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Object ID |
R 27 |
Object Name |
Machine, Metalworking |
Description |
Likely a machine for sharpening needles for sewing machines. Probably made by Samuel Clayton Kingman of Titus Road in Washington Depot, CT. It would have operated like a pencil sharpener. A belt or rope, which may have passed through the two holes in the base, would have turned the center section. Four blades, which are missing, would have been screwed to the end. A needle would be affixed through the vertical post. The screw on the side of the vertical post is for lowering and raising the height of the needle. The other two holes on the base are where it would have been fastened to a bench. Old label by Gunn Museum attached to machine reads: "First machine for making needles for sewing machines (lacking blades)." This may or may not be a patent model because of its small size. |
Date |
1850 circa |
Search Terms |
Sewing Metal |
Image |
024\R 27.JPG |