Hand Sewing Machine - Cooby Farm

DESCRIPTION

TitleHand Sewing Machine - Cooby FarmObject TypeHousehold ItemsDatec.1900DescriptionHand powered sewing machine made by Frister and Rossman and accompanying instruction booklet.

This sewing machine was originally owned by Annie Borrowdale and used at 'Cooby' farm, Albion Park.
Provenance and SignifcanceRobert and Ann Borrowdale, and their five children, Joseph, Robert, George, Isabella and John, arrived in Australia in 31 October 1854 on board the 'Stamboul'.

Members of the family eventually settled at Numbaa in the Shoalhaven.

Robert and Anne's granddaughter, Annie Borrowdale, married Robert Smith at Nowra in 1894. The couple moved to Stockyard Mountain at Albion Park and farmed at 'Cooby'.

Robert and Annie had six children; Charles, Vina (married Arthur Albert Robb), Amelia (married Frederick Richard Ball), Edward, George (married Rita Simpson) and Joseph.DonorSmith, Joseph Borrowdale

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialCast iron and timber.Dimensions49cm x 28 cm x 27.5 cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryTextile MachinerySecondarySewing machines

CONNECTIONS

CollectionCooby Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick

ObjectsLocalityAlbion ParkPlaceCoobyRelated Item1988.7.1 - Smith, Joseph Borrowdale Last edited by: Annette Charlton

1988.7.1

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Hand Sewing Machine - Cooby Farm