Wilcox & Gibbs Treadle
A American Domestic Treadle sewing machine for General use made in the 1890’s by Wilcox & Gibbs company.
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Detail Summary
Manufacturer: | Singer |
Country Manufactured: | British |
Type: | General Use |
Use: | Industrial |
Specialist Use: | General |
Drive: | Electric Motor |
Feed: | Dogs |
Bed: | Flat |
Model | |
Age Range | 1930's to 1940 |
Manufactured Date |
Description
A American Domestic Treadle sewing machine for General use made in the 1890’s by Wilcox & Gibbs 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.