Wooden case for J.Weir's chain stitch sewing machine

Made:: 1872 in London

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Wooden case for J.Weir's chain stitch sewing machine, by James Weir, London, United Kingdom, 1872

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Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1951-402/2

Materials:: mahogany (wood) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)

type:: sewing machines

credit:: Jones, Constance E., Lady

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Wooden case for J.Weir's chain stitch sewing machine

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