Howe Sewing Machine, circa 1863
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sewing machine (Equipment)
Date Made
circa 1863
Creators
Place of Creation
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"
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