Fischer sewing machine

Side view of a sewing machine showing the folded case. Side view of a sewing machine showing the folded case. Side view of a sewing machine showing the open case. Sewing machine, side view Top view of a sewing machine showing the open case.
Side view of a sewing machine showing the folded case. Side view of a sewing machine showing the folded case. Side view of a sewing machine showing the open case. Sewing machine, side view Top view of a sewing machine showing the open case.

Description

A portable Fischer metal sewing machine with an integral plastic carrying case, circa 1950s. The main body of the sewing machine is made of steel but the case, which converts to a working surface, is made of compression moulded phenol formaldehyde and has a leather carrying handle. It is complete with its original instruction manual included. (see PHSL : 131 for tool kit). This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

"MEWA Ernst Thalman Werk Suhl NASU B 1102 "

Object number

PHSL : 225

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

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Method

Dimensions
Width
300mm
Depth
90mm
Length
400mm

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