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Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: [Direction for using the machine]
Imprint: 19th cent.
Pages: 30
Notes: Format: Manuals
Descriptive Notes: Directions for using the New Willcox and Gibbs sewing machines.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Archives Center. Warshaw. Box: 5 ; Folder 6 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4241

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Cut & Fold Machine
Imprint: [1857-]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Model represented: Type 600.
Descriptive Notes: Flier describing the Type 600 combination label cutter and folder. Includes important features and listing direct sales offices in the United States, Canada, and England.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4976

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: U.S. Circuit Court - Eastern Dis. Of Pennsylvania; Decision of the honorable William Butler for complainants.
Imprint: 1884
Pages: 8
Notes: Format:
Descriptive Notes: An 8-page Pennsylvania Circuit Court decision in the case of The Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co and The National Sewing Machine Co. vs. Gibbons Frame.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 1 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4967

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Lockstitch Long Arm Tucking Machine with Automatic Lubrication
Imprint: [1857-]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Fliers
Model represented: Type 14-A (Lockstitch Long Arm Tucking Machine with Automatic lubrication)
Descriptive Notes: Flier describing the Lockstitch Long Arm machine outlining important features and listing direct sales offices in the United States and Canadia.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4974

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Filled Bag Closing Machine
Imprint: [1857-]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Model represented: Metropolitan Style 30-B-K-4
Descriptive Notes: Metropolitan Style 30-B-K-4 filled bag closing machines special features.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4977

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: A Modern Seam for Modern Garmetns: slips, dresses, underwear, sport and tailored wear, clothing / The Pinked Seam Cuts Sewing Costs
Imprint: [1857-]
Pages: 4
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Type no. 26 and Type no. 27
Descriptive Notes: Gives examples of different pinked seams sewing techniques and cutting that the Willcox and Gibbs machines can accomplish.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4975

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Willcox & Gibbs Noiseless Family Sewing Machine
Imprint: [1863]
Pages: 18
Notes: Format:
Descriptive Notes:
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 1 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4971

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: W. & G. improved transmitter / Parts interchangeable
Imprint: [1929?]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Trade catalogs
Model represented: Willcox & Gibbs Improved Transmitter
Descriptive Notes: Picture and description of the transmitter.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4924

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Feldlock Machine / The machine that increases production
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 4
Notes: Format: Company materials
Model represented: Feldlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Pamphlet includes three fabric samples of seam stitching done on a Feldlock machine.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4966

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Lockstitch machine, with special attachments. Includes a sample of lace.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4934

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Bag machine, type 250. Includes a material sample of burlap.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4935

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Chainstitch machine, type [502-a]. Includes a black material sample.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4936

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Chainstitch machine, type 502-a. Includes a material sample.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4937

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Lockstitch Zig Zag machine (wide throw, type 18). Includes a material sample.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4938

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Samples of work made on an Overlock Wide Edge L.P. machine, type 409. Includes two material samples.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4939

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Instructions for the Willcox & Gibbs Silent Sewing Machine
Imprint: [n.d.]
Pages: 40
Notes: Format: Manuals
Model represented:Silent Sewing Machine
Descriptive Notes: Instructional manual for both general operation and specific stitching procedures using the Silent Hand Machine.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 1 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4970

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Overlock machine. Seaming sample.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4940

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Intermittent Picot machine.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4941

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Cornely AA machine. Fitted with Cam B-1/2.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4942

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Chainstitch machine. Type 502-A.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4943

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Shell Scalloping machine.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4944

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Automatic Chainstitch machine; Type 500 a.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4945

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Flatlock machine; Type L 300.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4946

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Overlock Seaming machine; Type 400.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4947

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Overlock machine.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4948

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Overlock Mock Seam machine.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4949

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Cornely AA machine, fitted with Cam C.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4950

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Overlock machine; Type 409.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4951

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Flatlock machine; Type 300.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4952

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Flatlock machine; Type 300.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4953

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Flatlock machine; Type 300.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4954

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Uniart machine. Contains a material sample of a floral design.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4955

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Lockstitch Ruffling machine; Type 13. Contains a lavender material sample of ruffling.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4956

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Cornely AA machine, fitted with Cam X. Contains a pink and green material sample.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4957

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an Overlock Hemming machine. Contains a material sample of hemming.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4958

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Lockstitch machine; Type 10 with attachment L.X. 414. Contains a thin strap as a material sample.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4959

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Includes a sample swatch with stitching.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4964

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an [Overlock] machine; Type 404.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4965

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Willcox & Gibbs Silent Family Sewing Machine.
Imprint: [n.d.]
Pages: 14
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: No. 2, No. 3 (Closed), No. 4 Half-Case (Closed), No. 5 Half-Case (Closed), No. 7 Full-Case (Closed), No. 8 Full-Case (Closed), No. 8 (Open).
Descriptive Notes: A foldout pamphlet detailing various models of the Silent Family Sewing Machine.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 1 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4968

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Perfection of Mechanism / Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine. Noiseless.
Imprint: [n.d.]
Pages: 30
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Twisted Loop-Stitch Family Sewing Machine, Nos. 1 - 9
Descriptive Notes: Brochure containing testimonials, machine features, benefits, model prices, and court decisions pertaining to Willcox & Gibbs sewing machines.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 1 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4969

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on an [O/L Fabric edger] machine; Type 410. Contains a blue felt material sample.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4960

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Lockstitch machine fitted with pleating attachment. Contains a material sample of pleating.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4961

Standard Company Name: Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Company
Company Name: Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
Title: Sample of Stitching
Imprint: [Between 1920 and 1950]
Pages: 2
Notes: Format: Company materials
Models represented: Feldlock machine, Lockstitch machine, Straw machine--Concealed stitch, Automatic chainstitch machine, Chainstitch Shell-scalloping machine, Overlock machine, Flatlock machine
Descriptive Notes: Sample of work made on a Lockstitch Ruffling machine; Type 13-B. Contains a material sample of ruffling.
Smithsonian Location: NMAH. Textiles Collection. Box: 6 ; Folder 0 (about locations)
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Record Number: 4963

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