Toy sewing machine
Sydney S. Bird & Sons
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1952 - circa 1957
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
200 mm (length); 130 mm (width); 170 mm (height)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 669713
Summary
A toy sewing machine in working order. It has a black painted metal body, a green plastic handle and a wooden spool which sits on the top. The needle moves up and down when the handle is turned. There is also a green painted metal clamp used to attach the sewing machine to the table. It has a gold coloured pattern on either side of the arm made up of three diamond shapes. Known as the 'Dumpy' Total number of items is 2.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs B. Davies in November 1989.
Marks and inscriptions
On either side: 'VULCAN/ MADE IN ENGLAND'
Makers and roles
Sydney S. Bird & Sons, maker