New White Peerless 'B': Serial No. P25500.Thomas White started producing chain stitch machines in 1858 in Templeton, Massachusetts. In 1866 he established a factory at Canal Street, Cleveland, Ohio and was trading as the White Manufacturing Company making New England type machines. The firm was incorporated as the White Sewing Machine Co. in 1876, expansion followed with the Company diversifying and moving to new premises.
In 1880 the Company had its Principal European Office at 19 Queen Victoria Street, London, by 1891 this had moved to 48 Holborn Viaduct but by 1901 it had been reduced to an Agency operated by Bishop's Cluster Co. Ltd located at 14 Golden Lane, London.
In 1916 White bought the Raymond Manufacturing Company based in Canada and in 1924 acquired the Domestic Sewing Machine Company.
The White Sewing Machine Co. is one of the few early sewing machine Companies to have survived to the present time.
The New White Peerless was produced as three versions based on identical heads. The 'A' and 'C' both appear to have cast bases but were fitted with different hand crank mechanisms.
This machine however is the type 'B' with elegant Bent Wood cover and Wood Base. Made in Cleveland around 1899, it is in very good condition, with attractive Lily of the Valley floral decals. Eleven U.S. Patent dates are listed on the rear slide plate, the first being Mar 20 1877 the last Mar 11 1890 with other patents pending.
The bentwood case has carved ends with decorative moulding on the sides and the Company name in black letters.
Many thanks to White for information supplied. The history of the Company may be viewed at White Sewing Machine Company
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