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The Singer Company

Also known as: The Singer Company; primary name: The Singer Company; other name: I M Singer & Co; other name: Singer Corporation
Details: organisation; manufacturer/factory; American (USA)
Other dates: 1851- (founded)
Biography: Singer Corporation began producing its first sewing machines in 1851. The company was called, at the time, I. M. Singer & Co. and was established by Isaac Singer. It was renamed several times, Singer Manufacturing Company in 1865 and The Singer Company in 1963. It was first based in Tennessee and in 1863, established a large factory for mass production in 1863. It continues to produce sewing machines until today.