Footpress

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Footpress

Entry/Object ID

7512b

Description

Material: metal. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 9 1/4" L. x 6" H. Description: cast iron base - heel form on one end - silver colored foot shape hinged to heel that can be pressed down with goot to engage motor - stamped: "Willcox & Gibbs S. M. Co. - attached 123" L. cord with two receptacle prongs - stamped: "Hubbell & Co. W. 250 V".

Context

Used by Elaine's mother in China, 1917-1918. Description card originally states that 7512b is an improved ruffler but the actual number was on the presser foot. Goes with 7512a-m.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Footpress

Class

Textileworking T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

Jan-May 1996

Create Date

June 5, 1996

Update Date

November 21, 2024