1946 - Experimental Sewing Machine; Malcolm Parks for Singer: Museum Object and Cultural History
1946 - Experimental Sewing Machine; Malcolm Parks for Singer: date made: 1946. Object Name: Sewing Machine. Measurements: overall: 12 in x 5 in x 10 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 12.7 cm x 26.67 cm.
The object in the museum catalogue
Experimental Sewing Machine; Malcolm Parks for Singer; 1946. Black molded plastic forms the casing of the sewing machine head, working parts are cast iron and steel. Designed by Malcolm Parks in 1946, the machine was never produced. It was an experimental machine, testing the possibility of using plastic instead of metal. Oscillating shuttle machine sews a lockstitch. Bobbin case is marked 505086 Singer and J-H3. The bobbin is a clear plastic. The metal shuttle is stamped 2515, The shuttle driver is plastic. The bottom of the arm is marked 30 and also has X-10644-A cast in it. (Neg# 85-14723)
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1946
- Object Name: Sewing Machine
- Measurements: overall: 12 in x 5 in x 10 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 12.7 cm x 26.67 cm
- ID Number: 1985.0584.15
- catalog number: 1985.0584.15
- accession number: 1985.0584
- Credit Line: Gift of Singer Company
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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