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| Blake Sewer | |
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Invented by the American Lynam Blake this revolutionary machine, designed to sew the shoe upper to the sole, was first used in Northampton during the 1860’s. |
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It was too big and expensive to have at home or in a workshop and required steam power to drive it. It was this machine which created the need for factories. This example is from 1894. |
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| The Blake Sewer can be found in the open display area in the shoe gallery. |