I’m not sure this picture is so odd… my grand-mother (I’m 45) had such a Singer machine (even if she was not dressed like this) . It’s still in her house and perfectly working.
My wife had, and used, a treadle machine well into the ’70s. She had a modern machine as well, but liked the control that a treadle machine gave her. I also worked in an upholstery shop for a little bit when I was in High School (early ’70s), they used a treadle machine for the heavier fabrics.
meteque777 over 4 years ago
The reference is to the tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Google it !! A sad part of history
Kwen over 4 years ago
I’m not sure this picture is so odd… my grand-mother (I’m 45) had such a Singer machine (even if she was not dressed like this) . It’s still in her house and perfectly working.
uniquename over 4 years ago
I can’t even use the computerized machines.
John Leonard Premium Member over 4 years ago
My wife had, and used, a treadle machine well into the ’70s. She had a modern machine as well, but liked the control that a treadle machine gave her. I also worked in an upholstery shop for a little bit when I was in High School (early ’70s), they used a treadle machine for the heavier fabrics.
Michael G. over 4 years ago
My great-aunt had a 1910s Singer machine. She gave it to my mother who used it all the time!
Ed The Red Premium Member over 4 years ago
The Triangle Shirtwaist fire was so long ago that it happened when a woman’s button-down blouse was still called a shirtwaist.
Michael Beeson Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congratulations to the artist, that was quite a feat of drawing!