Sewing Machine

Name/Title

Sewing Machine

Entry/Object ID

1991.011

Description

Treadle sewing machine. "Willcox and Gibbs" Three drawers and a separate wooden cover. This company was formed in 1857 by James Willcox, his son Charles, and James E. A. Gibbs. In 1858, this machine sold for around $50. The company expanded to include European offices as well.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Machine piece

Height

21 cm

Width

5.5 cm

Dimension Description

Entire unit

Height

95 cm

Width

40.5 cm

Length

106 cm