{"product_id":"antique-marvel-hand-embroidery-machine-c-1918-1920s","title":"Antique Marvel Hand Embroidery Machine – c.1918–1920s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA fascinating little piece of sewing history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis antique Marvel Hand Embroidery Machine dates to the early 20th century and was designed to create decorative embroidery stitches by hand, without the need for a conventional sewing machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe clever metal mechanism features an adjustable stitch regulator, thread guide and needle holder, allowing the user to guide decorative stitching across fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe machine bears a patent-related marking dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e7 May 1918\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, along with the words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOther Pats Pending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, providing a wonderful connection to the ingenuity of early sewing inventions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat makes this example particularly special is the survival of its original-looking cardboard storage box and illustrated instruction leaflet, complete with step-by-step diagrams explaining how the machine was operated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe instructions are understandably fragile, with tears, creases, discolouration and age-related wear, but they add considerably to the historical charm of this unusual little machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA wonderful collectible for sewing enthusiasts, textile historians or anyone who appreciates the ingenuity of everyday objects from the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Marvel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eItem:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Hand-operated embroidery machine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Early 20th century, believed c.1918–1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Possibly England, unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePatent marking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e May 7, 1918 – Other Pats Pending\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Machine, vintage cardboard box and illustrated instruction leaflet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Vintage condition with surface wear and patina. Paper instructions and box show significant age-related deterioration. Mechanism has not been tested for sewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA Little History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBefore modern embroidery machines became commonplace, inventive little hand-operated devices offered home dressmakers a way to embellish clothing, linens and household textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Marvel machine is a delightful reminder of an era when decorative needlework was both a practical skill and a creative pastime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA charming survivor of early 20th-century domestic sewing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitten Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67725506085000,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0294\/6826\/2536\/files\/IMG_5742.jpg?v=1792731191","url":"https:\/\/kittenvintagemackay.com.au\/products\/antique-marvel-hand-embroidery-machine-c-1918-1920s","provider":"Kitten Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}