The first Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine, 1866.

The first Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine, 1866.

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Wheeler and Wilson lock stitch sewing machine, type No.1. The first machine with rotary hook and four motion feed patented by Allen B. Wilson 1851 and 1854, and made in 1866.

Details

Category:
Textiles Machinery
Object Number:
1950-158
Materials:
cast iron, nickel and steel
Measurements:
overall: 165 x 275 x 300 mm
type:
lock stitch sewing machine
credit:
Miss. M.M. Haslam.

Parts

Wheeler and Wilson lock stitch sewing machine

Wheeler and Wilson lock stitch sewing machine

Wheeler and Wilson lock stitch sewing machine

Object Number:
1950-158/1
type:
lock stitch sewing machine
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine type No.1

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine type No.1

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine type No.1, case and treadle mechanism

Object Number:
1950-158/2
type:
lock stitch sewing machine
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine type No.1

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine type No.1

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine type No.1, miscellaneous parts and accessories.

Object Number:
1950-158/3
type:
lock stitch sewing machine
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum