Laura Bridgman Exhibit with Open Sewing Machine Foot Treadle
Laura Bridgman Exhibit with Open Sewing Machine Foot Treadle
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Laura Bridgman Exhibit with Open Sewing Machine Foot Treadle
Description:
Exhibit of artifacts and textiles from the Laura Bridgman collection at Perkins. At left is a mannequin wearing Bridgman's dress and black shawl. At center is Bridgman's Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine in a wooden case topped by a Bridgman bust wearing one of her green eye covers and her white shawl. The sewing machine cupboard doors are open exposing a foot treadle.
