Sewing Machine Head. Material: metal. Size: 5 7/8" W. x 10" L. x 7 5/8" H. x 3 1/2" diameter flywheel x 4" diameter base. Description: black metal, "Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine; Manufactured by James Willcox New York".
Since about 1867, this chain stitch sewing machine head has been in the family of Mrs. James E. Child. Found in box with sewing machine motor #3203.
