Sewing machine

Wheeler & Wilson No.1

Manufacturer Wheeler & Wilson (1853-1905)

Marks or LabelsOn sewing machine's bed, engraved: WHEELER & WILSON M'F'G Co / BRIDGEPORT. CONN. / A. B. WILSON'S PATENTS / NOV.12 th.1850. AUG.12th.1851 / JUNE 15th.1852. DEC 19th.1854 / No.5 6 3 5 5 2; on the presser foot: PATENTED M[A]RCH 5th. 1861[?]; on machine's base, cast: 625 / BROADWAY / W&W / WHEELER & WILSON MFG Co NEW YORK

Date 1871

Medium / Technique Wood; metal: iron, steel; hide: leather; paint

Dimensions88 × 66.3 × 41.3 cm

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Materials - Textileworking T&E - Needleworking Equipment

Origin Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Object NumberM18999

DivisionMaterial Culture - Domestic Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of Mrs. L. Dean

Status

On view

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