16/11/2023
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02/11/2023
02/11/2023
‘Arti’ Sewing Machine Gallery
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31/10/2023
A British sewing machine for General use made in the 1910's by Singer company....
A British sewing machine for General use made in the 1910’s by Singer company.
30/10/2023
Reflection of a decaying Sewing Machine...
30/10/2023
A Golden Sewing Machine From A Time Long Ago ...
05/10/2023
Big apology to anyone wishing to visit the museum today 5th Oct. We have had to close today due to unforeseen circumstances. We aim to keep closures to an absolute minimum. Please check with our website for the latest UpToDate information regarding opening times.
03/10/2023
The Blake stitching method is another popular construction technique used in the making of high-quality shoes...
The Blake stitching method is another popular construction technique used in the making of high-quality shoes
20/09/2023
Bertha - sewing machine girl - 1871 A story of a sewing machine operator. Bertha the sewing machine girl; or, Death at the wheel!By Francis S. Smith. . Sheet Books May 18, 1871 vol xxvi No 27 “If you will listen to my love, Miss Bascomb, you shall ride in your carriage!” By FRANCIS S. SMITH, Author of “Alice Blake,” “Maggie the Charity Child,” “Eveleen Wilson,” etc....
Bertha – sewing machine girl – 1871 A story of a sewing machine operator. Bertha the sewing machine girl; or, Death at the wheel!By Francis S. Smith. [Louisville, Ky.?] [c. 1871]. Shee…
20/09/2023
History of the Woolsack and UK Wool trade The Woolsack is the seat of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords Chamber. The Woolsack is a large, wool-stuffed cushion or seat covered with red cloth. It was introduced by King Edward III (1327-77) and originally stuffed with English wool as a reminder of England's traditional source of wealth - the wool trade - and as a sign of prosperity....
https://gates-museum.com/historic-articles/the-wool-sack/
19/09/2023
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19/09/2023
You can now watch and enjoy our curated playlist of 'sewing machine' related videos.
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19/09/2023
Milestone in town's long association with The wool depot at Lamellion, Liskeard. We're taking a look back at the town’s close association with the wool trade — a history that may well stretch back more than 2,000 years. Evidence of the hand tools used in the earliest wool processing has been found at Iron Age sites in Cornwall. As the site of an Iron Age settlement, Liskeard Hillfort School may once have been the place where the combing of sheep and teasing of fleece into yarn took place, as well as the bartering of wool for other goods....
Wool Grading – End of an Era Milestone in town’s long association with The wool depot at Lamellion, Liskeard. We’re taking a look back at the town’s close association with the wo…
14/09/2023
A British Industrial,Specialist Head Only sewing machine for Buttons use made in the 1910's by Singer company....
A British Industrial,Specialist Head Only sewing machine for Buttons use made in the 1910’s by Singer company.
16/08/2023
Evolution of Shuttles, Hooks and Bobbins
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16/08/2023
Fig. 12 shows the third stage. The under thread has been enclosed by the needle thread, and the thread take-up lever is being raised to tighten the stitch. Stitch Completed Fig. 13 shows the stitch completed. The thread take-up lever has been raised to its highest point. Drawing the needle thread. together with the under thread. into the middle of the fabric....
Fig. 12 shows the third stage. The under thread has been enclosed by the needle thread, and the thread take-up lever is being raised to tighten the stitch. Stitch Completed Fig. 13 shows the stitc…
23/02/2022
23/02/2022
Finally OPENING early next month (march 2022) after prolonged delay by COVID. Your welcome to come and see what's all about. Will be a great venue for you to hold events may be? Hope you like it and come and see us very soon😀
15/02/2022
We will be seeking the help of volunteers to come and join us at the new community based museum in Street, Somerset. Please get in-touch if you're interested to get involved... Thanks
15/02/2022
GATES MUSEUM IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT IS OPENING VERY SOON IN MARCH 2022, we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to experience the NEW museum.
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