treadlerescue

I have a machine that I think was a treadle, that someone put a motor on and put in a case. She has scroll decals with unicorns in them, a squared pillar, long-shuttle, and patented June 29, 1892 on the front slide plate. She is named Ruby, but is NOT the New Home Ruby. I can't find any information about what company made her online anywhere, everything I find is for the New Home Ruby. She is a gorgeous machine, and was covered with blooming rust when she was rescued from the curb and brought to me. But after being cleaned (it took 3 days) and oiled, she sewed perfectly the first time. Does anyone have any information on this pretty girl?

jlhmnj

Hi,

Looks like something made by Free. Nice work!

http://needlebar.org/cm/thumbnails.php?album=298&page=3

Jon

Macybaby

What does it look like under that peice of fabric? That covered up part helps tremendously in identifing a machine.

I also think it's made by Free, but the "New Royal" class which has some significant differences from other Free machines.

Round needle plate - Free, square needle plate Free - New Royal class.

BTW - it was rather common for the companies to make the same machine, decals and all, and then put different names on them depending on who the Reseller was.

sewbeadit

It sure is a beauty, lucky you.

roserips

My Dad had a Ruby machine like that I wish I knew what my sister did with her. Sweet sewing machine, sorry no other information to help you.

treadlerescue

It's a long shuttle, with front and rear slide plates. I know there are badged machines, but I've been searching by the shape and configuration, the closest I've found is a Rockford L, if I remember right. It's definitely NOT a New Home Ruby, not the same machine.

treadlerescue

Jon, thank you for the needlebar link, my machine could be one of those. I'm just glad she was not left on the curb where my neighbor found her!

mgilbert

Hello! I just got a treadle machine that sounds very much like your 2015 post, but patent date June 29 1897. Mine says "Dutchess" instead of Ruby. I've been told it might be made by National or Davis, but that's all I know.
Did you ever get any further info on yours? I'm having trouble finding anything at all. thanks in advance.
Marie

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juliasb

Welcome to the QB the good news is some of the great vintage machine posters here is going to be able to help you out. Of that I am sure! I am so glad you jumped right in. Take a look around the board to see what else is offered. Once you marvel over the help to be had in this forum. I look forward to seeing more of you.