Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine, circa 1878

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sewing machine (Equipment)

Date Made

circa 1878

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.2316.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)

Dimensions

Height: 38.5 in
Width: 31 in
Depth: 16.5 in

Inscriptions

Brass trade mark medal marked: "WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO. NEW YORK UNION SQUARE." Needle arm: "WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO./ NO. 410052/ WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO./ BRIDGEPORT CONN" Patent dates: 1872 to 1878
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine, circa 1878