Wheeler & Wilson: A Stitch In Time - Sewing Machine Pioneer Series
This extended full paperback edition documents the remarkable history of Nathaniel Wheeler and Allen Benjamin Wilson, two giants among 19th-century sewing machine pioneers. Once known as the "Sewing Machine Kings," their story shaped both the sewing industry and American business history.
Comprehensive Historical Documentation
This book provides unprecedented access to Wheeler & Wilson's legacy, featuring unseen images and unique historical details sourced directly from family members. The documentation spans from 1851 to 1904, covering the company's most influential period.
Technical Reference Guide
The book includes complete serial number listings from 1851 to 1904, enabling collectors and historians to accurately date and identify Wheeler & Wilson machines. Model classifications are thoroughly documented, providing essential reference material for antique sewing machine enthusiasts. Practical oiling and maintenance instructions help preserve these historical machines.
The Business Battles
Wheeler & Wilson competed directly with industry legends including Elias Howe and Isaac Merritt Singer. Their legal disputes became some of the largest cases in American History, setting precedents that influenced patent law and business practices for generations.
Author Expertise
Written by Alex Askaroff, world-renowned expert on antique sewing machines with eleven No. 1 new releases on Amazon. The Sewing Machine Pioneer Series represents decades of research and hands-on experience with vintage machines.
What's Inside
- Previously unpublished photographs from family archives
- Complete serial number database (1851-1904)
- Detailed model classifications and variations
- Maintenance and oiling instructions
- Historical context of 19th-century sewing machine industry
- Documentation of landmark legal battles
This paperback edition serves as both a historical record and practical reference guide for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of sewing technology and American industrial history.
