The first record in the Patent-office Reports of the invention of sewing-machines is under the date of February, 1842. This parent was granted for making what is termed the "shoemaker's switch in ...

This sampling of patent models from the Textile Collection describes the two major groupings, textile machinery and sewing machines. In both groups, the examination of the models begins with the ...

7, Scientific American) the claims of Walter Hunt to the invention ol the shuttle and needle sewing machine were introduced, but were considered of no importance, and the plaintiff gained the case.

Important Singer Sewing Machines . Singer sewing machines were constantly improved and updated. Since the first machines were ...

The new invention, known as the " Weed Lock-stitch Sewing Machine," is rapidly growing in public favor. Since its introduction, no other machine has increased in popularity more steadily.