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    Old 04-05-2012, 04:43 PM
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    My husband & I are Volunteer Park Hosts. We were privileged to host @ Yaquina Bay Lighthouse a few years ago. I have always wondered about the antique sewing machine present in one of the rooms in the lighthouse. As a result of working there I was finally able to get up close enough to photograph this machine. I can read that it is a Domestic, and it's pretty darned dirty! Just curious about the age of the machine. Thanks for any assistance.
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    Old 04-05-2012, 04:46 PM
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    Here is one additional photo showing this lovely old machine from afar, showcasing the cabinet.
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    Old 04-05-2012, 05:16 PM
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    That is very pretty. I can't wait to see how old it is. What a beauty!
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    Strictly a guess... 1890 to 1900. I've seen that machine, just not up close!!
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    Old 04-05-2012, 06:41 PM
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    Wonderful machine!!!
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    Poor thing is begging for a spa treatment!
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    Old 04-05-2012, 07:54 PM
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    What is the serial number on the slide plate and the needle bar? I know what date my two are and I can get you close from looking at those two dates. I think it is older than 1890 because it is favoring the one I have from 1875 just by looking at the treadle.

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    Old 04-06-2012, 12:35 PM
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    I will check to see if I have any other photos of her but I am thinking I don't. I should have thought more about the serial # when I took the photos.
    Working there allowed me to be able to take some great shots all over the lighthouse. Otherwise, if you lean into the room a nifty little alarm sounds.
    And she is very very much in need of a spa treatment!! She's still a beauty though!

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    Ok... went back and checked and unfortunately I don't have anything any closer. I did try to zoom in on the closer one but it just gets blurry. Next time I am at the lighthouse I will see if I can get a closer photo of this beauty. For now I am content to have an approximate date. It's sure more than I had before!!
    Thanks everyone! I just find these vintage machines fascinating!

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    Originally Posted by Divokittysmom
    Thanks everyone! I just find these vintage machines fascinating!
    And that is why all I use are treadled machines!

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