The 'Little Wanzer' lock stitch sewing machine, 1867-1873.

Made:: 1867-1873 in London

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The 'Little Wanzer' lock stitch sewing machine
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The 'Little Wanzer' lock stitch sewing machine, by the Wanzer Sewing Machine Company Ltd. (London), Great Portland Street, London, England, 1867-1873.

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Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1882-38

Materials:: marble, cast iron and steel

Measurements:: overall: 290 x 290 x 170 mm

type:: lock stitch sewing machine

credit:: Royal College of Science

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The 'Little Wanzer' lock stitch sewing machine, 1867-1873.

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