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    Old 04-12-2011, 01:42 PM
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    Today I visited Aunt Sis, who makes clothes for the American Girl dolls. Off in one corner was an old sewing machine covered with muslin. Turns out it is my great-grandmother Darnell's treadle machine still in the original wood cabinet. Hope I can talk her kids out of it someday!
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    Old 04-12-2011, 01:44 PM
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    Since it does not appear anyone is using it, I would ask! Let us know.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 01:52 PM
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    Good luck getting your hands on that little beauty.What make is it?
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    Old 04-12-2011, 01:56 PM
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    it says Eldridge Mfg Co
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    Old 04-12-2011, 01:56 PM
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    I agree with Murphy. Can't hurt to ask. It's beautiful!!
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    Old 04-12-2011, 02:06 PM
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    My aunt is still alive and very proud of that machine, there is no way I'm getting it until she passes someday.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 03:31 AM
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    I remember my grandmother having one similar to that. What would they think of today's machines!

    Hope you get to have her.
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    Old 04-13-2011, 04:38 AM
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    I hope you get it someday!!! It's a beauty! :D:D
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    Old 04-13-2011, 07:11 AM
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    I have one exactly like that one. Does it have the manual? I sure would like to get a copy of a manual.

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    Old 04-13-2011, 07:28 AM
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    Tell her you know this guy named billy who could restore it (if he does machines other than singer...)
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