TWENTY-EIGHT ANNUAL FAIR
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
1856
September 24, 1856
Sewing Machines present
at the 28th Annual Fair - New York 1856
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Robinson & Roper exhibit their new improved sewing machines, which appear to operate with great success. Two needles are employed, the points of which are furnished with hooks that alternately catch the thread and form the stitch. The finest kind of cotton thread or silk can be used. The work appeared well done. Price $100.
The above parties also exhibit an ingenious machine for sewing eyelets, which it is said, will sew from 1.600 to 2.000 eyelets per day, putting from 20 to 30 stitches into inch. The machine is particularly useful for gaiters, corsets, etc..
J.S. McCurdy, agent 411 Broadway, New York.
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Nicholas, Leavitt & Co., exhibit their improved machine for sewing leather. Waxed thread, are used or not, as desired. For boot and shoe making, harness and carriage makers, the invention appears well adapted.
Agency as above. (J.S. McCurdy, agent 411 Broadway, New York)
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L. W. Langdon, of this city exhibits his newly patented knot stitch machine. A shuttle is used in combination with a needle and a peculiar stitch formed, so knotted, it is alleged, that all ripping is prevented. It is claimed that this machine produces stronger and better work than many others. Price $ 75.
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Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co., of this city, exhibit a number of their machines, which appeared to be in great favor with spectators. They operate with great rapidity and do the very finest kinds of work with perfect success. Price $ 100.
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I.M. Singer & Co., of this city, exhibit several varieties of machines, among which are some for sewing leather. Many elegant samples of machines were shown. Price $ 125 and upwards.
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ROBINSON & ROPER' SEWING MACHINE
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Sewing Machines Awarded
at the 28th Annual Fair - New York 1856
DIPLOMA
A. Howard (Robinson & Roper)
Boston, Mass., J. S. McCurdy, 411 Broadway
For the best sewing and eyelet machine.
(A gold medal having been awarded in 1855)
BRONZE MEDAL
Nichols, Leavitt & Co.
Boston, Mass.; J. S. McCurdy, 411 Broadway
For the second best sewing machine.
DIPLOMA
Wheeler & Wilson, Manufacturing Co.
343 Broadway, New York
For the third best sewing machine.
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