Name/Title
Machine, SewingEntry/Object ID
1994.02.01Description
Mrs. Charolette Richardson (b. 1875) brought this machine from England in the early 1920s when she immigrated to Fort William, Ontario.
A manually operated machine made by Frister & Rossman Co., an early manufacturer of sewing machines in the U.K.
This machine won a medal at the Worlds Fair in Hail.
Black machine with gold writing and designs on it. Words read "FRISTER & ROSSMANN."
Has crank for manual power with a white knob.
Yarn is still present.
Machine is placed in a wooden base, which has a hole for spare yarn, etc.
Base also reads "FRISTER & ROSSMANN."
A spare key is present with the machine.Collection
Sewing and Knitting Machine and accessories CollectionCataloged By
Barrie, ELexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Machine, SewingNomenclature Primary Object Term
Machine, NeedleworkNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Sewing, Sewing equipment & supplies, Sewing machine industry, Sewing machinesSearch Terms
Textile IndustryDimensions
Height
11-1/2 inWidth
10-1/2 inDepth
1-1/2 inLength
19-1/2 inDimension Notes
Length and width of base.
Depth is of the small hole for spare pieces.Location
Location
Shelf
5Room
Mary Lettner Textile ReseBuilding
Mary Lettner Textile Research CenterCategory
PermanentDate
November 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Status: Deaccessioned
Status By: Milton, Ryan
Status Date: 2021-07-06Create Date
June 1, 1994Update Date
November 20, 2025
