Pattern

Object Name:

Pattern

Object ID:

1966.043.01

Place of Origin:

New York, NY

Date:

1891

Description:

McDowell Sleeve Machine. Adjustable brass sleeve machine used for drafting the sleeve before sewing. Stamped "THE McDOWELL G.D.M. CO. / 6 W. 14TH STREET, NEW YORK U. S. A." Also stamped "PAT'D MAY 18, 86" and "18618". Includes 56" measuring tape, imprinted "The McDowell Garment Drafting Machine Co. / 6 W. 14th St., New York, N. Y." With book of instruction, "The Sleeve. / The McDowell Sleeve Machine.", 18th Edition, 1888. With bill of sale to Mrs. Edward H. Tozier, dated April 17, 1891; and brown paper sleeve pattern with attached piece of newspaper that includes Bradford, MA, advertisements and notices. All contained in original cardboard box covered with black paper.

Material:

Metal
Brass
Paper

Dimensions:

H-9.5 W-18 inches

Provenance:

From the home of Luther H. Whitcomb (1823-1905), a farmer in Henniker, NH. Presumably originally belonged to Edward H. Tozier (1836-1915) and his wife Margaret Harris Tozier (1835-1896) of Bradford, MA. Mr. Tozier was born in Haverhill, MA, served in the 50th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War, and worked as a shoe cutter. He died in Henniker, NH.

Credit Line:

Gift of Calvin L. Tucker

People:

Tozier, Edward H. (1836-1915)

Subjects:

Sewing machines, Dressmaking