Singer Sewing Machine - Thomas

DESCRIPTION

TitleSinger Sewing Machine - ThomasObject TypeHousehold ItemsDescriptionSinger Sewing Machine belonging to Sophia Riley (nee Thomas).

The sewing machine table has four drawers, a box of machine fittings, Singer Sewing Machine Instruction Book, six cotton reels, one cloth tape measure 1 inch to 60 inch.

Provenance and SignifcanceSophia Thomas was the oldest child of William and Jane Thomas (nee Pearson).

Sophia was born 7 April 1877 at Marshall Mount on the family farm 'Log Bridge Farm'. After her marriage to Frank Riley, she moved to Mortdale, and after their retirement, to Panania.

Sophia and Frank had two children, Mavis 1915 and Colin 1918. Sophia died aged 84. DonorFoulger, Carol

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialOak Timber and cast iron stand.Dimensions91cm x 45cm x 70cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryTextile MachinerySecondarySewing machines

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CollectionObjectsFamilyThomasLocalityAlbion Park

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Singer Sewing Machine - Thomas