{"meta":{"version":"2.1","_links":{"self":{"href":"https://api.vam.ac.uk/v2/object/O1122234"},"collection_page":{"href":"https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1122234/"}},"images":{"_primary_thumbnail":"https://framemark.vam.ac.uk/collections/2021NB8474/full/!100,100/0/default.jpg","_iiif_image":"https://framemark.vam.ac.uk/collections/2021NB8474/","_alt_iiif_image":[],"imageResolution":"low","_images_meta":[{"assetRef":"2021NB8474","copyright":"© Victoria and Albert Museum, London","sensitiveImage":false},{"assetRef":"2021NB8475","copyright":"© Victoria and Albert Museum, London","sensitiveImage":false},{"assetRef":"2021NB8476","copyright":"© Victoria and Albert Museum, London","sensitiveImage":false}]},"see_also":null},"record":{"systemNumber":"O1122234","accessionNumber":"MISC.693-1988","objectType":"Sewing machine","titles":[],"summaryDescription":"","physicalDescription":"Child's sewing machine, enamelled black metal painted geometric and floral patterns in gold, red, blue and green. The plate, outer edge of wheel, and needed holder and end are of steel. The handle is wood painted black. The bobbin holds a reel of pale blue cotton with the label 'J&amp;P Coats'. The reel is held in place by a small spring. The stitch created is a chain and there is no second reel of thread beneath the plate. Below the body is a bar which is used with the cane-shaped piece to attach the machine to a tabletop. \n\nThere is a bag of accessories - metal key (very rusty); a cane-shaped bar and screw for attaching the machine to a tabletop; two sets of instructions; a pack of four needles marked 'FOREIGN'. One set of instructions is general directions for use, the other reiterates details for commencing sewing. \n\nThe original box lid is of white paper-covered card with a pictorial label. It shows two girls in white dresses with blue trim together with a sewing machine on a table. The older girl is sewing and the younger watching. ","artistMakerPerson":[],"artistMakerOrganisations":[{"name":{"text":"F.W. Müller","id":"AUTH404502"},"association":{"text":"manufacturers","id":"AAT25230"},"note":""}],"artistMakerPeople":[],"materials":[{"text":"steel","id":"AAT133751"},{"text":"paper","id":"AAT14109"},{"text":"card","id":"x30344"}],"techniques":[{"text":"printing","id":"AAT53319"}],"materialsAndTechniques":"Steel, printed paper","categories":[{"text":"Children & Childhood","id":"THES48980"},{"text":"Tools & Equipment","id":"THES48883"},{"text":"Sewing, weaving and needlework","id":"THES393142"}],"styles":[],"collectionCode":{"text":"YVA","id":"THES48593"},"images":["2021NB8474","2021NB8475","2021NB8476"],"imageResolution":"low","galleryLocations":[{"current":{"text":"CA003","id":"THES388362"},"free":"","case":"","shelf":"","box":""},{"current":{"text":"SR001","id":"THES340938"},"free":"","case":"","shelf":"","box":""}],"partTypes":[[{"text":"sewing machine","id":"x40142"}],[{"text":"accessories","id":"AAT251645"}]],"contentWarnings":[{"apprise":"No","note":""}],"placesOfOrigin":[{"place":{"text":"Berlin","id":"x28746"},"association":{"text":"manufactured","id":"x29350"},"note":""}],"productionDates":[{"date":{"text":"1920-1930","earliest":"1920-01-01","latest":"1930-12-31"},"association":{"text":"manufactured","id":"x29350"},"note":""}],"associatedObjects":[],"creditLine":"","dimensions":[],"dimensionsNote":"","marksAndInscriptions":[{"content":"'FOREIGN'","inscriber":{"name":{"text":"","id":""},"association":{"text":"","id":""}},"date":{"text":"","earliest":null,"latest":null},"description":"","interpretation":"","language":"","medium":"","method":"","position":"","script":"","translation":"","transliteration":"","type":"","note":""},{"content":"'No 38249'","inscriber":{"name":{"text":"","id":""},"association":{"text":"","id":""}},"date":{"text":"","earliest":null,"latest":null},"description":"","interpretation":"","language":"","medium":"","method":"","position":"","script":"","translation":"","transliteration":"","type":"","note":""}],"objectHistory":"Given by Mr and Mrs C.W. Gibby as part of a large collection of objects (see Misc.693 to 753-1988). These toys and dolls belonged to three members of the Gibby family; those of about 1910 to Clifton William Gibby (b. 1902) and Angoinette Nellie Gibby (b. 1901), and those of the 1930s to their daughter, Mary (b.1928). \r\n\r\nOn entry to the museum its condition was noted as 'very good; instructions sheets dirty; box lid fair' ","historicalContext":"","briefDescription":"Child's sewing machine and accessories; steel, Muller, German; 1920/30s","bibliographicReferences":[],"production":"","productionType":{"text":"Mass produced","id":"THES48863"},"contentDescription":"","contentPlaces":[],"associatedPlaces":[],"contentPerson":[],"associatedPerson":[],"contentOrganisations":[],"associatedOrganisations":[],"contentPeople":[],"associatedPeople":[],"contentEvents":[],"associatedEvents":[],"contentOthers":[],"contentConcepts":[],"contentLiteraryRefs":[],"galleryLabels":[{"text":"<b>Making: the last 100 years </b>\r\n\r\nChildren learn a lot through imitating adults, and some toys introduce them to skills used the workplace. Over the last 100 years or so, these types of toys have changed to reflect the new skills needed for modern jobs. \n\r\nSewing and engineering metal are still useful, but kids can now also practice electrical circuitry and combine practical making with programming skills. \n\n<b>17 SAM Labs Maker Kit, Vehicle and Scanner</b> \r\nDesigner: SAM Labs \r\nDate: 1992 \r\nLocation: England \r\nMaterials: Plastic, metal, electronics \r\nGiven by SAM Labs \n\r\n<b>18 DIY Gamer Kit</b> \r\nDesigner: Tech Will Save Us \r\nDate: 2015 \r\nLocation: Designed UK, manufactured China \r\nMaterials: Plastic, electronics \r\nMuseum no. B.46-2022 \n\r\n<b>19 Kano Computer Kit Complete </b>\r\nDesigner: Kano \r\nDate: 2015 \r\nLocation: USA \r\nMaterials: Plastic, electronics  \n\r\n<b>20 The Young Tinsmith</b> \r\nDesigner: B.T.M. \r\nDate: 1930–49 \r\nLocation: England \r\nMaterials: Metal, wood, card \r\nMuseum no. B.348-1996 \n\r\n<b>21 Sewing machine</b> \r\nDesigner: Müller \r\nDate: 1920–39 \r\nLocation: Germany \r\nMaterials: Steel \r\nMuseum no. MISC.693-1988 \n\n[Young V&amp;A, Design Gallery, Design helps us to learn, group object label] ","date":{"text":"01/07/2023","earliest":"2023-07-01","latest":"2023-07-01"}}],"partNumbers":["MISC.693-1988","MISC.693PART-1988"],"accessionNumberNum":"693","accessionNumberPrefix":"MISC","accessionYear":1988,"otherNumbers":[],"copyNumber":"","aspects":["WHOLE"],"assets":[],"recordModificationDate":"2026-04-21","recordCreationDate":"2009-07-01","availableToBook":false}}