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A Willcox & Gibbs
chain-stich sewing machine, No.A374907, with Fluck, Gloucester retailer's label and instructions, in wood case
chain-stich sewing machine, No.A374907, with Fluck, Gloucester retailer's label and instructions, in wood case
Provenance
According to a label attached to the machine, this was used at the Sapperton community of the Barnsley Brothers in the Cotswolds, where it made the simple clothing and furnishing. The Barnsleys are well known for their simple furniture and way of life, following the principles of William Morris.