Antique Framed Print : Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine
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Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine
Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine model 29K53.
1932
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Media ID 14311814
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1932 Footwear Overalls Repair Repairer Repairing Sewing Shoe Shoes Singer
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.7cm x 24.4cm (8.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases a dedicated shoe repairer at work in the 1930s, meticulously mending a pair of worn-out shoes using a Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine model 29K53. The image, taken in 1932, transports us back in time to an era when repairing and maintaining footwear was a common practice, and a crucial skill for ensuring the longevity of one's belongings. The man, dressed in overalls, is intently focused on his task, his brow furrowed in concentration as he guides the shoe under the needle of the antique machine. The machine itself, a Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine model 29K53, is a testament to the ingenuity of the era, with its compact design and specialized features tailored for shoe repair. The machine sits atop a worn wooden table, surrounded by an array of repair tools and supplies, all neatly organized and readily available. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a shoe repairer during the 1930s, a time when the importance of repair and reuse was deeply ingrained in society. The image is a poignant reminder of the value of craftsmanship and the satisfaction that comes from mending and restoring items with one's own hands. This photograph is not only a fascinating historical document, but also a beautiful representation of the human connection to the objects we cherish and the skills we possess to keep them in good repair.
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