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Machine - Sewing Machine, Bootmaking, c1900

Boot making / Patcher machine.

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Boot making / Patcher machine.

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Boot making / Patcher machine.

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All rights reserved

This media item is licensed under "All rights reserved". You cannot share (i.e. copy, distribute, transmit) or rework (i.e. alter, transform, build upon) this item, or use it for commercial purposes without the permission of the copyright owner. However, an exception can be made if your intended use meets the "fair dealing" criteria. Uses that meet this criteria include research or study; criticism or review; parody or satire; reporting news; enabling a person with a disability to access material; or professional advice by a lawyer, patent attorney, or trademark attorney.

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Historical information

This treadle Bootmaking machine was used by early settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire, who had to be self reliant, producing their food and making and maintaining their own equipment, clothing and utensils

Significance

This Claes 'Patent Elastic' boot-making machine is an example of the skills and craftsmanship of the pioneer settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

A black, 'Patent Elastic' treadle, boot-maker's, sewing machine.

Inscriptions & markings

'PATENT ELASTIC' on iron frame

Subjects

Identifier

00029

Date made

c1900

Measurements

Width: 950 millimetres, Depth: 350 millimetres, Height: 1100 millimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/4f72bea597f83e0308606977

Accessed 21 December 2024

This record was last updated one year ago

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