Historic Sewing Machines from Camden Museum: A Close Look
Abstract
This blog post examines the historic sewing machine collection at the Camden Museum. It features a collection of sewing machines, highlighting their significance in women's domestic lives and agency since the 19th century. These machines facilitated garment production and enabled some women to establish dressmaking businesses, showcasing their skills while enhancing independence during times of social change, including both World Wars.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Architecture
Design
and Social History
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN