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Sewing machine
Sewing machine
Sewing machine
Museum of International Folk Art

Sewing machine

NameSewing Machaine
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Datec. 1860
Place madeNew England, United States, North America
MediumCast iron
DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 10 5/8 x 5 1/8 in. (22 x 27 x 13 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1983.9.229
Object numberA.1983.9.229
DescriptionCast iron, painted with gold floral designs. Hand wheel with knob drives mechanism which appears to be fully functional.
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