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Bridgeport in the Civil War

Stereocard of Sewing Machine Wheels

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Stereocard of Sewing Machine Wheels
Stacks of wheels for treadle sewing machines portray the massive industrial power of Bridgeport's sewing machine factories. Women filled many governmental roles using these machines to sew medical supplies such as bed linens and hospital clothing. (number unknown)
Posted on April 8, 2011

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