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The 66K sewing machine

Singer Manufacturing Company (? – ?)

The Singer Manufacturing Company revolutionized sewing technology with its iconic treadle sewing machines and contributions to industrial production, becoming a household name synonymous with innovation—discover the fascinating story behind this pioneering brand.

Musée des arts et métiers (Paris, France)

Explore French innovation at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris! Discover centuries of technology & design – from early machines to iconic inventions like the Statue of Liberty model & Foucault's Pendulum.

Sewing machines ushered the machine age into the home. The first were intended for garment workshops, but that changed in the mid-19th century when American Isaac Merritt Singer introduced the double-thread bobbin shuttle and a needle that moved up and down before starting the mass production of sewing machines in 1851. Interchangeable parts, the possibility of selling the machines back to the company, the option of buying them on an instalment plan and aggressive advertising drove down production costs and helped Singer win markets in the United States and Europe. The 66K was designed ca. 1900. Despite its high price, the model was considerably successful : it was fast, sturdy and easy to use. Singer manufactured several variations, including this one with Egyptian lotus motifs.

About this artwork

Title: The 66K sewing machine
Artist: Singer Manufacturing Company
Year: 1929
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Musée des arts et métiers
Creative period: Early 20th Century
Corpus context: documenting everyday life , singer's marketing legacy
Keywords: black and brown sewing , sewing machine history , industrial design art
Perceived brightness: brilliant

The 66K sewing machine

Singer Manufacturing Company (? – ?)

Musée des arts et métiers (Paris, France)

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