Isabella Park's Singer Sewing Machine
Milliner
Mrs Isabella Park
(Peterhead, Scotland, 1921 - 2018)
AssociatedAssociated with
Hilda LeFevre
(1895 - 1992)
ManufacturerMade by
Singer Manufacturing Company
(New York City, New York, USA, founded 1851)
ManufacturerMade by
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Date1910-1940
Object NameSewing Machine
Mediumsteel, Bakelite (asbestos) foot pedal.
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 285mm × 373mm × 185mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2018 by Michael and Christine Park.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095511
About MeThis sewing machine was Isabella Park's. She was a milliner who lived and worked in Aberdeen, working for Hilda Le Fevre for over 40 years. She had this sewing machine for the duration of her career. The Parvalux motor was added to this manual machine by Isabella's husband shortly after their marriage in 1947.
Possibly 1820s - 1830s
Mrs Isabella Park
1890-1930
