Originally Posted by
SteveH
Remember that these units cost the equivalent of 1/2 a years salary for most folks.
Also, just as an FYI - I sent a message to the curator of the SFmuseum just to be sure it was legitimately acquired.
Update: this CANNOT be the machine discussed in the museum display. The Willcox & Gibbs serial number A 685221 dates it for after 1917... The wheels are fine (could have been replaced, but still) date is wrong.
beautiful machine and cabinet though, and the price was right.