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Singer Model IF 'Improved Family' (Electric) Sewing Machine

Singer Model Improved-family-elec Sewing Machine
Singer Model IF 'Improved Family' (Electric) Sewing Machine

A couple (at least) of examples exist, both using a Gramme armature motor. An early attempt at electrification - see also class 27 electric. (Photo: West Dunbartonshire Libraries & Museums)

Model IF 'Improved Family' (Electric)
Dates 1889
Usage —
Description A couple (at least) of examples exist, both using a Gramme armature motor. An early attempt at electrification - see also class 27 electric. (Photo: West Dunbartonshire Libraries & Museums)
Needle —
Source Singer model list classes 1-99

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