Howe Sewing Machine, circa 1863

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sewing machine (Equipment)

Date Made

circa 1863

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

26.56.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)

Dimensions

Height: 39 in
Width: 28 in
Depth: 16.75 in

Inscriptions

Treadle: THE / HOWE / SM. Needle arm: "I SERVE - I TIRE NOT / NEW YORK U.S.A" Above the needle arm: "HOWE"; "HOWE'S / PATENT / SEPT. 10, 1846 to MAR. 17, 1863" with two shields "I SERVE"; "79496"
Howe Sewing Machine, circa 1863