J.W. Hepworth & Co. Sewing Machine, circa 1903

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THF171622 / J.W. Hepworth & Co. Sewing Machine, circa 1903
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sewing machine (Equipment)

Date Made

circa 1903

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.0.34.271

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)

Color

Black (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 11 in
Width: 10.375 in
Height: 11 in

Inscriptions

on two circular medallions inset on top of base: J.W. HEPWORTH & CO. / PHILA. PA. U.S.A. / PAT'D MARCH 31 / 1903 / OTHERS PEND'G on top of machine: 177
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