Merrow Sewing Machine Company, based in West Wareham, Massachusetts, is one of the most recognized brands of textile equipment in the world. It is the oldest manufacturer of sewing machines in the United States. West Wareham is a census-designated place and village located in the town of Wareham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney (R) Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th)  - Land 20,317 km²  - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... This article is about the concept in marketing. ... It has been suggested that Textile manufacturing be merged into this article or section. ... A modern machine (Singer Symphonie 300) A sewing machine is a mechanical (or electromechanical) device that joins fabric using thread. ...

Joeseph B. Merrow invented the modern industrial sewing machine in 1889, having used variations of this 'Serger' (a sewing machine that cuts as it sews) for 55 years in his textile mill. J.B. Merrow's work with sewing machines pre-dates Elias Howe by 17 years. Over the next 167 years The Merrow Sewing Machine Company pioneered the 'overlock' stitch, now known as a 'Merrow' stitch, or 'Merrowing'. 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Elias Howe Elias Howe (July 9, 1819 – October 3, 1867) was an American sewing machine pioneer. ...

In 2004, Charlie Merrow, great grandson of Lane Bryant and great nephew to Joseph B. Merrow, purchased the Merrow Sewing Machine Company. 2004(MMIV) is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Charlie Griswold Merrow (b. ... Lane Bryant (Lena Himmelstein Bryant Malsin) (1879? - September 26, 1951) was a U.S. clothing designer and retailer. ...

External link

• Merrow website