Shoemaker's stitching machine

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Date:1920 - 1950 (c.)

Description:'Frobona' hand powered bent needle stitcher.

This machine was used by Mr Wheeldon in his cobblers shed in Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley during the 1960s and 70s.

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Creators: Education Department ( Photographer ) - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mr T Wheeldon

Donor ref:97.026.0008 (37/12623)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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