Machine, Sewing

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Machine, Sewing

Entry/Object ID

Description

Sewing Machine Head. Material: metal. Size: 5 7/8" W. x 10" L. x 7 5/8" H. x 3 1/2" diameter flywheel x 4" diameter base. Description: black metal, "Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine; Manufactured by James Willcox New York".

Context

Since about 1867, this chain stitch sewing machine head has been in the family of Mrs. James E. Child. Found in box with sewing machine motor #3203.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Machine, Sewing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Machine, Needlework

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

Jan-May 1996

Create Date

January 26, 1994

Update Date

November 21, 2024