1873 Singer New Family MOP Folding Bonnet Treadle
09-11-2014, 03:23 PM
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The stitches are perfect and beautiful. It's hard to believe something this old can still make this perfect stitch. what a joy to see. Barny I'm 85 and she must have started sewing when I was born. She's still at it and I am too. LOL
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09-11-2014, 03:31 PM
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09-12-2014, 06:52 AM
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Pretty sweet the way the top lays out to make a large sewing surface! That's a design sewing cabinet makers need to bring back, but I doubt it would catch on because the top would not be flat when closed up.
And to have the priviledge to know all the history behind it and to see that this machine has been taken care of by each generation. It's a shame more people don't see the significance in a sewing machine being a family heirloom instead of "some of Grandma's old stuff I got stuck with" and personally think is junk, but they can get a quick $400 for on Craig's list or ebay for it.
And to have the priviledge to know all the history behind it and to see that this machine has been taken care of by each generation. It's a shame more people don't see the significance in a sewing machine being a family heirloom instead of "some of Grandma's old stuff I got stuck with" and personally think is junk, but they can get a quick $400 for on Craig's list or ebay for it.
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12-09-2014, 07:33 PM
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I looked up the patent dates. The December 28 date has a patent for an "improvement in ruffling attachments for sewing-machines" which is a close match to how the piece looks. And the patent talks about "The present invention may be considered as an improvement on the [ruffler] patented to J. O. Fairbairn, August 31, 1869" which I cannot get out of the Google patent search. Enjoy.
12-10-2014, 01:47 AM
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I have so enjoyed and appreciate this history lesson. It is the perfect compliment to the early-morning quiet and cup of coffee. SteveH, you are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing not just your acquisitions but also yourself and your brain!
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