Domestic object - Sewing Machine, Early 20th century

Ward Brothers (George and Samuel) registered a company (Australian Sewing Machines Limited Pty Ltd) with the head office address in Errol St, North Melbourne, and Prahan. The earliest newspaper advertisement for this company was in 1897. Around this time the Ward Brothers first imported sewing machines from England and Wertheim placed their decal on them and mounted them in their own Australian made cabinets. David Ward later imported machines from Beisolt & Locke in Germany and registered name  A.N.A. (All Native Australian), his shop was in Collingwood Melbourne.

Janome HD3000 Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine with 18 Built

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Domestic object - Sewing Machine and case, Joseph Wertheim, late

This SINGER HEAVY DUTY sewing machine is a true workhorse. With a heavy duty metal interior frame stainless steel bedplate extra-high sewing speed and powerful motor. Convenience features including top drop-in bobbin fully automatic 4-step buttonhole and drop feed for free motion sewing add a new dimension of ease to heavy duty sewing.

Singer Heavy Duty 4411 Sewing Machine

All the Parts of a Sewing Machine—and How to Use Them

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