. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. Figure 75.—Beckwith sewing machine. 1871. Among the inventors whose patent claims were "to produce a cheap and effective sewing machine" was William G. Beckwith. His machine was first manufactured by Barlow & Son, and it realized considerable success in the few years of its production. The earliest model was operated like a pair of scissors or with a cord and ring as illustrated. Beckwith later added a hand crank. The machine was purchased in Crewe, Cheshire. England; it is stamped "Pat. April 18. 71 by Wm. G. Beckwith, Fo
. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. Figure 75.—Beckwith sewing machine. 1871. Among the inventors whose patent claims were "to produce a cheap and effective sewing machine" was William G. Beckwith. His machine was first manufactured by Barlow & Son, and it realized considerable success in the few years of its production. The earliest model was operated like a pair of scissors or with a cord and ring as illustrated. Beckwith later added a hand crank. The machine was purchased in Crewe, Cheshire. England; it is stamped "Pat. April 18. 71 by Wm. G. Beckwith, Foreign Pats. Secured, Barlow & Son Manuf. , [serial number] 706.'' By 1874 the machines were marked 'Beckwith ; and two 1872 patent dates were added. Using serial numbers, machines may be dated approximately as follows: 1—3500, 1871; 3501 — 7500, 1872; 7501—12500, 8173; 12501 — 18000, 1874; 18001—23000. 1875; 23001—?, 1876. (Smithsonian photo 46953-C.) Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original United States National Museum; Smithsonian Institution; United States. Dept. of the Interior. Washington : Smithsonian Institution Press, [etc. ]; for sale by the Supt. of Docs. , U. S. Govt Print. Off.
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