Sewing Machine: Vanda Station
Maker
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Production date
1920
Description
One Singer handcrank sewing machine used at Vanda station. Decorated with "Egyptian green" (also known as "lotus") decals. Machine sits in a wooden base that has a yellow and black Vanda sticker on it.
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Object Detail
Acquired by David Harrowfield from the rubbish skip at Vanda Station.: David Harrowfield: Vanda Station/Antarctica: Early 1990s
Acquired by Vanda Station, Antarctica.: Vanda Station/Antarctica: Circa 1969
The serial number indicates the sewing machine was produced in 1920. It would have been taken used to Vanda Station.: 1920
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