Sewing-Machine
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An encyclopedia article on the sewing machine from Chambers's Encyclopedia. It recounts Elias Howe's invention and patent history, then describes the main machine types: single-thread through-and-through, running-stitch and chain/tambour machines, and the double-thread Wheeler and Wilson lock-stitch machine. Eight figures illustrate the stitches and mechanisms. It closes with notes on specialized machines for boot soles, gloves and embroidery.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1881
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 2
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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