1858 Williams & Orvis Treadle Sewing Machine
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This 1858 patented Williams & Orvis Treadle Sewing Machine is definitely a beautiful antique. William & Orvis manufactured sewing machines back in 1858 to 1860’s back in Boston. Coined as one of the first generation sewing machines patented and produced in the US, the 1858 Williams & Orvis Treadle Sewing Machine is kind of unusual. It is friction driven as it utilizes a large under mounted flywheel to drive a much smaller wheel at the machines bottom.
The 1858 Williams & Orvis Treadle Sewing Machine’s bed and body features a beautiful gold gilt decoration and has a black japanned finish. The name Williams & Orvis is found at the top of the machines bed in gold lettering.