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Anyone familiar with this Westinghouse sewing machine?

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Old 07-20-2011, 07:08 PM
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This sewing machine was left at a house my daughter bought. Does anyone know any of the history of "The Free" machine by Westinghouse? It has a nice cabinet, but the electric plug needs replacement & probably other repairs. I believe it was made in Rockford, IL & my guess is that it's from the1930's. Any idea as to value?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks,
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Old 07-20-2011, 07:14 PM
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I can't help you with the machine, but that is one gorgeous machine and cabinet. I would try to get in touch with Billy(Lostn51)on here.
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Thanks, I sent him a PM
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Old 07-20-2011, 07:43 PM
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Very nice cabinet and machine.
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It is very pretty! What a wonderful find.
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Old 07-20-2011, 11:04 PM
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That is beautiful. I'd never move and leave something like that behind. Lucky you!
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Wow, wonder if they really intended to leave it. It is gorgeous!
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Beautiful duo wonder if whoever left it will come looking for it? BrendaK
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Old 07-21-2011, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bonbonary
This sewing machine was left at a house my daughter bought. Does anyone know any of the history of "The Free" machine by Westinghouse? It has a nice cabinet, but the electric plug needs replacement & probably other repairs. I believe it was made in Rockford, IL & my guess is that it's from the1930's. Any idea as to value?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks,
Other than the cord...I doubt if it needs "other repairs" except a good cleaning and oiling. It is like the Singer 15 and is all metal. I would replace the plug-very inexpensive fix if someone handy is around, then clean and oil it(look under cleaning vintage sewing machines in tutorials) and I bet it will run fine. You can download a free manual for a Singer 15 to learn how to use it.
That is a machine that will last a lifetime and beyond!
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it's really beautiful!
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