1869 - Edward D. Gird's Patent model for Multi-needle sewing machine
1869 - Edward D. Gird's Patent model for Multi-needle sewing machine
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- Description
- Patent model for Multi-needle sewing machine, to stitch several tucks or pleats at once, as necessary for men's shirtfronts in the 19th century.. Improvement in Sewing-Machine for making Shirt-Bosoms. Edward D. Gird, of Cedar Lake, NY. Patent No. 87559. Issued March 9, 1869.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- sewing machine patent model
- ID Number
- TE.T06336.000
- accession number
- 89797
- catalog number
- T06336.000
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Sewing Machines
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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