Camden's Treadle Sewing Machine: A Revolution in Women's Agency

This blog post examines the Camden Museum's treadle sewing machine, which symbolises the significant role of sewing in women's lives from the 19th century onwards. Sewing machines democratised work, enhancing women's agency by saving time and creating business opportunities. Women made significant contributions to the war efforts through Red Cross sewing circles, producing thousands of items during both World Wars.

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Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
Published
2025-09-27
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https://doi.org/10.17613/sg0px-3pm82
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Gun Ownership and Violence Research
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Camden's Treadle Sewing Machine: A Revolution in Women's Agency

Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
Gun Ownership and Violence Research
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Camden's Treadle Sewing Machine: A Revolution in Women's Agency

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Abstract

This blog post examines the Camden Museum's treadle sewing machine, which symbolises the significant role of sewing in women's lives from the 19th century onwards. Sewing machines democratised work, enhancing women's agency by saving time and creating business opportunities. Women made significant contributions to the war efforts through Red Cross sewing circles, producing thousands of items during both World Wars.

Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
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Gender equality
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Gun Ownership and Violence Research
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