| Sewing Machine History: The Story Of Charles Raymond And James Galloway Weir: Climax Sewing Machine History Contributor(s): Ota, Clark (Author) |
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ISBN: ISBN-13: 9798727169322 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2021 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Technology |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.46 lbs) 136 pages |
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| Publisher Description: James Galloway Weir started retailing sewing machines in 1867 from premises at 2 Carlisle Street, Soho, London. He sold a range of machines including one called The American, this was produced by Charles Raymond, Guelph, Canada. Charles Raymond and James Galloway Weir were two of the fascinating early Sewing Machine Pioneers. Both became phenomenally wealthy, on different continents, from the same sewing machine! Their business flair and innovation were centered around one of the most sought after and collected 19th Century sewing machines. Once friends, the bitter business rivals did battle along the high streets of Europe, as each tried to dominate their trade. Here, for the first time, is the extraordinary story of these two pioneers. |