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Howe Sewing Machine, 1854-1857

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sewing machine (Equipment)

Date Made

1854-1857

Creators

Creator Notes

Made by the Howe Sewing Machine Company. Company founded by Amasa Bemis Howe (A.B. Howe).

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

28.265.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 38 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 26.5 in

Inscriptions

On machine: A.B. HOWE / NY On plate: HOWE'S PATENT / SEPT 10 1846 On underside of both bobbin plates: B32
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