Fabric sample
Mueller
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1930 - circa 1940
Materials
Fabric and wadding fibre
Measurements
Largest piece - 138 mm (width); 10 mm (depth); 170 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671232.10
Summary
Three practice pieces which have been made with a toy sewing machine made by Mueller and possibly dating from the 1930's. The pieces are made of different materials and come in different colours and patterns. One piece is quilted using a peach coloured fabric on one side and navy on the other side with white wadding material in between. The other two pieces have been sewn into little bags or pockets using floral material. One of these is still inside out and unfinished. Total number of items is 3.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr G. E. Orchard in October 2010.
Makers and roles
Mueller , manufacturer