Invention of the Singer sewing machine, 1850 (1880). Artist: Unknown

Invention of the Singer sewing machine, 1850 (1880). Artist: Unknown

1-151-873 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Invention of the Singer sewing machine, 1850 (1880). American inventor Isaac Merrit Singer (1811-1875) adjusting the tension on his sewing machine in a last desperate attempt to make it work in August or September 1850. Singer is assisted by a friend, George Zieber, who holds a candle, The machine was patented in 1851 and became highly popular. From Genius Rewarded or the Story of the Sewing Machine. (New York, 1880).


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Isaac Merritt Singer: American: Inventor, actor, businessman
  2. George Zieber: American:

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

People Inventors


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2848x3676
File Size : 30,672kb


Aliases

  1. 005831
  1. 005831
  1. 0390000813
  1. 1-151-873
  1. 1151873
  1. 813

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