Description: Black CWS "family machine" hand sewing machine with case. Lockstitch., , , , The machine has a wooden base, which has a compartment on the right for accessories. The clothplate is hinged at the back and can be lifted to reveal a recess. The machine has floral decoration in gold, white, blue and red. , , , , The wooden case is curved and goes over the top of the machine with a single handle at the top. , , , , Inscription: (on arm) CWS // MADE IN ENGLAND, , Inscription: (on clothplate) CWS // "Federation" // FAMILY // MACHINE, , Inscription: (on clothplate) 410523, , , , Dimensions: 310mm high x 510mm long x 260mm wide, , , , Condition: GOOD. Some wear to the decoration, mechanism still works. J.Brown, 00/09/2007., , , , Maker :- CWS / Cooperative Wholesale Society / Federation, , , , Notes: The following notes taken from donors letter :- " ...The machine was the property of Mrs Laura Harding of Penge, London, who died and left this to us in the hope we would find a good home for her ' Little Treasure ' as she called it ..... " See file for family connections with the the Coop.