The.45 caliber pistol, also known as the M1911A1, is one of the most iconic handguns ever made. Perhaps the rarest of this common breed are those made by the Singer Corporation. Best known for ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The bulk of the collection consists ...

Q. Enclosed is a photo of a Singer treadle sewing machine with cabinet that belonged to my grandmother. It is their model 66 and was manufactured Aug. 25, 1920. She spent many hours sewing for herself ...

This patent of the first Singer sewing machine appeared on the Chambersburg Public Opinion website with the caption: 'Sew' long ago.' The first patent for a Singer was issued in 1851 - 160 years ago.

Two pieces OVERSIZE ; sewing machines ; surgical stitching instrument manual ; "Catalogue of Singer Sewing Machines for Family Use" (Columbian Exposition Edition May 1893) ; sewing machine ...

Kohlberg & Co., the buyout group with which Corrections Corporation of America Chairman Bill Andrews serves as a principal, has signed a definitive agreement to ...

(Reuters) - The Singer sewing machine company, largely credited with helping develop the U.S. fashion industry by allowing clothes to be made more cheaply and efficiently, is exploring a sale that ...

(Reuters) - The Singer sewing machine company, largely credited with helping develop the U.S. fashion industry by allowing clothes to be made more cheaply and efficiently, is exploring a sale that ...

Beverly Hills-based Platinum Equity has agreed to buy a controlling stake in the manufacturer of Singer sewing machines, and the private equity firm plans other tuck-in acquisitions. Platinum Equity ...