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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this week’s episode, we take a road trip to the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives in Butte, Montana. The Archives currently features an exhibit of vintage sewing machines from the collection of Virgil “Sarge” Sargent. The machines—from a late 1800s Willcox and Gibbs chainstitch machine all the way up to a 1960s Singer Rocketeer—detail the importance of sewing in this iconic western town, accompanied by a wealth of accessories, quilts, and vintage clothing from area collectors. Janet sat down for a lively conversation with the three organizers of the exhibit: Laura Sargent (Sarge’s widow), Lesley Doyle, and Rose Brock. Come along as we explore the history of sewing in the wild west.
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (34)
Introduction by The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.