Patent Model - Improvement in Dress-Protectors for Sewing-Machines

Object detail

Media/Materials

Wood, metal

Measurements

2 x 12 x 3 1/4" (5.1 x 30.5 x 8.3cm)

Description

Elizabeth Shaw's patent "consists in the construction and arrangement of a shield or dress-protector for sewing-machines, to prevent ladies' clothing from being soiled by waste oil from the machinery, or from wear or injuring by contact therewith..." (Patent number: 168,848)

Collection

Helen M. and Robert A. Cushman Collection

Object number

95.2.18

Currently on display?

Yes

Maker

Elizabeth F. Shaw

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Object type

Patent Model

Production place

Brooklyn New York City New York United States of America Central North America North America

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