Machine, Sewing

Name/Title

Machine, Sewing

Description

Almost a bullet shape, very pointed at one end with a screw that holds a piece of metal to the side and over one end. The bobbins are shaped like little bar bells, one of them has an end missing. Bobbin A. has blue thread, B. white thread and C. black thread. References: Isaac M. Sheaffer born at Rotheville, Penn. 11/1/1849 and died in London, Ind 2/16/1930. Rose A. (Gould) Sheaffer was born at Pleasentview, Ind. 11/4/1858 and died 1/22/1949 in London, Ind. Remarks: Found in sewing machine No. 84.53.7

Collection

Norman B. Sheaffer

Acquisition

Accession

1984.053

Source or Donor

Norman B. Sheaffer

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Place

State/Province

New York

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Country

United States of America

Notes

Made: Domestic Sim. Co. 5/18/1863-5/16/1876

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 13, 1984

Create Date

September 13, 1984

Update Date

April 14, 2004