Weaver & Son sewing machine

Object/Artifact

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Heritage Acres

Name/Title

Weaver & Son sewing machine

Entry/Object ID

1997.009.1

Description

Portable, hand belt driven sewing machine, Serial #3303. Sold by Weaver & Son, bed and mattress makers, sewing machine agents, Bath, U.K.

Context

Possibly mid-century, specifically 1850s- early 1880s, as suggested by the basic design which changed towards the end of the century and was different at its beginning, with variations of this basic design popular throughout the middle decades.