My grandmother had a Singer sewing machine that sat proudly in the corner of her living room. It seemed to glow under the soft evening light, and the steady hum of its pedal was a familiar sound from my childhood. There was no problem it couldn’t solve: lost buttons, short trousers, long dresses, or tight waistlines of growing children. My grandmother spent countless hours at that machine, making dresses, curtains, and other creations with great care and love. Each item she made was more than just fabric; it was a piece of art filled with her patience and creativity. The Singer was not just a tool but a beloved heirloom, symbolizing her resourcefulness and the lasting legacy of her skilled hands.
Now, amid the overgrown weeds and crumbling walls of the old house, the ruins tell of a time long past. Under a sagging roof and broken windows, the Singer sewing machine is now silent. Its once-proud frame is rusted, and the gold decorations have faded after years of neglect. Despite the decay, it still holds a sense of importance, reminding us of the lives it once touched. Threads and scraps of fabric, remnants of unfinished projects, lie scattered on the dusty floor, whispering stories of the hands that once worked tirelessly. Though silent now, the Singer remains a touching reminder of the home’s former life and the hard-working spirit that once thrived there.
The FEATURED IMAGE
A local photographer, in conjunction with the Sacramento History Museum, organized a photo tour to the Old Sacramento Undergrounds. We were given access to two main spaces that were once part of local homes. Old Sacramento used to be at the level of the Sacramento River until a flood destroyed it most completely. When the town was rebuilt, the town was elevated above the level of the river so it would not flood again.
The spaces are very dark. The only sources of light were lamps scattered around. In such conditions, prime lenses with wide apertures perform best. In the FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH (f/1.4, 1/200s, ISO 1600), repeated below for convenience, the depth of field is very shallow, but it is enough to have most of the logo in focus. In this case, I wanted to concentrate on the memory the brand evoked in me. This, and another image on the same theme, have been added to my Still Life collection on my pixels site.
Question to my readers: I bet some of you at least, those past the half century mark, might also have memories of mothers or grandmothers using their Singers. Feel free to share.
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Wall Art landscapes and miscellaneous
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