The Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut,

Allen Wilson started one of the world greatest sewing machine manufactures and is credited as making the first practical patent in November 1850. Wheeler successfully managed the firm till his death in 1893 and perhaps this was the reason for this last model D to be sold before being bought out by Sears in 1905. This model then become the Singer W9. WHEELER & WILSON No.9 and D-9 Wheeler & Wilson's No. 9 machine was introduced in 1887 it was designed for Family use with its high arm it was advertised as 'The Only Perfect Sewing Machine for Family Use'.

Manufacturers of the finest sewing machines in the world.

Nathaniel Wheeler and Allen Benjamin Wilson were once giants amongst the sewing machine pioneers. For a time they were known in the periodicals of the day as the Sewing Machine Kings and were the largest sewing machine manufacturers in the world! They battled with the other giants of the day including Elias Howe and the formidable Isaac Merritt Singer. At one point they were involved in the largest legal cases in American History.

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I operate a small-scale bespoke leather artisan shop in Upstate New York State and recently acquired a Wheeler and Wilson No. 8 which I use mostly for elk and deerskin garment work.
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Just read your fascinating book on the history of Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines. My wife and I have proudly displayed her Great Grandmother's No. 9 machine in our living room for many years. Thanks to your work we now have an even deeper appreciation for this wonderful piece.
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