Sewing machine

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Sewing machine

Entry/Object ID

2021.7

Description

Restored 1880s hand crank sewing machine in a blue metallic pearl paint. Wood base is solid pecan wood with a golden oak finish and paw-like feet. The serial number of the original machine is 33284.

Category

Tools

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Eddie Greenwood

Role

Conservator/Restorer

Manufacturer

B. Eldredge

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

sewing machines (equipment)

Materials

Material

Metal, Wood, Paint

Material Notes

Restoration, including repainting, cleaning, polishing.

Color

Blue, Gold, Brown

Location

Room

Library