WILCOX AND GIBBS SEWING MACHINE
Dateca. 1870
MediumIron, Wood, Treadle Operated
DimensionsOverall: 100.3 x 63.5 x 41.3 cm (39 1/2 x 25 x 16 1/4")
Object numberNostal-30
Description(A) Sewing machine with molded wood top from which is suspended a plain wood drawer with keyhole. It is supported by two iron ornamental brackets painted green with gold trim in which there is a large W over a G, and on the base of which are the raised words: WILCOX & GIBBS S.M. CO. NEW YORK. The pierced foot treadle has the shape of two feet joined by an arch in which appears a W. over a G. the machine has a rotary hook, vibrating feed, and a semi-circular needle arm. The needle mechanism is painted black decorated with grape levels and bunches of grapes. Marked in raised letters on the wheel joint for the treadle: WILCOX & GIBBS and the patent date 1870. (B) Wood cover.On View
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