The schiffli embroidery machine is a multi-needle, industrial embroidery machine invented by Isaak Groebli in 1863. It was used to create various types of machine embroidery, and certain types of lace as well.
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Introduced When (Circa) OriginInvented by Isaak Gröbli, who built the first prototype at Benninger AG in Uzwil, Switzerland, in 1863. J.J. Rieter helped develop the machine further in Winterthur from 1864, and the first practical machines were sold from 1868. 1 Introduced era (class) In the Other Atlases
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1. Schiffli embroidery machine (Wikipedia)
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The first schiffli embroidery machine was invented in 1863 by Isaak Gröbli (1822-1917). He developed a prototype at Benninger AG in the municipality of Uzwil, Switzerland.
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