is the most complete history ever compiled of this fascinating brand name.

Toy and Miniature Sewing Machines

Author: Glenda Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891457886
Category : Miniature sewing machines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Book I showcases hundreds of sewing machines in full color. Book II shows nearly 1,000 additional machines. Both books have detailed descriptions, measurements, dates, and 1997 values.