Wheeler & Wilson No. 8
A American Domestic Treadle sewing machine for General use made in the 1890’s by Wheeler & Wilson company.
Detail Summary
| Manufacturer: | Singer |
| Country Manufactured: | Other |
| Type: | Specialist |
| Use: | Industrial |
| Specialist Use: | Shoes |
| Drive: | Electric Motor |
| Feed: | None |
| Bed: | Post |
| Model | |
| Age Range | 1910's to 1920 |
| Manufactured Date |
Description
A American Domestic Treadle sewing machine for General use made in the 1890’s by Wheeler & Wilson company.
Location
First gallery on entering the museum. Early period machines, dated from 1870’s to 1880. Also on display are some un-restored as found machines in a poor condition, unwanted and unloved! The museum is filled with fine examples of saved machines in original condition. Only light restoration is carried out to maintain condition for the museum.
