1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class 7.: Whight and Mann
From Graces Guide
1739. WHIGHT and MANN, Gipping Works, Ipswich.
The "Excelsior" sewing machine.
This is a new and improved sewing machine, making the "double loop" or tight stitch." It is suitable for the use of families, manufacturers, dress, and mantle makers. The exhibitors keep in stock every requisite for working the sewing machine, such as needles, shuttles, bobbins, silks, cottons, etc. • and are also prepared to supply first-class lock-stitch machines, for heavy manufacturing, at reduced prices. Price lists and prospectuses may be obtained by application at the works or at the London depot, 122 Holborn Hill, E. C.