The outfit on the model consists of an exquisite black jacket with extensive tatting detail. It is fastened internally with hooks and eyes.
The old doll shown below is actually a sewing basket. Her skirt is hollow and underneath is an open round basket lined with the same fabric as the dress.	The mahogany sewing box is silk lined and is in excellent condition.
We also have a large collection of thimbles. These consist of sterling silver, ceramic,ivory and plastic items.	Some of the collection of hat pins and flowers shown below have been used in dressing dolls.
The items shown below are part of a large range of laces ,braids etc	The old buttons are mother of pearl, shell etc.
The child's sewing machines below are(L to R): Singer, Casige and Peter Pan. The Peter Pan is an Australian made machine.	The machines below are(L to R): Vulcan, Singer and Lewenstein.
The machines below are a brand called Comet. They were made in Britain.	A collection of old sewing implements is shown below.
The origin or make of the old sewing machine below is unknown.	This sewing machine is just one of many in our collection. It is a Vickers made in Great Britain by the same company that made the Vickers Vimy aeroplane.