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Wilson, Bowman & Co.
The Lockman: Serial No. 27736.
Wilson, Bowman & Co. was formed in 1868 in Hamilton, Onterio by A. Wilson, J. Bowman and C. Lockman. This partnership although successful only lasted until 1872 when J. Bowman left the Company which then became Wilson, Lockman & Co. There were further name changes as partners left, and eventually it became the Wilson Sewing Machine Co. a year later in 1884 it closed down.
This machine dates to c1870, it has Wilson, Bowman & Co and Hamilton, Onterio on the slide plate and on the face plate: 'The Lockman' and underneath 'Patented April 9 1869'. The tension discs are mounted on the back of the serpentine arm and the stitch length lever is located beneath the machine.
LEFT: The boat shuttle travels in a straight race, note the brass fillet in the 'bow' and how tiny the bobbin is. Also shown are the two brass attachments which came with the machine.
RIGHT: Close up showing the attractive
flower which forms the centre decal.
