Sewing Machines present at the 28th Annual Fair

TWENTY-EIGHT ANNUAL FAIR

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

1856

September 24, 1856

Sewing Machines present

at the 28th Annual Fair - New York 1856

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Robinson & Roper exhibit their new improved sewing machines, which appear to operate with great success. Two needles are employed, the points of which are furnished with hooks that alternately catch the thread and form the stitch. The finest kind of cotton thread or silk can be used. The work appeared well done. Price $100.

The above parties also exhibit an ingenious machine for sewing eyelets, which it is said, will sew from 1.600 to 2.000 eyelets per day, putting from 20 to 30 stitches into inch. The machine is particularly useful for gaiters, corsets, etc..

J.S. McCurdy, agent 411 Broadway, New York.

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Nicholas, Leavitt & Co., exhibit their improved machine for sewing leather. Waxed thread, are used or not, as desired. For boot and shoe making, harness and carriage makers, the invention appears well adapted.

Agency as above. (J.S. McCurdy, agent 411 Broadway, New York)

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L. W. Langdon, of this city exhibits his newly patented knot stitch machine. A shuttle is used in combination with a needle and a peculiar stitch formed, so knotted, it is alleged, that all ripping is prevented. It is claimed that this machine produces stronger and better work than many others. Price $ 75.

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Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co., of this city, exhibit a number of their machines, which appeared to be in great favor with spectators. They operate with great rapidity and do the very finest kinds of work with perfect success. Price $ 100.

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I.M. Singer & Co., of this city, exhibit several varieties of machines, among which are some for sewing leather. Many elegant samples of machines were shown. Price $ 125 and upwards.

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ROBINSON & ROPER' SEWING MACHINE