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1862 Willcox and Gibbs Treadle


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Treadle, showing the "coffin top" cover.

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Treadle, showing the "coffin top" cover in the closed position, for storage.

(Photos courtesy of Judy Pritchard)

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Closeup of the head.

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Closeup of the glass tension discs.


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Treadle, open and ready to sew.

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