2026-09-28T05:37:07+01:00https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object12432170004SEWING MACHINESYMachines for mechanical sewing, as opposed to sewing by hand. Victoriran and early 20th century examples are usually constructed of metal and operated by a hand wheel or treadle. Later examples may be electrically operated and/or have a plastic shell.77P