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Tufting Machine
Tufting Machine
Tufting Machine

Tufting Machine

MediumWood, Paint, Metal, Cloth, Wire
ClassificationsTextileworking Tools and Equipment
Catalog number83.25.11
DescriptionThe perfection fabric tufting and embroidery machine. A.P. Burton. Springfield, Illinois.

A. 4" wood handle, painted black is attached to a metal rod that has a 2 1/2"....
B. handle on side to work....
C. point that is attached to side of rod...
D. with screw.

Point C is 5 1/2" X 5/16".

E. Small handle of bent wire and wood 3" L. Brown cloth cover over knob.
F. Gold colored metal point -- 5 1/4" L X 1/4".
G. Gold colored metal point -- 5 1/4" L X 1/8".
H. Gold colored metal clamp -- 1/2" X 1/4"
I. Gold colored metal clamp -- 1/2" X 1/8"
J. Metal clamp, gold colored lid. Paper pattern and directionsfiled archival box. "Operating instructions of artifacts" in back room.
Status
Not on view