Image of an advertisement for sewing machines made by the Howe Machine Company of Boston, Massachusetts and sold by agent C.W. Knapp; center image of the Howe Machine Co. building and storefront with four models of sewing machines pictured in the corners, including the "original" and "cylinder" options; coin with profile of Elias Howe, Jr. pictured above building at center. Date approximated by cataloger based on printer history; J. Thoubboron was located on Cedar St. from at least 1859-1893. Engraved and relief printed with flocking. "J. Thoubboron, Printer, 28 Cedar St., N.Y."--text, bottom center margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 engraving : color printed ; overall 48.58 x 65.88 cm (19 1/8 x 25 15/16 in.)
Advertising--House furnishings Industrial buildings--Pictorial works Sewing machines--Pictorial works Sewing-machine industry Intaglio prints--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Intaglio prints--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Relief prints--Color--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Relief prints--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Household Large Size Tools and Appliances The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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