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What is the oldest sewing machine brand?

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What is the oldest sewing machine brand?
Most experts consider Singer to be the oldest sewing machine brand. The I.M Singer & Company, founded in 1851 by Isaac Singer and Edward Cabot Clark, manufactured the first Singer sewing machines. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique sewing machines.
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Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Regency japanned chinoiserie sewing cabinet dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1815.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Spanish Oak Sewing Cabinet with Fabric Basket, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Early 20th century Spanish sewing cabinet crafted in solid oak with a warm rustic patina and highly functional interior.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Cabinets

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Hardwood, Oak

Early 20th C. Martha Washington Walnut and Mahogany Sewing Cabinet Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Martha Washington sewing cabinet, made of walnut and mahogany wood.
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rare James Friend Tunbridge ware regency sewing cabinet Date : c1815 Period : Regency Origin :Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Front double doors and cover decorated with...
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Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Wood

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Just below is an element, a silk pouch for placing current sewing work. The decorations are typical of Asian inspiration; This beautiful work table - side table - worker - sewing ca...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Victorian Walnut and Mahogany Sewing Rolling Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Key FeaturesStorage: The cabinet features a large central storage area accessed by a hinged top, which originally housed a sewing machine or sewing supplies.
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany, Paint

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