Name/Title
Machine, SewingEntry/Object ID
2196Description
Sewing Machine. Material: metal. Size: 12'L x 5 1/4'W x 10 1/2'H. Description: cast iron painted black, hand wheel on 1 end turns cogs to move needle up & down, needle missing but mechanics work, spindle for spool, where bobbin goes in unclear, something missing on top center that must screw into place, gold decal trim, paint flaking, 'STAR_____, SMFG Co, W.G. WILSON & Co PROPS, CLEVELAND O,' 'JOHNSON'S PA____,' patent dates 1854, 1856, 1867, plate that serves as work surface is loose because 2 screws are missingContext
Belonged to Earl Gerdts of Janesville.Cataloged By
Legacy Photo ImportLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Machine, SewingNomenclature Primary Object Term
Machine, NeedleworkNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsCreate Date
June 5, 1996Update Date
November 21, 2024