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Historic Sewing Machines from Camden Museum: A Close Look

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This blog post examines the historic sewing machine collection at the Camden Museum. It features a collection of sewing machines, highlighting their significance in women's domestic lives and agency since the 19th century. These machines facilitated garment production and enabled some women to establish dressmaking businesses, showcasing their skills while enhancing independence during times of social change, including both World Wars.

Source: Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)

DOI: 10.17613/mg15z-bb642

Author: Willis, Ian

Language: English

Topic: Fashion and Cultural Textiles

Subfield: Museology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7118447304

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