Singer Sewing Machine Staff 1895

1895

Frederick William Orchard- extreme right middle row (married Elizabeth Victoria de Malmanche on 24-4-1878.) Born Middlesex England 1855. Arrived in NZ 1874, aged 19. Did embroidery 1895 while working at Singer Sewing Co. for each of his 4 daughters. Later occupation: surgical instrument maker. Made the 1st glass topped operating table for Christchurch hospital.

Area: Other / Wider Canterbury

Source: Entry in the 2010 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-HW10-Sp-123

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Singer Sewing Machine Staff 1895

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