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Shaw & Clark Sewing Machine Co. Biddeford-Maine-U.S

Description: Image of an advertisement for Shaw & Clark Sewing Machine Company of Biddeford, Maine; columns flank center images of a family gathered together at home while the mother sews at a machine and Shaw & Clark factory buildings; four images of sewing machine components and tables including self sewer, baster, and hemmers at left and right; elaborate floral border.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: approximately 1862-1886
Call number: priJLC_HHD_002504
Creator: Last, Jay T(Opens in new tab)
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Shaw & Clark Sewing Machine Co. Biddeford-Maine-U.S

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